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The WaPo has a nice article on SB Nation that I managed to avoid getting mentioned in. Check it out.

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Here are a few pics from the event, too (including some with me in ’em, and one with Wyshynski).

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Feb 9, 2009 9:58 AM EST reply actions

Was Markos Moulitsas there?

Or Tyler Bleszinski?

by Wisper on Feb 9, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

To my knowledge, neither was there. I’m certain Tyler wasn’t.

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Feb 9, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

That’s so weird how you weren’t mentioned. I think the Post has something against you, seeing how you never get mentioned on the ‘Morning Reading List’ on Capitals Insider either….Its hard to miss Japers’ Rink when searching SBNation…

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by Simply Sensational on Feb 9, 2009 10:12 AM EST reply actions

I think it’s more a symptom of the Post still giving the Capitals second class treatment than anything else.

by David Getz on Feb 9, 2009 11:21 AM EST up reply actions

Dont think the conspiracy translates here though. No doubt, TEB does not link to Japers’ out out of fear nobody will ever return (I certainly rarely go back there….).

However, this is not a sports piece, this is a ‘wired’ piece. I do not think the WaPo writer ran over to the sports department to fact check anything here….plus, she probably didnt realize the Caps have a large and computer savvy fanbase, probably moreso than the Wiz.

by Pi on Feb 9, 2009 10:27 AM EST reply actions

Yeah, no conspiracy here – just my inability to weasel my way into the piece.

And Tarik has linked here before.

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Feb 9, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions

Blog Roll

The Post’s Nats blog (Nationals Journal) is going to have a blog roll soon. No word on whether Caps Insider will follow suit, but if it does, I can’t envision a scenario in which JP does not appear.

by Scott in Shaw on Feb 9, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions

And one pic with your blog projected on the wall (unfortunately with the ugly Ovi card featured prominently…).

Are there no female bloggers?

by Scott in Shaw on Feb 9, 2009 10:42 AM EST reply actions

Yeah, this blog was featured art work… thankfully, there was nothing horrible on the front page (other than that Ovechkin card).

As for women, I’m not sure how many females there are writing on the SBN network, but that party was definitely a sausage-fest.

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Feb 9, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions

Way to represent, J.P.

Glad to see that SBN is buying some bloggers some beverages, even if it isn’t me.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2009 2:15 PM EST reply actions

Next time I’ll be sure to drink enough for both of us.

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Feb 9, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions

Whoa there — don’t want to break the budget just yet. :)

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Feb 9, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions

Was impressed to see Leonsis made an appearance. Not like it was a long walk from VC, but still. I’m continually amazed by the quality and efforts of the folks behind the scenes here at SBN. What a great, dedicated bunch.

Got to get ’em down to South Florida for one of these affairs.

Well done, Jon. But who picked out that tie?

The Litter Box: Your SBNation Florida Panthers Blogging Colossus

by Donny Rivette on Feb 9, 2009 4:08 PM EST reply actions

Jeez, no mention of Japers’ in the Post and now you’re critiqued on your fashion sense, JP. You need to hire a publicist and a stylist, apparently.

by David Getz on Feb 9, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions

I think I’m ok not fitting in with South Beach’s sense of style.

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by J.P. on Feb 9, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions

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