Tuesday Caps Clips: Red Wings @ Caps Game Day
by J.P. on Jan 19, 2010 6:44 AM EST
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- Previews of tonight's battle with the Red Wings from Vogs, Peerless, FFODC, RtR, Detroit Free Press and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Winging It In Motown for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory, tonight's game is a rematch of a 3-2 Wings win back in Detroit in October.
- The Caps see the Wings as a model franchise. Rest assured that the other 28 teams do as well. [WaPo]
- Under-discussed in building winning franchises is chemistry, and the Caps have it. [Cap Centre]
- Really interesting stuff on goal support and the netminders who get (and don't get) it by the bushel. Jose Theodore, for example, gets the most goal support in the League - 3.79 goals per start - and has an "expected" win percentage of 70.9% as a result. I don't need to tell you that he hasn't met those expectations. [Puck Prospectus]
- Speaking of goalies, when can we expect Semyon Varlamov to return, Coach Boudreau? "[B]eginning of February is my guess." Ouch. [@WashCapsExam]
- And speaking of Gabby, he takes a moment to respond to Don Cherry's latest silliness. [Capitals Outsider]
- Alex Ovechkin on his Sunday afternoon penalty shot and Ray Emery. [RMNB]
- "Points are good, Dad, but it is no longer important. We must win the Stanley Cup." - Captain Caveman. [Alex Ovetjkin]
- AO rips his 2006 Turin Olympic squad and sounds ready to go for Vancouver. [Russia Today]
- Mike Green is "struggling" to get over his Olympic snub. If he continues to struggle with 11 points in every nine games going forward, he and the Caps will be fine. [CTV]
- With each of the past two season's Stanley Cup finalists on the slate over the next three days, the Caps have their work cut out for them this week. [FanHouse]
- Still more Jeff Schultz love. [D.C. Landing Strip]
- Fresh power rankings are out, with the Caps holding at second at The Hockey News and CBS Sports and up one to fourth at ESPN.
- In case you missed it late last week, The Boss gave "The LaVar Arrington Show with Chad Dukes" the seal of approval. [Ted's Take]
- Speaking of LaVar and Chad, check out my spot on their show from Friday afternoon, in which I misspeak and say "bag of worms" (do yourself a favor and never Google that), but do alright otherwise. [106.7 the Fan (audio)]
- A quick civics lesson for Virginians. [OFB]
- Blogging on the mainstream media's coverage of bloggers' coverage with respect to mainstream media. Got it? [OFB, Peerless]
- No hat tricks, no hats? [NHL.com]
- Alexandre Giroux and Keith Aucoin as opponents. [CP]
- More on the AHL skills competition, which John Carlson was able to attend. [Patriot-News, AHL]
- Bear tracks! [LDN]
- Dmitri Orlov is the third-ranked drafted Russian defense prospect still in Russia. [Hockey's Future]
- Finally, happy 44th birthday to Sylvain Cote.
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GEICO and the stack of ones
I’ll admit I’ve been slow on the uptake, but has it occurred to anyone that Mike Green’s stack of ones could be the little guy from GEICO?
Yup… the mohawk gives it away…
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 19, 2010 7:04 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Needs more bling!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Needs more Bradley! He’d put that cash to good use, and recycle afterwards.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Jan 19, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
You didn’t hear? His day job is really as a Hershey goalie.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Or the Olympia supervisor at VC when the Caveman drives.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
Don Cherry
Is one of the few people who will make me want to say obscenities 5 minutes after waking up…. anytime i watch a clip of him my head hurts from all the facepalms….
Between Wise and warped, I choose warped.
Not me, but waking up makes me say obscenities no matter what.
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Jan 19, 2010 9:09 AM EST up reply actions
He’s John Madden, through and through – just more patriotic and hockey-focused.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
John Madden is just a babbling drunk. He really doesn’t hate on football players. He may worship the ground that Favre walks on, but he doesn’t throw other teams and players under the bus.
What do his Blackhawk team mates think of him?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That he should either retire or play goalie so his fat ass can clog up something other than their toilet.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Good stuff in that Schultz article on DCLS. Money shot:
It would be easy and perhaps logical to assume that the two statistics are related, that Schultz’s +27 owes a great deal to Ovechkin’s goal scoring exploits.
Wrong.
What if I told you that even-strength goals by Ovechkin account for only one-third of Schultz’s plus/minus total?
What if I told you that even if all of Ovechkin’s tallies were wiped from the scoresheets by some cosmic malfeasance, Schultz’s plus/minus rating would still stand at +18?
What if I told you that a plus/minus rating of +18 would still place Schultz fifth among all defensemen, ahead of guys named Lidstrom and Pronger?
So while it would be easy to assume that Schultz’s boat is being lifted by Ovechkin’s high tide, it simply ain’t true; Ovechkin has scored only nine even-strength goals with No. 55 on the ice.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
ya gotta love someone who posts under the name, “Iafrate’s Baldspot”
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 19, 2010 7:52 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Well, we do try to stick together.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 7:53 AM EST up reply actions
You also gotta love a blog that uses QualComp and QualTeam in their posts that doesn’t rhyme with Papers’ Ink.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 8:08 AM EST up reply actions
You must mean Capers Drink? Those guys are the best in the business.
by Iafrate's Baldspot on Jan 19, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Creper’s Dink?
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Casper’s mink?
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Marla Maples Stink?
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
With the Wings in town...
…gotta go with Draper’s Fink.
by Iafrate's Baldspot on Jan 19, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome in (er, back?) sir, and thanks for bringing a smartly done avatar with you.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks. With multiple online sigs, I figured it was time to bring it all under one roof.
by Iafrate's Baldspot on Jan 19, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Call me weird, but I’m still not stressed over Varly’s return as soon as possible. Not only will he be more fresh and rested, but the less he plays this season, the less tape will be available on him and the less playoff-bound shooters will have seen of him.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I’d like to see him prove that he can stay healthy for two consecutive months, because that’s how long I plan on the Caps needing him in the spring.
And I’d also like to not see him get “healthy” enough to go to Vancouver, only to jeopardize his near-future health.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Understood, but I think that March 1 is soon enough for that.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Right. Sure as hell beats rushing him back. But that he’s seemed close time and again starts to get mildly worrisome, either from a Varly’s physical durability perspective or from a team asset management perspective.
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I wonder how much of that is hoping he is when he’s not?
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Probably some on the team’s part and some on Varly’s part – I’m sure he’d love to be playing right now.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
No doubt! It’s probably driving him nuts to be down for so long.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
To be fair, I don’t think the Olympics are much worry, simply because I don’t think he’s going to get any time over Nabby or Bris.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
No, not unless one of them is hurt… which I fervently hope does NOT happen! I want Varly back well-rested post-Olympic break, TYVM!
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Only problem I see is if Bryz doesn’t get his game back in track. he was brutal last night.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
This is Russia we’re talking about, though. They’ll play their veterans until they’re bleeding stumps before they give the kids any shots.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Kinda hard since he just had surgery. You’d have to nail him to the posts or something.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that’s kinda what i was getting at.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
If he looks anything like he did last night even the Russians would bench him over Varly. Well unless Tikonhov was back as coach then he’d put Bryz in to begin the 2nd period.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
On Greenie ...
I think THN’s hit this one bang on the head in their power rankings this week:
If Canada doesn’t win gold in February, you have to think point-per-game blueliner Mike Green’s name will come up in some angry conversations
Me, I sincerely hope that this is exactly what happens.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 19, 2010 8:08 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Just checking here — is this the first time he’s gotten any love at all from the Canadian media?
Also, the CTV article isn’t nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be, based on JP’s lead in. I thought “struggles” was going to refer to those games in Florida last week, not his state of mind. And I love the way it describes Bruce’s working the media, regarding both Green for Norris and the team’s lack of power plays.
"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."
Well, THN’s calling it out openly is actually an attempt to keep it from working, because if it gets called out, media outlets will be ready for it and prepared to stop it or make it backfire on him.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Journalists gotta make stories.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
OUCH
According to the article, “bubble” guys got a call when they didn’t make it. Greenie did not get call so was not even on the bubble. WOW.
by Direction 87 on Jan 19, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
what a slap in the face.
I wonder why HockeyCanada hates Greenie.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
HE SHOULD DEFECT.
But I know he still wouldn’t be able to play for USA.
Bastard IIHF rules.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
.
He should just change his name to “Mike Nedved”. Then he’d be okay.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
From Bear Tracks!:
Goalie Braden Holtby leads the AHL with a 1.74 goals-against average and is tied for second in the league with a .938 save percentage.
With Neuvy slipping this past week and Varly still injured, would anyone else like to see Holtby get a shot? I would.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 8:17 AM EST reply actions
Not as long as Theo holds steady. Which, of course, has been shown to be about two weeks on average (just my guess, haven’t checked the stats). Better to be playing in Hershey than warming the bench.
"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."
Well, there’s four games this week and three next week including back-to-back. Theo’s probably won’t start all of them.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 8:23 AM EST up reply actions
Grammar fails all over. I need more coffee.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
Just blame the keyboard.
I’ve been looking at the schedule, trying to figure out when Neuvirth gets a chance to redeem himself. Do you think against Phoenix, or in one of the back-to-backs Tuesday/Wednesday? Assuming, of course, that Theo holds steady for now.
"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."
Phoenix of NYI sound feasible to me, but it’s hard to predict with Bruce.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 8:33 AM EST up reply actions
Neuvy can start another game or two. He is by no means unplayable.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Jan 19, 2010 8:27 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t think Neuvy’s unplayable, I’d just like to see what Holtby can do given his recent play. Both Varlamov and Neuvirth got shots last year at age 20 in similar situations as the team is in now, so why not Holtby?
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 8:31 AM EST up reply actions
I think the Caps were more desperate for a spark last year – they knew Jose couldn’t be the guy and Johnny was hurt (and Neuvy played because Varly was hurt), so they had to see what they had. I guess you could say they still know Jose can’t be the guy and Varly is hurt, but they certainly still have Neuvy ahead of Holtby, and as long as Neuvy is healthy, no need to go deeper, IMO.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
I can dig it, and I certainly won’t loose any sleep if Holtby doesn’t get the call. I just think now is the perfect opportunity to give the guy a shot. It is only one week of declining play for Neuvy though, so I guess we should see if he can bounce back (and I feel he will).
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
Apparently my sleep needs to be tightened. More coffee.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 8:45 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t; I’m perfectly happy with him getting starts in the A.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 8:21 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed. No need to see if Holtby can be “the guy” in D.C. because there’s no need for him to be. If Varly can’t get healthy, Neuvy can’t right the ship and Theo is Theo, the team will have to look outside the organization for this spring’s hero-in-waiting.
That said, rewarding Holtby with a one-off spot start at some point would be fine with me.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
It’s risky. Give the guy a single one-off, and it takes on much more importance than it should. If he does well, that’s great, but if he gets shelled it could hurt his confidence.
Better, I think, to let him keep on dominating the A. Next year’s the year to give Holtby a game or two in the NHL, in my opinion. Let him prove himself where he is first. After all, he’s already being called up to a higher level than where he started the year.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
Disagree. If you tell the kid beforehand, “Hey, you’re getting one start, whether you stop 90 pucks or can’t last five minutes,” I think any positive or negative repercussions are limited. But I’m fine with no starts as well.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
NO!
What is the deal with always wanting to bring a guy up just because he’s had a month of good play in the minors, where he’ll look good in a baseball cap? Let him get his minutes.
If you've read this far...seek help.
My argument was that given the look of the schedule for the next couple weeks (back-to-back games in each of the next three weeks), he would get a chance to start and wouldn’t be wearing a ball cap the whole time.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
No. I’m tired of every goalie getting thrown into the fire by the organization.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
Baptism by fire isn’t necessarily bad, and, even still, Varly’s the only one; Neuvy hasn’t been, and a 1 or 2 game call-up for Holtby wouldn’t be, either.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t think it’s necessarily a bad thing. It shows the kids that the organization has faith in them, and these kids are where they are because they’re born to compete. Guys like that relish a challenge.
Also, I wouldn’t say that Neuvirth was thrown into the fire at all. With Varly, they did what they had to do; surely you remember the situation surrounding Varly’s start?
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I’m OK with it sometimes, like when it is needed and there isn’t an alternative. It’s just not the way to develop every goalie.
Holtby should be given a backups game when there is a legit number 1 playing and probably next year. He’s playing up to the AHL level right now and on a hot streak with those shooters.
If you bring him into the NHL right now and he has a bad game or two I don’t think it does anything to help his development.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
All this Jeff Schultz love is affecting my subconscious mind. I even had a dream about the big fella last night.
I have a C on my heart.
First the OV drunk driving accusation, now this! We have to stamp out the wild, unrealistic claims on this site!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Malkin to the Kings!
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
Damn, Sarge is +2 even off the ice.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 8:59 AM EST up reply actions 9 recs
“How bout I teach you ladies about proper body positioning in the defensive zone?”
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 9:02 AM EST up reply actions
“I’m fairly skilled in the art of the poke check if you know what I mean.”
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
But what’s the point of he’s not going to bang…oh nevermind…
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
Watch me end this.
I hear Schultz can be rough in the crease.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That was always poor Russ Courtnall’s problem
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
The Moustache wins! Theeeeee Moustache wins!!!!
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
i think he was getting jealous of all Brook’s lady friends.. Never see a schultz will you marry me poster in the crowd..
You should bring one next time.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
supporting the wings
?
BOOOOOO THIS MAAAAN!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
He just guaranteed he’s never going to be on my pick up team. And if I can catch him I’ll hit him.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Signed,
John Erskine
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 19, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
GET OUT.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Never! I thought you were cool man!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Grew up in washington state.. we had no team… been following the wings since i was in Elementary School… Im fully committed to the caps but i still have a soft spot in my heart deep down for the wings..
It’s the caps turn to rule the NHL though… wings are to banged up to recover for a playoff spot in my opinion. . .
Honestly i’d rather sell my tickets than watch these two teams battle.. last year was miserable and this year will be the same.
fully committed to the caps...
…then you root for them in every contest. It’s a fairly simple concept.
by mechanicsville on Jan 19, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
So I’m guessing we’re not all meeting up during the game because we’ll have pitchforks ready and waiting for you!
I’d be down for some mob action. I don’t think they allow pitchforks though.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
i’d have to say by the reaction i got for having a childhood team.. NO im not meeting up w/ you all tonight!
Right, save it for the pickup game.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
And I'll wear the jersey of my childhood team.
THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS.
USA! USA! USA!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Prepare to be heckled.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
For the record .. its not like i wear my wings jersey to every caps game and ROOT for the caps.. i’ve actually NEVER worn it to VC. Tonight will be its debut.
and i can not wait for round two of pickup… bitches.
You can sneak anything in…if you’re tall enough you could slide the pitchfork down the leg of your pants and just pretend you can’t bend it.
Collapsible pitchfork.
PATENT PENDING.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Just get a telescoping trekking or ski pole.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
Don’t trust goalies, buy a collapsible pitchfork from me today!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
How could you tell? IT’S COLLAPSIBLE!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
As someone who lives in another metro area yet pulls for my first born team I’ve got your back on this issue.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
Okay, everyone: we have two targets!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Shun the non-believers!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Non-believer? My first born team is the Caps.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
WE’VE CONVERTED THE HEATHEN! Only 1 left!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Converted?? I was watching games at the Cap Centre when most of the folks around here weren’t even a molecule.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
I’ve been a Caps fan since I was 7 and owned a Dennis Maruk kids size jersey and I live in Toronto (was never a Leafs fan). God I just showed my age with saying what jersey I had.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
by Rather Bengt on Jan 19, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
A pre-Rink conversion is a miracle in itself.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
TWO HEATHENS CONVERTED! ALL IN A DAYS WORK!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Hey, If you want to look like a douchebag :)
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I will rant about you post-game, I assure you.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
No, then the terrorists have won.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
We need a montage.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
What, did she get a coupon book for Surgeons R Us or something?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 19, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I will dispute that.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
We have our first case of a Schizophrenic breakdown on the Rink!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
More like a schism.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
It’s a schism between two different people. It’s a schizism when it’s between two different personalities.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Jaspers’ Rink-tuary: Capitalizing in Converts.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
I say yes, but you have to appear before the Japers’ Tribunal.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
It’s me, YLM, and Ovechwin on the panel today, so you’re basically screwed.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
If im outsted you’re gonna have to take care of organizing this pickup.. and losing 4-5 skaters w/ me!!!
I’m going to rule on my own: You’re allowed to stay.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Fair enough.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Eh I got no problem with the Wings proper, but spending 5 minutes on Abel To Yzerman will make ANYONE hate the Red Wings with a furious passion.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
'scuse me?
Who organized the pick up game? We got 20 without you last time and you’re not the only guy with men’s league friends. Don’t try to leverage the pick up game over us to hide your shameful allegiance.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
That offense deserves a car bomb for the entire group.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening. "
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
You going to the viewing party on thursday? I need to know if I have to prepare myself.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
my statement reflects the future. Im not ashamed of liking another team. never will be.
My “other” team seems to have striked a nerve w/ this one. More so than the rest of you..
Nor should you be.
It isn’t like you like the Penguins or something.
:-p
That said: LET’S GO, CAPS!
I need a snappy signature...
You know what they say about the size of a guy’s plus-rating…
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
He’s gotta be careful…you don’t wanna have the shaft break
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
He’s got those big ears so the girls have something to hang on to.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
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The visor is for “splashback”
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 9:31 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Only battle-worthy players, condensed as a single fist.
I wish Ovie could spout quotes like that in English.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Only battle-worthy players, condensed as a single fist… awaiting a metaphoric Matt Bradley of a team to step in and take care of business.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Somewhere here there’s a fisting joke
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
The Rink’s collective mind is in the gutter this morning.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
Why is this day different than any other day?
"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."
Well, I haven’t been asked to dip any food product into any other yet today.
We do get to eat leavened bread.
I haven’t had any bitter herbs today
And I ate my breakfast sitting up, not reclining.
Well, you’ve got me. Why is this day different than any other day?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
No, really?
indicating that the Sabres and Devils have both been winning through solid defense and great goaltending so far this season.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Sabres
I had been hoping that the Sabres current killer road trip would slow them down a little. (3-0 so far, so that’s not working so much) They have the Ducks, Kings, Sharks, and Canucks to finish off the roadie, followed with the Devils, Bruins, and Pens the minute they get back home, so I’ll be quite interested to see how they fare.
by mechanicsville on Jan 19, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone already note...
that Clarkie got his first goal in Columbus last night? I guess we don’t care much anymore, but I have a soft spot for the guy, being a Clarkson alum.
"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
Juice has had some 20+ minute nights as well.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That’s what she said
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
I have a soft-spot for Clark because he’s a Caps alum.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
Alzner has been recalled.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I’m shocked! Shocked, I tell you!
"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 once we figured out the whole 5 games before he could go to HER in the Olympics it became kinda obvious he was coming back soon.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Well, that, and didn’t Bruce say not to be surprised if he’s back by Tuesday? Or was that someone else?
"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 wuz fairly sure King Karl would be recalled, and looked for him yesterday at practice, but he wasn’t there. Carlson stuck around for practice before leaving for the All-Star game.
And Mike Green had to wait for me to change a twenty at the cashier leaving the Ballston garage. Win!
IS KEPTIN NOW
When I went to practice, Green was behind us coming out of the Kettler parking, and my dad couldn’t figure out that he needed to stick his card in the machine to get out. He actually got out of the car to stick in and then yelled, “Sorry Mike!” and Mike just cracked up.
I was behind Johnny one day leaving the rink. He was blasting doo-wop music out of his sweet Jag convertible so loud that my mirrors were rattling. Fucking hilarious.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Johnny, the Led Zeppelin fan? That’s fabulous.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 19, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Best I can tell, Johnny and I would get along just fine; musically at least.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Here come 100 “Now the team has all of its best players on the roster” -type comments.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Expect this thread to blow up.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I always wear a helmet, so I’ll be fine.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Make sure to wear those stylish gloves!
Do you wear one of the goofy gigantic ones Matty wears?
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Here come 100 "Now the team has all of its best players on the roster" -type comments.
they also called up Steve Pinizzotto?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
CALL UP BIG JOE FINLEY
/OFB
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 19, 2010 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
Sandpaper! Grit! Similar metaphors!
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Death to all lawnmowers!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
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Death to all lawnmowers!
-Guy MacKendrick
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Best GIF ever.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Why oh why can’t I resist to google something whenever I’m told, “whatever you do, don’t google that”?!?!?
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 19, 2010 9:35 AM EST reply actions
Wrong post button fail!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
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Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
I think I posted over 300 times last night. My Z finger hurts :(
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Based on what happened in the Ottawa thread, I didn’t even try to check in last night. How big did the thread get?
"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."
It was broken up into 1k blocks for the most part, but we got to 10k! Much Caps lock was used.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Yea, I maybe actually got to read 50% of the comments.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I wasn’t nearly as bad as PPP and Chemmy. I z’d through entire blocks of “GO LEAFS GO”
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
At least those were in blocks though. made them easy to scroll through. I liked Rather Bengt just listing old Leafs players and coaches.
My browser made it the whole night until midway through the gif thread.
A man gotta have a code
Yep same here. It crashed my wireless connection. I missed 10k, but stuck around to make me 500th post at PPP.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I missed something. Care to fill me in?
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
PPP had a comment for Haiti thing where they donated 6 cents per comment, their goal of 10k comments was reached at about 4 and a half hours in.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Chemmy said we averaged 37 comments per minute on the blog for 4.5 straight hours. That’s one comment ever 1.6 seconds for 4.5 hours.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
My problem is that I can’t both watch games and keep up with comments, and I prefer to watch the games.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Well I sacrificed for Haiti!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I texted “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10.
(This is a free service from AT&T Wireless, if you have them as your provider – it’s added to your next-month’s phone bill.)
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
Personally, I think this sudden development of texting to contribute to something (Haiti isn’t the only thing I’ve seen this week) is awful. I want to be writing a check or making a direct credit card charge when I donate to something. Better tracking, and I know that it gets there.
"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."
Not to mention the fact that it may take up to 60 or 90 days for the text aid to make a difference in Haiti due to all the processing and red tape necessary.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 19, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
And it won’t take that long for posts on a blog to make a difference?
I trust the company I work for to do what’s right. That may be naive of me, but there you have it…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
I didn’t participate in the comments thing, nor do I know how they plan on donating the funds.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 19, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure they’ll still need it then.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
This is true. The reconstruction will take years.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 19, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, but still, that is a crazy rate of comments.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I was kidding. It was totally sick. I couldn’t even keep up most of the time. 50 new posts would pop up while I was reading a 3 word post.
A man gotta have a code
Sounds like a good time to use Shift+A.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
I’m proud to say I never Shift+A’d. I z’d pretty hard though.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Same here. Though more pissed at myself than proud.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
That’s awesome. Sorry I missed it.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks for your support. Years of Leafs brainwashing on HNIC Saturday nights with my Dad finally came in useful.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
by Rather Bengt on Jan 19, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Proving them to be way smarter than the Ottawa folks.
"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."
We only got 3k over there, so it’s slightly less lag.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
But I’ll bet they would have had more if they had broken it up. I tried to look in and gave up because it was so slow.
"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."
AND INNUENDOS PROFFERED.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Jan 19, 2010 12:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
My right hand is killing me. No jokes jordandc. My face hurts a bit from PPP crew slapping me for my Wendal Clark comment.
A man gotta have a code
I’m not in favor of this for Japers. It’s been done. I’d be 100% on board with any other kind of Haiti benefit, we could come up with something clever.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
My left hand home keys are now ZSDF. Wish I was joking.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
sylvain cote... highly underrated
random question: Is the #6 off limits? has there been a #6 since Calle? There hasn’t, right?
According to the Caps, Heward was last to wear 6.
See the Caps by numbers
"Ah, dinner. The perfect break between work and drunk." - Homer Simpson
6, 20, 12 should not be worn by modern-era capitals.
Cote was my favorite D back in the day.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’d’ve put Kelly Miller’s # 10 in an informal lockbox long before Pivo’s # 20. But obviously, there’s another # 10 out there right now.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
ha. OK then
I ask about #6 b/c I’m hoping Carlson gets a real sweater number next year. And #6 would look great on him. Matty P would look cool in a #20 too.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 19, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t mind seeing Carlson in # 3 or # 4…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Or 26.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I have a fondness of a lot of early to mid 90s Caps D-men: Cote, Calle, Tinordi, Bob Rouse etc
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
by Rather Bengt on Jan 19, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
.
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Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
I had loads of Opee-chee cards growing up. I probably even had the above one of Kev
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
by Rather Bengt on Jan 19, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
According to @nateewell, Alzner has been recalled.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 19, 2010 9:39 AM EST reply actions
…and JP already has a fanshot up as well. Boy, that guy is fast!
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 19, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
is this the first time BB has directly addressed/identified green’s injury from the 2009 postseason?
“Look,” Boudreau said, “he had a bad playoff, but he had a blood disorder that was like a mono[nucleosis] thing. If the playoffs were such a determining factor, why’d they [Hockey Canada] go through the process of holding an evaluation camp in the summer? I know the Hockey Canada people. I respect all of those people. I wouldn’t say they don’t respect Mike, because I know that’s not true. I know they respect him. But I don’t think they gave him enough attention. That’s what I’m trying to say.”
Has anybody addressed or identified it?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Most likely, since the team has good doctors…
I suspect mono is a pretty good identification, though… a couple of the guys had that last year.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Oh.
Not that I’m aware of, no…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
But...
Given the team’s penchant for keeping things like this under their hats… is anyone surprised?
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Big Night for 52
If Mike’s not motivated for tonight’s game, he’ll never be. This is the perfect opportunity for him to stick it directly to the two guys who dissed him for the Olympics, Babcock and Yzerman.
by b.orr4 on Jan 19, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
And I hope he does, to the tune of a hat trick and a +6.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I’m not quite that greedy. Doesn’t have to be a hat trick. In fact, NOT a hat trick. Goal and assist with the +6.
"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."
If we can put up 6 ES/SH goals against the Wings, I’ll eat my hat with joy.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I have so many hats. I hope one day I get to throw ’em darn it.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I sat in the lowers for an Ovie hat trick and I STILL wasn’t close enough to throw it. Can’t win.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m over the zam tunnel; I’ll never be able to throw mine.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Maybe diagonally into the stands to the right and down, so that they can clear the glass with it. Hats aren’t especially aerodynamic anyway…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
Just stuff it into a bottle of gas and light it on fire. The fire will propel it further!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I’m sure they’re cold sitting on that bench! It’ll keep them warm!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
The players from the former Soviet Union will feel right at home! We are gracious hosts.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I sit in a corner, but I don’t care, I’d throw it diagonally. I have at least 7 caps hats, the herd needs thinning.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I have a couple but never wear ’em; they seem to be bad luck for me for some reason.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
So bar fries = mono?
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
Why is it...
…that people always assume hangover/bad food/whatever when discussing the illness of any given Capital?
Why can’t mono actually be mono?
I don’t get this…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
I once thought I had mono for an entire year….turned out I was just really bored.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And a friend of mine DID have mono for an entire year, with some of the worst numbers her doctor had ever seen. That stuff is hard to shake off… even a supposedly-mild case can take weeks to recover from.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
What kind of numbers? How many goals and assists?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Well, if mono is anything like monoaural, it sounds like they couldn’t have been too good.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
I had mono when I was younger, but then got a stereo instead.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 19, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
In the 60s mono was the standard and stereo was reserved for hi-fi audiophile elites. Times have changed and such.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
I once thought I had mono for an entire year….turned out I was just really bored.
Why’s it have to be boredom? Why can’t mono be mono?
Jeez…
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 19, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
is it a meme yet if it’s further down the same thread?
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
Why does it have to be a meme? Why can’t a gag be a gag?
sheesh
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Party Time! Rec-ellant!
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 19, 2010 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I've seen whole towns devastated by mono...
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 19, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
BP was joking, and the debate is whether green was sick or just a fatty (the latter acknowledged by numerous sources), not whether he had some bad food.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Well, he’s not a fatty this year.
And I wouldn’t have classified him that way last year, either.
The separated shoulder probably had something to do with the playoffs, too, don’t’cha think?
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
I think everyone both knows and agrees that Green was hurt and/or sick in the playoffs. They’re just joking.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Except for the people who keep holding against him, which are many.
"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."
Yes, but they are a minority here at this site, which is the group of people I was talking about.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Unfortunately, when you joke about it, you perpetuate the meme. This blog is read and paid attention to – if we say it, chances are it gets spread around. These jokes do him no favors.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 19, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Forgive me if I feel no guilt for making fun of the uninformed masses.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
No, but they probably won’t realize you’re making fun of them and will think you’re serious, and some want to believe it anyway. The point is that you’re inadvertently reinforcing the stereotype, simply because they are ignorant, and you’re actually hurting Greenie by doing so.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Let me rephrase my previous response.
I don’t give a shit.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I tend to agree. We have an established community here and if outsiders aren’t going to take the time to observe and understand it’s inner workings, I don’t really care what they think of us.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
word. I feel like to get this place, you need to either have been here since the beginning or be wise enough to do some research. We’re good people and if people have a problem with this place, oh well, screw them.
Or hammer them. Banhammer, of course.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
That’s not it and that’s not why. It’s not about us. It’s about us not doing something that could hurt the team and players we claim to be fans of.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
So you’re saying we shouldn’t joke around about players? We call Green ThugLife, too. So should we stop that? If people can’t read snark or notice that something is an inside joke, then those people need to go back to CI
by terpgrrl on Jan 19, 2010 11:28 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
It’s not about what they think of us, Lioli. I don’t give a shit what they think of us. What I’m concerned about is how misinterpreted comments get repeated acros the blogosphere and perpetuate a stereotype that hurts Mike Green’s reputation. I don’t give a shit about them, and I don’t really give a shit about the jokes either way. I give a shit about Mike Green, and if I feel that the fans’ actions can hurt him, I’m gonna call the fans out on it.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Mike Green is a big boy.
(just wanted to get that joke in)
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Word, I hear you. I think the initial comment was innocent enough that it won’t cause harm to his reputation though.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
No, but the thread was wandering into misinterpretable territory. Price of fame – your words get published and lots of people see them, and you have to think about how your words, intentionally or not, affect other people.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
When Mike Green asks me to stop, I’ll stop.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
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He’s asking you with his eyes
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
He’s telling me something, alright.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
By the way, I’m thrilled that Mike has given up the fauxhawk, at least temporarily.
I have a C on my heart.
His hair looks floppy and direction less.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
agreed. Bring back the faux hawk. Or something. because right now, his hair is not sexy.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
word on the street is.. he does his hair before warmups and after games for interviews.. dude.. you’re a hockey player.. kinda gay.. just saying.
can we PLEASE not use “gay” to slur people? Use “lame” “stupid” “egotistical” whatever, but not “gay.”
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
by RedBirdie on Jan 19, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Gay meant happy once you know.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Happy to be in the company of men. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, I never asked you.. do you like guacamole?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
its the fucking catalina wine mixer
by highslot84 on Jan 19, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
But Greener doesn’t look gay in that picture at all.
More sort of dour.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 19, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
I heard Mike Green put all that weight on be eating baby meat.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I heard it was meat babies.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
With a side of baby seal parmigiana.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening. "
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
What I’m concerned about is how misinterpreted comments get repeated acros the blogosphere and perpetuate a stereotype that hurts Mike Green’s reputation.
i’m concerned that unsubstantiated speculation gets repeated across the blogosphere as fact. we’re not the mike green thought police.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
I would be absolutely amazed if anything that anyone says here…ever…has any effect on Mike Green, or any other Capital, for that matter. Let’s check our egos at the door.
by mechanicsville on Jan 19, 2010 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Hey Mike Green....
You’re an idiot and I think it’s really lucky that you are good at hockey or you’d be flipping burgers somewhere 4L1fe.
Keep up the good work buddy! Sorry you keep getting snubbed!
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
I’m pretty sure all outsiders will be thoroughly confused by the majority of our comments, as a significant amount of them are sarcastic and/or continuity.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Go Flyers!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
Ouch what a smakedown.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Wingaaaaaaaaahhhhhh
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Stupid Jaspers commenters can’t even spell.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
This.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
mute point.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I’m hearing it’s “mute.”
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
The word on the street is it’s “mute.”
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
No it’s definitely “mute”
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
How can you hear its mute?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Schultz for Norris. The point is mute.
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
Schultz for Schultz!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Captain Awkward!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
He’s all knees and elbows and nasty.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Oh yea!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Looks more like Mike Green, because he’s fat and disappears in the playoffs.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Bah!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
I will never let stupid people stop me from making a good joke.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Rob Parker on Jan 19, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Scuse me while I rec this guy.
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by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
BB didn’t say green had a separated shoulder, he said green had “like a mono thing.” feel free to speculate, since the lack of reporting has left us grasping at straws. unless green’s injury status is ever clarified, his playoff performance will remain open to scrutiny.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
did i miss the report that green had a separated shoulder? can you link it for me?
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
They’re speculating that the Pronger-caused shoulder problem was still troubling him.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I am almost certain that I saw, in print, that Green played with a separated shoulder during the playoffs. Unfortunately, I don’t have the time to go clicking through the WaPo archives in search of it today.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
boudreau described it at the time as a “bum shoulder” (not “separated”) and TEB…wait for it…speculated it could have been a result of the anaheim game. this after GMGM alluded to a “really bad bruise,” which came after TEB speculated green had an abdominal sprain, which came after TEB reported green said he was fine. we don’t know.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
right, they’re speculating. that was my point. and the people that speculate he didn’t handle the pressure of the playoffs are speculating, and the people that speculate his fitness had fallen off are speculating. i don’t feel confident making proclamations about green’s health one way or the other. i do know that he didn’t look like himself.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
Why can’t mono actually be mono?
also: when mono is “like a mono thing,” it could very possibly not be mono.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
Because I’ve had several friends get mono and none of them gained 30 pounds.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Yeah, you generally lose your appetite along with your energy. I dropped 10-15 lbs in about a month when I had it.
by mercurialwinger on Jan 19, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
Me too. I was restricted from all physical activity for fear of rupturing my swollen spleen, too.
I have a C on my heart.
Sounds like you need a shot of Vitamin M.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Oh you’re gonna get it!
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 19, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
That’s kind of scary. A friend of mine in college died from a blood disease that was misdiagnosed at mono. The disease was mostly found in children and he had just turned 21, so they didn’t think to test him for it.
Yikes!
That is scary…
…of course, one hopes that the NHL has better doctors who are thorough in their testing, but still!
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
It was actually pretty rare. He didn’t get tested until his parents insisted he go to Johns Hopkins because they figured out that he didn’t have mono but didn’t know what it was. I can’t remember the name of the blood disease off hand.
did he have that rare form of blood-borne pneumonia? My brother had it (as a child), and the same thing killed Jim Henson. Not something to mess around with.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
No it wasn’t pneumonia. It’s something not found in people over 25. Super duper rare. He thought he had mono for about 6 months, and it wasn’t getting better. By the time he was diagnosed, it was too late for blood transfusions and he died a week later. We were pretty much stunned.
Maybe it was Rockin’ Pneumonia? I came up with a bad case of that once. I did not, however, get the after effect of having the Boogie Woogie Flu.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Chuck Berry appreciates the above comment.
by mechanicsville on Jan 19, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
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Well, we all know he’s already on top
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Shit, everyone approves of that picture: it looks delicious!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Henson died of a blood borne antibiotic resistant staff infection that caused pneumonia. pretty much any inflamation of the lungs is pneumonia, and it can be caused by a bacteria, virus or fungus.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
5 points in 31 KHL games for orlov is a little disheartening, coming from an offensive blueliner. i wonder if metallurg is giving him time on the power play unit.
They’ve been pretty heavy on him at Metallurg
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not too concerned. Assuming the KHL is like the RSL was in that it’s very low-scoring. I mean, Ovechkin had less than a point-per-game when he was with Dynamo.
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Jan 19, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
Grammar fail.
"Oh, the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Jan 19, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
Varly vs. Theo
The goalie support article from Puck Prospectus was a very interesting read, but what jumped out at me immediately was the stark contrast between the play of Varly and Theo. Right of the bat you see Theo at the top of the goal support list with 3.67 goals scored by the Caps per game when he plays which gives an expected win percentage of 71%. Contrast that with an actual 52% win percentage (12 wins in 23 starts) and you can see he’s costing the team points compared to the “average goal tender”.
Now the fact that a Caps goalie is #1 in goal support is not surprising giving that the Caps are the #1 scoring team in the league. But what did surprise me was the last table in that article which gave the top 10 goalies in terms of actual standing points his team picked up in games he started vs. the expected number of points based on the goal support he received. I was surprised to see Varly listed at #8, having picked up 5 more standings points then expected in his 14 games started. In other words, when compared against the average goalie, Varly is picking up 0.36 more standings points per game started which shows he is contributing to the teams success in a meaningful way.
So in order to contrast the play of Theo and Varly, I took the -19% win percentage differential that Theo has compared to the average goalie and applied that to standings points. 23 starts would yield 16.3 wins for the average goalie giving him 4.3 more wins then Theo. That relates to about 7 standings points lost given that the Caps have gained 0.36 points per game in losses Theo has played in due to over time losses. Average those 7 points out over the 23 starts Theo made and he is costing the team 0.30 standings points every time he plays.
So after all that, you can conclude that, on average, Varly gives the team an additional 0.66 standings points per game started compared to Theo. Where Varly is actively contributing to the success of the team, Theo is dragging them down. Now imagine if Varly had not gotten hurt and had started the 23 games Theo did (giving the faulty assumption that his numbers stay the same), the Caps would have picked up an extra 15 points in the standings. That would give the Caps 81 points and they would be comfortably in the lead for the Presidents trophy, 9 points ahead of the 2nd place team (Chicago, with 72).
Go figure, my first post here after being a long time reader is about goalies….ha ha.
by HockeyGoalie29 on Jan 19, 2010 10:25 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Interesting...
Of course, you do say the assumption that Varlamov’s numbers remained the same was faulty, but still… even at half that, we’d have another 7.5 points in the standings, which would still put us in damn good shape.
Let’s all hope Varlamov gets healthy and stays that way through the end of the year!
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 19, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Welcome and thanks...
You have managed to contribute more in your first post than in all of my collective posts – of course, you could take a million monkeys on a million typewriters and – oh, never mind!
by S h a g g y on Jan 19, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
??? No love for Sarge? (Check the +/- leaders…)
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/stats
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 19, 2010 10:48 AM EST reply actions
Nice. Can someone screen grab that and FanShot it next to the NHL version, perhaps?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 19, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
When you click the link he shows up. Makes no sense.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry what I meant was that when you click on the plus/minus link he shows up.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
From Ovi to Seabrook, the new dance-comedy. Look for it this summer.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
From Russia with Love?
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 19, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Ted Sheckler?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Ted’s all-star-caliber hockey player emporium!
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Oh Uncle Paul!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
Ace Reporting
@TarikElBashir: Unless Varlamov skated way before practice, it looks like the goalie did not skate for a second straight day.
Ask somebody if he did or not! Very frustrated with the last two days of Tarik tweets.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Or maybe get to Kettler earlier? He is a, you know, beat reporter. Shouldn’t he be on the beat?
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
I miss Cory.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Somewhere TylerG is throwing something at the wall
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
I can’t keep up with all the crazy spelling variations these days.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Lisa Simpson is still on hold on his phone line
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe it was snark? Playing to his audience.
I think it’s pretty clear that means Varly isn’t practicing today.
"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."
oh but TEB’s role as a reporter precludes him from using the “level of snarkiness and opinion” found in blogs. (from today’s links.)
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
I was grasping. OTOH, it was a tweet, so snark is okay. Yes? No? I give up.
"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."
sorry, i just thought it was cool that a link from today’s clips could be used to make an argument. but yeah, i do think it’s being a little too kind to TEB to suggest he’s being snarky about an injury report.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 19, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
He’s on the beat. The beat’s on the street. He’s a beat kid!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is that a Wonder Showzen thing, or did my cough medicine go to my head again?
I have a C on my heart.
Pretty sure it’s from there, I was grasping as well.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Meant to get this earlier.
I have no idea what this is in reference to.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Big Trouble in Little China.
Like I told my last wife, I says, “Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it’s all in the reflexes.”
by bigeugene on Jan 19, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just as much of a heartbreaker, too.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Does that make him Benmont Tench?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone aware of any feeds that will work Internationally? My father is a Wings fan who is currently in Mexico. Would be nice to pass along a working feed.
Not getting my hopes up, but thanks in advance.
I’m in France, and the justin links and the NDS/Team Teal/kilosports webcast links will work as well, if atdhe faults for you. iced and I always seem to be watching an online feed, and either of us usually link the rink closer to game time :)
Apropos of nothing except tonight:
@kuklaskorner Osgood starting tonight for Wings.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock couldn’t have picked a more difficult assignment for goaltender Chris Osgood in his first start in more than four weeks.
Osgood will be in net tonight against Alex Ovechkin and the high-powered Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center. The Capitals are the highest-scoring team in the NHL.
Osgood has not started since Dec. 20. He made only one mop-up appearance since then, a week ago at the New York Islanders. Jimmy Howard had made 12 consecutive starts.
The only other change sees Ville Leino replacing Brad May. Leino had been a healthy scratch the last three games.
The lines and defense pairings remain the same, otherwise:
Bertuzzi-Datsyuk-Zetterberg
Cleary-Filppula-Miller
Draper-Helm-Eaves
Leino-Abdelkader-Maltby
Lidstrom-Rafalski
Meech-Stuart
Lebda-Ericsson
Osgood (starting)
Howard
Defenseman Niklas Kronwall skated with the team for the first time since suffering a sprained left MCL on Nov. 21. He didn’t want to put a time frame on his return, but he said he feels good and is optimistic he can be back shortly.
Right Jason Williams estimated he’s about 10-14 days away.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Seems appropriate. Though if anyone is really eating all the wings these guys are racking up, oy…
I have a C on my heart.
No kidding. I’ve had to give some of my tickets away because I just can’t cash them all without absolutely killing my diet.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
unfortunately, there isn’t a glory days anywhere near me. All those wings, and completely unable to take advantage of it.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Ballpark/Navy Yard.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Ahhh. There aren’t any in DC. There’s a Glory Days in Bowie, which is the one I go to.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
poor Brad May. All those statements in support of Ovie and Brads and he gets benched for Ville Freakin’ Lenio!
Ozzie’s starting………jesus, guess Babcock really does hate him. “You haven’t started in 4 weeks and now I want you to stop the Capitals. HA HA HA HA HA!”
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
yep. And Ozzie and Babbles don’t exactly have the best relationship. Seems a little strange that Jimmy Howard has been “Da Man” for the Wings in net for a while now, and facing the highest scoring team in hockey, they’re going to switch back to Ozzie.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Apparently Babcock didn’t learn anything from the Flyers re: playing a goalie against the Caps in his first game back from injury.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 19, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
I was checking out the game notes sent to me and a couple things stood out.
First, Dean Morton and Dan O’Rourke are the refs tonight.
Secondly, The Wings have all their coaches listed under Coaching Staff, not labeled, for example Head Coach Bruce Boudreau and Assistant Coaches Dean Evason and Bob Woods. Which I found interesting, but I dunno if it’s the Wings doing that or the person making the game notes.
Thirdly, The Caps record all time vs. Detroit? 37-41-16-2.
Fourthly, Ovi is 1 goal shy of 250, 16 points shy of 500 and has scored 123 career goals at home and 126 on the road.
Lastly, Caps have out scored the opponent 10-0 in the first minute of periods.
Я Харт не так ли?
So we’ve got Steak and Beer overseeing a big plate of Wings, over which Ovie’s mouth is drooling in anticipation?
Someone’s gonna get eaten tonight.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
Lastly, Caps have out scored the opponent 10-0 in the first minute of periods.
This is a great point and something that HAS changed in a big way from last season. I don’t have the numbers but I’m betting that this stat is 100% better for the Caps than it was last season.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
Only one sorta-caps-related tidbit from the always excellent Eliotte Friedman. Nonetheless, read him anyways.
Reports are that Viktor Kozlov will be replaced on the Russian Team. Asked Alex Kovalev if he heard anything. He laughed and said, "They won’t be calling me."
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Yikes! Is Kozzy OK? I’d heard he had pneumonia, but no updates since then… :-(
I need a snappy signature...
I thought he had mono?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Can’t pneumonia be pneumonia?
"It's like, how much more black could this be? And the answer is none. None more black."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
I once thought I had pneumonia for an entire year, but it turned out I was just really bored
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Your shoulder was probably separated.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I got it fleeing a DUI, but luckily, I have some inside sources in the DC police department
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I thought you had just gained a lot of weight.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Nah…I ditched those two chicks I was seen walking out of the Verizon Center with when I was done with them
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
I heard you got pretty drunk at the rookie dinner.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening. "
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
I heard he’s into guys with boobs and flat crotches.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
I disagree.
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by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s all in good fun.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening. "
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
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Maybe he’s just getting too old for this shit?
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No one’s ever too old for Foxy Boxer Jogging.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
BALTIMORE PEEPS HEADS-UP
From WBAL.com – 695 is closing on the west side due to a water main break, near Wilkens Avenue. Your best bet for getting to 95 is probably 70 → 29 → 100 → 95.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Ew. I come from Suitland, and usually take 95 to 100 to Rt 40. If 95’s bad, I jump off to 32 and 29.
GET OFF MY ROUTE!
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
32, one of my other favorite roads in MD.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
It’s runs through my hometown.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening. "
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
I once blew a tire on the Parkway right at the exit for 32. I lined up like a wide receiver and ran across 4 lanes of traffic to get to the gas station there by NSA
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
My sister once took the NSA-only exit by mistake and had to wait there for like an hour while they searched her car before they’d let her leave. hahahaha..
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
legit lol’d
Joke response: National Security Agency, not KKK
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Whenever I have to pick up my wife from there, she says “don’t go too far, if you get to the NSA gate they’ll get angry and make you wait there an hour”
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
they do this if you accidentally turn into the not-so-secret CIA gate on Chain Bridge Road, right where Georgetown pike intersects. They are not amused when lost Austrians make this mistake at 8 am on a Saturday.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
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Sounds like it sure beats their old security system on the Chain Bridge
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome. That’s a great picture. Gotta say, though, this system worked pretty well, too, huh? Considering the Union won the war and all.
by mechanicsville on Jan 19, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Sykesville/Eldersburg.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening. "
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t say I’ve had the pleasure.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Trust me, not much pleasure to it.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening. "
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
I liked Eldersburg better when it was Youngersburg
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
They do have a walmart though.
Not only is the universe stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.
And an entire mall attached to a Kmart.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:25 PM EST up reply actions
My initial response was “sorry,” but I didn’t want to assume.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I used to pass Sykesville all the time on my way home from Antietam when I worked out there. I once almost got into a fight with a small redneck guy with a gigantic pickup truck there at the Citgo on 32.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
a small redneck guy with a gigantic pickup truck
That narrows it down to only a couple thousand people.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
He was dressed in leather, had cowboy boots, and an African-American girl friend. He was taking up the ENTIRE side pretty much with his truck. I found juuuust enough room to squeeze the car in to where I could pump gas. Guy is looking at me the entire time, and starts talking smack, but that passive-aggressive smack, where he’s just saying it out loud to himself, but its clearly directed at me.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
There’s a lot of different ways to make fun of this situation, but I don’t think this blog is XL enough.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
And thank God for that.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
I live in Gaithersburg now. Although I’m not really sure if that elicits a different response.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
Gaithersburg is hardly ghetto though.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
It’s a white guilt thing. They call Woodbridge Hoodbridge for the same reason (they won’t acknowledge this, though).
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Compared to College Park where I last lived, Gaithersburg is pretty damn safe. Just cause it’s a diverse area doesn’t make it ghetto.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
I grew up in Gaithersbrug (technically, Montgomery Village, but back then, we wrote our address as Gaithersburg, none of this separate Village BS). Anyways, “Ghettosburg” was always used as a slam against Gaithersburg HS by the Watkins Mill and QO kids.
Now, of course, everyone up in Germantown and Clarksburg think they’re so much better and refer to all of G’burg as Ghettosburg.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Which is ironic because Germantown, Gaithersburg, and Rockville have grown into pretty much one big town. Drive down 355 and you would be hard pressed to tell the difference if it weren’t for the signs.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
I know, but people in the new parts of Germantown get all uppity.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Haha, “uppity” is my impression of most of MoCo.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
You could also go...
70 —> 29 —> 198 —> 95 if you want to head further inbound and avoid MD 100.
198 isn’t too bad between 29 and 95; there are a couple of stoplights, but it’s not a bad alternative.
I need a snappy signature...
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I don’t know about the east side, but Its best to steer clear of the southeast side
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
295 would be a star if it had just one more lane.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That road has ALWAYS been a disaster, from the way it was built (with concrete that ended up sinking when they put pavement over it), to the fact that its now used as a major highway when it was never intended to be. It takes me longer to go 95, but I make up for it by being able to go faster, and not having to deal the crippling traffic.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Plus, I got beaten up and robbed on the 295 footbridge in Greenbelt, so it doesn’t conjure up a lot of good memories.
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
Deals exclusively in punnery and poop jokes.
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Green’sbelt is under stress, I heard.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I thought he had mono?
Everyone knows Custer died at Little Bighorn. What this book presupposes is... maybe he didn't?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 19, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
REMINDER: Today is the day that Mike Wise said he would be visiting the Phone Booth. Get your signage ready!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
We need a Rink Sign(tm)
What should we put on it? We don’t have the time we had during the “Free Ovi” discussion, but this could be a good time to put our Rink minds together and do something constructive…
I need a snappy signature...
“Wise up! The Wizards, Redskins and Nationals SUCK!”
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
Funny, I just happened to wander over the the 106.7 website to check out their podcast backlog. Wise actually spent a ton of time today on the Caps, and gave a caller tickets to a game. He did complain that when he opened the phone lines, no one was calling. Well, Mike, that’s because Caps fans aren’t listening to you any more. You screwed up and missed your chance. If I get the opportunity, I will explain that to him tonight. Signage is a pain in the ass to deal with, and I can’t find the posterboard I thought I had.
"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."
Pick up game stuff
I’ve already emailed KCI about the slot. When it’s confirmed I’ll make a real FanPost. I lost track of the FanShot on the subject when it went off the first page. I can either put up a new one, we can wait for the FanPost, or you can all rec the FanShot to keep it on the first page. Or we can just discuss it here.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
How long did it take to get a response last time?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 19, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Got a response. She wants to know if we want 9:30 PM. I said we’d prefer earlier but we’ll take 9:30 otherwise. Putting the FanPost together now.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
You’re just itching for some credit now, aren’t you? Doing it via my email is the easiest way for me to do it, but if you want to put together an actual list (instead of me reading through my inbox) I won’t stop you. You’ll probably have a problem with counting the lurkers; the regulars you can pick out of the comments, though.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
The Sharks won 9-1
and Joe Thornton had 1 point.
Patrick Marleau did not score. Startling.
So all we need is a hattie from AO tonight, and he’ll take the goals and points lead. Disregarding whether SJS or VAN play tonight, of course.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Ovechkin; is he just supervising practice or
is he identifying with Satan and his works of deception, darkness -
tugging at us to identify with flesh, being on the edge, titillating?
Conversely, male streaking is discouraged.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
however, certain male hockey players running around with bubbles? Very encouraged!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
And they say our jokes are getting old.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 19, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh boy, generation gap at the Rink. Ferrigno played the Hulk to Bruce Bixby’s David Banner on TV. Wow, early 80’s?
"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."
How has nobody gotten my joke yet?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Spoiler: he’s deaf.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Que?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 19, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
It’s from yesterdays practice. Click on the Satan link to see a close up off the shirt probably NSFW.
(Wings lurker watching this thread)
Mentally, it seems so, but I know lots of guys his age that would wear that shirt, mostly because hey, it says “Female Streaking Encouraged” !! When will that not be funny?
My post was made with a smile, believe me.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Xtra Xtra!
Too late for the Rink Ticket Exchange…..have a single seat for tonight’s game in section 116, row Q that my seat buddy has to give up. You’d be sitting by yourself with total strangers, as I already sold the two other seats I have next to it.
Email me at the address on my profile. Face value is either $105 or $120 (can’t remember). Will have to email ticket to you, only asking for $40. First come, first served. Offer good for only another half hour or so, when I’ll be leaving work.
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