Brashear to Dress for Game 3?

From what purports to be Donald Brashear's Twitter account, "im getting ready for my first playoff game against the Rangers" It should be noted that Brash "has been available for both playoff games, but ... hasn't fit the team's game plan against New York." So far, that is... (H/t Caps Message Board)

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It looks legit. I must say I didn’t see this coming.

by Ovechwin on Apr 20, 2009 1:20 PM EDT reply actions

oops, so much for Boudreau hiding the lineup.

by Stormblue on Apr 20, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

Come on, guys, just because he’s “getting ready” doesn’t mean he’s going to play. Even IF this is legit.

by gfcaps fan on Apr 20, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions

What makes this look legit?

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by toymechanic on Apr 20, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

Regardless of whether it is or isn’t, Boudreau has said Brash has been available, then today said, “I might change a guy here or there,” so it certainly seems a realistic possibility, no?

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by J.P. on Apr 20, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions

But what’s the upside? Brash is a board player, doesn’t go to the net, not that matters with the line he’ll be on, give me Clark before Brash

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by toymechanic on Apr 20, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree that Clark > Brash, but Clark isn’t ready (Bruce said he’s still 7-10 days away).

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by J.P. on Apr 20, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Bruce also said Theodore was his #1 goalie after Game 1.

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by Bald Pollack on Apr 20, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

And he still is. Bruce is just going with his #2. :)

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by J.P. on Apr 20, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

So now who’s the #1?

by red army line on Apr 20, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Good. Let Brash worry about knockin’ heads and let the horses worry about scoring goals.

by Stonewarden on Apr 20, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

I’d welcome goals from anyone. He’s the one that got us started against the flyers last year

by snowburnt on Apr 20, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

It might be, but the 4th line has done a pretty good job so far, I’d say. And I’d think you’d want a little more quickness against these guys than a big slow guy like Brash.
Of course, if he can somehow beat the living shit out of #16 blue during the course of the game, I’ll recind the previous remark.

by thatswhenthewho on Apr 20, 2009 2:05 PM EDT reply actions

I actually thought the 4th line was surprisingly bad in Game 1. Much better in Game 2. Not sure that Brash makes them better for Game 3, where they can be line-matched easier.

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by J.P. on Apr 20, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Everyone keeps wishing for an avery fight…the dude’s a pussy, he’s the type that would sucker punch you in the sack and then run to hide under his mom’s skirt. He’s not going to through down his gloves.

by snowburnt on Apr 20, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

He’ll fight – he’s done it plenty throughout his career. But he certainly won’t go up a weight class to do it.

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by J.P. on Apr 20, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree. Wouldn’t be surprised to see something between Avery and Brads. He went way out of his way during a scrum on Saturday to reach into a pile and face wash Avery.

by cuqui on Apr 20, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

At least now Torts can justify giving Colton Orr more than three minutes of ice time …

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by Scotty Hockey on Apr 20, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

Is that something you’re for or against?

by Cluster on Apr 20, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions

And if Brash does get in a playoff game this year, the added “benefit” (should he retire this offseason) is that the last moment on the ice for one of the best enforcers in NHL history isn’t the sight of him crumpled on the ice from a Wade Belak left.

by Cluster on Apr 20, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions

At first blush, I was annoyed with this choice, but honestly, Brash isn’t a huge marginal loss over Bradley, if that’s who Bruce scratches. With the emergence of Semin on the PK, and Gordon’s return, Brads sees less ice time anyhow. Maybe Brash brings some energy and toughness.

Or maybe he’s just out there to take out Lundqvist. (Please, oh please let it be that.)

by D'ohboy on Apr 20, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

I doubt he’d be scratching Brads here. If history is any indication, it’ll be one of Gordo or Stecks.

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by J.P. on Apr 20, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Or Fehr.

by David Getz on Apr 20, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I know you’re half-kidding, but I don’t see him scratching anyone on the top three lines given how much trouble they’ve had scoring.

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by J.P. on Apr 20, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d be disappointed if Bradley sat.

He was knocking heads all over the place on Sat.

by smutsboy1 on Apr 20, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Brashear playing or not, meaningless

1) Brashear or no Brashear, he’s not going to change the complexion of the game to any great degree. Its about playing hard for 60 minutes. Willing to give the extra effort to score the dirty goals, etc. Something this team has not been willing to do consistently most of the regular season.

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by Fauxrumors on Apr 20, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions

Brash in, Steks out would be my thought. Brash brings energy that the team is lacking. I care more about that than skill right now. Gotta get some mo going and 4th line puck posession due to physicality always seems to pump up a bench.

I’m not anticipating a fight however. Torts would be smart to have Orr avoid one. Last thing he wants to do is awake any sleeping dogs. Rags should just keep playing a good defensive game.

by Carl Putnam on Apr 20, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions

My guess is Gordo will be sitting. Steck, Brads and Brash have shown more chemistry in the cycle…

by Yoshietree on Apr 20, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

And Stecks doesn’t have a bum hand.

by Rob Parker on Apr 20, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Brash was actually a pretty good offensive weapon in this playoffs last year, this should be a big boost.

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by Ben Rothenberg on Apr 20, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions

I am fine with this move – I imagine BB will want him out there in case things get nasty in a hostile building and he does bring some leadership. I would sit Bradley, simply because he has the fewest special teams obligations and doesn’t do faceoffs. I’d also be ok scratching Kozlov.

by grapejoos on Apr 20, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions

Scratch a guy that has points on 2/3 of the Caps goals? Good plan.

by Yoshietree on Apr 20, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Kozlov has one point this postseason – his first career playoff goal. It was a nice one, but I think there are other wingers on this team that can score that goal. And that might contribute elsewhere.

But don’t get me wrong, Bradley would be my #1 choice, and I admit I am being hard on Kozlov due (a) to his career suckitude in the playoffs and (b) not converting some golden opportunities last game.

by grapejoos on Apr 20, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions