Friday Caps Clips: Irbe Replaces Prior Goaltending Coach

I think most guys are always on the lookout for a good backhoe.

Sounds like the premise of a dirty, dirty film.

I applaud you. Had I not bought an Ovechkin red a month before Laing got called up, his would have been my first jersey. Still toying with the idea but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

You rock a 53. You’re a true fan. Hands down.

Anyone who questions it – just doesn’t get it.

that is fantastic.

Regardless, the attempts in keeping traffic up have been excellent.

does that mean the morning cup o’ Steckel won’t be continuing? Because I’m not really sure how broadly that really appeals to the masses at the Rink…..

I was talking to a Mexican guy the other day, and he said the biggest difference between American sports fans and Mexican sports fans is that Americans are infinitely caught up in stats and numbers, while the rest of the world just watches for the beaty of the game.

but I think next week we’re going to have some really exciting stuff

I’m going to call you out on this one JP — I think it’s hilarious that you gave us a content tease in message 50 or so in the middle of a long caps clips thread in mid-August. Trust me, anyone who’s gotten this far in this thread ain’t going to be missing anything you post next week.

As to from whom to buy it or what to get?

I’ve been having an internal battle for months. My main criteria is that the jersey stays relevant for a number of years.

Past jersey’s were :Hunter & Kono

I have a white Clark (got it right after the puck to the ear)
 (and I have practically stolen my brothers red Green jersey but I know he’ll demand it back eventually)

My chocies:
Backstrom – not the grinder I’ve always worn, but under appreciated by everyone.
Laich – he’s dreamy (if he dropped the gloves more, argument would be over, but if I looked that pretty I wouldn’t drop the gloves either).
Bradley – not sure if he’ll be here after his contract is up.
Alzner – dude could be our Lidstrom… (we hope)

I did sign up for the Revolution card for the simple fact that I want the autographed Ovechkin jersey that I will NEVER wear but I will frame it and put it in my house.

Thoughts on who the next purchase SHOULD be?

Just got a 25% off coupon from the Sports Authority which you can use online (code TSASBZS) through Sunday, if you’re looking, well, this weekend.

Prior had a technical side to his teaching but it was more through just tweaking what the goalie was already doing and making them analyze why they were doing it.

For instance, Olie used to be really aggressive trying to push out for rebounds and smother the puck instead of setting up for a second save, etc. Dave tried to dial that in to a more appropriate level and learn more when to cover and when to give up and just get your self at the best angle\depth.

It sounds simple but it’s little things like that which turn a goalie into a #1.
Varly has more natural technique than Olie ever had coming into the NHL so we really don’t need to worry about Irbe having to do things like teaching him to properly cover the post for a puck in zone 3 or something. It’s more like, I see what you’ve done to get here but this is where this is hurting you at this exact time so you should work on executing this skill set instead.

What’s the word I’m looking for? How ’bout “meh.”

Brashear still the “Face of the Fan Zone”. LOL.

It looks great, although not on my crappy work computer. I’m sure once I get home and am back on my Mac, it will look wondrous.

not bad. I think it looks a bit cleaner and things now pop off the page a bit more

I find it to be pretty slow to load.