Monday Caps Clips: Finishing Philly
by J.P. on Jan 18, 2010 2:47 AM EST
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PrintYour savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings on yesterday's win from us, WaPo (blog, gamer, sidebar), Vogs, DCEx, Joe B., Ed Frankovic, Puck Daddy, Peerless, CSN Washington, RMNB, StC, FFODC, Caps In Pictures and Cap Centre.
- This is the latest in a season that the Caps have ever led the Eastern Conference. [@WashCaps]
- Yesterday's game-winner wasn't Selke Trophy Finalist Mike Richards' finest moment. [FFODC]
- Neither was the Flyer captain's post-game media scrum. [Broad Street Hockey]
- Nicklas Backstrom talks Olympics. [Alex Ovetjkin]
- Mmm... crow. [FanHouse]
- "Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis is negotiating against a Wednesday deadline to buy the Washington Wizards and Verizon Center from the estate of sports entrepreneur Abe Pollin." [WaPo]
- Speaking of The Boss and The Post, Leonsis responds to Tom Boswell's assertion that hockey's just too darn fast. [Ted's Take]
- Me linking to something referring to this site as "a phenomenal aggregator of Caps-centric news and analysis spiced by opinion bon mots and reader posts" is way meta, no? [Patriot-News]
- On the international rivalry contained in Hershey's (sometimes) top blueline pairing. [OFB]
- Finally, on this date back in 1995, the Caps traded Kevin Hatcher to Dallas for Mark Tinordi and Rick Mrozik. Could the Caps and Stars be trade partners again fifteen years later?
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Wow, early caps clips. Just got home from the bar and went to check the recap and to my suprise I found these babies.
Поклон перед вашим капитаном!
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 18, 2010 3:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Breakfast links? More like midnight munchies links!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
The Rink ThatNever SleepsWas Still Awake Watching the Tape Replay Of the Flyers Game
I tried to stay awake for that, but it wasn’t happening. Thank you, NyQuil. :P
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I tried, but I was fading by the time they started it, considering they ran late and it was almost 11:00. So I recorded it. Is it me, or did they cut Laich’s shortie? I’ve got it skipping from the end of the second to 13:00 and change remaining in the third. And the third was what I wanted to watch.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I don’t know – I fell asleep in the middle of the first.
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There was no way I was going to be awake for the third, so I should have just set the recorder and gone to bed anyway. That was my breakfast amusement.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Yea I tried but when they delayed the beginning I stopped trying.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I think that killed it, yes. Yes, Duke cleaned Wake Forest’s clock. We get it. Move on.
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Oh, this is bad news. I set my recorder and didn’t actually check to see that it had started. I guess I have 30 min of crap and not the 3rd period.
Nice work from Leone.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
Amen. The Patriot-News article is long, but it’s well worth the effort.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 18, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Re: the Stars rumours
If he was healthy, I wouldn’t mind me some Jere Lehtinen on the Caps. Jus’ sayin’
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
Nice job linking that stuff J.P. Got a kick out of some fan posting that they could get Varly or Neuvirth for Turco, not a chance! As I wrote last Thursday night, Turco seems like a potential veteran backup if the Caps go that route. He is an expensive rental though ($5.75M pro-rated cap hit) and he has had a very poor season.
The Caps already have one of those… :) Doubt they’d be interested in Turco. Their crease is crowded enough as it is. I think a move on D is more likely.
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Theo, meet Turco. Turco, Theo. Theo, Turco.
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Letterman Oscar hosting reference?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 18, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Theo’s full-season cap hit is 4.5. I think Turco’s the more expensive of the two.
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Hmm, sounds vaguely familiar to what I posted back on Jan. 5th:
Hey, if you want to dream, might as well dream big. If Dallas should drop out of contention come the trade deadline, both Marty Turco and Alex Auld are pending UFAs. How warm and fuzzy would having Turco on the bench make you feel?
How warm and fuzzy would having Turco on the bench make you feel?
Not particularly. I’m not sure he’s any better than Theo. I am sure he’s not 1.25 million better than Theo. I think I’d rather go into the playoffs with Neuvirth and Holtby than with Neuvirth and Turco.
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 18, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was with you till this line:
I think I’d rather go into the playoffs with Neuvirth and Holtby than with Neuvirth and Turco.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
Yea. A guy with literally no NHL experience up until this point? No thank you!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
More a statement of how bad I see Turco playing lately than how good Holtby could be
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 18, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Hey didn’t see it talked about in the GDT or recap but what happened with the puck flying into the crowd around 108 (ish). I was in 408 and couldnt see what happened but everyone down low was pretty concerned.
Hope if someone was hit that theyre ok.
Saw them take a guy out with a bandage around his melon. Looked ok and got a nice round of applause. Did he get hit with a puck? He was pretty high up.
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 18, 2010 8:51 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
There were a couple of shots that cleared the upper netting at full speed yesterday.
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great, i guess the next move is for the NHL to put a bubble over the whole ice sheet.
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
Actually the NHL should record the games and transmit them to locations where fans can watch from a safe distance…wait a minute…
Suurrre.
I suppose you think these transmissions could all be sent in some kind of High Definition medium, too? Honestly.
by redlineblue on Jan 18, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
I was in 102, he was in 104 in that 2nd level of seats. The puck clipped the corner glass, right before where the netting starts, and was proppelled a pretty long way and nailed him on the head. He was an elderly guy so I was a little worried, and they took some time to get him out of the section. But when he left he was walking under his own power and gave the crowd a wave.
I actually also saw him after the game on a gurnie. He was talking to his family and asked someone what the score was. So Im just assuming here, but I think hes going to be ok
Fehr is fair, but I like Laich
Slightly related – someone calls the Care Bears the “class of the Eastern conference”.
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And Niklas Backstrom is probably one of the best kept secrets in the NHL.
Apparently so well kept that it seems to be impossible to spell his name correctly.
by Malin A on Jan 18, 2010 8:51 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Also makes me twitch when people say “Nick-o-las” Backstrom. There’s not an O in there.
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I Know!! I get so mad when my fiance’ keeps pronouncing Theo’s name as he is from guadalajara! Im like “Its French-Canadian fro crying out loud! but it does make it worth it that she watches all the games as long as i give her a foot rub for the first two periods…she also however has been recently akin to give stecks her own nickname….”Sexy-Stecksie"….maybe Club Scarlet can copyright that one!
When my friend Robbie and I played hockey in the driveway on our rollerblades....I was always Peter Bondra
by OviWankenobi on Jan 18, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
For what it’s worth, Theo is of split heritage—part of which is Portuguese.
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Yet another good reason for 19 to start going by “Lars”.
by mechanicsville on Jan 18, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Especially considering that our Nicky is the one with the ‘c’, which can stand for Caps or Center. Easy mnemonic for hockey writers.
"Ah, dinner. The perfect break between work and drunk." - Homer Simpson
And Wniglas Bakstrom clearly has the “W” for “wild” and the “g” for “Goalie” in there. I just don’t get it.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 18, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Wniglas Bakstrom
Would that be pronounced “Winningless” ?
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
I think this dude writes mostly about the Western Conference. Might explain it – he’s used to the Wild goalie.
Still annoying.
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Stopped in Reston on the way back from San Fran via Dulles to catch the 3rd period… walked into On The Border just in time to see Brooksie’s spectacular SHG, and then finally see Ovie pwn on a penalty shot. I like where this team is going. Time for BMo to step it up!
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
When Richards got his mega deal I thought he was just about the hardest working guy in the league. The Mike Richards I saw yesterday wasn’t that guy. I don’t know if it was a one game thing, but he looks like a very different player, and not in a good way.
If you've read this far...seek help.
g’morning everyone :) i’m headed up to practice in a bit – if you’re around, come by and say hi!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
JP's retweet just made me sick
That fucking kid needs to be shot into space.
RT @JonathanWillis: The dirtiest junior hit I’ve ever seen, from Patrice Cormier, WJC captain: http://bit.ly/8xWmgC
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Holy crap, Cormier needs to be suspended for life for that hit. WOW. There’s no place for that in hockey!
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
This is the point at which roughing becomes attempted murder, jesus.
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At the very least, assault… I mean, wow. He brough that elbow up under the other guy’s chin like he thought it was cool…
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
was the kid that got hit convulsing? That was just vicious.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 18, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
It sure looked that way to me.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
If you ignore the TSN article calling it “questionable” and “apparent elbow,” they mention that, “Following the hit, Tam was convulsing on the ice before being taken off on a stretcher. Tam suffered trauma to the skull and brain and lost many teeth.”
Scary.
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Wow.
“RDS reported that Tam had brain trauma and a suspected broken jaw, but was in stable condition in hospital. Sportsnet has confirmed that Remparts coach Patrick Roy fled a complaint with Rouyn-Noranda police, who are investigating the incident. They have not spoken with the Tam yet because he is too injured, and no arrest has been made.”
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2010/01/18/cormier_ejected/#
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Questionable? are you kidding me? I know hockey is a contact sport but come on. There should be absolutely no question at all about that hit. Call it what it is… an illegal hit.
Hey bub
Take it down a notch. That man is a Canadian Captain.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I am still disturbed after watching that. It amazes me how certain hits can be considered “questionable” in leagues, and others that do no damage and are clean get multiple-game suspensions. Who the hell are the jackasses that determine this!?!?
Brads, You're my hero!!!!!
The only people calling it questionable are the jerks at TSN who wrote that article.
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I guess I got hung up on the clause “in leagues” in the post I was responding to. I took that to mean that “In one league it’s questionable and in others, etc.”
That being said, I agree that TSN looks shitty for the way they wrote their little article.
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his convulsing on the stretcher as his teammates hauled ass to get him off the ice was also stomach churning
yea I’ve never seen anyone move so fast to get someone off the ice…even when Zednik was spewing blood. Man I really hope that kid’s ok
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 18, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
There may be criminal charges too.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
There damn well BETTER be.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Quote from that Puck Daddy blog entry:
“Tam was taken off the ice on a stretcher and RDS is reporting that he is in stable condition at a local hospital and may have suffered only a broken jaw and concussion. The “Sporting Zone” blog at radio station Quebec 800 reports that Tam is conscious and speaking, and that team trainer Philippe Fait feared the worse when the 18-year old stopped breathing for 30 seconds"
Yikes.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
only a broken jaw and concussion.
Oh. Well if that’s all, then Cormier’s probably not a cheapshotting scumbag who deserves to be Phaneufed in a grocery store parking lot. “Only” indeed.
by redlineblue on Jan 18, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
Srsly. The kid is lucky Cormier didn’t break his neck. As others have said, there’s just no place for stunts like that in hockey.
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Or anywhere else. What a little dirtball Cormier is—great leadership choice by Team Canada. I’m expecting a slap on the wrist, if only bcs they don’t want to swing the Poor Kid from ‘captain’ to ‘cretin’. Watch.
by redlineblue on Jan 18, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
The longer it takes for them to do something, the greater the odds that the “something” won’t be enough…
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
Yep
“Well, this story’s dying down. Let’s not perk it up; three games means a lot to a kid his age…”
by redlineblue on Jan 18, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
Well, not much time has passed yet as it occurred yesterday and on a weekend (Sunday), but the Q and CHL usually take some time (days not hours) before announcing these decisions, see the Liambas/OHL suspension.
What are you doing here with this perspective? What’s wrong with you?
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"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 18, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
I disagree to an extent
Liambas’ punishment took at least a week, but he was suspended indefinitely in the interim.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
You go ahead. I’ll pass, thanks, I don’t know where they’ve been. o.o
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We know where Elias has been. (With cheap eastern European hookers).
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 18, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously
I don’t want to hear that food poisoning crap. Is it more likely that a rich superstar celebrity in his home country would dip his equipment in some unsavory tail or eat at an unsavory restaurant? You know he was eating at the finest restaurants around…
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Well apparently Lou doesn’t think it’s a big enough deal to suspend Cormier for the season.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 18, 2010 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
I guess he envisions Cormier as their enforcer of the future. Most guys on the Devils will be of good character, of course. But they figure they need to keep one token goon.
Rocking the Red since 1975
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 18, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
They needed to focus more on this part, I think, when handing out the suspension:
the 18-year old stopped breathing for 30 seconds
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
The kid could have gotten right up off the ice and Cormier still should have had the fucking book thrown at him. It’s shit like this that gives hockey a bad reputation (mainly because it’s all the major news outlets cover, but that’s another story).
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Oh, totally agreed.
The attack was with intent, no question. He should be up on assault charges at the very least – and banned from hockey before he does manage to kill somebody.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Context. Leahy wasn’t trying to make the point that injuries weren’t serious, he was trying to make the point that there was a very real chance they could have been much, much worse and we’re fortunate to find out it’s not as bad as originally feared.
This is the “dark side” of the line that Stefan Della Rovere skates along. SDR has been guilty of cheap hits himself (though of course nothing like this).
I hope SDR’s current coaches and/or the Caps establishment pulls SDR aside, shows him this, and says “we don’t want to change your game — we value you for your ability to get under guys’ skins. But don’t ever lose your head and cross that line.”
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 18, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
“And if you HAVE to cross the line, go for the knees, not the head.”
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NO
You drop your gloves like a fucking man.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Completely agree, and that was one of the things I watched for in the WJC. The arch of SDR’s behavior is one that has shown ever-increasing discipline. He had one bad PIM against Team USA but it was a trip, not a head shot. Cormier has three recent elbows, and in chronological order they’ve gotten worse. Obviously it’s anecdotal, and the threat still exists that SDR may skate down that path, but call me cautiously optimistic that he gets the message. His interviews demonstrate that he understands he needs to be disciplined; his play in Barrie demonstrates that; and his play in the WJC demonstrates that.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
What was the third one? I saw the one agaisnt SWE, and the one that just happened. Which one’s in the middle.
And agreed. I don’t think we have to worry about SDR doing this, he consistently says he knows how he has to play and that he can’t cross the line or it’ll hurt his team. From his interviews he has a very good head on his shoulders.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 18, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
And just because he says the right things in an interview doesn’t mean he follows through on ice. You can be a mild-mannered and intelligent guy off-ice but become a sociopath on ice.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
But he’s shown improvement on the ice too.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 18, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Didn’t I say that?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Not in that response, you didn’t.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 18, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Certainly this kid’s hockey career needs to end if we can’t keep his elbows to himself. That’s frightening and disturbing to watch.
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This is the same kid that tried to decapitate a Swede in the WJC tournament. He’s a punk too, because he goes and hides on the bench.
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Yeah, I remember that. He did it twice, once against Finland and once against Sweden.
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…and only took a penalty for one of those hits.
Cormier needs to be suspended for a MINIMUM of the rest of the season, and preferably banned for life.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
Based on Liambas’ hit and the consequences for it, a lifetime ban would be consistent.
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Yes, AFAIK. QMJHL and OHL.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure there’s an overarching front office that can set standards and such. Could be wrong.
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I think you’re right… easy enough to find out.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t believe so. When the Liambas thing went down all the interviews were with the director of the OHL.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’d have to look up the exact timing. I know with the latest OHL incident involving Kassian…incident happened on Thursday night and the announcement that he was suspended indefinitely pending a review was made on that Friday.
FWIW, taking a look at the schedule, Rouyn-Noranda is not scheduled to play again until Friday, 1/22.
Also, here’s the Q announcement and to the person that posted on that topic, I’d expect the ruling to be made at the Q level, not the CHL.
http://www.lhjmq.qc.ca/lang_en/index.php?page=232&id_nouvelle=2381
And to the other comment/question, yes, Cormier already signed his 3 year ELC with the Devils.
What’s funny is that he’s a Devils prospect. Doesn’t seem like a modern-era Devils kinda player.
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TSN has a poll up...
Apparently, 75.2% of those polled (right now) think Cormier should be banned for life; 15.5% say no; and 12.2% aren’t sure.
Also apparently, those who aren’t sure haven’t watched that hit.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has suspended Rouyn-Noranda Huskies’ forward Patrice Cormier indefinitely for his hit on Quebec
by Malin A on Jan 18, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Based on what someone said upthread, that was a fast decision, right? Good.
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by CapitalCentre on Jan 18, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
5th best prospect
In an already crappy talent pool. Mwahahaha. I just hope this doesn’t increase his trade value to the Ducks…
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Disgusting. I hope he never makes the NHL, but he probably will. In that event I’m glad he’s going to the Devils where I can put all my fanboy passion into rooting for his painful demise. Fuck. That. Guy.
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by Rob Parker on Jan 18, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn’t be so sure. True that he is Devils property, but has he actually been signed? IIRC, Lou Lamoriello goes for the character guys just like GMGM and Ted do. If that’s true, and Cormier isn’t signed, any bet on whether they sign him after this incident?
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Lamoriello about a possible long suspension.
“I’m not the judge or jury, but in my opinion no,” Lamoriello said when asked if he felt that was possible.
Time to take Grandpa Lou in for his yearly eye exam.
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Wow
Even Old Lou is susceptible to homerific bullshit.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
He’s extremely lucky he didn’t break that kids neck.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
I’d say the luck lies on the other side.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Obviously he’s lucky he wasn’t injured more seriously but he didn’t do anything to initate the situation. The whole thing is unfourtanite for him.
On Cormiers side he did something that could have easily ended someones life or career. So I’m saying he’s lucky he’s not spending life in prison.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
And I don’t give a shit about Cormier. I don’t care that he’s lucky that he doesn’t have to live with the weight of paralyzing or killing someone. I don’t care that he’s lucky that he’ll still get an NHL career. Fuck that guy. He’s the last person I’m concerned about in this equation. Send his ass to prison, see what kind of fucking tough guy he is.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Dood...?
I don’t know how or if you’re bridging my saying he is lucky with me caring that he was lucky. I’m glad he didn’t paralyze or kill someone because that kid doesn’t deserved to be paralyzed or killed.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
And that’s my point. Tam is lucky he wasn’t paralyzed or killed. Cormier is a non-factor. He wasn’t lucky, he’s a douche bag.
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by Rob Parker on Jan 18, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
*mumble*
‘s morning… didn’t watch any of th’ rebroadcast last night; went home an’ faceplanted… still want to faceplant s’more… gods above, I’m tired.
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28's cortisone shots...
So if the Olympics weren’t right around the corner, would Alex Semin be playing through the pain, or would he be resting the wrist. If its as bad as we think, should we expect him to sit for a month or so following the Olympics? Pure speculation on both questions, but it’ll be interesting to see how it shakes out.
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Personally?
If it’s as bad as we think, he should be sitting now, before the Olympics, if he really wants to help his team there…
Of course, one of Boudreau’s comments about him not practicing, but playing, last night kindof made me raise an eyebrow… I’d have to replay the interview to get the exact quote, but it was something like “that’s not going to continue indefinitely” or similar…
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
We don’t know how hurt he is, and the team has shown in the past that they’re happy to let Semin take Sasha time when he needs it. I wouldn’t freak out about it.
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Not freaking out… just raising an eyebrow at Coach Boudreau’s comment.
Here’s the quote:
“I just hope he doesn’t think that this is – no practicing, and playing only is a good thing, ‘cause it’s not going to last too much longer.”
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Someone asked him about Semin’s wrist injury.
I really wish the people would mic up the questions a bit better. The questioner was something about wrist injury, which could probably only include Semin, and Semin has not been practicing of late, so…
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Eh, in any case I’ll trust the team in dealing with Semin’s injuries. They generally aren’t rushing him out the door early, and neither is the player himself.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Agreed. The team’s been pretty good about not rushing guys back in too early. Varly’s problem was dumb luck.
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Varly’s problem wasdumbgod awful luck.
fixed
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 18, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
My only issue with the logic that he should rest before the Olympics is that it’s not the Caps’ job to get him in shape for Team Russia. Obviously we as Caps fans want to see him do well in Vancouver, but I’d rather he busted his wrist up worse the game before the Olympic break and spend the two weeks resting it, than had a great tourney, won gold, and then skipped out on a month of Caps games because of the strain.on his wrist.
Semin didn’t practice today.
The things with tendinitis (if that is what is troubling him) is that doctors will say “Well, you can’t make it any worse………” which is not exactly going to prompt an elite athlete to take 8-12 weeks off and fully heal. It’s not going to get better….but, at worst, he’s just going to be in pain than can be managed. He’s not likely at risk to tear anything or cause damage to the point where he’d have to stop playing.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
That Mike Richards v. media story is quite a mess. The Inquirer’s reporter comes across as a supreme jackass.
DATSYUK HAS SICKEST SHOOTOUTGOAL SINCE DATSYUK
Datsyuk does it again. He is so much fun to watch. I feel like if Semin matured in a certain way he could do some of the things Datsyuk does. He has enough skill. Anyway, if you haven’t seen it… find it.
by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Jan 18, 2010 10:32 AM EST reply actions
also sick? Bertuzzi’s(!) shoot out goal in the same game. Did not expect that from big Bert.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Not nearly enough crow by Gretz
Granted, it’s only Fanhouse and probably wouldn’t be read were it not linked by excellent blogs such as this -
How about publishing some of those emails and acknowledging, blow by blow, how incompetent you are?
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
I love this stat, though:
If you ignored the 55 assists on goals scored by Ovechkin he would still have more helpers than any player taken in his draft class (a class that included Jonathan Toews, Phil Kessel and Jordan Staal).
Should be mandatory reading for any media hack who discredits Backs for playing with Ovechkin.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 18, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
AHL ASG Skills tonight/ Game tomorrow
TV coverage info:
http://theahl.com/all-star-tv-network-p139696
Hershey Bears info:
- Giroux, and A. Gordon vs Aucoin and Carlson
- Neuvirth not going, due to NHL recall
- Mark French coaching
- ex-Caps are the captains for the all-star teams (Baumgartner and Mink)
- Carlson – not clear if he is or is not based on what I’ve read. "PlanetUSA all-star John Carlson, on recall to Washington, didn’t bus to Portland with Hershey’s all-star contingent. “As far as I know,” French said, “he will be there.” " source: Leone notes at PennLive Obviously dependent on Pothier’s status plus Erskine’s; even if both are still not ready, it is possible they could recall Alzner and Carlson heads to Portland
Alzner needed to play five more games for Hershey so that he could continue to play for Hershey over the Olympic break; he’s met that requirement now, so this is a distinct possibility.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 18, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
Also, there are contract implications for Carlson depending on number of NHL games played this season. Still, righty Carlson is replacing righty Pothier on the blueline.
From Tarik on Twitter
Semyon Varlamov did not skate today. Coach Boudreau said he didn’t have a setback, but …
Very fucking frustrating tweet, Tarik.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Per TEB
John Carlson just walked out of KCI carrying his sticks and hockey bag. So he’s been sent down, which likely means John Erskine is ready.
I have a C on my heart.
Semin
I’ve seen a lot of comments about him getting cortisone shots before games. Does anyone have a link where this has been reported, or is it speculation?
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
Via Cory
Programming note: I will be moderating a chat for @csnwashington live from Mellon Arena on Thursday: http://bit.ly/54aF4e
Lets hope this leads to some employment!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Heym can we put this in a FanPost or a FanShot or somewhere where we’ll be able to find this on Thursday evening?
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I know I won’t be here for it, but I can fanshot it if you want.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Done
Fanshot is up. By the way the bookmark way to post fanshots is kind of confusing.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
No problem. I’m kinda bummed I wont be around, because if he gets a lot of people showing up I think good things may follow.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I was considering bringing my laptop to the viewing party to watch that chat live. If Bailey’s doesn’t have WiFi, I’ve got EVDO.
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I would, but my laptop is a behemoth, It’s more of a desktop replacement than a portable thing.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I’ll bring mine, mine is super-portable and bought for that reason.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Everybody watch Corey’s chat on Thursday.
Everybody write CSN to tell them how much you liked it.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 18, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Papa Johns Baltimore
Large pizza with up to 10 free toppings for $9.99. Some Ravens fan appreciation thing.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
What kind of monstrosity do you get with 10 toppings on a pizza?
Russian Machine very rarely breaks.
You just described the Redskins’ offensive line…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 18, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t know, but I plan on finding out…
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 18, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Hahahaha, from @dcsportsbog. I want to know how this one came about.
Jeff Schultz’s new nickname in the Caps’ dressing room is “Mr. Nasty.” That is all.
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Not sure if this was it but when Emrick was talking about plus minus leaders yesterday during the CHI-DET game, they mentioned Ovechkin and “his partner, Jeff Shchultz who plays a nasty game.”
All sorts of fail on that one…
Yeah, that’s where the nickname was pulled from, per Steinz. He also tweeted that Brooks calls Schultzie Tackleberry, which is pretty damn funny.
I have a C on my heart.
ha
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 18, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
If anyone is bored...
http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2010/1/18/1257272/recapping-the-loss-versus#comments
F&B and Mario D entertain us yet again.
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You make it sound like I’m working with the guy.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
haha. I love the repeated tombstone references.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 18, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
Grow up.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
How many people are lurking there? I thought it was just me and CP2.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’m about to post. Mario was in my section I want to see where.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Oh man. It’s probably better not to know.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I hope he’s one of the douchebags I complained about earlier.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I have no doubt that he is.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 18, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
That was very entertaining, although I had to click away after MarioD showed his ignorance about hockey in canada and football in america. Too many cheesteaks for that kid. Apparently people in Philadelphia don’t care about college football! I had no idea.
Even though Penn St. beat out the Flyers for TV ratings.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’m in Baltimore and Penn State is HUUUUGE here. I can only imagine how big they are in Philly and parts of Pennsylvania.
I like how he tried to tell you Northwestern and Arizona St weren’t major D-1 programs. I’m sorry, they play in the Big 10 and Pac 10 which are major D-1 conferences. Hence major D-1 program. People are such morons.
Also, isn’t Temple a D1-A football school? And isn’t Temple in Philly? So Philly does have a D1 college FB team. A sucky one that was so bad it got kicked out of the Big East, but a football team none the less.
Eh, I don’t know if it’s that simplistic. I mean Mississippi State’s in the SEC and I wouldn’t consider them major programs.
Technically speaking, it’s a major program. If you are in a BCS conference, you are a major program. Mississippi State may not be good, but that’s not the distinguishing factor. They receive the same money that Florida does from the conference. All the money the conference makes off of Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, etc gets split evenly among all the programs. That’s why schools playing in conferences that don’t have BCS affiliations are considered mid-majors. I’m not arguing that Mississippi State’s program is better than, say, Boise State’s program because obviously it’s not. But Miss St is a “major program”.
as a terps fan, and season ticket holder, it pains me to say that we didn’t appear to have a major football program this year….
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 18, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
It is almost enough to make me join BSH just to rec you guys a little more.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 18, 2010 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Just to be clear, Travis, Ben, and Geoff are the reason to go to BSH. You don’t have to join but I think they write good stuff. Huck is just the cherry on top.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Understood, and I sometimes appreciate the other perspective. But I don’t want to fill up my blog list with teams I dislike.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 19, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
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