"Of course, it's an unpleasant feeling. But I am trying to think more about my return and the...

"Of course, it's an unpleasant feeling. But I am trying to think more about my return and the club's business... But of course I am holding the Olympics in the back of my mind. It's getting closer every day."

- Semyon Varlamov on what his injury might mean to his Olympic chances

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And Caps Nation is beginning to worry, too…

by Ninjak on Jan 20, 2010 11:04 AM EST reply actions

It’s not like he was going to play. To be selfish, we don’t want him to go. Let him rehab at home. Make him focus on the real prize…

by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Jan 20, 2010 11:10 AM EST reply actions

I actually think it’s better for him to go. Mentally rested there, he’ll be fresher down the stretch, and from interviews it seems like not going would affect him negatively. As it is it looks like he’s going to get almost no playing time, right? Nabby and Bryz have the inside track to starting games.

Ovechkin = Green Backs

by red army line on Jan 20, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

For sure. We can all agree he won’t play more than a few minutes, if he’s lucky, but it’s whether his time spent there would be better spent rehabbing at home. It’s definitely debatable.

On the one hand, he will gain a unique experience and perspective from going, on the other hand if he stays at home he will have more time to work out and get mentally prepared for the upcoming task at hand. I am sure the Games are a whirlwind for a young kid.

Not that I think it really matters one way or the other, and just to be named is a confidence boost, I would just rather him buckle down, rehab hard, rest and think about the rest of the season, instead of traveling, excitement, distractions, partying, etc.

by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Jan 20, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions

I’m not gonna lie, Green not going to the Games is awesome. Keep him fresh and angry.

by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Jan 20, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions

Oy.

That’s for the non-olympic implications.

"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."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 20, 2010 11:33 AM EST reply actions

Strangely, I’m far less concerned that he’s got a knee problem which, as long as it’s not serious, can heal completely rather than a groin issue which can linger for years. He’s young, give him all the time he needs to get better and let Theo and Neuvirth fight it out until after the Olympics. Then Varly can return healthy and rested for the stretch run. Having a 16 point cushion gives them that luxury.

by b.orr4 on Jan 20, 2010 11:33 AM EST reply actions

Right. The irony is that the knee injury has allowed his groin to heal completely.

Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!

by Scott in Shaw on Jan 20, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions

Of course, compensating for a bad groin may have caused the knee…

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by J.P. on Jan 20, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions

It’s a vicious Nylander indeed.

Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!

by Scott in Shaw on Jan 20, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions

Lisa Hillary already said Varley is off the Olympic team. The point is mute.

"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."

by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM EST reply actions

Lisa Hillary already said Varley is off the Olympic team. ~~The point is mute~~.

lol @ Lisa Hillary

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Jan 20, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions

Lisa Hillary-the female Canadian version of Bruce Garrioch.

by b.orr4 on Jan 20, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions

When Lisa Hillary says Var-LA-mov it sounds like she has a mouthful of Semyon.

/been waiting to use that

Russian Machine very rarely breaks.

by macvechkin on Jan 20, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Please and Thank-you

rec’d

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Jan 21, 2010 2:02 AM EST up reply actions

per twitter: @natewell Lisa said, based on sources, Olympics are “doubtful” – not ruled out yet. We’d just say TBD

"I tried to capture the spirit of the thing"

by tuvanhillbilly on Jan 20, 2010 2:23 PM EST reply actions

Really it's 2014 that Varly cares about

Along with a few other V.I.Rs. And yes, it’s happening.

Russian Machine very rarely breaks.

by macvechkin on Jan 20, 2010 2:28 PM EST reply actions

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