Game Day Open Thread: Caps @ Devils
by J.P. on Feb 3, 2009 6:00 PM EST
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Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, unsympathetic (for the Devils) people.
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You guys all spent after this afternoon’s discussion, or have you still got somethin’ left?
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Oh noes!!!!! The BFF line has been broken up!!!!
Per Corey:
Ovechkin-Fedorov-Kozlov
Laich-Backstrom-Semin
Flesichmann-Nylander-Fehr
Brashear-Steckel-Gordon
Poti-Morrisonn
Erskine-Green
Schultz-Jurcina
Theodore
Neuvirth
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by J.P. on Feb 3, 2009 6:34 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I actually like those forward lines pretty well. Not sure I love Schultz/Jurcina, but I guess you can’t always love your 3rd D pairing.
Specifically, I like the Laich-Backs-Semin line. Putting Semin with 2 guys who can do productive things in the offensive zone without the puck is probably a good idea, given him MJ-like puck-hogging tendencies.
Hola from Herndon.
Don’t forget to make your SPG picks. Got about 17 minutes remaining.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Not to be unFehr...
What’s the over/under on missed scoring opportunities for #16?
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Nice – it’s a Lindsay Soto game!
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She has oddly straight and white teeth.
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She has oddly straight and white teeth.
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That streak’s gotta end at some point. Might as well be tonight.
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Verus/Golf HD
Is the Verus/Golf HD channel showing golf in anyone else’s house, or is it just Arlington?
I’m not in Arlington, but I know that Comcast here in MoCo used to have Versus/Golf HD until a few weeks ago and now has Versus HD on its own elsewhere.
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I don’t have enough alcohol for that!
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
He’s a little too enthusiastic when the other team scores, IMHO.
Nobody misses Locker.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Did you hear Edwards during the Montreal game the other day? Priceless (and by priceless, I mean unbearable).
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Here’s his call of the Shawn Thornton/Alex Henry fight.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
He’s just as good on VS as he is in the regular Comcast. And I’m sure he doesnt’ miss Locker too much. :)
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
I sure miss hearing big rig and buzzbomb non-stop…
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
You’d think you’d get used to it as the season drags on but you don’t
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Comcast in Richmond has some weird white glow on thsi channel so it’s never very clear. I hate watching VS. games down here.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Clarkson wants no part of Brash. Too bad we scratched the guy in his weight class.
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This power play is taking too long.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Feds whiffed on a beautiful pass from Ovie, then Green shanked it from Ovie’s prime one-time spot. Ugh.
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https://us.etrade.com/e/t/jumppage/viewjumppage?PageName=etrade_super_tv_ads
then click on “golf baby”
To be clear: Green shanked one shot, the commercial is funny, therefore…
Coulda’ been anyone. Sucks for me it was Green.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
That’s the Green Zone right there.
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I meant he’s money from that spot on the ice.
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Well, if no one’s gonna deny it, might as well take it.
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you and me are probably the biggest VS. curmudgeons in the NHL.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Who Else...
… would you like me to shit-talk so they get a goal?
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Green again, please (helps m’fantasy squad).
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Not to take away from the moment, but Soto was wrong – Willsie was Ovie’s roommate during the latter’s rookie year.
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Yes but pulling any team’s goalie is always a good time, right?
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Was that Nylander who won that draw?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
Trading offensive zone penalties.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Man…I gotta go…a bunch of you guys are a few seconds ahead of me for some reason!
by PaintDrinkingPete on Feb 3, 2009 7:26 PM EST reply actions
Same five on the ice for both Caps PPGs – 8, 21, 28, 52, 92
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That +2 for #92 should have an asterisk.
*Spectator
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Devils don’t really play that game any more.
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Everyone clamps down with a lead. Some do it more artfully than others.
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Thought they still ran a similar system.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
M.NYLANDER – Roughing
Frame that rarity…
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Maybe he’ll dance with Clarkson.
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The boards here have a lot of give, eh?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
well his goal totals are already better than Jan. so I think he’s exited it.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
If you could have Carter, Vanek or Parise, who would you take?
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A banger? Dude has fewer hits per game than Sidney Crosby.
But he is willing to go in front of the net and in the corners and he does block a lot of shots.
Yeah, don’t confuse Carter with Richards.
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Elias isn’t getting called for that?
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I guess not. I guess they’re saying he lost an edge.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
So is this the part of the game where the Caps start believing that they´re invincible and get cute and stop creating any offense?
Related: Backstrom’s line has stunk at ES so far.
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Yeah. He’s the B’s color guy.
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Good shot by Juice
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by J.P. on Feb 3, 2009 7:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Tough period for Fehr – a post and two penalties he should’ve drawn that went uncalled.
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Uh, John Erskine should NEVER pass the puck to himself off the boards on the way into the offensive zone. EVER.
Nor should he pinch, as he did to try to take the Brash feed from below the goal line (ugh).
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Another great first period, but the Caps have to play a 60-minute game for a change.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
that’s like having crap chowder and a turd sandwich on the same menu
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
One period down and this is already the second most commented on thread in the site….surpassing today’s earlier post.
JP, has the traffic been way up since the SB Nation switch, or just the participation? So lively here now.
Traffic’s been up, but participation even moreso. It’s been a great move, methinks.
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I posted some on the old site, but definitely way more here. It’s just much easier to post and keep track of comments.
You know, it must have restarted on the first of the month b/c there have been several game threads over 500
Yeah, I’m not sure – maybe it’s most commented for the past two weeks or something.
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He has a pretty good poker face when people say dumb things to him, based on how nice he was when I partially accosted him at Clyde’s during his injury.
the players have these things down to science [insert comment about playing hard, the goal or staying focused]
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously. I’m sure it’s more annoying than anything else to the players. They really ought to drop it.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
never, imagine the broadcast without it. You’d be on here saying “why didn’t they talk to Greenie!”. Better to have a lackluster interview than none at all.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
I mean, I don’t even pay too much attention to the intermission “analysis.” I mean, I just watched it, you know?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Think about this, if you weren’t asked “do you want fries with that” you’d notice it. Same thing. Doesn’t matter if you care about it, you’d just feel something is missing.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
They were probably fighting each other for the Soto interview. Not sure how he beat out Laich…
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So then Weekes will get dropped off NJ?
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
Really? I wonder if he gets traded at the deadline assuming Brodeur comes back. Dude´s proved he can play, he´s got some value on the market.
He’s had a good run, but look at the rest of his career. I wouldn’t pay for him.
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Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t Clemmensen a UFA this season? He could command a good salary with his season as good as it’s been.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
He is UFA, but I think everyone knows what he is, and anyone without this Devils team and system would be unwise to bank on him repeating these numbers.
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sorry if its been mentioned, but that “jockeys” reality show has unintentional comedy written all over it.
It’s off the charts in that respect.
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Can’t imagine how many new holes Sutter tore at that intermezzo.
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more impressed it was Nylander with his stick.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
Nice rebound-creating shot, Fehrsie!
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Not at all. Just an observation.
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I was about to say “next goal is huge.” I’m somewhat troubled the Nyls can read my thoughts, but I’m also glad we scored.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
What's with the experimenting?
Gordon with Nylander? Semin on the 4th line at the faceoff?
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
why not? So long as it doesn’t get in the way, go for it.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
I guess you can send individual messages up 3-0.
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John Erskine is not gifted when it comes to playingthe puckhockey.
Fixed that for you.
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Eh, I still appreciate what he can do. But no one would ever call him a gifted hockey player.
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what happened to the Erskine love from a few days ago?
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Caps fans are fickle, obviously. I’m going to give them the benefit of the doubt and say that they mean he isn’t “gifted” in the way, say, Ovechkin is gifted. Solid, but not extraordinary.
Which is what I meant immediately above when I said “Eh, I still appreciate what he can do. But no one would ever call him a gifted hockey player.”
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Dig how Feds got knocked down, but maintained possession of the puck while getting back up.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
off topic: If the Caps break the sellout record for the team, can we take down a Mystic’s attendance championship banner?
We need a Cup for that. Gotta earn it.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
They’re too busy not making Dem cabinet nominees pay their taxes.
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JP, I think I’ve caught the Fehr bug you’ve been passing around. He looks good. And I think Boudreau’s got the Fehr-ver as well.
Are you going to Scarborough Fehr?
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But “Fehr-ver” was OK? Damn you all…
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It wasn’t so quiet in the first – he was awesome a few times.
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that’s in reply to my first comment Tyler, not you.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Nick fighting the urge to look down Lindsay’s top…
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I think that when Lindsay bought that sweater at Sweater Barn, the color was listed as “uterus.”
by TylerG on Feb 3, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
yeah who was the jackass saying Theo was quiet tonight….
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
What a difference one pick makes. Of course, Fehr isn’t Ryan Getzlaf either…
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I believe he was buzzing in the first too.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Steckel wrapped his arm around whoever that was. Terrible penalty.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Well of course I hope for it every game, but when things are going well for a netminder, you just hope a little harder.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Some games look like it will happen more than others, or I guess I’m wrong here too….
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
With Kozlov and Clark out, Fehr’s the Caps #1 RW right now. Carry on.
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That’s another penalty Fehr could have drawn for his team that the refs decided not to call.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
That’s what I thought as well.
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Per Corey:
“Viktor Kozlov is not on the bench to start the second period. Tomas Fleischmann took the first shift with Alex Ovechkin and Sergei Fedorov and Boyd Gordon was on the ice with Michael Nylander and Eric Fehr — a line that produced a goal for a 3-0 lead.”
Nothing you didn’t know…
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Per Tarik
Viktor Kozlov did not return for the start of the second period. I have inquired about his status and will provide an update when I hear something,
Also, I caught up with GM George McPhee between periods and he said that Brent Johnson could need surgery on his hip. At this point, it’s up to Johnson whether he will continue to play through the injury.
Sure is, I wonder how serious BJ’s surgery would be but granted, surgery is always serious.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
Neuvirth could be getting some quality time with the big club then.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
Ughhh, well now we can start playing “speculate the call up”
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
Yes. If BJ is done, they need someone who’s been to the rodeo before.
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I’m saving my baseless speculation until he is under the knife honestly.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know, but thank the lord Olie’s already done for the year so we don’t have to hear that plea…
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If the Cats fall out of the race, maybe they’d give us Craig Anderson.
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What did Carey Price do in last year’s playoffs?
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no dice, no sense rushing him in the big dance and Price had a hefty NHL workload before the play offs, Varly doesnt.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
I really don’t understand why anyone doubts Varlamov (when healthy, of course).
Screw a rental, just play Varlamov when Theodore absolutely cannot.
I guess making fun of a guy who throws temper tantrums, was asked if he had a drug problem and punches people who ask him to wear hates is over the line…
Please forgive me fun police.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
If Gionta runs someone, do they notice it?
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Yeah we should be used to it by now (sadly)
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. And a fresh sheet for the last 3/4 of the PP.
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I loved hearing Joe B say “that’s legal in the defensive zone” about the hand pass, while I was wondering about the holding, holding the stick, etc…
I’ll take that from him, won’t you?
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SPG: After 2
capsfan01111 & zachhubbard each have one point.
Related: Green, Laich, Nylander. I approve of this scoring distribution.
Is Semin even on the ice tonight? :)
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
He has more hates than Soulja Boy I heard.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Kozlov Update
Per Tarik, “A team official said the injury to Kozlov is a groin tweak. He may return.”
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
only if the media is writing about it!
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
I’m a little more intrigued that China has camps for the Special Olympics much like they do for the actual Olympics. They sure love this Olympics thing.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
thinking the same thing.
And not be an ass, but is ADHD a valid reason to participate in the special olympics?
fearing the fun police’s wrath, but god no. ADHD is not like missing a limb. Maybe there’s more to it than they said but I mean I have ADHD, does that make me eligible?
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
The Rags retired Adam Graves’ number? Really?
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Wow. They did.
Because, you know, when I think of all time Rangers greats, Adam Graves immediately comes to mind, right?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Check out the team’s all-time leaders.
You guys really sure you want to retire that number? Really?
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They could use him on “to catch a predator” to bait pedo’s
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
I like keeping you people on your toes :)
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Caps Penalty Summary:
Nylander: Roughing – Acceptable. Best penalty to take in hockey.
Mike Green : Hooking – Unacceptable
David Steckel: Holding – 2 min – Really, really, stupid. No reason in the offensive zone and even less reason when you’re on the PK.
That Steckel penalty was just boneheaded.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Well, the 52 hook was in a reasonable place. I don’t know if it was exactly a hook either, was it? More like a mugging.
How many posts have you replied to yourself in? :) lol
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
I said enough. Don’t make me turn this blog around.
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Sorry Tyler, I love you. Let’s go Caps :)
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
Ahh gotcha, love your stat updates btw.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
If the Caps just try to hold on for another 16+ minutes, it ain’t happenin’.
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agreed, gotta get another or at least just keep the pressure back on Clemmensen.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Which raises the question, “Why was Nick on for a D-zone FO?”
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there’s comedy here, but it’s not worth the groans.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
when it’s 3-2 on the road, I feel like each one is big at this point.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions
They picked a bad period to start sucking.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps our answer why Backstrom has so many defensive zone faceoffs?
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Kozlov is the straw that stirs the drink. The team is lost without him.
Approximately 70% joking.
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Wait – is Nicklas Backstrom black?
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Blacker than the Swedish team’s black back up goalie. Mark in da Park.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Someone go fucking kill Rupp.
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I take that back upon seeing the replay.
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I was calmly urging Nyls (through my TV) to feed Fehr in the slot, but am happy he chose not to.
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I want to do a Red Jesus #8 but that has foul all over it.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Just do it.
I’m not gonna’ let Wyshynski (or whoever) make me feel bad for getting my own shit on a jersey. They cost enough, I should be allowed to put whatever the fuck I want on it.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Amen.
And we should be allowed to call you a tool. :)
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OK please don't shoot me; Know who that last goal reminded me of?
some worthless asshole in a 68 jersey.
(PLEASE DONT SHOOT ME)
You mean he hogged the puck for 10 seconds ignoring his teammates then decided to shoot?
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Unlikely
Nylander couldn’t sport a mullet if he bought one.
Your memory is faulty. :)
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Au Contraire
I’m fairly certain he could grow a wonderful mullet, it’ld be one of those bald guy mullets that seem to work so well.
I’d say that deserves a scratch, but it would do me no good.
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A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel coming out of his fly.
“What’s up with that?” asks the bartender.
Pirate responds, “Yar… it’s driving me nuts.”
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Big ups to Gordon and Stecks.
"Good crowd out there tonight, boys, let's really try to win this one."
by Bald Pollack on Feb 3, 2009 9:17 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
oh man message board cheering, we’ve really gone off the deep end now :) LETS GO CAPS!
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
why does Ovietime and the Semin-tripping expo have to occur at the same time in a game?
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Not immediately pressing, but Semin-Backstrom-Flash is one jam-less trio.
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something about that combo i just don’t like
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Empty net hat trick will not blow my mind. Non-empty net goal hat tirck from a goal not going off someone’s ass will.
The first one was from about four feet from the goal line, off a rebound/loose puck, while players were falling around all over the place. Doesn’t that count?
wouldn’t you rather see if he could run out the last 60 seconds in it’s entirety by skating in circles?
Russian Machine Never Breaks
by macvechkin on Feb 3, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
At the very least, it’ll increase his trade value.
by boz on Feb 3, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Then the Superman dive to boot!
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hahaha I was waiting for your reaction.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Scratch him. Seriously. Message-sending time when a guy does goofy crap like that just inside the blue-line under two minutes.
well it’s not like he did it when we were protecting a 1 goal lead but I agree, a message should be sent.
by CapitalsKremlin on Feb 3, 2009 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Could happen. Won’t if Kozlov’s out.
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Fehr deserved that for the first period he had.
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by J.P. on Feb 3, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
We wouldn’t.
Maybe if we were around 960 or so. :)
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SPG Results
capsfan01111, juangonzalez, zachhubbard all tied with 1 point.
Everyone else got screwed by 2ndary scoring.
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
I give it to Fehr or Gordo. Laich was great early, too.
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what, we’re not going to continue this thing through an all new ‘Sports Soup’?
Russian Machine Never Breaks
Could be really good…but tries waaaayyyy too hard.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Feb 3, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Just got back from Newark
- Star of the night: Clemmenson. He was a sieve tonight. A sieve made of rubber. With hands of stone.
The keyboard is mightier.
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- Friday’s Three Stars: Devils head to Final; Brodeur, Kovalchuk the difference in Game 6
- Devils eliminate Rangers in Game 6, ending fear of the past, setting course for the future
- Adam Henrique sends New Jersey Devils to Stanley Cup Final with OT goal vs. Rangers (VIDEO)
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- Blues CEO Mike McCarthy stepping down
- Blues CEO Mike McCarthy stepping down, not long after ownership change
- Rangers eliminated by Devils with crushing OT loss after another rally in Game 6 falls short
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