Making the Capitals, September 28 Edition
by Stephen Pepper on Sep 28, 2009 6:30 AM EDT
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With no pre-season games remaining, all that's left are some difficult decisions by GM George McPhee and Coach Bruce Boudreau, evaluating the body of work performed by those on the bubble to determine, by 15:00 on Wednesday, who makes the opening night roster, and who will ply his craft elsewhere. While an early injury in season can quickly change the gameboard for one of these guys, there is unquestionably a certain prestige to having one's name on the roster come day one of the regular season. Here's a look at the remaining battles, and how each player is trending (to be updated as warranted):
| Goalies | Trend | Notes |
| Semyon Varlamov | ▲ | Varlamov flagged a bit in the third period yesterday, but so did the entire team. With Neuvirth still not cleared to play as of yesterday, it seems a foregone conclusion that Semyon will be in the lineup against Boston. Whether he starts or sits on the bench is anyone's guess. |
| Michal Neuvirth | ▼ | The next "tweaking" for Neuvirth looks to be tweaking the Hershey Bears goaltending rotation to add his name to the front of it. But if he skates this morning, Coach says anything can happen. |
| Defensemen | ||
| Tyler Sloan | ▲ | Singled out as the best of the Sunday matinée on defense, along with John Erskine. Of course, there are still seven incumbents. |
| Karl Alzner | ▼ | Too many NHL-talented D in Washington right now. Simple as that. Update: Alzner has been cut. |
| Forwards | ||
| Keith Aucoin |
- | Did just about all that he could do for his cause on Thursday night at MSG. Update: Aucoin has been cut. |
| Chris Bourque | ▲ | A goal and an assist, and an overzealous hit that led to a boarding call. Played with desperation yesterday. |
| Alexandre Giroux | ▼ | A surprise to see him out of the lineup yesterday. He'd have to clear waivers but, then again, other teams had an opportunity all summer to sign him. Update: Giroux has been cut. |
| Quintin Laing | ▲ | Brilliant again on the PK. Very effective fourth liner. Should be a done deal. |
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I gotta say, if Chris Bourque doesn’t make the team, it’s not through something he did or didn’t do. He threw everything he had at the game, and it showed. (For reference, I thought the boarding call was a little weak, but that’s me.)
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 7:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
100% agreed. If Chris doesn’t make the cut, by Wednesday he won’t be a member of the Caps organization any longer. He’ll either be traded or lost on waivers. That said, I want Bourque (and Laing) on this team come Thursday. And wouldn’t it be sweet for Chris to be on the opening day roster and start his NHL career in Boston.
by b.orr4 on Sep 28, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely. I gotta take him over Aucoin for one reason – Bourque plays better in his own end than Aucoin does.
I’m glad I don’t have to make the decisions that are facing the Caps right now. There’s at least five guys who deserve to make the team (Bourque, Aucoin, Laing, Alzner, Sloan) and most of them won’t because of roster depth.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really haven’t seen anything from Alzner that makes me think that he deserves to make the team over the other guys that played in DC last year. I feel similarly about Bourque and Aucoin. On the other hand Laing and Sloan have stood out and, more importantly, for Laing, he fills a need.
by Sct112 on Sep 28, 2009 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should re-phrase: these guys can and deserve to play at the NHL level. They’re just not going to make this team because of depth.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it’s between Bourque and Aucion, you’ve got to go with the Chris, imo. Aucoin is about to turn 31 and there’s really no upside to him. He is what he is. Bourque, OTOH, is kid who’s just beginning to tap into his talent. Every year at Hershey has been incrementally better than the previous one. To lose his long-term potential for the short-term benefit of Aucoin would be a crime.
by b.orr4 on Sep 28, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, in answer to the question of Aucoin vs Bourque:
Just caught up with Karl Alzner — #Caps cut Alzner, Keith Aucoin, Alexandre Giroux and Brandon Sugden
-per Corey
by b.orr4 on Sep 28, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bourque and Sloan Lobbies relieved, all of Caps nation excited for Laing.
I knew Alzner was going back to Hershey, but if people made the team just based on being warm, genuinely caring people, he would top my list.
by RedBirdie on Sep 28, 2009 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Karl’s got the right attitude. He’ll be fine and when he does come up for good, he’ll be here for the next decade. How great is the depth on this team that kids like Carlson and Alzner can develop in the minors and not have it hurt the parent club?
by b.orr4 on Sep 28, 2009 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m almost as excited for HER as I am for the big boys this year. I’m a little sad for King Karl, but I can just imagine how much better he’ll be coming into the playoffs this year or the reg. season next.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does indeed have the right attitude. It definitely showed during one of the panels at the convention. It’s tough to find anything not to like about this kid. I’m sure he is bummed about the cut, but he doesn’t have anything to worry about. His time will come soon.
by Laich It Or Lump It on Sep 28, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So do we think that he will be up for the playoffs this year or post trade deadline?
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by kurlNdrag on Sep 28, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, I’m thinking it all depends of how healthy the D is. If we are plagued with mid-season injuries like last year, I think it could be well before the trade deadline. Alzner seems to be in line to get the first call in my opinion. Of course it all depends on the specific needs at the time. If the D stays healthy, then I’m not really sure when or if he gets the call, to be honest.
by Laich It Or Lump It on Sep 28, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA! Called it.
Tough for them, but as others have said, Alzner’s only 21. He’ll be fine.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he already has a few GP and a goal, but in terms of non-callup play time, it is a good start.
by red army line on Sep 28, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(For reference, I thought the boarding call was a little weak, but that’s me.)
I think the short guys should be allowed to leave their feet and jump into their checks, just to even things out…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 28, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Okay, if he did that, then it’s a fair call. I didn’t see it.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm terrible.
You just made me think about a dwarf hockey league… and I was somewhat intrigued.
by superjuan on Sep 28, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just made me think about a dwarf hockey league… and I was somewhat intrigued.
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I’m very curious to see what resolution is to the Nylander situation Bruce mentioned yesterday.
by mechanicsville on Sep 28, 2009 7:44 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Teams with sufficient cap room to take on Nylander and still have > 2 million remaining:
Tampa Bay
Colorado
Saint Louis
Dallas
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Columbus
Nashville
Phoenix
NY Islanders
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. I wonder if there might be a European solution in the mix, although it seems a bit early for that.
by mechanicsville on Sep 28, 2009 9:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
If there’s a trade within the league, why wait this long to go through with it?
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same reason we’re waiting to see the final roster for thw Caps: use the full preseason to get the best look at your own guys and the other guys’ guys, Decide which holes you need to plug and how much it’s worth to your team, then take a deep breath, a big hit of Mylanta, and pick up the phone.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Sep 28, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See also: not wanting to tip your hand too soon.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Sep 28, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, the team’s weaknesses are rather apparent (imo) and getting rid of Nylander for virtually anyone or anything is worth it.
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nashville won’t be adding any salary, same goes for Phoenix. Narrow that down to teams that need a scoring-line center and that list dries up to pretty much zero.
It’s Europe or the pine IMO.
by Langway on Sep 28, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe just a trade for another high-paid low-production guy like Penner? (Not advocating this, just sayin’).
by red army line on Sep 28, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Straight up it’s a stretch, and salary wise not possible.
by red army line on Sep 28, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you suggested Penner who is more expensive than Big Buff. If Penner is possible, Big Buff is possible. CHI actually needs to shed salary, unlike EDM. But if we’re looking at CHI I’m looking at Sharp. I think CHI doesn’t deal anyone until next season, though.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 28, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, you suggested Penner who is more expensive than Big Buff. If Penner is possible, Big Buff is possible. CHI actually needs to shed salary, unlike EDM.
I read his post as meaning it would be financially infeasible for Chicago rather than the Caps.
by David M. Getz on Sep 28, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t exactly be feasible for us, either.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it would. Nylander’s hit is 4.875M and Buff’s is 3.0. The Caps are already under the cap and gain 1.875M in space.
by David M. Getz on Sep 28, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention a player signed through ’10-11.
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by Bald Pollack on Sep 28, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think moving Nylander is a fantasy that is not going to happen.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we’re talking NHL teams for the 09-10 season, I don’t disagree, but I see that as separate from the question as to whether a Nyls for Buff deal would be feasible from the Capitals end.
by David M. Getz on Sep 28, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t think he meant Buff for Nyls. I thought we all knew that was a pipe dream. I thought we were talking about clearing Nyls somehow then using that free space by acquiring Penner or Buff in a separate trade. Neither Penner for Nyls nor Buff for Nyls is feasible. We aren’t getting any quality back in a trade for Nyls.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 28, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suggested a similarly washed-up expensive player who is a bad fit in his current system but could mesh elsewhere. Penner came to mind quickly as sort of fitting that mold. But no one in the league fits that mold as well as Nylander, so no team is going to trade for him unless they’re super desperate and playing a very calculated style.
by red army line on Sep 28, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penner still has upside. Nyls doesn’t.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 28, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad example. But again, he was the first name that comes to mind, and no one is really in it as badly as Nylander.
by red army line on Sep 28, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. Nyls is in a unique spot and there isn’t anything of remote value we are going to get back.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 29, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think that the real value of any Nylander trade to the Capitals is simply getting him off the books.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 29, 2009 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penner is under contract for 2 more seasons after this one, we need that space for Nick and Semin
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by Sombrero Guy on Sep 28, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn’t have a NMC though, right?
by red army line on Sep 28, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Penner v Nylander
OilersNation would like to express our gratitude to GMGM and Nylander’s Wife. That is all.
by Greg.O on Sep 28, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Funny how the tunes change in 2 short years.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 28, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed something: BB said there’s a resolution to the Nylander situation?
by RPI93 on Sep 28, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
never mind, I found it on CI:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/caps-4-rangers-3.html?wprss=capitalsinsider
“We’ll have a better answer for that by Tuesday, I would think,” Boudreau said when asked about Nylander.
by RPI93 on Sep 28, 2009 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is the answer is “welcome to the bench.”
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s not a resolution since he’s already there. If Bruce throws out a statement like that, something’s got to be in the wind.
by b.orr4 on Sep 28, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you’re putting a little too much on Boudreau’s words. In the same interview he says Nylander could be playing on Thursday.
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I may be playing Thursday night too...
it’s possible, but not probable.
Nylander hasn’t played any pre-season games, but that is to prevent injury. I think GM’s wanted to see who their bubble boys were before committing to any trades.
I think Nylander will not be a Cap by Wednesday.
by S h a g g y on Sep 28, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m merely suggesting that Boudreau is covering all his bases because virtually anything can happen between now and then.
I’m not so sure he knows either.
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t that be a godsend? Granted, I’d still like to think Nyls is usable, but…
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess the only thing for us to do now is wait and see, and entertain ourselves with speculation in the meantime.
I have to wonder if the decision-making process is being watched, though.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to wonder if the decision-making process is being watched, though.
In what sense?
by David M. Getz on Sep 28, 2009 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sorry, I should have clarified. By other GM’s. True that they have their own decisions to make and roster-whittling to do, but I still wonder what will happen to the guys who get put on waivers (and there will be some, unless there is a trade).
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Bruce throws out a statement like that, something’s got to be in the wind.
Ehhh, I don’t know. The whole quote was vague enough to say nothing concrete, but still sound positive in general. I still think it’s too much to hope that Nyls and his captrocity go elsewhere. Although I’d be delighted to be wrong.
huh??
by fat_daddyo on Sep 28, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you’re probably right, but BB sounded just specific enough to my ears for me to infer they have a plan. Although having a plan doesn’t necessarily mean a deal’s in the works, does it?
by mechanicsville on Sep 28, 2009 10:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Very happy to see the Q man is going to make the team
Allllll riiiiiiighhhtttt
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Sep 28, 2009 7:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too. I got his autograph at the convention. Seems like a nice guy.
On a semi-related note, I thought the Cleveland Show was kind of weak last night.
by Laich It Or Lump It on Sep 28, 2009 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t deal with either Family Guy or The Cleveland Show at this point (in the words of the immortal Jay Sherman, “it stinks!”).
I think a Quagmire/Laing photoshop would be pretty cool though
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Sep 28, 2009 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cleveland Show is the same exact show as Family Guy except Joe, Peter, and Quagmire are replaced with a bear, a redneck, and a d-bag. I’ve liked Family Guy since the first season, but my interest has definitely waned in the past couple seasons.
by Laich It Or Lump It on Sep 28, 2009 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
100% agree – “The Cleveland Show” was a bad idea from the start and I couldn’t possibly think of a less interesting character to branch off of.
I didn’t think it could get any worse until they actually aired the show.
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, I’d rather watch “The Meg Show” where she just gets shit on by society for 22 minutes each week.
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’d be a pretty funny show, actually.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds German? (sorry, couldn’t resist)
"I am... *grins* ... 'Nobody' "
- Odysseus
by war_capitals on Sep 28, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you mean he meant figuratively? Oh, never mind, then.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same here. He shores up our main weakness game in and game out which is the PK. I feel so much more comfortable when he’s out there.
by CP2Devil on Sep 28, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe sorta off-topic, but Canes Country posted another analysis of the Southeast – sadly for them, this posted renders the analysis flawed. Have fun, guys.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 8:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks GS! Canes Country has discovered the secret to SBN page view and comment-tally success … post about the Capitals and summon JapersNation. Heh.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Sep 28, 2009 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I got suckered into posting.
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by Ovechwin on Sep 28, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Corey’s twitter:
Just caught up with Karl Alzner — #Caps cut Alzner, Keith Aucoin, Alexandre Giroux and Brandon Sugden
by cuqui on Sep 28, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yay!
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by kellobellow on Sep 28, 2009 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's a twitter scoop called?
A twoop?
No huge surprises there. I think Sloan deserved it. It’s not like Alzner won’t get his chances, what with Poti’s wonky lower body extremities and whatnot.
by S h a g g y on Sep 28, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed – I keep Sloan up over Alzner based on waiver status alone.
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I’m BB, I keep neither. We don’t need Sloan to ride the Press Box, unless GMGM’s got something cookin’ as we speak.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe a ‘scooter?’ That old HBO show, ‘Not Necessarily the News’ would have been all over this one.
by TylerG on Sep 28, 2009 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SNIGGLETS FTW!!!
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by war_capitals on Sep 28, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A scooter
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by ThePeerless on Sep 28, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rats…someone beat me to it.
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by ThePeerless on Sep 28, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t you just love today’s technology. Ten years ago, we’d have to wait til tomorrow to find this out.
by b.orr4 on Sep 28, 2009 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course, all that technology means I don’t actually do my work, because I’m obsessively clicking “refresh” certain days of the year……
by RedBirdie on Sep 28, 2009 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it goes to show how much more efficient ppl who spend most of the day on the Internet actually are. For example, I’ve already handled 10+ IT issues, and I’ve had time to collectively whoop in joy for Baing.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me, or is it kind of odd that Neuvirth isn’t part of the batch that is getting sent down today?
by grapejoos on Sep 28, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not necessarily. He’s still getting treatment from Caps’ doctors (which I would personally assume are better than HER doctors) and if he’s cleared to play, he can at least practice with NHL talent until he has to go down. Makes sense to me, at least.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t he have to count against the 23-man limit by practicing with the team?
by meatball20 on Sep 28, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, until he is sent down, but they don’t have to have it down until Wednesday. Give him a couple more days.
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by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably, which is why he can stay until Wednesday, 3 pm.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, that does make sense. Just seems like they’ve finished cutting down aside from Neuvy, and it made me wonder if something was up.
by grapejoos on Sep 28, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I woudn’t jump to such assumptions. HER doctors are from Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (affiliated with Penn Sate). They get better care than you’d expect from a very prestigious teaching hospital.
by OverTheBoards on Sep 28, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else think the cuts look like this, but in hockey form?
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by Bald Pollack on Sep 28, 2009 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Landry hat makes another appearance.
(It was in the Hank Scorpio episode.. quite possibly the Simpsons’ finest 22 minutes.)
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Aucoin played well enough to stick, but there just isn’t space for him at the center position. Backstrom, Morrison, Steckel and Laich are ahead of him for the top 3 lines, and Aucoin doesn’t make much sense on the 4th line.
It just happens that with the injuries to Flash and Fehr and the departures of Kozlov and Brashear, that the openings this year were on wing, not at center.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 28, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Morrison goes down, I think Aucoin is your go-to man. I don’t want Steckel or Gordon (or Nylander) anywhere near.
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DISAGREE. I think Perreault (proud member of the MP lobby) is the man who needs to come up. That’s his eventual fit anyway (at 2C behind Nicky), and he needs all the experience he can get. If B.Mo goes down, he’s got to be the one who comes up.
He doesn’t even have to pass through waivers, does he?
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suggest Aucoin in a long-term situation/playoffs.
by Laich on Sep 28, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only problem is that come playoff time, Aucoin gets potentially picked up along the way. MP would be the safer call-up. But I’d hope Morrison doesn’t go down in the first place.
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MP doesn’t need to pass through waivers but I don’t know that he’s ready for a long term spot at 2C yet. If BB just needs a few games give MP the look but I think we need a veteran if it’s going to be long term.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 28, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Don Perreault has fantastic potential.. but the kid needs time in Cocoaville to make it happen.
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don?
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by crabchowdah on Sep 29, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know if they use it in France but “Don” is a Spanish term connoting status. Don Quixote. Don Juan.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 29, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don Draper
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by Killer_Carlson on Sep 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyler Sloan may make the team! He’s always been my favorite call-up. Hooray!
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by jakeshapiro on Sep 28, 2009 10:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really think Laing deserves to be on this team, I would be very surprised if he was cut
by Ovechkin on Sep 28, 2009 10:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So am I counting right? Right now they have 13 forwards (not counting Flash and Fehr), 8 D, and 2 goalies when Neuvirth is sent down. So they should be all done with cuts for now, until they need to figure out what to do with Flash and Fehr.
by meatball20 on Sep 28, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right by my math if they’re both on IR.
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, with a possible Nylander move on the horizon (everyone break out the rain dance gear!) that equation could change. They may send two players somewhere for one or zero players, plus picks/prospects.
At this point, the dream move from my perspective is moving ShaMo and Nylander somewhere for a few draft picks down the road, rotate the seven D we’ve got. This allows Fehr and Flash to come back without the potential goodbye to Laing or Bourque. You keep 14-7-2 (the ideal distribution, in my opinion) up in Washington. Alzner replaces injured defense, Aucoin replaces an injured top-6, Osala replaces an injured bottom-6, and Neuvy comes up to replace an injured netminder…?
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still fail to see how Washington is going to move a guy like Nylander who (A) has a HUGE price tag and (B) has a no movement clause. Granted, his lack of playing time could persuade him to drop the NMC, but still, who wants that cap hit? I don’t know single GM in the league that would trade a bad of pucks for that.
I’m not saying that Nylander is worth less than a bag of pucks, but I am saying it doesn’t matter how little you’re looking to get in return. As long as Nylander’s contract is what it is, I just don’t see any team wanting to inherit that.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Sep 28, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the NMC means he just has to approve a potential trade rather than waive it altogether. Correct me if I’m wrong, of course.
by Laich It Or Lump It on Sep 28, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is correct—he has complete control over any potential destination
from the house that Red Jesus built
by bigonetimer on Sep 28, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. He would just choose not to exercise that part of his contract.
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still fail to see how Washington is going to move a guy like Nylander who (A) has a HUGE price tag and (B) has a no movement clause. Granted, his lack of playing time could persuade him to drop the NMC, but still, who wants that cap hit?
I believe this is part of what makes is a ‘dream’ scenario.
by David M. Getz on Sep 28, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all about the dowry. That’s how you get an NHL GM to take him.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 28, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moving Nylander gives cap flexibility, so why the need to move ShaMo as well?
If cap space isn’t a factor, I’d think you’d go with the 6 best D men you have, unless you think ShaMo’s not one the top 6 D on this team.
by Stormblue on Sep 28, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ShaMo is a legit NHL defenseman, which sweetens the deal if you package him with Nyls and send them both somewhere that has the cap space and needs the talent. It gives you the breathing room you need, both against the cap and, just as importantly for Washington, roster spaces, assuming you’re able to trade them both for picks/prospects.
The resulting 7 million dollars of breathing room lets you maneuver around the trade deadline, if you want, should the opportunity arise to pick up any pieces that injury have taken from your roster, or take the gambit and pick up an A-list player on a failing team looking to move.
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shamo is not enough of a dowry. Not with his K. Teams that take Nyls will want either cheap producers (Flash) or high prospects/picks back. Shamo may be a quality NHL D but he’s also a little overpaid. There’s no way that’s the pot sweetener.
If you're after gettin' the honey, then you don't go killin' all them bees.
by Fehr and Balanced on Sep 28, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, this team has serious depth at D. I’m happy to hear counter-arguments, but I think ShaMo is the least bang-for-buck of our “veteran seven”.
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Bourque lobby is officially pleased with this news.
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey just posted a ton of tweets, a little something for our various lobbies!
For all of us:
Oh yeah, buried the lead — Bourque, Laing and Sloan have all been told they made the team and will be in Boston on Thursday.
Sloan Lobby:
Boudreau said Sloan “was the best defensemen in camp.” He didn’t rule out Sloan being in the lineup against the Bruins.
Bourque Lobby:
Boudreau said he told Bourque by asking, “Hey, do you want to have dinner at your dad’s place Wednesday night?”
Congratulations, Chris, Tyler, and Quintin!
by RedBirdie on Sep 28, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
also, Chris was apparently avoiding Bruce today, because he was so nervous about being cut.
by RedBirdie on Sep 28, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, poor guy! I imagine I would be, too.
This is wonderful news.
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in case you’re unable or just not reading tweets, Chris’s mom and sister are on vacation and won’t get to see him play. He said apparently they had little faith in him making the team!
by RedBirdie on Sep 28, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least his dad can see him play on Thursday.
by CapsFan75 on Sep 28, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their problem, isn’t it?
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love his reply to this.. something to the extent of, “I guess they didn’t think I could do it!”, said in jest.
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by winterion on Sep 29, 2009 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And this is where I do the happy dance – my coworkers are lucky that my desk won’t hold me.
"It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees." - Delores Ibarruri
by gotsparkly on Sep 28, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
commence with the virtual happy dancing!
by RedBirdie on Sep 28, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(>’.‘)> cha cha cha
cha cha cha <(’.’<)
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by winterion on Sep 28, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! Your smileys look like Kirby!
by DrinkingPartner on Sep 28, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very much the intention..!
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Washington
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Tampa Bay
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Atlanta
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67 | 28 | 29 | 10 | 66 |
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Carolina
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68 | 28 | 32 | 8 | 64 |
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