Paging Willis Reed, Part II

"If Donald Brashear is indeed suspended for Game 7 against the Rangers tomorrow night, I'm told there's a possibility that captain Chris Clark will suit up for the first time since Jan. 27." - Capitals Insider

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I’ll take that trade in a heartbeat.

Say what you will but Brash’s hit on Betts tilted the ice yesterday. Yes, it was late by two steps and yes, it was a head shot, but that play was pivotal. The ’offs are a bitch.

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by bigonetimer on Apr 27, 2009 12:14 PM EDT reply actions

Please let it be so.
All Clarkie has to do is hit everything that moves, and stand in front of Hank every time we have the puck in the Rangers zone. He can leave his stick on the bench if he chooses. :-)

by marks4java on Apr 27, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions

Assuming the Caps move on, I’d love to see Clark contribute. When Flash, Nyls or Kozlov are not putting points on the board or at least consistently generating chances then they are doing nothing for you. Clark is no longer a scoring threat, but adding some grit and leadership would be a big boost moving forward.

by Cap74 on Apr 27, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions

Clark is no longer a scoring threat

I don’t know that that’s necessarily true. It all depends on his health and probably his linemates. If his groin is indeed 100% (or close to it), and he gets some decent ice time, he’s just as good a scorer as a Laich.

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by J.P. on Apr 27, 2009 12:48 PM EDT reply actions

I agree.
Also, Clark did legitimately have a wrist issue after recovering from the gro-in issue.
I get the sense folks don’t believe that.
Those wrist issues kind of affect how you shoot… kind of.
Give Clark a couple games healthy, and I think you will remember why he’s the captain!

by marks4java on Apr 27, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t know. While I don’t see this move as a bad move, but I can still see how it might hurt the Caps. Players need some real action and game time to get back into it, let alone getting into playoffs shape and intensity.

Look at Danny boy up in Philly. He was very effective against the Caps last season in the playoffs. Since his return from injury this year, however, he has not been nearly as good as he used to be.

by CapsFan on Apr 27, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions

I hear ya, but I don’t think that Clark can’t at least be as good as Brashear or a Hershey call up.

by David Getz on Apr 27, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d rather see Aucoin or Beagle than Nylander or Brashear.

I’d rather see Clark than Aucoin or Beagle . . . assuming Clark really is physically ready. Given that guy’s ridiculous pain tolerance, you cannot trust a single thing he says about his own condition.

by Gould Old Days on Apr 27, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Has Brashear been that bad? What I don’t understand is how the pre-game “confrontation” is even being talked about. That was nothing, I’d be much more worried about the very late and possibly/probably questionable hit being the reason he sits.

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by macvechkin on Apr 27, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions

Well, I don’t know if it is just me or if thre are more fans who are not that worried about Brashear being suspended. I know he brings physicality and toughness with him, but he does take some mindless and unnecessary peanlties that cost the team.

Plus, one of the NBC commentators talked about how the Caps were “avoiding” Avery and the Rangers in a way to deny them any fuel for the rally fire. If game 7 comes down who is going to play tougher and more physical, then it is a toss up between the two. If it is about talent and finesse, Caps by far and hands down have the upper edge.

by CapsFan on Apr 27, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions

From what I saw yesterday, Avery was avoiding the Caps much more than vice versa. He looked completely neutered, which made him totally ineffective. If the Rags are going to have a chance, they need to unleash the Avery and roll the dice that it does more good than harm.

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by J.P. on Apr 27, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

If the game gets out of hand score-wise, particularly if the Rangers are losing, I can see this game getting real nasty in the third period.

by b.orr4 on Apr 27, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

I hope the refs step in early and don’t tolerate any of it.

by Vickster on Apr 27, 2009 2:45 PM EDT reply actions

Soooooo

When do we find out about this whole suspension thing? Can’t remember how long it takes for these things to be announced usually?

by fat_daddyo on Apr 27, 2009 3:38 PM EDT reply actions

Colin Campbell is probably just killing time before he hands out the suspension to give the impression that he hadn’t already made a decision before the hearing. Everyone know Brash is going to be suspended. Even Dean Evason just said on XM that Donald isn’t going to play in Game Seven. It’s all a game.

by b.orr4 on Apr 27, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve been wondering the same thing myself. I mean we all know what’s gonna happen, just tell us already!

by Vickster on Apr 27, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

We got that answer pretty quick, didn’t we?

Brash gone for 6. Seems a little harsh, but there you have it.

by fat_daddyo on Apr 27, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

We’ll find out about Brash after they make their decision on Mike Green to see if he

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by MetalCap on Apr 27, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs