Wednesday Caps Clips: Et Tu, Sergei?
by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 6:43 AM EDT
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Your savory breakfast links:
- In this SovSport interview, Sergei Fedorov bemoans the quality of the ice in Washington and notes that a lot of the Caps' defensemen would have trouble on a European-sized rink. [@dchesnokov]
- Sticking with the ever-informative Dmitry Chesnokov, check him out podcast style. [The Rink (no relation) Podcast]
- Iron Chef Alex Ovechkin's secret ingredient? Awesomesauce. [NYT]
- By the way, if you have a question for AO, email it to Fans@NHL.com and perhaps you'll get an answer. [@NHL]
- The Caps haven't gotten consistently good goaltending since the lockout. Or over the past decade. It would be nice if that changed. [From The Rink]
- Apparently September's Washingtonian includes "Brooks Laich on Arlington." [@capsmedia]
- At last, the worst Caps hat ever has competition. [@banginpanger]
- Discussing Canada's 2010 Olympic Team is so five minutes ago - let's talk 2014 (and Karl Alzner). [Coming Down the Pipe]
- But for those of us living in the here-and-
six months from-now, Mike Green skated with Jay Bouwmeester and Marc Staal yesterday. Per the Montreal Gazette's Red Fisher, Green is a "slam dunk" to make the team, while CTV has him on the outside looking in. [via FanShot] - And speaking of Vancouver '10, make no mistake about who Canadians fear the most. [CBC.ca]
- The Boss on the stadium game that never was and the Olympics. [Ted's Take]
- Despite this NHL10 trailer (via @Sean_Leahy) the Caps won't be wearing blue helmets on the road this year. No confirmation yet as to how often we'll see a line of Ovechkin-Steckel-Backstrom skating together.
- Hershey will have a trio of new jerseys for the 2009-10 season. [FanShot via HersheyBears.com]
- Breaking down the Bears' schedule. [Hershey Bears Hockey]
- New Bears netminder Jason Bacashihua: "Washington is where I want to be." Stranger things have happened. [Stack the Pads]
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That hat deserves a one-way trip through a wood chipper. Gaudy.
Rockin' the Red in Section 412
by boutros23 on Aug 26, 2009 6:58 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I was afraid it was some sort of “twisted” cap in black and gold. So…it could be worse.
by apk3000 on Aug 26, 2009 8:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you’re having hat link problems (I use Firefox), try this link instead:
http://www.lids.com/pop/product_images.html?pid=20138255
Or, preferably, don’t. Blech.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some industrious Rink Rat ought to put together a FanPost with pics of the Top 10 worst Caps hat. It’d be epic.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should upload a pic of my fleece helmet hat which has the logo upside down. Not exactly horrible, but it already starts of bad by being a fleece helmet…
by superjuan on Aug 27, 2009 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 down, 9 to go. : )
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
- Ferris Bueller
by war_capitals on Aug 27, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s like they couldn’t decide which Caps logo to use, so they figured it would be “two great tastes that taste great together”.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Aug 26, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly don’t mind the purple one nearly as much. Plus, can’t you see AO rockin’ that pimp-purple? I could.
by DrinkingPartner on Aug 26, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rocking the pimp purple after a hat trick. “How do you like my hats now, Sid?”
by RedBirdie on Aug 26, 2009 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps toppping off this look?
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SOMEBODY PHOTOSHOP THAT MAN WITH THE PURPLE HAT!
by DrinkingPartner on Aug 26, 2009 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s really the only problem I have with that hat. However, I am pretty young and happen to like hats like this because I guess I’m gangster like that, so I’m going to have to be the only one of this blog to give the hat two thumbs up! Not buying it though.
by bigmac1124 on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I pretty much like the hat. I’m probably too white to wear it, but it could make a good decoration or something.
Chowdah Chatter
Fear the Rebel Polar Bears
by crabchowdah on Aug 26, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That hat's necessary!
A hat’s a hat. No one’s forcing anyone on this blog to wear it! It’s like people are ignoring the black DC sports fans (and white ones who think they can get away with wearing it!) who want to throw the logo of a winner onto their heads…
by thebigfoist on Aug 26, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How silly of us to ignore the black fans in a hockey discussion. If I get to keep the tag and hologram sticker on, I’m buying that hat.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh… what?
We’re commenting on the ugliness of the hat, much like we comment on the horribleness of certain players. Why play the race card, friend?
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really can’t decide if he (she) was trying to be funny about the “urban” design of some hats but failed miserably, or is serious.
by RedBirdie on Aug 26, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Chris Simon was still in Russia.
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by Bald Pollack on Aug 26, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you. Japers’ is just the latest incarnation of the man! It’s little known knowledge but there was a petition going around SBN trying to stop production of this hat.
by zephyr on Aug 26, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what’s up with the twitter alert about caps clip today?
by Ice Warrior on Aug 26, 2009 7:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It wasn’t working this morning for some reason.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 7:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems to be a crapshoot whether Twitter works for me on any given day.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Aug 26, 2009 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad idea. Stecks to take (win) the draw, quickly off for Knuble to replace him.
by red army line on Aug 26, 2009 7:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s why he’s the 10th most valuable Cap.
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by Bald Pollack on Aug 26, 2009 7:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was his rugged good looks.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 8:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, its the Wisconsin accent. Makes us girls swoon.
by RedBirdie on Aug 26, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could totally see Ovi as Chairman Kaji(?), Iron Chef not so much.
by apk3000 on Aug 26, 2009 8:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Being in Manhattan and all, I wonder if Sean Avery will attend, although he’s probably still stuffed after that heaping portion of STFU that Ovie dished out to him in the spring.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bet you see Brashear there.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Aug 26, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bet you Blair Betts doesn’t see him coming.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
so wrong – but hilariously funny.
by vt caps fan on Aug 26, 2009 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s more like the new Chairman (of Iron Chef America) than the old one. But yeah, I see that too. Unless you wanna compare him to Kobe, who’d sprint to the theme ingredient, and ascended into Kitchen Stadium behind a 16 piece orchestra playing some song.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I wouldn’t be unhappy for a couple of reasons if Green is snubbed for the Olympic squad. First, defensemen like Green who log a ton of ice time get worn down by the time the playoffs come. Adding in the Olympic schedule only increases the chances for fatigue/injury. We don’t need a repeat of last season’s playoff performance. More importantly, being denied a spot on the Olympic roster should be one hell of a motivator and an angry Mike Green with a giant chip on his shoulder come the playoffs can only be a good thing.
by b.orr4 on Aug 26, 2009 9:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He did reasonably well last year after the All-Star snub…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Color me as being completely pissed if Green is snubbed. He is an elite talent that 30 GM’s would saw their right arms off for.
This “he sucked in the playoffs” vibe is not applicable, IMO, to his consideration. Look how many years that other true elite players have struggled in the playoffs: Datsyuk, Heatley spring to mind – does it make them less elite?
by S h a g g y on Aug 26, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Playoff scoring by defensemen:
1 Nicklas Lidstrom DET 21 GP, 16 points
2 Sergei Gonchar PIT 22 GP, 14 points
3 Kris Letang PIT 23 GP, 13 points
4 Brian Rafalski DET 18 GP, 12 points
5 Brent Seabrook CHI 17 GP, 12 points
6 Scott Niedermayer ANA 13 GP, 10 points
7 Chris Pronger ANA 13 GP, 10 points
8 Brian Campbell CHI 17 GP, 10 points
9 Brad Stuart DET 23 GP, 9 points
10 Cam Barker CHI 17 GP, 9 points
11 Niklas Kronwall DET 23 GP, 9 points
12 Mike Green WSH 14 GP, 9 points
13 Jonathan Ericsson DET 22 GP, 8 points
14 Alexander Edler VAN 10 GP, 8 points
15 Joni Pitkanen CAR 18 GP, 8 points
16 Mark Eaton PIT 24 GP, 7 points
17 Sami Salo VAN 7 GP, 7 points
18 Tom Poti WSH 14 GP, 7 points
19 Joe Corvo CAR 18 GP, 7 points
20 Dennis Wideman BOS 11 GP, 7 points
That guy sucked!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can never tell if you’re being sarcastic or not.
by Yoshietree on Aug 26, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A good general rule is if I’m bagging on Mike Green, I probably don’t mean it.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another good general rule is if what you say, if read seriously, is so stupid that not even CI commentors would agree, you probably don’t mean it.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like this rule. Particularly because that means when I say something so stupid that not even CI commentators would agree, everyone will just think I’m trying to be funny.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m in favor of any rule that doesn’t require sarcastic assholes to demean their humor with emoticons just to make sure they don’t upset people.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we need more rules to encourage our sarcastic asshole community. There’s plenty of those around, no?
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guilty.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The following are simply not acceptable on Japers’ Rink (excepting, in some cases, for obvious humor between people with an existing rapport)
F&B and WM, I officially declare an “existing rapport” between us. You may call me whatever the hell you want — no emoticon required.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds sweet.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s on.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pack your bags?
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Aug 26, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Aug 26, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sparkles.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rules or assholes?
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This community is tied for the lead in assholes per capita at 1.0.*
* with everyone else
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer “sarcastic sphincter.” Sounds like a rectal superhero.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Aug 26, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if the stats he posts don’t look like Green sucked then he probably doesn’t mean he sucks. Only the mighty Prongermayer had more points for D that were eliminated in the 2nd round. Not bad company.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa. I have a new respect for Tom Poti, and I thought I was high on the guy before.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like 6 of those points were in 2 games.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only all of the Caps games were away games at MSG… Tom Poti – First Ballot Hall of Famer.
by Sct112 on Aug 26, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just described Scotty Hockey’s nightmare.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naw, Scotty’s real nightmare is Tom Poti-First Ballot Hall of Fame, Conn Smythe Winner, name on the Stanley Cup multiple times……
by RedBirdie on Aug 26, 2009 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now, what if Poti ends up back with the Rangers and leads them to a championship? With the clinching goal scored by Donald Brashear… Would his head just explode?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It probably would. I’d love to see it as long as I have one of those giant Gallagher ponchos.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine would.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s still 6 points.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right but it shows that Poti wasn’t exactly putting up points all playoffs. He had 2 games (one really) where he poured it on and other than that he didn’t do much.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
/shrug. I’m still impressed. One game got him with some decent guys.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right. Poti took control of a couple of playoff games. That’s pretty damned valuable. If the Caps had lost even one more game against the Rangers in that series…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poti took control of a couple of playoff games
Bwaaaahahahahaha. Really it was the one 4 point game that make his numbers look good. He didn’t have another multi-point game in the whole playoffs. The game he had 4 points the Caps won 5-3 and had a 5-1 lead after 2. He didn’t take the game over and the Caps didn’t even need him to. They pretty much dominated. The one goal he scored in that game was when he had just gotten out of the box (for delay of game, real veteran move putting the puck over the glass, or is that the puck-moving part of him, I’m not sure) and stepped right into a 3 on 1. The other goal he scored in that series was on one of the most beautiful assists I’ve ever seen; he can thank Nick Backstrom.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More importantly, don’t anyone hold your breath this year (assuming the Caps make the playoffs of course) of him coming close to that total. I gotta side with F&B here, this was a statistical anomoly.
That said, is offense REALLY what we’re looking for from Mr. Poti? It’s a nice bonus, but we’ve got Mike Green for that (once he’s all healed up from whatever was eating him last postseason). Hell, I’m more disappointed at Green’s 9 points in 14 games than anything else. A nice start but compare that to his production in last year’s series against Philly? He practically won game 1 of that series by himself, it was conveniently lost that Ovi’s goal only won the game because Green got the TWO goals before that to erase the 4-2 deficit. I want THAT Green back in action come 04-06/2010!!! He was AWESOME!!!
Who’s with me?!?!?!?!?!
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- Ferris Bueller
by war_capitals on Aug 26, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you (but Poti was, and always has been, signed as a dman that would contribute offensively).
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed on both counts – keeps him fresh and motivated (adding to last year’s All-Star snub and his Norris robbery in that respect).
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too many snubs though and a man might start to doubt himself, and develop a case of the heebie-jeebies. That’d be a rough year, no All-Star game, no Norris, and no Olympic team.
by Cluster on Aug 26, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From my perspective, given the competition, I don’t think it would be too difficult to understand if he does not make the team, but he is definitely in the mix at this time. OT, but IMO, his chances would have increased even more if they were playing on Olympic sized ice. And I do think it could be viewed as a positive in terms of motivation, etc.
and in his own words (he is saying the right things): " “I just need to prove myself,” said the Calgarian. "I’m still young. Just trying to have fun and get my name out there.
“I’m happy to be at this camp and I’m learning as much as I can in case something good happens come December.” …“If I don’t make it, then I’m disappointed in myself, but they have a plan,” Green said. “I’m just going to do what I can.”"
and not a surprise to read Babcock’s comments.
http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/08/26/10614471-sun.html
by sk84fun_dc on Aug 26, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More than just the right things. He could have gone pure cliche, but you can see a little of Mike Green’s personality in those comments — his intensity. Good stuff.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Along those same lines, I want Varly to get snubbed too.
by vt caps fan on Aug 26, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he gets snubbed. I don’t root for Canada at international competitions, so obviously I don’t want them to field their best team – which Green could make, I think.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I am all for Green getting his recognition and personal awards, but I hope AO and AS go Triple Gold this year.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m seriously all about the Russia Love in Vancouver.
by RedBirdie on Aug 26, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
While I’m all for our guys winning Gold, I’d love to know the relationship, if any, between NHL teams that have a large # of their players on Olympic squads that go deep into the competition and how they do in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Caps could have as many as five guys playing in the semis while a team like Carolina may only have one or two. Would make for an interesting Fan Post.
by b.orr4 on Aug 26, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was thinking about that for a second FanPost. Time to get to work.
by red army line on Aug 26, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering there have only been 3 Olympics that the NHL has participated in I don’t think there will be much of a sample size. It’s an interesting question though, but I don’t think going far in the Olympics has as much to do as just being there. The Rags collapsed after the last Olympics partially because Jagr got hurt (but the Czechs didn’t go very far in the tournament). It’s a fast and intense competition so I’d just look at sheer number of players that go, not just the semi-final teams.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am loving those Bears jerseys. And although anathema to some, I kind of like the 3rd jersey with the numbers on the front.
by marks4java on Aug 26, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As I commented in the FanShot, something about a horizontal line at the bottom is unsettling to me, given the shape of the bottom of the jersey.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The third jersey is the only one that looks correct with the neck laces.
I’m kinda digging it.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Aug 26, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of COURSE we all know which team the Canadians fear the most.
Fear the Dragon.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fear the man shaft.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I like the tiny little wing. Very practical for when you’re grinding along the boards.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does Mannschaft mean? I love foreign words that can be completely misunderstood by treating them like english.
by Sct112 on Aug 26, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s team, but it’s pretty funny, because mann is man, and schaft means about 5 things depending on what you’re talking about, the closest of which to group or team is shelves.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In german cell phones are called Handies!
"And next year it will be ours."
by Ovechwin on Aug 26, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still call mine a Handy…
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still call mine a Handy…
Are we still talking about phones?
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by Bald Pollack on Aug 26, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So sports fans have various Mannschaft-themed Handies?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is going from bad to wurst.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Aug 26, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
-1.
Winterion Game Studios
Visit us online at : http://winterion.com
by winterion on Aug 27, 2009 2:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
50% sure the word would be Mannschaftgethemahandi or something. I haven’t been over there in a few years though.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else laugh out loud watching the NHL 10 demo video when ShaMo had the puck at his feet and let a Philly guy come and just poke the puck in?
by zephyr on Aug 26, 2009 10:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow! Those guys at EA know their stuff!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now, that’s not fair to ShaMo. He would have deflected it in himself, thank you very much!
by brs03 on Aug 26, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blue Helmets?
My work monitor is pretty dark (I’d change it if doing so didn’t make it worse) but are the helmets actually blue in that video? It’s hard for me to tell.
If so, great (even if it’s wrong) – the helmets have been BLACK in game ever since they changed uniforms. It’s one of those minute details that drive guys like me crazy. I’ve been begging them to fix it for ages.
by Laich on Aug 26, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What system are you playing on, because my XBox 360 copies have been dark blue.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
360 on multiple different HD tv’s :) I guarantee they’ve been black.
by Laich on Aug 26, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Err.. I just saw this picture: http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/887/887208/nhl-09-20080708025519465_640w.jpg – NHL 09.
Err.. I just saw this picture: http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/887/887208/nhl-09-20080708025519465_640w.jpg – NHL 09.Obviously they’re blue. My mind is being blown right now because I’ve never seen them any color but black.
by Laich on Aug 26, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your TV60s color settings are messed up. They’ve always been blue.
by zephyr on Aug 26, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strange.. this is the only color issue I’ve ever come across, and I’ve tried it on multiple televisions, so it has to be the console. It has minor video issues but nothing that has impacted color to my knowledge.
Strange.. this is the only color issue I’ve ever come across, and I’ve tried it on multiple televisions, so it has to be the console. It has minor video issues but nothing that has impacted color to my knowledge.Oh well.. I just happen to have a new one coming this week anyway as I wanted to replace it.
by Laich on Aug 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.. what is wrong with SBNation and my posting today?
by Laich on Aug 26, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you repeat that please?
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I said TV .:SLASH.: 360 and it butchered that, so who knows =D
My guess is it’s a PEBKAC issue though =D
by zephyr on Aug 26, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got NHL 09 up right now and I’m staring at a black helmet. :) The rest of the uniform is perfectly colored so I know it’s not a problem with the TV.
I just took this picture..
I also found a shot of a clearly black helmet (NHL 10) .. hopefully this is fixed already:
by Laich on Aug 26, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh. I see your point. I may be colorblind, but I’m 99.9% sure my copies have always been blue. My current NHL 09 disk, however, is scratched to high Hell, so i can’t check.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is a video game with a glitch worth big $$$, like a hockey card with the wrong name on it or something?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 27, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man you’re right. You know how many hours I’ve played this game on a 60" tv and never noticed?
I did some googling an it’s a huge complaint. Looks like this year we’ll get blue helmets instead of black but lose the white ones. Lame =\
by zephyr on Aug 27, 2009 1:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow those are some ugly hats…..but now to worry Caps fans….we Canes fans have a hat to throw in there too!
http://www.lids.com/pop/product_images.html?pid=20138206&image=3
just plain FUGLY!
by TylerA7707 on Aug 26, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tyler, you officially owe me for the year or two of therapy it will take for me to recover from seeing … that.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Aug 26, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand the baleful eye (representing the eye of Thoth that reflects true wisdom), but can anyone explain the squid with the mohawk?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t dare look at it again. I’ll go blind, or turn to stone or something.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Aug 26, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I saw someone wearing that hat, I’d be boarding up my eyes windows.
by CapitalCentre on Aug 26, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Sergei demonstrating his favorite HHT maneuver on that card?
I keed, I keed.
by S h a g g y on Aug 26, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha, yeah – just to the left they cropped out an opposing forward being hooked.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TEB has some nice stuff up on Professor TreeHugger, Sexy Lumberjack, and the future rhythmic gymnastics representative from Sweden (who, it turns out, has become a big fan of baseball and the Nationals)
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/catching-up-with-erskine-bradl.html
by RedBirdie on Aug 26, 2009 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
100+ comments, and not one yet on Fedorov’s comments about the ice surface. I love it. The ice has become a non-story. The attitude is now: “So it sucks. Big deal. Any time anyone raises it with any team official, they get all defensive and pissy and claim there’s no problem, so it’s not worth asking about it anymore. Let’s move on with our lives.”
And who can blame anyone who has access to team officials from taking this approach? You ask a question about ice quality and you just get a lot of grief with no new story to write. Hell, I even understand the Caps’ position. They’re locked into this relationship with Verizon Center/Pollin, and there’s not much more they can do for now. One day, when they have more control over the whole thing, then maybe they can force a sensible schedule for the building and maybe upgrade the equipment.
Meanwhile, another year passes and nothing improves…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 26, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
Rec’d. The best hockey player in the world deserves better.
IS PAЯTY NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Aug 26, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only there were some sort of standards in place that regularly check the ice. Also, if only machines existed to somehow regulate the ice temperature along with a resurfacing machine. Maybe one day — in the future — your nations groins will be ever so lucky.
(p.s. didn’t Ted say last time that our ice ranks around mid-level in the NHL per quality?…makes me scared to think what the other 15 rinks are like…I say they just play the games at Kettler.)
by zephyr on Aug 26, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did say that. I’m guessing that means “no better than 20th” or so, though. Or else it’s just good enough at the start (or whenever they measure) but we can’t maintain it throughout the game as well as others behind us on the list.
by brs03 on Aug 26, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone actually skated on both? Can anyone vouch as to the quality of Kettler ice compared to VC ice?
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know that the second rink (The one on the left if you walk in the front from the parking lot, or the first one you walk into from the elevators) has the best ice I’ve personally skated on.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 26, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting. I’ve skated on both but recently only on the other rink. I never thought there was a difference between the two. The ice has been pretty soft this summer, but I think that’s just DC humidity.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 26, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Verizon center ice is laughable at sometimes. I’ve skated on it for some games directly after caps games (so I had the same exact ice they had that night) It has ruts all thought out it and is mushy.
Kettler has some of the best ice I’ve ever been on too.
by zephyr on Aug 27, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve definitely had good experiences on Kettler ice, just not this summer. Have you noticed any difference in the rinks? I highly doubt it because a) it’s the same climate and presumably the same equipment and b) the ice that WM praised is the ice without the bleachers and I think the Caps usually (always?) skate on the bleacher side ice.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 27, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sort of confused on your question. The difference I’ve noticed in the rinks is on one the ice sucks and on the other the ice doesn’t suck.
I’ve been on Verizon when it hasn’t been horrible, gritty, mushy, sand, pitted, crap but that’s been the minority from my small sample size.
by zephyr on Aug 27, 2009 2:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad. I meant the two rinks at Kettler. WM said the one without bleachers was the best he’s ever skated on. I skate on the bleacher ice usually and I’ve never paid attention to if there was a difference between the two, but I doubt it.
A man must have a code.
by Fehr and Balanced on Aug 27, 2009 2:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be honest, I’ve never skated on the bleacher side ice.
I'm so sick and tired of the refs explaining the calls like this is the NFL.
by Whiter Mage on Aug 28, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Checked out the link to NHL 10 with Stecks, Ovi, and Backstrom on the top line. Oddly enough, that combination would not be allowed in Strat-O-Matic hockey for 2008-2009 since Backstrom is only a center and Stecks is either Center or left wing.
Saw the same in the trailer. Brought back bad memories on the Flyers/Caps game of Dec 19, 2008. Their goalie hot as anything and we give up a goal. (In this game, the Flyers had a jillion shots on goal during a power play that occurred when Backstrom was in the box for high sticking. And, after JT made a ton of saves, gave up a goal.)
by CapsFan1975 on Aug 26, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Checking out links now that I’m home, the link to the FanShot for the Bears’ schedule points me to the new jerseys?
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Aug 26, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn. I had that wrong all damn day and no one called me on it. It’s fixed now – the FanShot and jerseys should be in one, the breakdown in the other.
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by J.P. on Aug 26, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re in the middle of two major projects and two members of an 8 man team just left. I don’t usually look at links till after work at this point.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Aug 26, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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