Pick 'Em: One Non-Capital
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 2:35 PM EST
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For the last few days CapsNation has been discussing just how active the team should (or shouldn't be) in the build up to next Wednesday's trade deadline, weighing factors like team chemistry, the value of draft picks, the promise of current Capitals prospects, and the danger of letting another top Eastern Conference team land one of the big names out there.
But since it's now Friday afternoon, we thought we would have a little fun by asking a couple hypothetical questions: If you could have any player from any team other than the Capitals added to Washington's roster, who would it be? And does your answer change if we're talking about this season alone versus for the indefinite future? We implore you to throw out any logic or reservations you might have about contracts or what it would actually take acquire a guy. This is purely an exercise in fantasy.
J.P.: For me, the choice is a pretty easy one - Henrik Lundqvist. In three-plus seasons in the League, he's 130-78-34/2.32./.916 on a team that doesn't score goals. Since the lockout, King Henrik (can the Caps have two kings?) has played the fourth-most games (third-most minutes), and won't turn 27 until next week, so he's a workhorse hitting his prime with plenty of years ahead. Heck, he'd also fill the handsome goalie quota if he forced Jose Theodore out and would instantly turn the Caps' stable of young "goalie(s) of the future" into valuable trading assets.
All of this isn't to say that I don't believe in Jose Theodore. But if there's one guy out there who would turn "contender" into "dynasty," it's Lundqvist.
DMG: Although I haven't talked about much him in the posts themselves, Japers' Rink readers who follow the site's comments may have noticed that I'm a big fan of Flyers center Mike Richards, and he's my choice for the guy I'd like to see on the Capitals with a snap of my fingers. Let me make one thing clear: I don't think Richards is the best or most skilled non-Capital in the NHL, but I do think he is the best fit for the Capitals. For starters, Richards is a center, the Capitals biggest position of need, arguably this season and inarguably down the road. Richards is more than capable of pulling his weight offensively (136 points in his last 119 games) but he also posses a number of characteristics lacking in the Capitals top six forwards like grit, physicality and defensive skill: Richard's leads the Flyers in hits and takeaways, has more blocked shots than any of Philadelphia's other forwards, and already has seven shorthanded goals this season. To top it off, Richards is, by all accounts, performing well as the Flyer's captain despite that fact that he's only twenty-four. In short, Richards is exactly the type of player the Capitals need at the one position they're hurting for depth.
As much as I like Richards, my answer has changes if we're talking about the remainder of this season alone because I think the Capitals need more help on defense than they do down the middle heading into the 2009 playoffs. For that reason, I'd go with Nicklas Lidstrom for the remainder of this season. I admit I was quite tempted to go with Chris Pronger in this slot because he provides many of the same attributes as Richards - physicality and leadership being the two biggest - that the Capitals don't seem to have enough of. But as much as I think Pronger would help the Capitals, it came down to this: I think the Capitals with Nicklas Lidstrom would have a better chance at the Stanley Cup than the Capitals with Chris Pronger.
So what do you think? Is J.P. right that an elite goaltender would push the Capitals to Cup? Is DMG's infatuation with Mike Richards reasonable? Or are we both way off base because the best player for the Capitals is elsewhere? Who've you got?
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Screw it, let's just go Datsyuk
Red Dawn, baby!
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Feb 27, 2009 2:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’ll go with Datsyuk too. But it’s pretty hard to argue with Lundqvist (or possibly Brodeur, if longevity isn’t an issue).
Richards is also an excellent choice, but I’m with macvechkin on the Red Dawn theme.
by grapejoos on Feb 27, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That other Henrik guy in Detroit is pretty good, too.
by grapejoos on Feb 27, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Cammalleri? Mike Komisarek? Marty Turco?
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by J.P. on Feb 27, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I’d love Komisarek. Not over everyone else in the NHL, just in general.
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Charlie Sheen? Patrick Swayze? Lea Thompson? and who could forget the jock Emilio Estevez…
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No C. Thomas Howell?
You sir, are dead to me.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Feb 27, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
C. Thomas Howell as the “Soul Man.”
If you catch the musical reference, you’re my new BFF.
by D'ohboy on Feb 27, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I finally registered to this site
Just so I could reply to this comment. (Not too mention talk about the Caps and not lurk this site anymore)
THAT, my friend, is a song by the band Botch who was super amounts of amazing.
by Khail SMASH on Feb 28, 2009 12:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marc Savard…best set up man in the game
Ron and Fez Noon to Three
by YvonLabresMoustache on Feb 27, 2009 2:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think some people in the San Jose area might refute that claim.
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some folks in Pittsburgh, too.
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by J.P. on Feb 27, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
San Jose has a beef with the statement. Pittsburgh’s just making shit up.
Can't we get Chris Bourque a red jersey now? Thanks.
by Whiter Mage on Mar 2, 2009 1:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Though he still takes a fair number of PIM (56 this season but down from 100 in ‘05-’06 and 99 in ‘06-’07), he has way too much Semin in him, and we can only do with so much Semin…in terms of taking penalties I mean…
by ThreePingPost on Feb 27, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Patrick Roy – if we’re allowed to pick non-active players, and despite the fact that he’s a friggin’ jerkoff.
Zdeno Chara – if only for the remainder of this season.
Zach Parise – if for the foreseeable future.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
by xiix on Feb 27, 2009 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hell, if we’re allowed to pick non-active players, I’ll take Bobby Orr, Jean Beliveau or Cyclone Taylor. Maybe Sprague Cleghorn.
by D'ohboy on Feb 27, 2009 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cleghorn = meanest SOB
Sprague Cleghorn would take out your knees, then take out your feet since he would reason you won’t be standing up anyway.
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by bkblades on Feb 28, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say I’d take Malkin up top with Backstrom and Ovechkin if Kozlov can’t get his act together in the playoffs. Adding another Russian will be one more reason Semin will stay for less money when he is a UFA after next year.
by Ovechkin on Feb 27, 2009 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not to be too much of a Petey Point Out, but Semin’s an RFA after next year, not a UFA
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Feb 27, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My Picks: Jerome Iginla or Mike Richards, both have very similar traits.
Can you imagine a Semin for Iginla (filed out by picks/prospects going both ways) trade on deadline day? I can’t either but since it is fantasy I might try…
by ThreePingPost on Feb 27, 2009 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nah, Iggy’s the captain, the face of the franchise, it’s heart and soul, and it’s best player. But, hey, I wanted Mike Richards and Nick Lidstrom, so dream on!
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 3:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Another one for Richards, though I’d be happy with Joe Thornton. If contracts were to be considered, Hartnell (25 goals and 125 PIMS) would be a nice complement of scoring and grit without breaking the bank.
/burning Caps loyalty card.
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by Bald Pollack on Feb 27, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Milan Lucic — we need a better rough and tumbler than Bradley (though I do love Bradley), and he’s got second line offensive skill to boot.
or Dion Phaneuf — we have Green already, so we need someone big, physical, smart, and can hit the net, though is more defensively minded. I think Phaneuf is what they hoped Schultz would emulate, due to his size and defensive-tendency.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 27, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Phaneuf
Start the chant
OVER-RATED! (clap, clap, clapclapclap)
OVER-RATED! (clap, clap, clapclapclap)
OVER-RATED! (clap, clap, clapclapclap)
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
off year this year to be sure, but at 23, he is going to be right up there in Norris conversations with 52 for the next decade.
2005-2006 82 20 29 49 +5 (age 20)
2006-2007 79 17 33 50 +10
2007-2008 82 17 43 60 +12
2008-2009 60 8 27 35 -10
by bigonetimer on Feb 27, 2009 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I know
Dude is a beast…I’m just bustin’ on his shitty year. I do believe he would not be in the top 5 of players I would pilfer from other teams for the Caps.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its the NHL’09 curse. He is the cover boy this year right?
by Sct112 on Feb 27, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s having an off year. But still, a year ago I would have considered him. Also, this.
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoopsie…easy killer, it’s slippery out there!
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, Shea Weber hits just as hard as Dion and is the better player anyway.
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by bkblades on Feb 28, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Smyth. Just the kind of grit & toughness + offensive skill that’s missing. And he’s not a former Flyer, thereby making him more palatable.
by katzistan on Feb 27, 2009 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It's only supposed to be ONE guy right?
Ryan Miller – only 28, in his 4 seasons his avgs are; 33-18-6, .913, 2.61
I’d take Lundqvist, but JP already grabbed him. Or Nick Backstrom, but I’m weary of him coming to our team simply based off the fact that the system Minny plays would tend to help a goalies stats.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 3:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
His frame would do wonders for Jeff Schultz’s self esteem.
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
6'2" 166
Sounds like any of us could take ’em.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn’t Club Scarlet be a factor in this decision? ;-)
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Feb 27, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We need David Backes, then, desperately, I hear!
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 27, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo has him listed at 6-2, 216?
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A gritty, skilled center like Richards would add alot to the Caps.
by Moonage Daydream on Feb 27, 2009 4:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
for this year, give me Marty Brodeur. For the next ten, I’d want Zetterberg or Datsyuk
by bigonetimer on Feb 27, 2009 4:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
For the playoff push? I’d be very tempted to take Nabokov just because of how highly Ovi thinks of him and then we could stop hearing, “Well those Caps are pretty good but I just dunno about their goaltending.” I think he’s a great goaltender and more russians = more wins apparently.
For all time? I’d seriously consider Malkin. This team would be so incredibly dangerous with him.
I like the idea of upgrading the defense corps but I don’t think the Caps need some incredible defenseman with the system they play.
by zephyr on Feb 27, 2009 4:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
say we added malkin..
first line center alongside AO? first line winger alongside AO and backstrom?
or owns the second line center position, alongside semin?
personally, i’d keep him away from #8 except on power plays. roll with two first-class scoring lines. but the pens can’t seem to keep that in order, even though doubling up forces pitt to play one of their two studs out of position (whereas the caps could team AO and malkin at their natural positions).
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 27, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With how Much BB shuffles lines I don’t think it matters. Malkin would play great on the first line with Ovi. I like Backstrom off of a line with Ovi because he’d shoot more. The more he shoots the more he scores.
by zephyr on Feb 27, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Malkin would center Semin and 14/16/21 on the second line, no?
by Scott in Shaw on Feb 27, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Depends. There’s no doubt if he was on the team BB would try him on the first and second line.
If I was the coach:
8 – 19 – 25
21 – 71 – 28
14 – 91 – 16
87 – 39 – 10(17)
And I would roll the 2nd and 3rd line similar TOI.
by zephyr on Feb 27, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want a whining captain from PA...
…but I’ll take either of the best players on their teams… Malkin or Jeff Carter.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 27, 2009 4:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Zing!
(though I think Richards is better than Carter)
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Time will tell but Richards undeniably gets all the prime ice and the best line mates. Carter was relegated to third line center last year and he started this year with Nodl and Knuble on his wings. He started tearing it up, Briere got hurt, and now he gets 2nd PP line time, 2nd PK, and decent wings. I think as far as skill Carter is more talented. Richard has all those intangibles but he whines so damn much. Carter is bigger, faster, better shot, has great hockey sense, great in his own end. I don’t think Richards’ leadership outweighs that.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 27, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Given the Caps current roster? I would actually disagree, this team needs a Richards type player.
by Sct112 on Feb 27, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a little late to responding to my responses...
But are you all telling me that you wouldn’t take Phaneuf in a second? If you gave him a chance on this team, doing what it’s doing, that he wouldn’t get back on course?
otherwise, no comment on my Lucic, pick?
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 27, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You’re not threading your posts….look above. ;)
And frankly, no, I wouldn’t take him in a second. There are other players I would take before him w/o hesitation, especially for the Caps.
I think that’s the key for me, they are going to have to contribute in our system based on what we have, and I think we have more needs than Fanoof.
Now Lucic, that is something this team could use.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
@ Not threading -- my bad!
I personally think that Phaneuf,(I know I didn’t mention them before) Chara, and Pronger are better fits of Defenseman than Lidstrom/Neidermeyer, but I’d take Phaneuf over the other two for his age and potential.
Though reading my own response (and those of others), makes me think that I probably answered the question incorrectly, so maybe I’ll re-vote:
Forward: Lucic (Now and for the next 10 years — we don’t NEED Malkin, we have Ovechkin, and Lucic fills a role we desperately need)
Defense Now: Chara
Defense 10 years: Phaneuf
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 27, 2009 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d take Phaneuf in a second if it were an option. But if I could choose one, and only one, guy, it wouldn’t be him. Not for this season because he’s having an off year and there are other, better defensemen and not indefinitely because I think between Green, Schultz, Alzner, and Carlson the Caps have a great future at ‘D’. Center’s really more of a need.
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's my deal
If I gotta pick ONE GUY, it’s not going to be him.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why would I take Lucic in a dream scenario? If we are talking about plucking any player and we want a rugged winger how do you not take Iginla? Or Brendan Morrow? Or Corey Perry? And while we are at it how has nobody dropped a Ryan Getzlaf joke?
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 27, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I said
he’s got something the team could use…didn’t say I’d pick him. And I’m a HUGE Fehr supporter, so no Getzlaf joke here. Eric’s had a rough time the last 2 years and will naturally be behind development wise. He’s got loads of potential though.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lucic is significantly younger than Morrow and Iginla and three years younger than Perry. If you’re talking long term, that’s a consideration.
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
First of all, if you ask this question of the the fans of the other 29 teams in the league, they’re all going to pick Alex Ovechkin, so this question really only needs to be asked of Caps fans…
Any player? What the Caps need is tough defensive stopper who can also play on the power play. In terms of history and such, the perfect player they would be looking for is Scott Stevens.
That said, you’d have a very hard time stopping me from adding Jarome Iginla. He’s one of the few players in the NHL who can carry a team on his shoulders deep into the playoffs (see the 2004 playoffs, were the Flames really in the final?? They were!)
by MikeL-Caps on Feb 27, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
That’s funny…I actually started typing Iginla and then decided I wanted a legit #1 goalie. Didn’t want to go with JPs pick so I took Miller, kinda like a fantasy draft.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
First of all, if you ask this question of the the fans of the other 29 teams in the league, they’re all going to pick Alex Ovechkin, so this question really only needs to be asked of Caps fans…
FTW
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by J.P. on Feb 27, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to have Richards too.
If it’s just this year, I’d pick Chara. But for the next 10 years, I’d say Shea Weber.
by Ginga on Feb 27, 2009 4:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Slightly off topic
With all this high quality content gushing from JP and DMG, plus some great FanPosts/Shots, this blog is now my personal bag of crack.
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Feb 27, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
I get a lil twitch @ work when I can’t check it for a couple hours.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Um, yeah, unrelated: The next post is gonna be ten bucks, man. But only for macvechkin, no else needs to panic.
by David M. Getz on Feb 27, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious. And yeah. Best site ever.
by grapejoos on Feb 27, 2009 7:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Mac, WC and Grape – but we couldn’t do it without you and everyone else.
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by J.P. on Feb 27, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, maybe you JP, but…Well, I’m a loner Dottie J.P., a rebel. You don’t want to get mixed up with a guy like me.
No, actually I wholeheartedly agree with everything J.P. said.
by David M. Getz on Feb 28, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. I believe that’s the first “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” reference in this blog’s history. Bravo.
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by J.P. on Feb 28, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
completely agreed to a T. It’s why I broke down and finally registered today.
by Khail SMASH on Feb 28, 2009 12:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ilya Kovalchuk
we are dreaming after all right?
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 27, 2009 5:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I proposed that "trade" long ago...
Just to rehash…
Nylander, Morissonn, and a 1st for Kovy.
Boo yah! Get it done GMGM.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I screwed up...
My original trade pkg was
Semin and Mo for Kovy….but I’d rather give up Nyls and a 2nd instead.
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kovalchuk is another great option. He’s such a dynamite player and plays great with Feds, Ovi, and Semin.
by zephyr on Feb 27, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Feds, Ovie, Semin, Kovalchuk = World Championship power play, if I am correct.
Ilya is getting older, but he’s still an incredible talent and over at the Kremlin, we’re damn high on him. But that’s just a pipe dream…sigh.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 27, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, we are jaded
Ummm…Kovy is 25. If that’s older….sheeeeeeeet
by wittcap79 on Feb 27, 2009 5:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i had a mind fart there, I thought he was 30!
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 27, 2009 6:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, he’s only 25? That kind of amazes me. He’s turned into quite a stand-up, franchise guy down there (or maybe he always was and is now in a leadership role).
by grapejoos on Feb 27, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
He’s a lot bigger than I remember. I enjoyed watching him last night. We’d average 6 goals a night if he was a Cap. Leave Koz on the first line and roll Semin-Feds-Kovy? Be still my heart.
by Scott in Shaw on Feb 27, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather stab myself than choose a Flyer but dmg picked a good one. Right now, I’d go with Iginla. Lots of jam and leadership, not to mention playoff experience. Over the long term, Malkin. Nothing but upside and I liked his PD interview.
by Lisita on Feb 27, 2009 6:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I still like Cody McLeod. I think his value to Colorado exceeds his compensation value in a trade though
by Icebat on Feb 27, 2009 6:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
(every one of his goals is even strength – 5th in the league – he fights, he’s durable, and he loves living in front of the net)
by Icebat on Feb 27, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
okay I lied about 5th in the league in even-strength goals
but this is what opposing D’s would see:
http://pics.forecaster.ca/nhl-player/5509.gif
by Icebat on Feb 27, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Duncan Keith
The old saying…a Goaltender makes 5 players better, a Defencemen makes 4 players better and a center makes 2 players better.
Long term I think the caps have a goaltender, which one not sure. So I went with the youngest proven defender off the top of my head.
never let the truth get in the way of a good story
by toymechanic on Feb 27, 2009 7:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice choice. Keith is a hell of a player, and is only going to get better. Must be kinda awkward paying Campbell so much more than him.
by grapejoos on Feb 27, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Keith is a great choice.
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by J.P. on Feb 27, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good article
and rather timely. It’s no secret this is the place to be for serious insight.
Well done, Jasper.
by Donny Rivette on Feb 27, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Zinged.
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by J.P. on Feb 27, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And you guys were certain that I never read my emails…
by Donny Rivette on Feb 27, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what’s going on. I just thought you were cranky no one had picked Bouwmeester yet.
by David M. Getz on Feb 28, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
“Cranky” isn’t nearly strong enough a word.
The who situation has me topped off with dread. Tuesday can’t come soon enough.
by Donny Rivette on Feb 28, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love this topic… I’ll try to introduce some new blood at this late hour. I have too say, I like DMGs pick of Richards, I would pick him, but he’s a Flyer, so I’ll bring back the Flyer killer Dale Hunter instead.
I’m surprised that nobody has chosen Luongo. and the same applies for Bouwmeester. He is someone I would love to see on the Caps backline. He’s 25, established as a top blueliner, and has a considerable offensive upside. He doesn’t bring any real leadership/playoff experience but I’d love to have him.
by Sct112 on Feb 27, 2009 11:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C. Thomas Howell playing the role of Mike Grier?
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by macvechkin on Feb 28, 2009 1:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
More like he’ll bring Transitions from Persona to Object and he’ll Man the Ramparts.
by Khail SMASH on Feb 28, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pronger
We need someone that keeps the crease clear and can be used at the points. He’s scary good in both situations. He even puts himself in the opponents team crease from time to time.
by mauree on Feb 28, 2009 6:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
1) In the spirit of today’s game: Milan Lucic (he’s probably not playing today) He combines scoring ability with toughness. Imaginine him on one of the caps top lines!
by Fauxrumors on Feb 28, 2009 7:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I know, right? That’s what I said without the explanation! I think that Lucic is one of the two missing pieces to make this team legendary (the other being a Pronger-esque defenseman.
But still, I guess I was way too literal/realistic in my pick. Oh well.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 1, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gee, this is hard
Jarome Iginla / leadership, character, gumption, character
Nicklas Lidstrom / yeah
Zdeno Chara / if he were a Cap he wouldn’t be flicking Ovie aside like he’s a gnat
MIsc Others —>
Chris Pronger (he scares people; this is handy)
Ryan Smyth (I have always liked him, dunno why)
Henrik Zetterberg (another C? oh well)
Teemu Selanne (Team Teemu and Gramps Fedorov on the same team? Can you picture it? Oh mama!)
Vinnie Lecavalier (to relieve him of his travails and to set him free)
Jay Bouwmeester (Okay, I’ll fall for it)
The Goalie Question - It’s interesting that you went for Lundqvist. Your reasons are all strong. And he is indeed cute. Important aspect! On the other hand, if I could pick one to plug in right this second, on the assumption that one of the two little guys would be my long-term solutions, I’d go for Roberto Luongo. He is almost magical in his job. Albeit thirty years old. I would hang my playoff hat on him right now, with confidence. Unless he’s hurt. Has he been hurt?
by Uncle C on Feb 28, 2009 9:25 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
59 | 41 | 12 | 6 | 88 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
57 | 25 | 21 | 11 | 61 |
|
Atlanta
|
57 | 25 | 24 | 8 | 58 |
|
Florida
|
58 | 24 | 25 | 9 | 57 |
|
Carolina
|
58 | 21 | 30 | 7 | 49 |
(updated 2.9.2010 at 12:41 AM EST)
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