Game Day Open Thread - Capitals @ Sabres

by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 5:00 PM EDT in Game Day Open Threads

Thursday, September 17, 2009, 7:00 PM EDT
HSBC Arena

Listen to the game live here

Goal: Semyon Varlamov, Jason Bacashihua

Forwards: Brooks Laich, Nicklas Backstrom, Mike Knuble; Alexandre Giroux, Brendan Morrison, Chris Clark; Chris Bourque, Anton Gustafsson, Andrew Gordon; Joe Finley, Jay Beagle, Steven Pinizzotto

Defense: Brian Pothier, Karl Alzner, Jeff Schultz, John Carlson, Tyler Sloan, Sean Collins

Sabres lineup

Goal: Patrick Lalime, Jhonas Enroth

Defense: Tyler Myers, Mike Weber, Toni Lydman, Andrej Sekera, Marc-Andre Gragnani, Chris Butler, Mike Kostka

Forwards: Thomas Vanek, Derek Roy, Drew Stafford, Jason Pominville, Nathan Gerbe, Tim Kennedy, Tyler Ennis, Daniel Paille, Paul Gaustad, Clarke MacArthur, Jochen Hecht, Matt Ellis, Marcus Foligno, Cody McCormick, Phillip Gogulla

Have at it, people.

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Stream

Anyone know if this game is being streamed online anywhere?

by 8b4Ovie on Sep 17, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

I asked earlier…and the answer I got was “no”.

Sigh, I’d love to check out the game…I am itchin’ for a Caps hockey fix!

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I love the forward corps the Slugs are dressing. It’s going to really test our D and should give GMGM a good idea about the relative skill levels of the 4 guys from Hershey.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions

Although it’s unlikely they dress 15 forwards so we’ll have to see which of those guys actually play.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

yep, looks like both sides are assessing the D tonight.

Related: assuming the lines are roughly as listed, if this isn’t a big night for the Giraffe, I don’t know what is.

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by bigonetimer on Sep 17, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I dare say that most teams would consider Washington a test for their D.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I have to admit, I like Vanek a ton. Roy’s a pain in the ass, but Vanek can flat out score.

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by bigonetimer on Sep 17, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions

What rotten luck, having code lab tonight. Thankfully, I should be home by 8, will catch at least part of this.

Wild and Baseless Prediction Of The Game™: Weber will score on his own goal attempting to clear the puck.

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by winterion on Sep 17, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

…it’s a little scary that this almost just happened. Are you from the future? Who wins the Cup???

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I was thinking that exact same thing…

by J.B on Sep 17, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously? I missed the whole thing. Stayed late to finish my assignment so I’d have the weekend free.
I’m only from the near future, so don’t be too excited. We still have ground cars.

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by winterion on Sep 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I think that should be Tim, not Tyler (of the Pens) Kennedy for BUF

Not that it’s a big deal, but that’s the same Tim Kennedy drafted in 2005 by GMGM, then traded for a 6th round pick in the 2006 draft. Weird.
Anyway, the kid has done well – made AHL all rookie last year with 18G, 49A – damn good totals. GMGM goofed, maybe?

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

Right. Brain fart.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Over/under on how many minutes in the scrim elapse before Finley drops’ em? Says here 8.

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by bigonetimer on Sep 17, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

Is BUF dressing a mascot? Is the game being played at 3am in Grand Forks?

Modern Art Notes

by TylerG on Sep 17, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I assume you want a piece of this, then?

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by bigonetimer on Sep 17, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ll take the over on that. If it was Toronto I’d take the under.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Over

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

there are two links on the message boards on the caps website. id post them but my phone has limited capabilities

by camelhumps on Sep 17, 2009 5:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

two links to feeds of the game that is

by camelhumps on Sep 17, 2009 5:56 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

This and This are the two feeds provided on the boards.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I seriously doubt either of these sites pull through. Most of the games simply AREN’T being televised and no stream is provided by the host team, yet these sites list all eight games this evening.

by Laich on Sep 17, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m just relaying. It’s worth a shot right?

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, I completely agree – my comment was just to bring depression level to an all time high.

by Laich on Sep 17, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

*offseason depression

by Laich on Sep 17, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions

You have succeeded, sir. ::grumble::

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Gawd DAMN

I’ve missed these things….heeheeeheeeheee I’m gettin’ excited!!

by fat_daddyo on Sep 17, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

Caps cut six: Eakin, Flemming, Casavant, Kugryshev, Mestery and Mitchell

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:08 PM EDT reply actions

Did CHL camps start up this week?

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

F&B says Mestery is a dud; I think I’ve heard the same about Casavant (?).

Thought Eakin might earn himself a little love, as they’ve said he’s been good this camp.

by fat_daddyo on Sep 17, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Casavant was at least a late round pick so it’s not really like he’s a dud. Not much was expected of him, and in any event he was drafted in the most recent draft so he wasn’t expected to be ready for anything yet.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Those kids, especially Eakin and Flemming, need to KFTC!!!!!!

Modern Art Notes

by TylerG on Sep 17, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

(NSFW)

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh yeah, sorry.

Modern Art Notes

by TylerG on Sep 17, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Are we done with the “XXXX-hatin’ people”? As in, “Have at it, edged-weapon hatin’ people”?

My example sucks, but what I’m getting at is the final exhortation in the game threads.

I kinda liked it. Not that it’s a democracy, but if we were to take a vote, my vote would be for a return.

by fat_daddyo on Sep 17, 2009 6:25 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, I got tired of having to put thought into these.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I nominate “Have at it, Nylander-hatin’ people.”

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions

How about “Have at it, baby slug-hatin’ people?”

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Have at it, Nylander de-valuin’ people.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

There you go. I don’t hate him, I like him as a person.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d let him babysit my son.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions

But you’d rather get a HS girl to do it for a fraction of the price.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah… but only for that reason. Ahem.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Season starts 2 weeks from today!

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by crabchowdah on Sep 17, 2009 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

Yup. I’m still looking for a place that carries Comcast instead of DirecTV, but most places like to have Sunday Ticket, so I’ve had no luck. I know Rockbottom has Comcast, but do we want to compete with karaoke?

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

No idea. I watch the games from home.

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by crabchowdah on Sep 17, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

IIRC you ain’t drinkin’ age neither.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly

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by crabchowdah on Sep 17, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d make the offer, but I think most Rink Rats are more comfortable meeting at a neutral spot and my place is pretty small.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

And you’re by Balmer and a key thief!

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Heh.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, I’d prefer not to compete with karaoke but I’d like to know how Rockbottom arranges it. There is a front bar area where most people hang out, but there is also a back bar area that’s smaller, but almost definitely big enough. Next time I’m there I’ll ask how they set it up for karaoke, but I don’t think it’ll be this weekend.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

IF you make it there before October 1, let me know.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Will do. It will depend on the men’s league schedule.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay. Thanks.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Karaoke sets up in the inner bar area on the mall entrance side. I had to watch last week’s Titans-Steelers game amidst a chorus of “Youuuuuu my Brown Eye Girl”.

The Caps game will probably be over by then though. It was well after nine before the Kevin Skinners of Arlington took the stage.

by Cluster on Sep 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Nugget from Vogs:

The Sabres’ roster for tonight features Tyler Myers and Tyler Ennis, a pair of kids who were chosen in the first round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Myers, a defenseman, was chosen 12th overall. He is a big rig at 6-foot-8 and 222 pounds.

Ennis, who signed a contract with the Sabres yesterday, was chosen 26th overall. He is a 5-foot-9, 163-pound center who has scored 43 goals for Medicine Hat in each of the last two seasons.

Buffalo has done a remarkable job of drafting and developing players over the last decade or so, and the Sabres hope Myers and Ennis will eventually be the latest in that line. Of the 20 players suiting up for the Sabres here tonight, 15 of them were drafted by Buffalo. Nine of the 20 players the Caps brought for this tilt are Washington draftees.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

You gotta give the Sabres credit for the way they’ve been able to keep afloat in modern times. They have always done a good job of stocking from within, even in down times, during the Ruff era.

by grapejoos on Sep 17, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Jim Balsillie approves.

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by bigonetimer on Sep 17, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Woooooooooooo

Let’s Go Buffalo!

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by BanginPanger on Sep 17, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

Ha. Nice.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

J.P. You knew I’d have to stop by.

BTW, are you going on Monday?

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by BanginPanger on Sep 17, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Doubtful

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Lines for Buffalo...If any of you care

Forwards

Pominville – Ennis – Vanek
Stafford – Roy – MacArthur
Paille – McCormick – Hecht
Gerbe – Kennedy – Gogulla

Defensive Pairings:

Butler – Myers
Weber – Sekera
Gragnani – Kostka

My guess is McCormick and Finley throw in the 2nd.

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by BanginPanger on Sep 17, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions

McCormick would destroy Finley in all likelihood.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Aw yeah… crystal clear audio…

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions

Stupid no video . . . grrrrrrrr…

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

@cmasisak 22: Patrick Lalime has a camera mounted on top of his mask. It looks funny.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions

Is there a link for the feed?

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

For what, the Twitter feed? Here.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions

No, the helmet cam feed. I wasn’t serious.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Hahahahaha. That would be crazy to watch. The only thing I think I’d find more disorienting is that one game the Habs played in those throwback jerseys. It was like watching barbershop poles on skates.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I hate the cameras that are mounted on the top of the glass because every time someone bangs into the boards the screen shakes. Trying to keep focus of the play hurts my eyes. But hey, what do I know, I don’t work for Fox.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

True. I tend to just unfocus until it stops and then pick back up.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Varly made a great save. Too bad there’s no TV feed…

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by crabchowdah on Sep 17, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds like he’s made a couple.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah. And it sounded like we were having trouble clearing the puck.

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by crabchowdah on Sep 17, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

WTF? Doesn’t Kolbe get excited any more?

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

See my last post :)

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Something just occured to me . . . Are we all really sitting at our computers listening to a pre-season game and posting about it? Really? We all may need some help.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

I’m doing homework and commenting on the Red Sox gamethread, too.

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by crabchowdah on Sep 17, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I have no guilt about it at all. I’m still down with an upper respiratory infection and am confined to the house especially since I’m on codeine cough syrup for it. Why not?

Did Giroux just score?

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes – Giroux from BMo and Clark.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Niiice.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

yep

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 17, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, and at the NHL level too . . . well, sort of.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, that depends on your opinion of Patrick Lalime :)

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Heh. I was in the car and when they said the score was 1-0 on a goal by Giroux, I cheered. And then wondered what level was playing in goal for Buffalo.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Had to go to Sabres’ site for audio feed.

/sad trombone.

by Holt Worth on Sep 17, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions

Me too. Caps site said it was full, whatever that means. Now I’m listening to the worst guy in the business.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Their streaming proxy probably has a limit on how many users it can handle. That’s common.

Maybe next year they’ll get the message and provide a TV feed.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

In other words, even though it’s just the first game of the preseason, we’re Rocking the Red SO HARD WE BROKE THE INTERNET?!?

by AZDWK on Sep 17, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Eh…looks like a gimmick by the radio station to be honest. When it’s full, you can sign up, for a fee, for VIP access and support the station and get immediate access to the feed.

by HateOffSeason on Sep 17, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, having VIP issues…linky, please!

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by bigonetimer on Sep 17, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

JR can make the most inane play sound exciting…Or make you wanna kill yourself. One of the two.

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by BanginPanger on Sep 17, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

http://player.streamtheworld.com/_players/entercom/player/?id=WGR

by Holt Worth on Sep 17, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank you sir.

by grapejoos on Sep 17, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

…or ma’am.

by grapejoos on Sep 17, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

He does make mundane action sound ridiculous…and then gets rather depressed when it doesn’t lead to a scoring attempt, goal, or, I assume, explosion.

by Holt Worth on Sep 17, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

JR?

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait. What’s that? Is that…Is that Ovechkin’s music? He’s not even scheduled to be here tonight! IT IS HIM! OH MAH GAWD! IT’S OVECHKIN! OVECHKIN! OVECHKIN!

by Holt Worth on Sep 17, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

mistyped

Mistyped it..Rick Jeanneret, RJ. my bad.

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by BanginPanger on Sep 17, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Cool. I was jealous that you had a BUF feed with anyone but Rick announcing. I’m sure he’s grown on you because you’ve had to deal with him, but for my money he is the worst in the game. He’s the biggest reason I don’t watch BUF home games on Center Ice.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Vogs with some Schultz love. Nice.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions

Pothier too . . . Potsie looked to be in outstanding shape when I saw him at camp.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Vogs is an employee, paid to shill the product. See past this travishamockery! Boo Schultz!

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by Bald Pollack on Sep 17, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Vogel is more neutral than 1/3 of the broadcast teams out there.

(you can take my implications however you like)

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 17, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve got the Caps/Sabres on the laptop, Flyers/Leafs on the 52-inch, and am about to crack a cold one.

I may weep openly.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

You are all that is man.

by Holt Worth on Sep 17, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

nice one by Kadri

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 17, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep. Hockey is back.

And Toronto is up 2-zilch on the Flyers. This gives me warm fuzzies.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

What does the PHI lineup look like? And can someone please tell me when the intermission is over, I can’t listen to the BUF intermission show. Finally, there is absolutely only one thing that has to do with Philadelphia tonight that I care about… and that’s at 10.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

And we are back.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 17, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Intermission’s over :)

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Can’t find the full lineup but I’ve seen Richards, Timonen, Coburn, and (for some ungodly reason) Riley Cote. Van Riemsdyk’s also in there.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Always Sunny?

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

You threw your babies away. And you threw your swords away. You threw your golf clubs and your tasty treats. And you know what? I found them. And I’m gonna raise all of them.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Intermission seems to be nearly over.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

And Toronto is up 2-zilch on the Flyers

Further proof that it is preseason

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Boucher’s in net, but I tuned in too late to get the list. JP?

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

Oh, hey:

cmasisak22: No #Caps player averaged more than 58 seconds per shift. That’s something new.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

Well, with the two biggest offenders off buying sneakers or watching WNBA games…

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Just managed to hop onto the Caps feed, if anyone wants to skip the Buffalo feed.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Me too. Thanks for the tip.

by Lisita on Sep 17, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I had to go to the BFLO feed as well

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, hey, Proteau has the Caps as the number one finisher in the EC.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

Seem to still have an issue clearing the puck out of their own end.

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by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

Does Schultzie have the upper body strength to cross-check someone?

…just teasing, JP ;)

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions

It’s the new, more aggressive Schultzie. You’ve been warned, NHL.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, he cross-checked little Gerbe. St. Louis, Briere and the entire Montreal lineup are shivering in their boots – I think everyone else is safe.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Schultzie just got a penalty – badass

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

Backis on PK!

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Knuble too, makin’ blocks.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Good to hear about Varly making some nice stops.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Did Schults just do something physical? Ooooooh this defense drama might just get even more interesting

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

why why why is Philly vs Toronto on TV and not us????

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

The speculation was that NHLN is mirroring TSN, I think. If that’s the case, it’s going to be Canadian teams on TV.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

B/c in the center of the hockey universe, they televise preseason games. In Buffalo, they do not.

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by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait, Buffalo’s not the center of the hockey universe?? That’s going to come as a shock to some Sabres fans. I mean, aside from hockey what are they left with – T.O.? Chicken wings?

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

missed field goals?

by RedBirdie on Sep 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

VARLY!! too bad we couldn’t see that

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t like that he’s getting peppered so much, though.

Although – do they have a lot of their top guys out there?

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

If Vanek and Roy are out there, then that’s most of their top guys, less Connolly.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Pominville is also out there. I’m a bit bothered, though – I don’t like Varly getting peppered as much as it sounds as if he is.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Good stuff tonight. Think I’ll mostly lurk.

IS PAЯTY NOW

by EmilyB on Sep 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

What’s the score?

by Uncle C on Sep 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

1-0

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

1-0 Caps right now. Giroux from B-Mo and Clark.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Good to see our ability to take penalties is right there in midseason form. Which, to be fair, isn’t any different from early season…or late season…or playoffs.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

Not to mention our ability to play long stretches in our own end.

by AZDWK on Sep 17, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously. Woods has his work cut out for him.

On the bright side, it sounds as if Sloan is a shot-blocking machine out there.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

what was Knubles pims while his stint in PA?

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by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

62 PIMs for Knuble last year.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

that’s it? I thought there was an NHL rule that all Flyers were given a minimum of 100 PIM.

by RedBirdie on Sep 17, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it’s an average of 100 PIMs, actually. Don’t forget they have Cote and Carcillo to even things out a bit.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

speaking of D pairings, Carlson wasn’t paired with Alzner last year for the playoffs correct? It was Alzner and Helmer? Sloan and Carlson? i don’t think that’s correct though, any one remember?

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I can’t recall off the top of my head, but end of the season/first few playoff games were Sloan and Alzner

by RedBirdie on Sep 17, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t remember what the pairs were but I’m 99% sure Hershey didn’t play the rookies together.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Knuble had his highest total PIMs with Philthy? The highest being 80?!?!

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I wouldn’t complain. Of course, remember that he was originally a Red Wing (if memory serves).

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup. And BOS and Rags.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

“Jaro” Spacek?…what, he’s named after a…

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

by ThePeerless on Sep 17, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

Ahhh…back to Kolbe

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

Where’d you get it to work? All I can find is one from the Buffalo announcers

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

the DC feed is full, only Buffalo’s works

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Just keep trying…I eventually got in.

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Dittos.

by DebCapsFan on Sep 17, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

thx, finally on with Kolbe and Vogs.
i am sure the buffalo guy is well loved and respected, but I can’t stand him.

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by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

speaking of D pairings….Carlson and Alzner did not play together last year in the playoffs correct? I want to say it was one with Helmer and the other with Sloan….anyone remember?

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Caps still shotless in the second. Woods has his work cut out for him.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions

Caps still playing playoff hockey – sitting on a lead

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions

The Caps sitting on a lead causes heart problems for me.

by RedBirdie on Sep 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Although it didn’t sound like things were going that much better before they scored.

by AZDWK on Sep 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah, if it was playoff hockey, one would hope they could get out of their own end.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Is Varly going the distance? Or Chewbacca or whomever get the 3rd?

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

Can’t resist linking this bit of hilarity at the Chewbacca reference – it’s all I can hear now when I see that name.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MmLo91A7HI

NSFW audio.

by grapejoos on Sep 17, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

“The Sabres SUCK!”

…sorry, heard the Chicken Dance. Love it! Judge me if you want, I don’t care.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Better than the guy that sits behind that says “the flyers suck” regardless of who the Caps are playing…

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Is that me?

by wittcap79 on Sep 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Would be funny if it was

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions

It amuses me too. :)

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s all BUF this period -holy crap. 3 on 1.

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

Odd stats….

Jay Beagle leads in shots so far

The Caps have not had a single shot blocked.

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

by ThePeerless on Sep 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t pretend to be a hockey genius, but…don’t you need to actually attempt shots on net in order to have them blocked? ;-)

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Didn’t I remember from last spring that Varlamov is pronounced var-LA-mov? Kolbe seems to have reverted to VAR-la-mov. Or am I remembering it backwards?

by Uncle C on Sep 17, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions

I can’t get on the Caps feed, but your memory is accurate (forwards, that is).

by grapejoos on Sep 17, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

No, you’re correct. Nobody mispronounces players’ names quite like Kolbe. ALL-zner is OWL-zner, Var-LAM-ov is VAR-la-mov. Yeesh.

by Ginga on Sep 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Oop. Now it’s Var-LA-mov, but he just called him Simian.

by AZDWK on Sep 17, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

The Caps had 9 shots in the 2nd. Really.

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, i see the number posted, but I don’t remember them being announced

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember a quick one off the faceoff after the goalie change.

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 17, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember 2 – maybe they included all our icings

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Corey’s sharing some thoughts on his blog on the second period.

I find it interesting that there are still many of the same issues as we had last year, but they’re throwing their top guys at our D and we’re working without three of our big four.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Whatever happens tonight, I’d try not to read too much into this one – first preseason game, weird lines, new D pairings and half the team not playing. I’m guessing this one’s about evaluating the bubble boys and the youngsters.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Word. Happy Giroux scored – I hope he can stick.

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Fair enough and very true, but I think Woods has got his work cut out for him. By the by, Corey is giving Tyler Sloan love and notes that Schultzie leads the Caps in TOI right now.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Tyler Sloan fan club unite!

by RedBirdie on Sep 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve been a fan ever since he plastered Langkow in his first ever NHL game.

by AZDWK on Sep 17, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

best hit of the year

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m partial to ShaMo breaking Arnott. It’s a more impressive feat.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, he said he wanted to make an impact in his first NHL game.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Like this:?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzi5ckee9kA

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Funny, I was just watching that….

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone watching the TOR/PHI game, that should totally be a PIM on Richards for nailing the goalie. That is bullshit, and the NHL is a joke.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions

Are the TOR tough guys dressed?

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Dunno, literally just turned it on.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope – apparently Wilson’s sitting a lot of them. Don’t think the Flyers noticed, though, there have been a lot of scraps so far.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

That is bullshit, and the NHL is a joke.

Something tells me that’s not the first time those words will be said this year.

"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 17, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably not, but it’s in the NHL’s hands.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, the Flyers are getting destroyed on penalties, and it’s now 3-0 TOR.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Whose in goal for Toronto?

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Enroth

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by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions

enroth sorry should have posted this

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

“Enroth, lord of the Shire”

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it’s Joey MacDonald – or it was when I turned it off, don’t know if they switched ’em like the Sabres did.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Pomminville testing the Caps tonight, eh?

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions

Is Varly still in for the Caps?

Vance
BanginPanger.com
DoubleEdgedSabres.com

by BanginPanger on Sep 17, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

yup, so far

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Agree – I also think Vanek is sandbagging

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions

deep breath It’s only preseason, it’s only preseason, it’s only preseason…

…exhales

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Haha. Seriously.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Rec’d for truth. Doesn’t change that I don’t like what I’m hearing.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Buff has a much more experienced team than the Caps. I wouldn’t get too concerned.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Boom. Right on cue.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I know it’s just preseason but still… sigh

by Majesty on Sep 17, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, it does sound like we’re playing pretty poorly, even for preseason.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Ahhhhh….hockey season!

by jimmiebjr on Sep 17, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

I think Paille and Hecht have played 40 minutes

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions

wouldnt surprise me

those guys are basically on the hot seat. both had terrible years last season (Paille didn’t progress, kinda like Flash. Hecht was just plain worthless) So it might be a test from Ruff

Vance
BanginPanger.com
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by BanginPanger on Sep 17, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Potsie?

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

Noobs!!!!!! Dirty goal!!

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

We need to find another nickname for him. Noobs brings to mind “newbie” or moobs.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Knoobs?

by AZDWK on Sep 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

His nickname is K’nuckles. Like that guy in that cartoon

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by crabchowdah on Sep 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Sonic the Hedgehog?

If so, that was a great video game for the Sega Genesis before it was a cartoon.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Knuble?

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

Sounded like his “type of goal” too…

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought we agreed on Knuckles

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 17, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

First review of the *pre*season?

by Majesty on Sep 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

BAD CLARKIE!

by AZDWK on Sep 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

Well, good to hear that we have picked right back up with our penalties.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

another penalty????

do not want to see this many penalties

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

esp after tying it up

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s the way this team rolls. And they have a reputation now, so it isn’t going to get any better.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Ya.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

i know, doesn’t mean it makes it any better though…

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Have we had a power play yet?

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Nope.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I missed most of the 2nd, did Finley fight McCormick yet?

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions

Seems like not. Knuble just got a dirty goal from Backstrom and Pothier.

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

by gotsparkly on Sep 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

you mean moobs, er, noobs

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, heard that. Scrolled through what I missed but didn’t see anything about a fight, just making sure.

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I pwn noobs!

(sorry…I’ll show myself out)

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds like we still can’t clear the front of the net.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions

What the HELL is going on?

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

Beagle!!! Classic.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

3-3
Go Beagle!!!

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by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions

Sheee-iiiiiiitttt! Beagle on the forecheck

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions

Frikking Giroux – 2 on 1 and off a skate.

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

Okay, I just got home. What have I missed?

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Sep 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

Wow. Now we get a power play? Tie game, a minute left and we get a PP – I’ll take it.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe a stupid question…does preseason have OT, or do they just call this a tie after 3? (if score holds up).

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions

Same rules as regular season – 5 minute overtime, shootout if needed.

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought there was a game that went to a shootout the other night.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 17, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

SWEET

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

Power Play!

by capfan on Sep 17, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

yes, shootouts too.

by Majesty on Sep 17, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions

I’m sorry, but that just seems unnecessary to me.

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

5 – 3 !? Awwww yeah!

by Majesty on Sep 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Oy, hope BMo is okay.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

This. I was really upset to hear that.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

He ran B-Mo? That is bullshit, and the NHL is a joke.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs

Rec’d

A man must have a code.

by Rob Parker on Sep 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

5 ON 3 – WHICH MO IS HURT? F’ING WEBER

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

Brendan

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Finley better crush Weber

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions

BMo

by capfan on Sep 17, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

OT - 5 ON 3

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions

Odds we score?

by gfcaps fan on Sep 17, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Pretty good ;-)

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Heh.

by gfcaps fan on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

IF BACKIS IS ON, I SAY BETTER THAN 70%

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

pretty good

by cwmprthd on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

That’ll do

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

SWEET!

Fight, you time-wasting figure skaters!

by boutros23 on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

POTSIE!!! ENDS IT WITH A SLAPPER

by S h a g g y on Sep 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I go on record now saying that Potsie is going to be unbelievable this year.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Define unbelievable.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

In a good way.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn’t think it was in a bad way, I just want to know what you’re thinking, numbers and eyeball wise.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Woo Hoo!!

by capfan on Sep 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

Score!

"And next year it will be ours."

by Ovechwin on Sep 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

SCORE!!!

by Majesty on Sep 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

I really, really, really hope that BMo is okay. Shit.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Seriously, both for him and the team.

by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 17, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Absolutely, that’s the most important update Corey or anyone can post tonight

Promote the game, it's the NHL, not SCHL

by kurlNdrag on Sep 17, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed.

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m hoping Finley’s still around next time we play the Sebres

by DC FURY on Sep 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope Finley gets a second job as a groundskeeper at the HSBC center.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

HE'S BACK!

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Sep 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Outstanding!

by urhockey22 on Sep 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

WOOOO! Pfft, preseason TOTALLY matters ;)

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

It does when your 2C free agent acquisition gets run at the boards and potentially injured. Turns my stomach.

by Knee high to a duck on Sep 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, that was a little insane. Hopefully B-Mo’s okay – classless move, especially in the preseason. Playing with an edge to make the team is one thing, disrespecting your opponents is another. Jerk.

/rant

by Becca H on Sep 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

C-A-P-S caps caps caps!

apparently, the lucky red circa 1995 sweatshirt still works!

by RedBirdie on Sep 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Now all the Varlamov detractors (who were ready to cast him aside after yesterday’s scrimmage)

by CapsFan1975 on Sep 17, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

They (Varlamov’s detractors) can be quiet. I got distracted during my last post.

by CapsFan1975 on Sep 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions

WIN!!!

Mike Modano Rules

by Robertsfan on Sep 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Recap (of sorts) is up.

Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world

by J.P. on Sep 17, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

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Winnipeg Arctic Ice Hockey	56	26	24	6	58
Tampa Bay Raw Charge	53	23	24	6	52
Carolina Canes Country	55	20	25	10	50

(updated 2.10.2012 at 3:26 AM EST)

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