Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Sabres
by David M. Getz on Dec 9, 2009 6:48 PM EST
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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Or remain defiantly Obstreperous
It’s your call
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Rec’d for awesome vocab, then flagged for slacking on your profile. Sad Vader is sad.
"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 9, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm not getting one, deal with it
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And I’m not getting a signature; I’m a rebel with ya buddy.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
As long as you know that you will be shunned and confused for other posters who are also shunned…
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
Shunned and confused is the way I roll
No big woop.
I have all your avatars turn off. I am able to read who posted their comments.
And quite frankly, I’m a bit tired of the avatar police chastising everyone who doesn’t have one.
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Lines per Tarik
Forwards
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Semin
Fleischmann-Morrison-Fehr
Giroux-Aucoin-Laich
Sloan-Steckel-Clark
Defense
Schultz-Green
Morrisonn-Pothier
Poti-Jurcina
Goalies
Theodore
Neuvirth
I am so not a fan of those lines. Blegh.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
Not much you can do with so many forwards out. I’m a big fan of 14-9-16 though. Expecting 2 goals out of them tonight.
Because 8-19-28 is a better line than 8-19-14/16.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Right, which I believe is probably why it’s happening the way it is. 16/14 are better on the 2nd line and 21 can go anywhere and remain effective.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
MattyP #needsmorepepto
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
by boutros23 on Dec 9, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Nah, Aucoin’s got to GTFO of our 23-man roster before we have to put him on waivers.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
And Matty will only be out tonight, so no prob
"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."
Yeah, of course. Though it is kind of a shame we won’t be able to use him much going forward (and are stuck with Gir-doo-doo)
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta figure the first to go when Knuble comes back is 33. 85 is the last to go, and too bad we can’t keep him.
"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."
Oh, right. Forgot about Knuckles coming back soon as well. I’m not sure 85 is going anywhere though.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
I’d say he more Fehr’d himself out of the lineup. Dude’s gonna be all year healing, I’m betting.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
I still want to go with Wally Pipp’ed. Okay, you do have a point there since Fehr had lost so much development time due to his bad back.
Except BG and Fehr are not really the same position. I was thinking that MP essentially won the spot in the lineup that was BG’s. MP’s emergence bumped Stecks to the 4th line which, in turn, would keep BG out of the lineup even if he were healthy,
Rocking the Red since 1975
###needsmoreMPw/ofoodpoisoning
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
ban this person!
"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."
It’s a jinx to mention the S word. (Now let’s hope for no shutout by Miller. There gang, I’ve mentioned the S word. And let’s hope it jinxes the other team now.
Any volunteers willing to go over to the Sabres blog and mention the S word in conjunction with R Miller (and jinx his chances.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
I don’t think the jinx works that way. Intentions matter as well. That’s why G.O.D. got off lucky the other day.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
SHUTOUT!
Bah to jinxes
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Yeah, that one is totally on BMan. He’s got some serious string pulling ability.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Damn straight! I control the NHL and games. Bettman and his refs aint got nothin on me!
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
You were probably behind the Pens last season, too.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
So you can get Gamecenter to show the Caps feed?
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I was kinda hoping Knubs would return tonight.
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
Best Buy has 3 mintues left to deliver my 46" sony
They said between 2-4 pm. I’m getting antsy.
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As one who works with Best Buy delivery...
Get your internet feed up and running.
"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)."
allow me help
http://atdhe.net/10820/watch-washington-capitals-vs-buffalo-sabres
still looking for Caps feed
3 minutes to get an avatar. . .?
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Maybe one day Sid. . .
He’s One of the Last Hard Posters, the Avatarless Being. A Rink Rat without Portfolio.
by jimmiebjr on Dec 9, 2009 7:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
"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)."
Seriously
All of you. Shut your effing pieholes about my lack of avatar.
Your favorite meme is dead
I was admiring the comment because of its parody. You want to be a grouchy old man? Back arrow’s to your upper left.
"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 9, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Had to reply to someone
Turns out it was you. Funny comment, but still, really, I can’t make a comment ’round here without getting shit and asked to leave.
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Back button is to your upper left...
Your favorite meme is dead
Oh there are fully wadded
But my new TV is here so I’ll just go to my 46" happy spot now. That is all
Your favorite meme is dead
Have fun, and calibrate that sucker.
"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)."
So I go to change my tagline
And now in my profile I lose being a fan an NHL fan of “Your Nayshuns Capitals” because I guess I it added oh, 2 years ago before you had to pick a team from a list and before Japers was in the SBN.
Obsteperously Avatarless
I’m pretty sure the comment was in regard to your tone, not your avatarlessness.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Could be a rough night. The Sabers Are gonna come out strong i think.
We need a strong start
LETS GO CAPS
If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!
I’ve got a stream of the game open in one window and my annual self-review in another. Hopefully I don’t get mixed up and try to justify getting a raise by an improvement in my Corsi rating wince the last fiscal year.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Dec 9, 2009 7:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Flatmates are using the TV, so I’m streaming the game. It’s the Buffalo stream. FML!
"My face is my mask."
I swear, NHL GCL gives the non-Caps feed for 90% of Caps games. It’s far too often to be by chance.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:07 PM EST up reply actions
maybe caps cost more?
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Ha. The NHL owns the rights to all their games. They don’t need to pay them anything, it’s the other way around.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
ouch, if you don’t have TV rights during the caps game, I think you did a very poor negotiating job.
Well, look at that, it’s snowing in Buffalo. Who’da thunk it?
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Linesman?
Was that linesman’s name Pierre Shampoo?
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Maybe one day Sid. . .
is your spelling correct? I just guessed.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
So cool having KFH back.
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I’m a lady, good sir, and I curtsy to welcome you home.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
“fellas” in the gender-neutral, Southern sort of way haha
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Dec 9, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
I hate it when people boo players who haven’t done anything but skate and play. I don’t care who they are booing, it’s tacky.
There's always more to learn about Hockey.
To be fair, there was the Briere incident.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Dec 9, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
What, 3 years ago? Jesus, they don’t even like Briere there, anymore.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
http://www.atdhe.net/10820/watch-washington-capitals-vs-buffalo-sabres
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
“The boo birds are already out here in Boston.”
Way to go, Locker.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 9, 2009 7:12 PM EST reply actions
Wow. BMo totally biffed that.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:13 PM EST reply actions
Dear opposing TV announcers: LEARN TO PRONOUNCE JURCINA. It’s not that hard.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:15 PM EST reply actions
Who were the D?
It would be helpful if Steve Kolbe would tell those of us who have to listen over the internet who the D’s were that failed to get in the way of the Buffalo pass that led to a score. Bet Jurcina was one.
I’m going to play the pessimist, not becaue I think Theo will stink it up, but because we had to make too much adjustment too close to game time.
And just because I want to.
"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."
Sabres would love to play this game in transition? Right. Ruff wants to run with our forwards and Green. Okay, Joe.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions
Interesting Stat. . .
5-0-2 when opponent scores first.
Washington that is. .
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Maybe one day Sid. . .
Seriously, these guys are some of my least favorite in the league. I honestly couldn’t be a fan of the Sabres if I had to listen to this crap.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
You get used to it. I remember hating Joe B. when he first started way back when.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
BUF pxp man is WAY too quick to get excited.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:18 PM EST reply actions
Famously so, in fact.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I remembered after I posted this seeing a post somewhere along these lines… can’t place it though.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
His favorite setup man is with him, that’d explain that feeling :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
A Penalty?
it isn’t the 3rd period yet! Wait then guys :P
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Just pray he doesn’t listen to Nelly.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Am I going crazy or is there a high pitched buzzing sound, almost like an ungrounded microphone, on the CSN feed?
It’s definitely an ugly feed. The NHL needs to get its shit together and mandate HD cameras in every arena.
Or is it network dependent?
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
There’s one on the Sabres Feed also…oh wait that’s just Rick Jeanetrette
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
by Rather Bengt on Dec 9, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, I thought that was my tv
"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."
You should: they’re playing well. Only a matter of time.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, do that GMGM. Listen to Smithy, ice hockey scout extraordinaire!
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by UnleashFurry on Dec 9, 2009 7:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This Miller guy is pretty decent. . .
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Maybe one day Sid. . .
I hate him as a Sabre, but love him as Team USA’s #1.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
hah seriously, he should just go wait in Vanc for the olympics. ..
Alexander Ovechin Game Covers: 3
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Maybe one day Sid. . .
by kingzman264 on Dec 9, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Not trying to be a jerk or anything, but I just noticed your sig’s misspelled.
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oh good call,
i appreciate it
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Maybe one day Sid. . .
Best to just get rid of the whole thing.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
don't take it personally.
Alexander Ovechkin Game Covers: 3
Sidney Crosby Game Covers: 0
Maybe one day Sid. . .
it’s superstitiously bad karma waiting (or depending on how you look at it) to happen. After all so far it’s …
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Alexander Ovechkin Cups: 0
Maybe one day Alex…
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Understatement of the decade. I never tried playing with a normal controller (on Wii), but I never wanted to.
Awful.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, not to mention having a move called the ‘Ovie Deke’ is just embarrassing. To them and to me. Ugh…
by mch on Dec 9, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
“You think they’ll credit Ovechkin with the hit on the ref? lolololol”
Douchebags.
"My face is my mask."
Need New Radio Announcer
Boy, I hate listening to listening to Steve Kolbe broadcast games. Never provides the detail I need to get a real feel for the game. He needs a partner like they have in Philly, where Chris Therien provides color and analysis – Where is John Brooks when you need him?
I appreciate how calm Steckel is with the puck on the PK. He could have just rifled that down the ice, but he waited to skate it out with Nick and generated some SH pressure and killed some extra time.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions
CSN Caps Fact Fail
Not really, but I had to do a double take. Anyone else raise their eyebrows when they saw “Sasha and Matt Bradlet welcomed a new child at 4:52sth on Tuesday.” Ok, not exactly that but close to it … Anyways, my brain’s first twisted thought was … What the?! Semin and Bradley had/adopted a kid?!?! Then the slow computation of reason came to the fore. Oh yeah, Sasha is normally a chick’s name in North America … that must be Brads’ wife. And once again, all order was restored in my universe
"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki
by UnleashFurry on Dec 9, 2009 7:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Miller is a beast, but still exremely lucky to have a blank on the scoresheet this period – couple guys missed a lot of net.
Caps are mostly moving their feet.
I thought knocking guys down in front of the net never got called?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
It’s not that they never get called, it’s that the Caps don’t usually do it.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
That always gets called – I was just teasing two regular posters who apparently aren’t here.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I figured, but I thought I’d provide a constructive response, at the very least :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno, maybe that doesn’t get called if Poti was in position first instead of skating a few strides and then decking the Sabre in front of the net. That looked pretty blatant to me.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
That and Gerbe is smaller than Mathieu freakin’ Perreault.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Being that our team is filled with guys that are 6’2 and taller, we might put a little too much reliance on height. Montreal skates 8 guys who are 6’ and shorter. Not that they are doing so well, but if you skate well, are willing to hit and take a hit, you don’t have to be a Yukon crushing long haired giant.
by HateOffSeason on Dec 9, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
No, no – the point I was making is that Gerbe is 5’6" or whatever, and practically launched into space when he got cross-checked by Poti. If he’s a little bigger, that’s probably not a penalty.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Fair enough. Yep, the point sailed right over my slightly less than 6’ head.
by HateOffSeason on Dec 9, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
One a piece to Sloan and Poti.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
Tyler got the one earlier, Poti right there at the end of the period.
by HateOffSeason on Dec 9, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions
As much shit as we’re giving the BUF commentators, that analysis of the Caps’ adapting defense was pretty cool.
"My face is my mask."
I acrtually don’t mind the BUF broadcasts. Watching all the games online, I get a good sampling of the PBP guys around the league. Jeanrette is a little grating, but the content I think is usually good. The guys there know hockey and seem to care about adding something positive to the viewing experience
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I really really hate the “every scoring chance is an imminent goal” tone the play-by-play guy has.
But maybe it’s because I’m used to Joe B. and Laugher going on their endless tangents like drunk old friends.
"My face is my mask."
They’re not as stunningly homerish as the Pens’ guys BUT IT IS PRETTY ANNOYING TO HAVE THIS IN YOUR EARS FOR NO APPARENT REASON!!!!
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
A little loud for you , eh?
"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."
It’s not the volume, I can always turn that down. It’s the fluctuation for say, a mildly important offside call.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
“…pass up the wall TO GERBE WHO dumps it in and goes for a change…”
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Ha, yeah. It’s inexplicable. And seriously, Milan Yer-seena.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Which says something about how bad Steggy and Errey are. Buffalo’s PxP is pretty homer.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Poor Harry Neale (the sabres colour guy) seems to get stuck with the worst PxP guys in the boz..Jeanerette…When he covered the Leafs he was stuck with Joe Bowen (the Holy Mackinaw guy) and Bob Cole on HNIC who never came across a uniform number and name he screwed up
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
not sure if it’s constantly prorated based on date of purchase, or if they just adjust the price around midseason.
To those of you who’ve had it all year, what did you pay for it? It’s being advertised at 4 payments of $42-some… which sounds like it’s still full price.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Do any of you have it through Comcast? Is it in HD, unlike the NHLN? It’s a little late, but might still be worth it at this point if it’s at least high quality.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
Back before the lockout, I bought it mid season. It was probably more than half price, but a decent deal. Only time I’ve had it.
"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."
You didn’t feel it was worth keeping?
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Daughter went off to college. Wasn’t worth it for just me. At the time, anyway. Now, I spend the money on Caps tickets.
"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 got so hooked during the preview that I had to find a way to justify it. I have no kids so my disposable income tends to skew hockeyish.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
My disposable, kids-less income gets me into all sorts of whacky purchases. I actually just bought a car because I could.
And because I needed one, but still.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Swedish and potentially dead forever, as a matter of fact.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure everyone has heard, and I had to push the person who took my call a little for the discount, but in response to complaints about Versus not being carried on Directtv, Directtv is giving customers an unadvertised 50% off the NHL Center Ice Package.
I’m about to find out if it works
BTW, good thoughts go out to Becca, waiting for the new niece or nephew!
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
I don’t feel like we have enough traffic to merit a thread-per-period.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Not that my opinion matters that much.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Nah, it’s a calm night when I have a high percentage of comments :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah we’re barely at 300 now.
"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)."
Just keep it singular and I’m ok with it.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
I miss something? Poti’s in the box.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:00 PM EST up reply actions
Carries it iver the LINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
#needslessJuice
#needslessPoti
#needsmoreAlzner
Ryan Miller is the biggest jerkface that ever was. He’s gonna steal this game and then get injured right before the Olympics and not do shit for Team USA. What an ass. Fragile bastard.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions
Probably just temporary, but thanks. I’ll hang out for a bit.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
You know me. The ultimate equivocator.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
No but I’m sick of own goals, bad clears, and stupid PIMs.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Kaleta #needsmorestickinhisballs
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
#needsmoreplayingagainstbriere
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
Needslesstalkinglikeyou’regoddamntweetingbecausethatshitsannoying.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Amateur.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
you forgot the hashtag
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there’slike
halfacookieundermyspacebar
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions
Disgusting, yo.
But potentially delicious.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
What’s on tap DP? I got Magic Hat Black as Night Winter Lager.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
NOTHING, yet.
I think I’m in a wine mood, tonight.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
AO looks the same.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
F&B was right about the Newcastle, but I’ll keep Mad Dog in mind next time I’m at the store.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
What do you think of that one?
"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)."
I like it. Got some bite. If you’ve ever had Shipyard Prelude Ale it’s similar.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
I’m pretty squarely behind Magic Hat and the 7-Eleven by my place seems to always have it so I end up getting the seasonal stuff a lot.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
I may have to give the Winter Lager another shot. Had it a couple weeks ago and seemed a little meh.
/on the Biersch Blonde Bock tonight
"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)."
I like most Magic hat stuff, but i’m a pretty die hard Dogfishhead guy, partially because i spend alot of time at the beach and its everywhere there
I like Dogfishhead but don’t have it too much. Probably should get it more.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
I need to try it, again. Despite my moniker, I’ve only had DogFishHead twice and didn’t particularly enjoy it, but that was a good while ago.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
if you had 90 and didn’t like it i’m shocked, i guess maybe if you don’t like hops, but I think its one of the best beers in the world
90 is my beer of choice.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
Last time I had it was back in college – it’s been a while. As I said, I need to give it another go.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
not my fave, but there are plenty of others to choose from
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
well wwstout is my favorite when i feel like spurging, and I really liked red and white when i had it on tap, not as much in the bottle
those are 2 of my favorites as well :) world wide is intense, but soooo freaking good.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
yea, really more like a port, its really been too long since i sat at the bar in rehobeth and tried whatever experimental beer they happen to have on tap
i’ve never been to the one in rehobeth, but i work at the alehouse in falls church part-time – i’m always getting “hey you should try this one!” haha
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I love the one in Falls church, but the rehobeth one actually brews stuff there, so they have stuff that you can only get there, plus they have a distillery on site, where they make wonderful wonderful things
which is why i want to go! one of these days :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I was going to run in the 5k, but my ankle wasn’t rehabbed yet :(
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
I’m a cheap bastard, so I lean towards the Hat some more, but their summer brew was horrible. Tasted like I was licking a cold grill, not in a good way.
"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)."
best summer beer I’ve ever had is Troegs sunshine pils, followed by Bell’s Oberon, and then Dominion beachhouse lager
Yeah, but I’m a republican, so I’m normally saving money for myself while oppressing minorities.
"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)."
As long as you realize what you’re doing :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I prefer darker beers and don’t mind some bite. I’m not sure if this is the same winter ale I got last time from them. I think they have a holiday winter ale and this black as night winter ale.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions
It’s actually a reference to bash.org.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
I hear that guy is clean and an upstanding citizen.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Only compared to Willie Horton.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
My brain shut down on Mage’s comment, so…
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
That’s definitely an insult that can get flip-turned upside down if you’re not careful…
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
I was more getting at the possible:
“So Kaleta lives with your wife [and their cycles have matched]?”
Etc.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
Kaleta’s cycle would dominate Ms. F&B’s cycle. Her cycle is the omega female.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
Omega female is a frightening concept.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Just her cycle. She’s got a lot of alpha to her personality.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
hi everyone :) looks like i haven’t missed much excitingness as of yet?
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
welcome kell and nope ;)
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
i sense large volumes of snark… but i’ve been up way too long today so i might be wrong ;)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
No, we were singing and everything!
Giroux! Giroux!
Nobody skates like you!
When you are in Hershey, we’re blue!
Look, it’s Linesman Pierre Champoux.
by jimmiebjr on Dec 9, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Giroux, Giroux
Vous nous faites heureux
Vous nous feriez plus heureux
Si vous seriez une pastenague
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 9, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Google Translate:
Giroux, Giroux
You make us happy
You do us happier
If you are a stingray
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I’m debating between cabernet, Dos Equis, and Newcastle Brown.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. Not even close. Newcastle.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Is it just me or has the pace of this game been very weird? Almost all the scoring chances for both teams have come off mistakes.
"My face is my mask."
Some Ovie love from the league tomorrow night. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=509279
"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 think the d is better with the puck, but in the own zone, roughly the same.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Not exactly a D thing, but I still cannot stand the passive box they play.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
COMPLETE silence when Ovechkin got that puck right in front of the goal from the Sabres’ TV team. Amazing.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions
stopstartstopstartstopstart
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
8 looks like he’s pressing. Needs to use the teammates better.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions
Wonder if someone could demonstrate that for us…
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
I was totally expecting Big Bird to come out and draw a diagram or something. That was surreal.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Big bird?
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Ever seen The State? There was a sketch called Muppet Meat where they called things like, “Boy, I sure wish someone could teach me how to count to 4!” and would then be met by muppets who were then caught and killed.
F&B’s comment there struck me.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Mid-90s on MTV. It was where Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain (along with the Reno 9-11 cast) got their starts.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
writing “9-11” instead of “911”? Somebody call the WaPo corrections dept!
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by crabchowdah on Dec 9, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Reno 911! is pretty solid. Stella was good. Micheal and Michael have issues is meh.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I loved Stella, and I like MIchael and Michael, because it’s just a more grounded in reality Stella.
It’s actually Reno that I have problems watching sometimes. It’s funny, but sometimes I just can’t take too much of it.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
my favorite thing they’ve done is the movie Wet, Hot, American summer, well that and the gay demons on Reaper
Wet Hot is one of my favorites. I actually haven’t seen Reaper, but I also didn’t realize any of them were involved in that.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Michael Ian Black and Ken Marino play a gay demon couple, I love Ken Marino, but every time i see him i hear in my head " I’m gonna dip my balls in it!!!"
Speaking of, if you’ve never see Party Down, you should seek it out. It’s a Ken Marino parody of the Office, but it’s fresh in its own way.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Whoops. Mixed my terrorist metaphors, there.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
The State visited my college once. I almost peed my pants laughing.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
My brother introduced them to me because I was too young to have appreciated them when they were still together, and I nearly died laughing.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
They hid lunchmeat all over the auditorium, under the seats, and gave out prizes. They did a priceless Shakespeare routine in tights, too.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
The 90s truly was a golden age of sketch comedy.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
anyone have a shot total for the game?
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
Horrible giveaway by Potsy there.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:18 PM EST reply actions
Our D has been disgusting tonight.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
Sloan should reprint his jersey to read ‘Pylon’. It’s French. Or something.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:20 PM EST reply actions
per corey
Brian Pothier and Shaone Morrisonn both just walked back the hallway toward the dressing room. It is a TV timeout, though.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
per Corey
Pothier and Morrisonn still not back — #Caps are going to have play with 4 defensemen (5 if Sloan moves back) for now.
I hate Rick Jeanneret.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
I’m out again. Be back later.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
If any thing is going for us
it’s a two goal lead the Sabres got. But, it’s also a shutout that Miller is holding and seems up to the task. Wait did I just jinx Miller? Oh, how I hope so …
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Go dive in a septic tank, whatever your zebra self is.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:29 PM EST reply actions
Ovechkin does that to Roy and it’s a slewfoot. How is that a dive?
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:31 PM EST reply actions
That’s the second time it has happened to the Caps this year — penalty agains the opposition and a Cap called for “diving.” Which one is it?
As much as I disagree in this instance, it happens all the time, and is perfectly kosher in regards to the rule book. You can be simultaneously be tripped and embellish your fall.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
haha – via @FriedmanHNIC
Back to Ovechkin: I hate when the dive call is equalled with a trip. If he dives, gives him the sole penalty. If it’s a trip, it’s a trip.
(but yeah, i agree sometimes it does happen)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Oh, for sure, it’s much derided, but it’s legit as of the current rules.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a fucking garbage call. What bullshit. That ref needs to find a belt and a secluded closet somewhere.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Dude, that’s on the skaters. Through the zone with speed, Morrisonn wasn’t doing anything.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
That’s one Jose’s got to have. Not saying they’re not to blame, but that was a bad goal.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
He failed to corale the rebound. Then he was too unathletic to even come close to getting into position to save the follow up. That was Kolzig in 2007 bad.
I’ll buy that, but it’s never an issue if they aren’t flying through the neutral zone and if any of the guys had their men. Clear shooting lane, no pressure and no tie-ups.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
Terrible.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions
This might become the first Caps game all year that I turn off. Oh well.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 8:33 PM EST reply actions
and ...
the hissing sound of the Caps’ tires grows louder and more pronounced
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Call Jose Pulled?
He’s been weak tonight.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
i wouldn't say that ...
he’s been our strongest player tonight. only reason why we were even in the game this far to begin with
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Christ, and you wonder why Theodore has been at the bottom of the pack among goalie numbers since the lockout. He’s so god damn unreliable.
easy to blame the goalie if his name is
JT, eh? not tonight Kozilla
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Dude, come on. Your average NHL goalie stops at least one of the two goals Buffalo scored that period. Sometimes it is the goalie’s fault.
Your average NHL defense corp stops Tallinder on an end to end rush too.
"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 9, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Mo came back (he was on for that last one). Pothier TBD.
"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)."
I had the biggest problem with Mo’s play on the Tallinder goal out of anyone on the ice.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
5 if you throw sloan back there too
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Doesn’t matter. That rebound was every bit as bad as the one Varly let to kill his shutout. That was on him and this is on Theo.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I agree the rebound was teh suck, but past some first line and Fehr moments, there was hardly anything going tonight as 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)."
No disagreement but I like our chances better if we’re coming back from 1-0 after two shitty periods than down 3-0.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
For sure, but that goal was fail from everyone on the ice.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
I dont care. It’s an easy catch shot right at his chest and if he makes a routine play that play is done. Sure other people fucked up, but that’s the goalie’s job. Varly erases mistakes. Theo doesn’t. End of story.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Erased or not, Tallinder went end-to-end and got not one, but two clean shots. That should never, ever happen, even if Theo should have both saves.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Fine but a clean catch ends that and it’s all mute.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
I dont care. It’s an easy catch shot right at his chest and if he makes a routine play that play is done. Sure other people fucked up, but that’s the goalie’s job. Varly erases mistakes.and so does Neuvirth. Theo doesn’t. End of story.
thought i’d insert that one in
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Theo blows. Nice rebound you fucking headcase. Way to come up big for the team and stay focused. Neuvy better get a start. Give theo to PHI for a bag of pucks. This team isn’t a Cup contender until all this fucking dead weight is cleared and the Hershey crew are carrying this team top to bottom.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I appreciate your even-handed, calculated response :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
2 bad goals, but the team totally stopped skating in that period for some reason.
Well, three roadies and 4 games in 6 days, they were going to have a stinker in there somewhere.
It happens. Get ’em focused up for CAR and TOR
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Those two goals were bad. Theo is the most rested guy out there so he has no excuse. If he makes the saves he’s supposed to it’s 1-0 and we have a chance. This game is over with Ryan Miller in net. Oh, but Theo’s competition is hurt so he can’t lose the net. The 1 spot is his, just how he always chokes.
You're the reason that I hate Nova Scotia.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Theo ain’t the answer, we all know that.
Bad performance by him, when he has not excuse to be bad.
The Sabres had them pinned in their zone for long stretches, though. Bad on the skaters for that.
They were going to have a clunker in this stretch, and this is it.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
At least this should help cement Theo as the #2 on the depth chart. Varly is just light years better.
This was a question BEFORE tonight?
"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)."
Well if a guy who’s 7-3-4/3.07/.902 still had any shot at being a full-time starter over another guy who’s 12-1-2/2.21/.924, then the organization who has them both isn’t as smart as I thought they were.
"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)."
Yer-seena is so much more egregious of an offense. There was at least a time when Tay-adore was common usage.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I’ve caught both. Most frustratingly, I swear there was even a Yer-cheena in there. I was so happy.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Enjoy your overpaid 10-12 pitcher.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I thought giving up Ray wasn’t the smartest move, but I’m not a baseball aficionado.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, Mr P. Toben Amedlater…that kid’s got a great future in the big leagues.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Nice.
"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 9, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
Then why did they give him up! I DON’T GET BASEBALL!
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
It was a joke – “Player To Be Named Later” = “P. Toben Amedlater”.
A player to be named later is baseball shorthand for “nothing of value”
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Oh, sorry. I should’ve said somewhere
/snark
:-)
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
Ray isn’t much of a loss.
"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 9, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, he’s been downhill since ’06.
"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 9, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Eh, no salary cap on baseball
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Millwood for Chris Ray…. yawn.
"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 9, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Only had to give up Chris Ray…I’ll take it.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Dec 9, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. You get a quality starter who can eat innings and teach the youngsters just like Glavine & Smoltz did for him. I like the move.
A man gotta have a code
The problem is that Millwood isn’t anything like as good as Glavine and Smoltz were.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
His numbers should actually improve at Camden, sadly.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Well aware of that. My point was he’s a vet who can help mentor the youngsters like he was mentored.
A man gotta have a code
Right and that won’t stop him from being effective. I’m just saying that mentorship under a HoF lock is one thing and that mentorship under Millwood is another.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
This Blog
Needs more Cardinals fans.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
If the stock of young pitching talent begins to pan out, he doesn’t have to be as good as Glavine and Smoltz. He’s a stopgap plain and simple.
"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 9, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
No, but he doesn’t have to be. Most pitching coaches weren’t lights-out pitchers.
But, he’s a lot like Livan Hernandez. He can eat innings and you know what to expect out of him. He’ll give up under 4.5 a game (I’m predicting) and win about as many as he loses.
Not a bad 4 or 5 guy for the Os.
Any chance the Texas Rangers will take Nylander?
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
by Rather Bengt on Dec 9, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
OT, McCreary just got bulldozed in the Rags game. He’s fine, so it’s okay to laugh.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
As BB said “you always play your worst at the end of a winning streak.”
If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!
My thoughts exactly!
"Baseball is drama with an endless run and an ever-changing cast." - Joe Garagiola
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Why’s everyone talking in past tense? Isn’t he still alive?
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You always lose the games you score the least in.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Before everyone runs a way
anyone crazy enough to want join in for some ice time at Cabin John? 6:30am-7:45am. anyone, anyone?
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I like your optimism
Excellent, b/c it’s opposite of the way I feel right now!
"wanna go, pretty boy?" -Mr. Carl Racki
Remember when the Caps were down 4-0 last year. I forget to who, but OVie scored 3 or 4 and Smo won it in OT. Lets hope they repeat that 3rd period right now!
Ovie only had 2, I believe. And Backs. And ShaMo. I don’t remember who else scored.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
You’re thinking of the Montreal game two years ago. He got his 4th as the OT winner.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t actually get to see 4, the DV-R crapped out before the game ended.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
from Becca on Twitter
Have just been told that the game is on in my sister’s labor room…and she’s already yelled at Greenie 2×. My family, ladies and gents.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
I felt obligated to share, because that is awesome.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
That is, in fact, awesome.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, it IS awesome. Should help with the labor, her yelling, that is.
"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."
Like that will help. Do we have six D? (not watching)
"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."
Nope.
"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)."
Great hands by Fehr on that, too bad Miller had the post so well.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 8:57 PM EST reply actions
Twitter update from TEB: “Brian Pothier has suffered an injury of some sort. Team won’t say what’s wrong with the D-man, but he did block a shot early in the second.”
:(
Flash just stopped skating after he passed that to Clark. Pass the puck, drive the net. Fuck.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:01 PM EST reply actions
You have got to be kidding me.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:02 PM EST reply actions
Said it before, I’ll say it again. Intentions matter.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think he had that backhand. I think the puck was behind the net at that point.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Jesus. If anyone is having a shittier night than Theo it’s BMo. Fucking atrocious.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:04 PM EST reply actions
Only if B stands for ‘Both’. Because they’ve both been horrific.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Green/Schultz has been the only halfway respectable D pair but only Theo and BMo have directly changed the score.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
And AO once.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Fair.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
I think Green and Schultz have been pretty solid.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 9, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
I gave them props. I meant that the other two pairs haven’t even been halfway decent.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
He didn’t even get the morning skate, did he? I think he gets a pass.
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is Sloan even still playing? I haven’t seen him since the 1st period, I don’t think.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Why does he get a pass for not taking the morn skate? I understand that he got rushed in, but that is no excuse for multiple giveaways and lazy backchecking, or “tracking” according to Locker.
How could we tell, if they were?
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
How would that be different from his normal 65 second shifts? (Mild snark here)
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
I know that, it was a snarky comment. The joke being that he double shifts himself even at the best of times.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Flash seems a bit flaccid—that was just a weak effort on the boards there.
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He needs to borrow Frosty’s carrot.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Really, though, they’ve got 10 minutes. If they can keep that pressure up, they could pull it off.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
What the fuck?
Am I the only one who categorically does not want Buffalo in the playoffs?
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:10 PM EST reply actions
How many teams do you want? Anyone that commits to playing D and has a goalie is a bad matchup for us.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
I want the Penguins and Flyers. I could deal with having the Rags again. I’m not that scared of the Devils, our issues with the trap notwithstanding – Brodeur has worn down in recent seasons and not done well in the playoffs.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
True, but the trap is scary to me. I don’t want the Devils, but I don’t really care otherwise.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, I will say that i don’t want Carolina, either, if they get their ship righted. They always play us tough.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
They’re not going to make the playoffs. They’d have to play at some huge points pace to even make the 8th spot.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
BB came in only a week and a half prior to now when we were last in the league.
Just sayin’.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but they’re even further out than we were. They also don’t have anything like the talent we had then. Especially not Alex Ovechkin.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not saying I think they will, especially with their injuries, I’m just allowing for the possibility. Also, other teams can start sucking hard.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
I will go on record right now and bet you anything you care to part with that they don’t make the playoffs this year.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
And I'll double it!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not a betting partner…
I’m a DrinkingPartner!
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
I want no part of the Devils but we match up fine with everyone else if we are healthy and try and play our game.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
I’d rather the Pens and Flyers choke on each other for 6 or 7 before we see either
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That happened last year and we still lost. It clearly makes no difference.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
It makes less difference when you go 7 yourselves.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Dec 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome you lurking bastard. Yeah, especially when you start 1-3 and need to fight for your life the last 3.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not scared of Buffalo – as bad as the game has been, it’s also been extraordinarily unlucky. And poorly Reffed.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
A hot Miller means all bets are off. Moreso than any other goalie we’re going to face.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
Sure, but Buffalo as a team isn’t scary. They’re playing well tonight because they’re angry at having been shut out themselves both by us last time and their last game.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
That’s the same thing we said about the Rags.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know who I dread worse as a playoff opponent. All possible opponents are trouble:
Pitt — for obvious reasons
Philthy — ditto
Rangers — they’ll be ready for revenge
NJ — Martin Brodeur, need I say more. Plus our track record against them this year is abysmal
Buffalo — Ryan Miller could be a hot goalie
Islanders — too much bad history. Plus, dread all those OT’s
Montreal — our track record against them is not good
Ottawa — see above
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To win the trophy that matters, you have to beat four teams, and the Caps playoff record is a ghost we’re going to have to beat.
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That’s the understatement of the year. Instead, we’re the team that causes any possible playoff opponent to salivate with delight.
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At this point – I’d say safest bets – Isles, Montreal, Ottawa, and Atlanta’s not on the list (but I think they will be. No way all five ATL teams make it – one of Rangers/Isles I think, hopefully Rangers.) I’d be scared of a hot Henrik.
Philthy=Crapitals
It’s a pet peeve of mine, but making insulting nicknames for other teams just brings the level of discourse down. Philthy just makes everything you say look ignorant. Even if it’s right, no one will care. Fans are only allowed to give terribly nicknames to their own players and teams, not others.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
MSG is killing me right now. Commercial break and no replay after every big save. Love the Buffalo announcer’s enthusiasm, though.
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I think the commercial break is for his health.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
Is that the heroin talking?
I lived with a blind guy for a while, then he figured it out and demanded back rent.
The dude cracks me up, what can I say. Couldn’t handle him for 82 games, but one in a blue moon is entertaining.
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It would be entertaining if we were up 3-0 and he had literally nothing to talk about—earlier in the game when things occasionally happened that were good for the Caps there would be no commentary whatsoever. This, meanwhile, is torture.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Miller is why I’m still watching. It’s actually amazing to watch him… sort of how most other teams fans must thing about watching Ovie on most nights.
Someone needs to go over to Die by the Blade and jinx the shutout.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Dec 9, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions
Could that feed have been any more awesome?
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions
Yeah
It could have been to not-Girpoo
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
I think it’s a Cap thing. And an Oskar Osala-is-injured thing.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
He’s seen enough. When we’re healthy he’s gone. I think this has to be more of an indictment of OO and Bouchard at this point than anything else. If they could bring anyone else they would have. Why risk waisting Aucoin? I don’t think they trust anyone else, even though with our current standings points we could risk a few rookies in the lineup.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Does Smith have to go through waivers as I think he does?
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
CBo?
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Who cares? He failed in PIT, what’s he really going to add now? He’s just a younger AAAA player.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 9, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
I’d argue he’s a better option than 33.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Think so. If we call him up, can Pitt now claim him and send him to W-B/Scranton? If so, he’s in Hershey for the year, no matter what.
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You can blame old #9 on atleast 3 of the 4 Gus is talking about. Miller didn’t save them as much as Morrison missed them.
When Miller made a flashy glove save in the second period, I got that sinking sensation I like to call “the shutout feeling.”
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by The Ghost of Bebop on Dec 9, 2009 9:19 PM EST reply actions
matt bradley gets caps player of the game… hahahahahahaha
(couldn’t think of anyone i’ve seen who really deserves it tonight though)
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Was that serious? (left the tv after the second) I assumed you were snarking.
"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."
And Rick Jeanneret goes inexplicably bonkers… while watching a replay. Twice in the past few minutes.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions
alright, i've already loaded up my bag of pucks
if anyone happens to make out to Cabin John tomorrow at the god-forsaken hour I suggested … see you there
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I always seem to be able to miss the bad ones, both times Ovie was hurt/almost hurt I couldn’t watch.
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i’ll put it this way – matt bradley got caps player of the game, and as i’m sure you know, he’s not exactly in buffalo at the moment. haha.
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Oh dear… I’m very glad I missed this one then. I hope they are just saving all their energy for Friday when I get to see them kick butt in person!
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yep, they should be nice and angry for the canes… have fun, i’ll be keeping up via the GDT on a bus on the way to NYC!
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I can’t believe I stayed up for this – I have to get up at 4:00am for work tomorrow. Theo, I’d like to direct you to Frosty’s Carrot. Suck on it mightily. This invitation is also extended to the d-men not wearing numbers in the 50s.
Good night.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 9, 2009 9:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Corey:
GM George McPhee said Keith Aucoin is on emergency recall, so this game doesn’t count toward his 10.
Unfortunate that this is the best news of the day.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 9:52 PM EST reply actions
Nyls is on waivers. I’d assume that means he doesn’t count.
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But regardless of waiver status, he is still on the active roster until he is reassigned (or so I thought — he does still count against the cap, after all). I thought we couldn’t have an emergency recall if there were healthy scratches.
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Oh, and you can still play in 10 games without affecting waiver status, so he can still be waved and playing.
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But they won’t play him, no matter what. They’ll use Erskine as a forward, in addition to Sloan before they use Nylander again.
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I completely agree. Holtby will be skating wing with Lars and AO before Nyls is given the nod, but that still doesn’t explain how the Caps can use an emergency recall with Nyls still on the roster, especially for the same position.
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Yeah, I think either GMGM is wrong (which could be disastrous) or we get an exemption since Nylander is currently ON waivers. I don’t think you can play someone who is on waivers even if you want to.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Dec 9, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
He’s on waivers again since he went 30 days without a deal after clearing the last set of waivers.
Is this going to be a monthly event around the 9th or so?
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Is this going to be a monthly event around the 9th or so?
Hopefully a NHL team will take a chance on him around the Olympic break sometime when his cap hit is just over 2 million.
Can we make a trade for Ryan Miller?
(Except I still want our goalie prospects to have a chance at earning the job for the long term.)
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Heh. Pretty sure if they could (as in if they wanted to piss off Bettman) they’d give the C to Miller.
Giving the C to Miller would piss off plenty of other people besides Bettman. Our incumbent captain, along with any long term Caps. (It would really be a slap in the face to give a goalie from the outside the “C”.)
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Er. yeah, Really my point was, Miller’s so much like a Luongo for the Sabres that they really would just not trade Miller (unless we vastly overpaid.)
and it’s ‘she’, by the by ;)
Did anyone else notice:
1) Brian Pothier went out with 8:35 remaining in the 2nd frame and did not return.
2) David Steckel went out with 5:18 remaining in the 2nd frame and did not return.
3) Tyler Sloan went out with 5:28 remaining in the 2nd frame and did not return.
Factor? Injury? What the hell???
FЯEED ALEX! NOW LOOK OUT, NHL!
Yeah, but it’s still a major factor in the way we played in the 3rd. Down by a defenseman, a swing, and our best faceoff wizard? That’s gotta hurt! :-(
I was wondering what Perreault could possibly have eaten on a road trip that nobody else got into… but rumor has it that Pothier is hurt, at the very least, and possibly ShaMo as well…
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I noticed Sloan and Potsy. I didn’t notice that Stecks wasn’t out there, though, for whatever that’s worth. I think we really missed MP and Brads’ energy tonight. The Caps looked tired by the end of it, the Sabres didn’t.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 9, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Potsy took a shot to the knee. Corey confirms he was injured.
As for Stecks and Sloan, what happened? They were on the ice during the unsuccessful PK that lead to the 2nd goal. It is not like Boudreau to bench players during the tail end of 2nd period and 3rd period, as well.
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So do we assume that Bradley and Knuble are back on Friday? So what will be the lines then? We’re assuming the 1st line will be different.
Ovi/Back/Knuble
Flash/Morrison/Fehr
Laich/Perreault/Semin
Brad/Stecks/Clark
No room for Giroux. And what will the D pairings be? (Who on defense is healthy enought to play?) Will be be calling for some D help from Hershey?
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Probably Fehr. Except you hate to put your hottest forward that’s not named Ovi down to the 4th line. Or should we put Fehr on the 1st line, Semin on the 2nd line and Knuble on the third?
While Ovi was out, I do recall Flash on the 3rd line.
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Semin Backstrom Fehr
Ovechkin Morrison Knuble
Laich Steckel Bradley
Fleischmann Perrault Clark
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 10, 2009 1:06 AM EST up reply actions
Because Flash has been so terrible. I don’t see those lines ever getting made, because that’s four lines that actually could work and be at least mildly productive. I also am not sure Semin-Backstrom-Fehr looks all that nice. I wouldn’t mind seeing them in action, though.
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I’ve always wondered what would happen if Semin/Back/Fehr were put together. I actually thought I would see that when Ovi was suspended.
I think the third line could be Flash/MP/Laich.
Is GOD moving down Ovi and crew? (I always assumed that the line with Ovi was the first line no matter who else was on there)
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No. If Semin-Backs stick together, it’s more likely to be
Laich-Backs-Semin
OV-BMo-Knuble
Flash-MP-Fehr
Clark-Steckel-Bradley.
Except I’m not sure Bruce goes with Laich/Backs/Semin.
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