Recap: Caps 6, 'Hawks 2
by J.P. on Sep 23, 2009 10:07 PM EDT
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Against Buffalo on Monday night, the Caps' power play - to which the team had just that morning turned its attention for the first time this fall - struggled. Against Chicago on Wednesday night? Not so much. The Caps power play struck three times in the game's first 28 minutes, with each member of the presumed first line (Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Knuble) potting one, and the route was on.
Ten notes on the game:
- Every Capital skater with the exception of Matheiu Perreault and Shaone Morrisonn had at least one shot on goal, and everyone but the fourth line of Andrew Gordon, Kyle Wilson and Oskar Osala and the top D-pairing of Mo and Mike Green was at least plus-one on the night.
- Semyon Varlamov was solid in goal, never moreso than during a third period penalty kill on which he made two outstanding stops. All in all, he faced 28 shots and stopped all 13 that came his way during that final stanza.
- Three point nights for Ovechkin, Knuble, Backstrom and Alexander Semin. Just like they drew it up (well, except for the cuteness overload that crept in).
- Boyd Gordon won 14 of the 19 draws he took (73.7%), including all six of the faceoffs he took against Jonathan Toews in the defensive zone, where he was 8-for-10 on the night. That right there is offense denied, plain and simple.
- Tom Poti took three penalties and was in the box for both 'Hawks goals. When he takes penalties (he only took 14 all last season), it's a double-whammy of sorts in that the penalty kill desperately needs him
- Related to that point, Green was on the ice for both goals against for the second consecutive game, meaning that the Caps haven't given up a goal with Mike Green off the ice in 158:54 of game time. Noodle that one for a minute.
- Tyler Sloan blocked four shots and scored a goal. Is he making the decision for Bruce Boudreau more difficult or easier at this point?
- After his team's two games against Patrick Kane in the past few days, Semin may want to reasses his love of 20 Cent.
- Perreault can play at the NHL level, but his 40% faceoff percentage so far may indicate that it won't be at center.
- Ovechkin skated only 16 shifts and a miniscule 16:42 of ice time. How Boudreau kept him from jumping off the bench to play more is probably the most underrated performance of the night.
Off to New York for a Thursday evening tilt with the Rangers, whom we last saw shaking hands and disappearing into a Verizon Center tunnel en route to the golf course. Oh, and perhaps we'll see old friend Donald Brashear. Maybe that's why Brandon Sugden's still in town...
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Green mostly looked as if he was drunk…very disappointing. Other than that, most complete performance of this preseason from the Caps.
I disagree. I thought Green played well overall. The first goal was not a good moment for him but the second one was tip in on a shot from the point. Not sure how it looked on the TV feed but it was close to being tipped by a high stick. I don’t fault Green for that one.
He moved the puck well, he skated well, and made some very nice subtle defensive plays.
Wow. That was not the game I saw. Doucheball was a disaster. Couldn’t hit the net no matter how open he was, got lost behind the net on the first CHI goal, just at sea.
May have been the second CHI goal. It was the one where he was behind the net, for no reason, wondering what happened to the goal-judge booth or something.
Doucheball? You been hanging out with Link_Gaetz?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I thought Link was Douchenozzle. No?
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by bigonetimer on Sep 23, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Link was the Pens fan that recently made his glorious entrance by calling Mike Green one of the most talented douche bags in the NHL, or something like that.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Right. Toolbag.
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by bigonetimer on Sep 23, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I missed the game after the 1st period – does anyone know if there’s an archive of it somewhere to watch? atdhe.net unfortunately only shows live events.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 23, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
“Tyler Sloan hits the puck” ?
Pfft.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 23, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s preseason for everyone
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 23, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s not uncommon for young centers to struggle at face offs. Considering the skill in his hands I think it’s something he could definitely get better at. I’m also pretty sure he got credited with a face off L because his winger lost the battle (MP tied up the C and kicked the puck to the side but the ‘Hawks winger came away with it, in all likelihood that is an L for MP, not that it hugely affects the numbers, just sayin’). I’ve been waiting for him to be moved to W but it hasn’t happened. I think we’ll know what the Caps think pretty soon. If they want him moving to W I bet when they send him back to Hershey they give French orders to move him over. If he stays at C that probably indicates the Caps think he can play NHL C.
Tyler Sloan is making the job easier. He’s gotta stay.
And I always said Green was a defensive liability.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
First was a rebound goal but I didn’t notice who was where.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
The second was when he tried to get the puck coming around the net but the ‘Hawk cut it off and put it out front where nobody was, right? I don’t remember the first as well and I don’t think I ever got a good replay.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Just look at the improvement Baxter has made in the faceoff circle during his short time in the NHL.
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by Killer_Carlson on Sep 24, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Much more fun game to be at tonight. Crowd felt larger, too. Of course, scoring will definitely get the place louder.
Was wondering how Chicago seemed so much worse than on Saturday. I guess you put the blame on the goalie, but maybe they were missing a large part of the A team. Not familiar enough with them to know, but I know their stars were out there.
Poti with the three penalties was bad. However, I don’t think Semin’s taken a penalty in two (?) games. That’s good.
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Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 23, 2009 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Ahhh…truly the good ’ole days when The Simpsons was funny.
by Moonage Daydream on Sep 24, 2009 6:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Writeup rec’d for this line:
Ovechkin skated only 16 shifts and a miniscule 16:42 of ice time. How Boudreau kept him from jumping off the bench to play more is probably the most underrated performance of the night.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 23, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey, 1:02 a shift, so things aren’t completely weird in the universe.
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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 7:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I noticed that as well, but with so few shifts and many coming on the PP, it didn’t strike me as obscene.
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Gotcha, thought you were including it by not including it.
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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 7:57 AM EDT up reply actions
You know it’s a good night when the free wings are yours by the end of the second frame.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
yeah, i was excited until i realized i’m working and can’t go at all tomorrow… just my luck!
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by kellobellow on Sep 23, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Sloan's Goal
WTF happened on that shot. I was at the game and haven’t seen a replay yet that makes it make any sense. Live, it looked like it hit Clark in the face before it went in
I sit behind and to one side of the Caps goal – what I saw was a shot from the point into a massive trash-heap of traffic. The puck pinballed up (way up), and came back down just behind the goalie. Next thing I knew it was sliding into the back of the net. A weird goal indeed.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
Game thoughts
Ovi was playing at half speed and looked like he could score whenever he wanted to. His second goal was unreal- goalie had no chance.
Not only is 22 big and powerful but he has great hands. The pass he made to 19 was superb.
If Semin could hit the net he would score 100 goals. He just missed 5 or 6.
89 can play, plain and simple.
Poti’s penalties were the lazy unfocused type.
Wilson and A. Gordon also had good games.
Don’t know what 19’s faceoff percentage was, but his compete level was not all that great. Otherwise he was superb.
There. That said -
I can’t help but think that if Alzner wasn’t a lock for Hershey before, he is now. Sloan was GOOD tonight.
Poti … not so much.
Jurcina is shooting. Not through the goalie yet, but he’s putting pucks on net.
When the top-line power play gets all its ducks in a row and gets everything working, it’s going to be a nightmare for the other team to deal with.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
I also have to note that for long stretches of the first two frames, it looked like Varly could have brought a book and a lawn chair to the crease with him and it wouldn’t have mattered.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
It sure did. But when he needed to be there to make a save he was sharp.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
How could he bring a lawn chair to the game if Finley isn’t there to throw it out on the rink for him?
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by gotsparkly on Sep 24, 2009 7:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Just noticed Knuble was wearing an “A” tonight. Sure its preseason, but the guy just strikes me as a pro’s pro, who commands respect from the other players because of his work ethic, demeanor, and grit. Wouldn’t be surprised if he wears it in the regular season as well. More importantly, what team can’t use more of this sort of veteran leadership?
Just got home thanks to an hour long (plus?) wait for the yellow line back to NoVA. My comments on the game aside, I’d just like to say that I was a little pissed that the Metro, who had to deal with single-tracking trains due to “maintenance”, obviously decided to cater to Nationals game patrons and ignore those of us waiting at Galleryplace/Chinatown for a yellow line to get us home.
Whether this “maintenance” was scheduled (which would add to my anger) or unscheduled, it was almost as if those running the trains had no clue that there was a platform full of hockey fans waiting on a train. 6 green line trains (catering to Nationals Park) passed before a single yellow line train appeared. I’m not saying that fans attending the Nats game don’t deserve service, but given what I’ve seen on TV lately, I’m guessing there weren’t that many more people at that game than there was for the Caps.
As for the game, in short, I thought the team overall looked much more “in sync” and I actually felt like I was watching professional hockey tonight. The energy inside the arena was, consequently, much more lively tonight as well I thought.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 23, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
I live in the Navy Yard neighborhood. they were very backed up at Navy Yard when I got home well after the game. Metro isn’t catering to the baseball crowd, they’re screwing everyone. Six trains from baseball, and then they run six trains from chinatown, leaving Navy Yard an eff’ing disaster (trying to get off the platform to exit was nightmarish). Why metro didn’t do this prep work last week, when there was no hockey or baseball, is beyond me.
Fair enough, I suppose. It was definitely poor planning.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 24, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Boyd Gordon won 14 of the 19 draws he took (73.7%), including all six of the faceoffs he took against Jonathan Toews in the defensive zone
I happened to be watching him closely for one of those — Gordon damn near fell to his knees and scooped that puck back to the corner with his glove. Perseverance like that is admiarable.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
Watching Gordo take draws is an underrated pleasure.
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Agree about Gordon.
Perreault does need work in the faceoff circle, based on watching him in Hershey last year, too, but of note, he took 7 of his 10 faceoffs against Toews and Madden, not exactly slouches in that department. In that regard, Wilson did better than I expected in the circle last night. And we know that faceoffs is an area that can see marked improvement with games/experience as players become familiar with the other centers and the linesmen.
Overall, not many complaints from the prospects that dressed last night.
and Knuble in a Caps jersey :)
Just by way of comparison, Sidney Crosby won only 45.5 percent of his faceoffs his rookie year. Last year… 51.3 percent.
If you've read this far...seek help.
What was Evgeni Malkin his rookie year, like 41%?
by red army line on Sep 24, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Now I think that’s around 48%, not too shabby, but could use improvement.
by red army line on Sep 24, 2009 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions
After his team’s two games against Patrick Kane in the past few days, Semin may want to reasses his love of 20 Cent.
I didn’t see or hear the game – what is this in reference to?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Last year Semin said he preferred Kane over Crosby. Kane hasn’t looked that good in either game against the Caps.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Kane looked good once. I think it was in the third where he took the puck in and started spinning in circles while keeping the puck on string. Ended up coughing it up though.
Comment first, think second, read third.
he preferred watching Kane over Crosby
Right? I got the impression he was saying Kane is more exciting, not necessarily better.
by red army line on Sep 24, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if Boudreau decides not to have a defined top line, and instead plays Backstrom and OV with Semin on some shifts and Knuble on others. It presents very different looks and will make it hard for other teams to match up.
Given Boudreau’s line-shifting proclivities, I almost guarantee it. Not sure that’s a good thing…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 5:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I loved the Laich-Perreault-Knuble line.
The A. Gordon/Beagle/Wilson was awesome at not letting Chicago’s top line doing anything. It seemed like the played the entire 3rd.
Comment first, think second, read third.
Osala, not Beagle. I liked that line’s forecheck as well.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Heh, I dunno why I said Beagle. I had a lot of fun watching Osala.
Wilson seemed like he was just swatting at the puck a little too much. I’m interested in seeing how he progresses.
Comment first, think second, read third.
Nice that Bruce rewarded that line with some PP time, too.
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by bigonetimer on Sep 24, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
They’re better for fightin’ when they’re hungry.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
But Beagles don’t make very good fighting dogs. The long ears are a liability.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 5:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Three point nights for Ovechkin, Knuble, Backstrom and Alexander Semin. Just like they drew it up (well, except for the cuteness overload that crept in).
Glad to know I’m not the only one concerned about this. During the second period goals, I kept thinking that bad habits were being locked in. I know it’s October, but the stuff they were pulling ain’t going to fly in the playoffs.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
ithink it’s a little early to worry about the playoffs.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
Never too early to worry about building good habits. See Sharks, San Jose…
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by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, I agree (especially since this wasn’t really “October” stuff – it was also “February and March” stuff). Just wanted to drop coach in there.
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Green is completely overrated as a defenseman. He’s not a good skater, he gives up passes, he skates the puck up too much (and then loses it), and he doesnt have a defensive quality in his blood. What does he have? a good shot, which he practices religiously. He had one shining season (if we’re talking goals) that ended a month short of last years regular season. We have plenty of prospects already sent to Hershey that are more qaulified.
He’s not a good skater
This is where I stopped reading
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by Gould Old Days on Sep 24, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions 11 recs
Rec’d
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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m willing to go the other way and suggest he’s breaking his cherry with some CLED.
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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Please describe a talent besides an accurate, yet predictable, shot. Skating is not one of them…or should I say stick handling…either way. They guy constantly skates the puck, loses it, and then gives the other team an odd man rush.
He’s the best skater on the Caps. We all know content on NHL.com is not crap, and they were a breath short of saying Green is a better skater than Lidstrom. That’s saying something. Skating is why he was drafted 29th overall in 2004 (that and good offensive instincts)
by red army line on Sep 24, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
C’mon, dude. Add something to the conversation or get the hell out of here. Your first three comments on this blog have been nothing but antagonistic.
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Why because you don’t agree with me? I offered constructive criticism of the guy. Why don’t you defend him instead of complaining.
I’m a Caps fan, but I’m still willing to criticize guys that arent doing their job.
Why because you don’t agree with me?
No, because what you’ve said so far is, for the most part, fucking stupid.
I offered constructive criticism of the guy.Yes, the scarves comment is quite constructive. Kudos.
Why don’t you defend him instead of complaining.It’s our blog and our responsibility to make everyone’s experience here as enjoyable as possible, so we try to keep the trolling to a minimum. It’s not “complaining,” it’s “community maintenance and improvement.”
I’m a Caps fan,Methinks the lady doth protest too much
but I’m still willing to criticize guys that arent doing their job.You’re new to this blog, so I’ll cut you some slack on not realizing what it is we do here. Wait, no I won’t. The very player you’re criticizing is implicitly criticized in this very post and explicitly criticized in other posts that are still on the front page of the site.
Seriously, guy, let’s all take a deep breath and start over with a more laidback attitude. Cool? Cool.
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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Okay, really? Scarve comment was just a joke. If you didnt notice, there was a comment before that.
No the comment wasn’t stupid. You think he’s good (defensively), and I don’t. We’ll have to leave it at that.
Where’d I say “he’s good (defensively)”?
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I couldn’t care less what he does if he can go 20g, 70p, +20. Which, fyi, he can and likely will for years to come.
by red army line on Sep 24, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
And that’s the bare bones of hockey. Scoring goals—you can toss all else out the window at the end of the day, even Corsi and QualComp.
by red army line on Sep 24, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
dude, I hope your right. But I’m convinced that last season was a one time deal with him (talking about goals). I just don’t see it. He is a powerhouse on the PP, though. I will say that.
I don’t think it’s coincidence that he improved his stats from 18g to 31g from ‘08 to ’09. That’s two seasons right there, and he led Defenseman in goal scoring (and total scoring last season) in both.
Out of curiosity, who is the best defenseman on the Caps, and in the game, in your opinion?
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
You didn’t answer the second half of the question.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I’d like to hear what you have to say about Gonchar, after reading your thoughts on Green? Is he worthless, too?
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by war_capitals on Sep 24, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I think most would evaluate his play on what he’s done the last few seasons. Sure, that was the most aggregious play of his entire career, but I’d like to have seen what the Capitals could’ve been with him still here instead of being sold off in the fire sale.
One bad play does not an entire career make (unless you’re Bill Buckner).
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by war_capitals on Sep 24, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Green is completely overrated as a defenseman[…]he doesnt have a defensive quality in his blood.
Last year 61 NHL defenseman who played more 40 games than had better 5-on-5 GAON/60 than Mike Green. 138 had a worse GAON/60. Almost all played on more conservative systems with better goalies.
Last year two defenseman who played 40 games in the NHL and averaged 90 second or more of penalty kill time had better GAON/60 than Green. 137 had worse GAON/60.
Green also led the Capitals and was 5th in the league in +/- for defensemen.
There’s the evidence Green’s a capable, if not solid defensive defenseman. What’s the evidence that he’s not?
Okay, +/- and GAON/60 ratings are very scewed when your on one of the top scoring teams in the league, and on the the second best powerplay in the game. Like i said, he is a powerhouse on the PP. I’m not denying that.
You’ll also notice an incredible rise in stats with the rise of the team. -10 his first year, +6 his second, and then + 24 last season. That’s undeniable.
Plus-minus isn’t impacted by power-play.
GAON/60 is a goals against stat, not a goals for stat, so I’m not sure how it’s impacted by playing on a top scoring team.
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GAON/60 is a goals against stat, not a goals for stat, so I’m not sure how it’s impacted by playing on a top scoring team.
Plus being on a high scoring team doesn’t necessarily mean a high +/-. Toronto and Atlanta were both in the top ten in league scoring and most of the guys on those teams finished with minus ratings.
Speaking of which, then how come the general consensus on the internet is that Toronto will be sorely pressed for offense?
by red army line on Sep 24, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, +/- and GAON/60 ratings are very scewed when your on one of the top scoring teams in the league, and on the the second best powerplay in the game. Like i said, he is a powerhouse on the PP. I’m not denying that.
Powerplay goals don’t count as a ‘plus’ and the GAON/60 I gave were for 5-on-5 and 4-on-5 situations.
Green also scored goals and recorded points more often than any other defenseman at even strength, and was eighth in primary assists. He’s not just a powerplay specialist when it comes to offensive output.
well screw me sideways. I’ll be the first to admit that I blow with stats, and don’t really follow them religously.
Great. Then in that case I’d like to recommend TEB’s blog. You’ll feel right at home among the commenters here. This is a fact-based community.
Kinda feels like I just got done watching an intervention, but in a possibly good way.
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by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Furthermore all of this analysis re: 52 has been presented and discussed here ad absurdem. Jumping on and stubbornly, loudly and proudly refusing to consider the work done by the site’s writers and editors is just plain rude.
you’re really the last person that should be telling anyone to “lighten up.” You’re the one crashing our community by acting like an ass.
by RedBirdie on Sep 24, 2009 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Crashing our community”
Cry me a river.
Next time I’ll make sure to agree with everything posted on this blog and never try to conduct a debate. How am i acting like an ass? By stating my opinion?
You’re acting like an ass by making your first several posts extremely, and deliberately, provocative. You can’t back up your opinion with fact. When your fact-less assertions are called-out, you then start attacking other posters, rather then replying in any reasonable manner.
by RedBirdie on Sep 24, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You don’t “conduct” shit, pal. You’re a member of an established community and you are free to engage in discussion, but not in antagonizing or name calling (and “so damn sensitive” qualifies, as does, perhaps, “acting like an ass,” but RedBirdie has a well-founded good reputation here that you don’t have yet).
Seriously, chill out or be gone.
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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
HAHAHAHA…..wow…“established community”
Who do you people think your are? Is this a priviledged BLOG? What a joke with wanna be writers and stuck up readers. it’s like you people suck each other off, swim in your own shit, and then pat each other on the back afterwards.
“chill out or be gone”….seriously? Like I’m priviledge to be reading this wanna be hockey site?
I made for the most interesting conversation on here. Okay, Pal?
Well, he won’t last long, will he, JP?
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Past tense. Bye.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
You didn’t make for the most interesting conversation here. You made for a distraction. If you want to find an example of an “interesting conversation” feel free to scroll around other posts and see how it goes down when trolls aren’t around. Believe it or not people have been posting here since before you graced us with your presence. Several people here know each other, and the ones that don’t have an existing rapport and understand each other’s personalities. It has nothing to do with privilege; it has to do with not being an asshole.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I like how in any debate, be it about politics, sports, art, music, literature, what the weather’s like, whether vertical or horizontal striped shirts are better, or who should have been kicked off Project Runway last week the last refuge is some variation on ‘well you guys are all just stuck up jerks who don’t know what you’re talking about anyway’.
I also like that in keeping with the rest of the comments there’s no evidence to support that the writing is bad or that the commentors are stuck up.
Slightly related, but who did get kicked off Project Runway last week?
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is everyone on this blog so damn sensitive?
Now I understand my most hockey fans hate Caps fans, which is dissapointing because I consider myself a diehard caps fan.
Now I understand my most hockey fans hate Caps fans, which is dissapointing because I consider myself a diehard caps fan.
I have to disagree. I think most of the animosity directed at Capitals fans is due to the perception they’re bandwagon jumpers and that the market doesn’t ‘deserve’ an NHL team; especially not one as good as the Caps are right now.
Perhaps we need a new tagline:
Japers’ Rink: A fact-based community.
Hmm… a bit bland. Maybe:
Japers’ Rink: A fact-based community, bitches.
Much better.
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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We took a day off and invalidated the claim.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Besides, if anyone’s going to be doing any dropping in this town, its the Redksins WR’s…
"I am... *grins* ... 'Nobody' "
- Odysseus
by war_capitals on Sep 24, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Eh, I dunno. I think even he might be likely call that pretty douchey.
AO, on the other hand, probably thinks that’s Genius.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
And don’t forget when you reach 1,000 comments you get a free TI-83!
by David Getz on Sep 24, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
really?! yessssssssssssssssss!
/math nerdness
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Sep 24, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
You’ll also notice an incredible rise in stats with the rise of the team. -10 his first year, +6 his second, and then + 24 last season. That’s undeniable.
I’m sure there is no way that the improvement in Green’s stats/play contributed to the rise of the team. Reciprocal causation, my man.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Sep 24, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope so. We’ll have to wait and see. I hope I’m wrong. I’ll be rooting for him, just as always. Always been a fan, but he frustrates the hell out of me.
Here’s the bottom line on Green – there are definitely plenty of “what the hell are you doing?” moments, but at the end of the day the team scores far more than they allow when he’s on the ice which, ultimately, is the goal in hockey – to outscore the other team.
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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
None of us will argue with you that he’s had a rough pre-season, so far.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
the goal in hockey – to outscore the other team.
Herm Edwards is on line 1 for you.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s one of my favorite speeches of all time. He seemed out of his mind when he said it, but damn, he’s right.
Or to make it local, Jim Zorn is a believer in that motto, as long as it doesn’t involve passing near the goal.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Or to make it local, Jim Zorn is a believer in that motto, as long as it doesn’t involve passing near the goal with your quarterback.
If you had that QB, how much would you want to be passing with him?
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I maintain blame on both sides: Campbell’s not the most awesome, but when you’ve got Zorn running CP straight up the middle 70% of the time to no avail, it’s hard to find much more fault with Campbell.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
As long as JZ can run CP up the middle into an onslaught, he’ll be happy as a clam.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
And that’s the bare bones of hockey. Scoring goals—you can toss all else out the window at the end of the day, even Corsi and QualComp.
That’s what I get for being, relatively speaking, new.
by red army line on Sep 24, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You don’t have to hope. I think it’s pretty obvious that Green’s development as a player is a major reason why the Caps have made such improvements. Aside from the offensive numbers, Green is, as BB likes to say, a one man breakout. All you need to do is look at when Green was out last year and see how atrocious the breakout was. Without Green in the lineup the 108 pt Caps played around .500 hockey. Also, Green had a very subpar playoffs (in no small part due to injuries) and that seriously hurt the Caps’ chances to beat the Penguins.
If you follow hockey, I think it’s pretty clear that Green’s talents contribute more to the Caps being a Cup contender than the Caps being a good team are responsible for Green’s stats.
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by Killer_Carlson on Sep 24, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Thanks. But when a guy comes in with weak sauce like “Green isn’t a good skater” I’m basically batting off of a tee.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Sep 24, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Note to the Rink
When debating with Killer_Carlson your sauce must be at least this strong:
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I know what I’m switching to on the iPod now.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Cash was the first thing that popped to my mind, too.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck. I wish I woke up earlier. This looked like fun.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Rob Parker on Sep 24, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It’s my fault. Mama always said the early bird gets the troll.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Yeah you guys did well. That’s what I get for staying up drinking until 3 am.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
If that’s all you got for staying up drinking until 3 am, consider yourself lucky.
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I wish. There’s a reason I didn’t see the light of day until well after noon.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Don’t ever apologize for drinking until 3 AM. Its why this country was founded in the first place! Maybe?
"I am... *grins* ... 'Nobody' "
- Odysseus
by war_capitals on Sep 24, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I apologize for missing the thrashing, not for the drinking.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
And that, my friend, is what makes you my friend.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Not cutting the Hawks' goalie much slack here!
Mark Kiley’s blog linked from the ChiTrib:
Faced with all those obstacles it was a great opportunity for the Blackhawks’ 2003 2nd round draft choice to step up and claim the prize. Instead, Crawford wet the bed. For a guy who has been in the Hawks organization for six years, when are the training pants going to come off? Time and time again, Crawford has failed to live up the expectations of becoming an NHL goaltender.http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/blackhawks-confidential/2009/09/hawks-crawford-walloped-by-ovechkins-caps.html
Ouch (and I bet he wanted to use a different word but settled on “wet”).
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“screwed the pooch” didn’t get past the editor
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Sep 24, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
In slight defense of Cory, their other goaltender is getting paid for 3 more years on a deal they’ll probably be unable to unload, so that couldn’t have helped his confidence.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure there’s a third goalie competing for the backup position. Without knowing his pre-season stats, last night’s performance probably gives him a leg up for the job.
Crap, I forgot about Niemi. Guessing that’s their alternative.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Was he really that bad?
The first one against Knuble was a bit of a softy but not awful, Knuble’s second was a screen. Ovies were both slam dunks nobody else in the league saves, as was Backstrom’s. Sloan’s, well nobody here after seeing it on replay knows how it went in, not sure how Crawford can be blamed for that one.
Seems to me that “wetting” the bed is a pretty stiff criticism for a guy that was left hung out to dry on 5 of the 6 goals against.
I dunno – Ovie’s goal on the Semin behind-the-back pass could’ve been stopped, imo.
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If you must, I was mesmerized by the cute pass just like Crawford. Still seems like a tough critique for a guy that didn’t have much help on the night.
Hi all. Didn’t see the game last nite, saw a couple fleeting highlights on Channel 7. Got 3 questions:
1. How nervously are Chicago fans scanning the “Shoulder Surgery, Recovery From” timetables?
2. Are we really sure Knuble is really gonna get a warm welcome the first game in a Caps uni @ the Wachovia Center? Heh.
3. One of the highlights was a nifty behind-the-back pass from AS to AO for a goal. Is that just a cutesy preseason thing? It sure was pretty.
IS PAЯTY NOW
Dude. How would you like to hear this from your coach:
“Yeeeeeeaaaaaah, Brandon, we’re gonna need you to instigate Donald Brashear tonight so you can show us what you’ve got, mmmmmkay?”
by marks4java on Sep 24, 2009 11:06 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I wish I could have watched the game...
From the boxscore, it sounded pretty amazing.
by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Sep 24, 2009 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
MSG is apparently airing tonight’s, so you may be able to grab it on the satellite.
/Not sure 100%
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
And we have wielded the banhammer for the first time in ages. The season is officially underway.
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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Is this evidence through practice that the team needs an enforcer?
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by winterion on Sep 24, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Nice.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
To the contrary, I think that the overall blog toughness was more effective – it wasn’t just one guy against an idiot, it was everyone sticking up for each other.
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by J.P. on Sep 24, 2009 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The last guy that got banned was the Pens troll, right?
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ve had a few opportunities to make our club more exclusive, including pre-emptively banning jokers who register with screen names that indicate that they’ll be nothing but trouble.
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I want more “OvenChickenSux” commenters, personally.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
Top Four Banned-Before-They-Could-Comment Members:
4. DixieNormess
3. capssuck
2. OV SUCKS
1. jasperisamoron
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What I don’t understand is (a) why someone would choose a stupid, give-it-away, derogatory screen name, and then (b) go and register on that team’s fans’ blog. Is there a definition of stupidity somewhere that includes that?
I don’t think this is the answer, but on most SBNation blogs, you can register and start commenting right away. We, on the other hand, have a 24-hour waiting period after you register before you can start commenting. My thought is that it’s like buying a gun – if you need it at that very moment, you really shouldn’t be able to get it.
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Ah, ah, ah – you wanna shoot somebody, now. “Kill” is a consequence and often subsequent result of your “shoot.”
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, shit, was that a TV reference I missed?
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 24, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta admire their creativity. The only person I’ve ever preemptively banned from my board was “SchlongMaster”
How do you know Chris Cooley?
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jasper? Really? Good try…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Sep 24, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Paddling the school canoe? Oh, you better believe that’s a paddling.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Sep 25, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I want more "OvenChickenSux" commenters, personally.
That’s a blast from the past. I think that might have been around the time I started showing up here.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Was that really a member? I just used the oven chicken name because it’s one of the dumbest derogatory nicknames in the history of derogatory nicknames.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
I thought it was.
But I can barely remember who scored all of the goals last night, much less 9 months ago.
"Sometimes life leads a $100 bill on your dresser, and you don't realize until later that it's because it screwed you."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 24, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
2 goals each were scored by OvenChicken and Knuckles, among others.
by Scott in Shaw on Sep 24, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
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54 | 26 | 17 | 11 | 63 |
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Washington
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54 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 61 |
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Winnipeg
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57 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 58 |
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Tampa Bay
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54 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 54 |
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Carolina
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56 | 20 | 25 | 11 | 51 |
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