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There are “currently only two NHL players that are bigger than the sport.” Sorry, Schultzie, you ain’t one of ’em.

Lies! I call shenanigans!

by David M. Getz on Sep 15, 2009 6:42 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But he does have a bigger wingspan than the sport

by Laich It Or Lump It on Sep 15, 2009 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

New intro video is made of win for lack of hairspray and eyeliner.

"Why the [frak] would I live to 100? I'm 73 and [stuff's] starting to get boring. By the way, there's no money left when I go, just FYI."

by Bald Pollack on Sep 15, 2009 6:50 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m just waiting to see if it talks about revenge.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 7:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anvil of Crom!!! Oh please oh please oh please…

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by war_capitals on Sep 15, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone know where I can find an old video of the opener when Oates was the captain? The Mission Impossible theme? Definitely my favorite.

by bigmac1124 on Sep 15, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Btw, I should’ve used this card for today’s post:

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 8:15 AM EDT reply actions   3 recs

that’s a Redskin’s Redskin right there. rec’d

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Sep 15, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Ovie is better than +5 and Green better than 36 helpers (though I think 24 goals is about right). I like the Backstrom at #5.

by red army line on Sep 15, 2009 8:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Though I don’t see Backstrom topping the A list with 71

by red army line on Sep 15, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don’t see him reaching 71 or you see others (Malkin) topping it?

by Laich on Sep 15, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind, I’m up too early to actually comprehend.

I doubt 71 will do it as well.

by Laich on Sep 15, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Malkin and Crosby topping it, and Thornton coming close

by red army line on Sep 15, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, my comment was bad. Both interpretations were valid, and I only intended one of them

by red army line on Sep 15, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, I would have shown Bacashihua the love if he’d been on a contract with the big club – doesn’t he just have an AHL deal? I don’t know. My brain was so addled I could barely remember how old Varly was without looking it up so…yeah.

Here’s my take on him: he’ll be in Hershey. :D

by Becca H on Sep 15, 2009 8:46 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, just an AHL deal… but his goal is to be in D.C.!

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, everyone’s got to start somewhere. (And look at it this way – people actually want to come to DC now.)

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he did start somewhere… and went nowhere. Then started again somewhere… and went nowhere. Then started again somewhere… and went nowhere. Now he’s starting again somewhere.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The presence of the other goalie prospects does not help his cause.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MAN, it’s nice to be able to say something like that, isn’t it? Remember the days when our goaltending depth consisted of names like Ouellet and Charpentier?

by Becca H on Sep 15, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, right? Goalie depth is a rare and beautiful thing. It was no accident that when GMGM was exploring the idea of Pronger, the first thing ANA named was one of our top goalie prospects.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So he’s the goalie version of Nylander?

by DrinkingPartner on Sep 15, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s not fair. Nylander has had a very, very good NHL career.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was referring to your cyclical description of his career thus far — not actually comparing him to Nylander.

by DrinkingPartner on Sep 15, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh. Right on.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya mean instead of a butterfly he makes a circle?

If you've read this far...seek help.

by ThePeerless on Sep 15, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bacashi-WHAT?!

by DrinkingPartner on Sep 15, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how is it pronounced? We ended up calling him “Chihuahua”

by RedBirdie on Sep 15, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ba-CA-sha-wa

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He teammates call him Cash, IIRC.

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by Your Nation's Capital on Sep 15, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’ll work

by RedBirdie on Sep 15, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, yeah – get in line, Jason ;)

Although I hear that he did pretty well in the scrimmage yesterday so I guess we’ll see. Holtby’d better step it up (and, you know, heal that groin) or he’ll be in South Carolina – which as a 19 year old might not be such a bad thing.

by Becca H on Sep 15, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I think he’s going to end up in SC regardless. Won’t hurt him any. He’s only 19.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In many ways, the ECHL will be better for him – better to carry the load down there than to get 25 games in Hershey, I’d think.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly. He only got the call to the AHL last year because Varly was up here – I’d love to see him get a full pro season under his belt for the Rays before getting thrown into Hershey and getting minimal work.

Same reason I think Jose is easily the starter and I’m amazed people question it. Go slow and steady with these goalies, we need to give them the best shot at developing so they work for us in the long run.

by Becca H on Sep 15, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bingo. It’s a hell of a lot more important who the #1 is on the last day of the season than on the first.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This. Honestly, I think that’s where he’ll end up – SC. I think you’ll see Varly backing up / sharing time with Theodore in Washington, Cash backing up Neuvirth in Hershey, and Holtby in SC.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree that this is the most likely scenario to open the season (and would add “Stretch in Arlington”).

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How could I forget Stretch? :D

Anyone else notice that Stretch replaced his stick? I’m thinking he’s keeping his goalie equipment NHL-legal. You know, just in case.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet he puts anvils on his pads too.

by red army line on Sep 15, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup! You might say I started with the least controversial of the “battles” to attempt to analyze…I’m thinking the D battle will be much more interesting and much less DUH.

…that’s the technical term.

by Becca H on Sep 15, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When are you going to get to “The Battle for JP’s Heart”?

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, that’s the big finale!

…you mean an epic showdown between Jeff Schultz and Boyd Gordon, right?

by Becca H on Sep 15, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed, with darkhorses Brooks Laich and David Steckel.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Schultz, Boyd Gordon, David Steckel, Brooks Laich. “one of these things is not like the others, one of these things doesn’t belong…..”

by RedBirdie on Sep 15, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooh, I know! Boyd’s a brunette, all the others have blonde-ish hair.

…did I get it? :)

by Becca H on Sep 15, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, no – that’s the battle for MY heart. Hands off my boys, JP.

by Becca H on Sep 15, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, pretty much. The battle for RW and for Flash’s spot should be interesting as well.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vogs recaps the scrimmage

BMo: Needs a bit more acclimation. Try to refer to the Caps as “we” instead of “they”. Give him time!
Vogs: I revere you, deeply respect you and your contributions but, please, get a haircut!

by Uncle C on Sep 15, 2009 8:49 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Some love for CBo in today’s Examiner.

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by Your Nation's Capital on Sep 15, 2009 8:51 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

IMHO, the Examiner’s only useful function is as birdcage liner – but hey, birds watch hockey, too. Right?
(Seriously, glad to see Chris getting some more press.)

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by winterion on Sep 15, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my dad makes sure to leave the examiner laying about the house when I come visit, just to get me ranting.

by RedBirdie on Sep 15, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“Joe Finley uses a teammate to demonstrate his world-class lawnmower throwing skills.”

by RedBirdie on Sep 15, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

If he throws defensemen like he throws lawnmowers, I’ll take it.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least he wasn’t doing a Falcon kick.

Comment first, think second, read third.

by zephyr on Sep 15, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Falcon punch does around 30 damage in SSBB. It’s scary.

by red army line on Sep 15, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Via Empty Netters, check out Wojtek Wolski’s silly stickhandling skillz (video).

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 9:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa. Now that’s some sick hands.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty awesome.

by Laich on Sep 15, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 15, 2009 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, it’s impressive, However, I will say I routinely saw Kozlov do drills very similar to that after practice last season.

by b.orr4 on Sep 15, 2009 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, no one’s saying this translates to anything during a game. It’s just fun to watch the very definition of having the puck on a string.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, can you see him trying to thread the puck that delicately around a defenseman coming at him at top speed? Makes for good video, though.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 15, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amazing how fast he moves the puck around…also was impressed with his balance and ability to change direction…not so easy on skates, lol. These guys are terrific athletes…

by fat_daddyo on Sep 15, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Especially with his head down… now that would make for good video. :)

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

While that remark made me spew, I wouldn’t wish a hit to the head on anyone.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 15, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well J.P. didn’t necessarily say anything about a hit to the head. Depending on who the D was, though, that might be the likely outcome.

A man must have a code.

by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 15, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maxim Afinogenov is a prime example of that. Probably the sickest hands in the NHL that has no consistent game to go with it.

Comment first, think second, read third.

by zephyr on Sep 15, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to see Semin do that drill.

A man must have a code.

by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 15, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that impressive.

by bigmac1124 on Sep 15, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Via Empty Netters, check out Wojtek Wolski’s silly stickhandling skillz (video).

Pfft, whatever, I could do that if I were him.

by David M. Getz on Sep 15, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I prefer this guys moves: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uAjmpC5Mks

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by zephyr on Sep 15, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he used his skate and controlled a rolling puck. He also doesn’t dwell on the same area so it’s a bit more realistic.

A man must have a code.

by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 15, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this guy ain’t bad either

from the house that Red Jesus built

by bigonetimer on Sep 15, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently Michael Nylander has a 48-point season ahead of him. In the NHL. We’ll take the under

Will you take the over or under on Nyls being in the home opener video?

by b.orr4 on Sep 15, 2009 10:16 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

See, you keep teasing me with the prospect that Nylander just might, maybe, somehow, some way, not be on the roster this year.

It would be great, but I have to think it’s too much to hope for. I feel like we’re stuck with him for another year.

by fat_daddyo on Sep 15, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, they could put him in the video and later remove like they used to with the old Soviet Politboro.

by b.orr4 on Sep 15, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Heh. If they manage to air-brush him off the salary cap, I’m all for it.

by fat_daddyo on Sep 15, 2009 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who could we possibly move him to? Even sending him back to Broadway is a pipe dream – they’re shallow at center, and they do have a history of taking expensive problems off our hands, but does it seem all that realistic?

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by winterion on Sep 15, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who could we possibly move him to?

I think at this point Europe is the only viable option.

by David M. Getz on Sep 15, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I apologize in advance for this, as I know it’s a topic that has been thrashed to a pulp…but if I recall correctly, if he goes off to play in Europe, he comes off the salary cap books too, right?

by fat_daddyo on Sep 15, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. DMG’s great primer on the matter here.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t click the link but I assume it’s Jagr. The differences are that we still paid Jagr’s salary and the current CBA doesn’t allow that; also there is a salary cap so NYR can’t afford to have Nyls on the roster.

A man must have a code.

by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 15, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tarik and Corey are reporting that the first cuts have been made. Grant McNeill and Darren Reid have been sent to Hershey, and Stefan Della Rovere has been returned to his junior team.

I’m taking the latter to mean that Delly isn’t going to recover during training camp. Poor guy.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, tough break. I FanShotted the cuts for anyone who wants to discuss ’em further.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool, thanks.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Muffins… ftw!

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 2:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do tell. Some of us don’t can’t get Twitter…

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by Your Nation's Capital on Sep 15, 2009 2:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

according to Mr. Bird, who went today:

Fehr in baby blue again (Mr. Bird felt the need to burn my retinas with a picture message)

Ovie & Aucoin scored in the first, 1-1

Brads scored, so did someone else he didn’t catch, score tied 2-2 end of second.

no one scored in the third

Gordo was the shootout hero, Team A wins. (went 5 rounds, apparently)

From Corey, Ovie’s skate cut Neuvy. I have no idea how serious it is, but Neuvy stayed in the game and was in goal for the shootout.

by RedBirdie on Sep 15, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I beileve “deep scratch” to the neck is how Tarik described it. Sounds like the Caps got a bit lucky…

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anything to the neck is extremely lucky, not just a bit. If he stayed in the game then I’m sure it’s nothing too cereal but I’m sure it gave Neuvirth a scare.

A man must have a code.

by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 15, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yikes. I’ll have to ask how bad it looked in person (and if he got any pictures) when I make it home tonight.

by RedBirdie on Sep 15, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully it gave Ovi a scare.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Egad.

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by Your Nation's Capital on Sep 15, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also sounds like AO was unnecessarily zealous on the play.

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by J.P. on Sep 15, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That could be said about his play in general. If the guy only has one speed, I’d prefer that it be top speed.

A man must have a code.

by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 15, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

more: “there were a ton of people there for the 1st period – the whole stands were full and most of the standing room was 2 deep – it was like all of arlington used lunch to go to caps practice”

by RedBirdie on Sep 15, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

From In the Room:

Neuvirth had to defend a 5-on-3 in the third period and stopped Ovechkin, Backstrom and Kunble in the shootout

Your move, Varly.

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by Your Nation's Capital on Sep 15, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pretty much. Neuvirth’s a sharp kid.

"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri

by gotsparkly on Sep 15, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if Ovechkin doesn’t need to rethink his shootout mantra. It’s been a problem for him for a while now. He’s too good to be missing them at the rate he is. I wonder if he shouldn’t take a Brad Richards approach, and just snipe the goalie as he’s drifting back, just pick the open corner and ping it home.

Perfect example of what I mean – Richards’ best move in the shootout is rushing the goalie at a full tilt from a slightly off angle, just enough to try and make a spot open up, shoot at the dots.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMUcj3OcgUo

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by winterion on Sep 16, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also for your consideration, against Carey Price:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlWg-m4gSr8

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by winterion on Sep 16, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same idea against J-S-G, this time the open space is the five.

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