Thursday Caps Clips: Caps @ Penguins Game Day
by J.P. on Jan 21, 2010 6:40 AM EST
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- Previews of (and other stuff related to) tonight's battle with the Penguins from Vogs, WaPo (here and here), DCEx, Peerless, RMNB, StC, RtR and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner PensBurgh as well as Empty Netters, Pittsburgh Tribune and the Post-Gazette (here and here) for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory... nah.
- For those of you in town, we expect to see you at the Japers' Rink/Puck Daddy viewing party at Bailey's tonight. For those of you who aren't, make sure to stop by CSN Washington's online chat - hosted by Corey Masisak - during the game and blow the lid off the thing so they wise up and hire our guy already.
- Jordan Staal, Matt Cooke and Tyler Kennedy will be tasked with shutting down the Caps' top line most of the time... [Penguins]
- ... while the Caps will prepare a little differently to try to stop the Pens' captain (in part because he's scoring more goals these days, and in part, I'm sure, because they couldn't stop him last time out). [ESPN]
- BREAKING: The Caps will need to work harder than they did Tuesday night. [CI]
- Speaking of Tuesday night, Jose Theodore reacts to the love he got from the home crowd. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- The NHL has many great individual rivalries, but few as intense as Alex Ovechkin and... Douglas Murray. [The Hockey News]
- As for that "other" rivalry, if Ovi was hanging off a cliff and Sid could save him or his Miller Lite... well, let's just say they're not BFFs. [NHL.com]
- More on Ovi vs. Sid. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Still more. [USA Today]
- George McPhee spent wisely last summer... [Puck Prospectus]
- ... and here are some of the names he might be looking at come this season's trade deadline. [The Hockey News]
- "The length of [Ovechkin's] shifts might be the next step in his evolution as a leader, especially when the Caps are trying to protect a lead." How much street cred do I lose for agreeing with John Buccigross? [ESPN]
- This might be my favorite Bog post ever. Seriously. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Jim Rome defends Matt Bradley's and AO's respective roles in last week's game against the Bolts. [MLive]
- Ovi on the incident: "I stood there confused and thought, WTF?" (That's just part of an epic, must-read translation by TJ.) [Alex Ovetjkin]
- Speaking of Brads, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle is so full of win. [FanShot]
- Revisiting at the Jason Chimera trade eleven games in. [RtR]
- In case you missed our 'Guess The Hat Trick' contest yesterday, make sure to get your entry in soon. [Japers' Rink]
- Photos of your Hershey Bears All-Stars... [John Walton Hockey]
- ... one of whom was named AHL Player of the Week. [Bears]
- Down a level (temporarily), Braden Holtby was named Outstanding Goaltender in the ECHL Skills Competition. [Stack the Pads]
- Good to know that we'll soon be entering the "play for the tie" portion of the season. Yawn. [BtN]
- Finally, happy 60th birthday to original Cap Ron Anderson.
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still on the fence about making the trek down from annapolis…. Canadian on tap is a tough thing to pass up…
You’re just afraid of the heckling we’ll potentially lay down.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
lay down.. tap.. im coming..
Soundboard Ovechwin and highslot84
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I really wish I could go tonight, too, but alas I have to work. Everyone have fun! I’m guessing the GDT is going to be a little dead tonight.
It won’t be the same, having to deal with the non-elite, but anything to support Corey.
"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."
Good luck tonight, Caps fans. I am still debating whether or not I will come to the Puck Daddy shindig, but I am leaning towards staying home and drinking some Bell’s HopSlam all night.
Also, with the way the Pens D has looked the past two months, I think I may just want to save myself some anger and frustration.
I think a signed Malkin puck will be one of the prizes there, assuming you’re into that kinda thing.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 21, 2010 7:38 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I am still debating. I will be a game time decision. I’ll let you know after the morning skate.
“Abdominal strain” ?
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
I thought that nothing could possibly beat the interview with the synchronized swimmer but this was just hilarious.
The rest of the interview is about Vancouver Olympics again. I might finish it over weekend, I might not. Check with Tuvanhillbilly of Japer’s Rink, he might has it already.
Snälla Tuvanhillbilly do it if you got the time.
Agreed. Probably the best interview with Ovi I’ve ever read. So many gems in there. I can’t remember ever seeing him be more candid. His style is very different in Russian than it is in English.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 8:57 AM EST up reply actions
Here comes the circus.
It really is a crime that we’ve had to wait 4 months to play these people.
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 21, 2010 7:39 AM EST reply actions
Yes, would like to hear the reasoning behind the scheduling. Perhaps it’s just coincidence.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
Actually a smart move by the league. Only 4 NFL teams left playing and college football season is over. They will get much more press for these matchups now. I complain about the league office at times, mainly on inconsistent discipline/penalties and marketing, but this was a good decision.
A man gotta have a code
In honor of Rink continuity and tonight's grudge match.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 7:41 AM EST reply actions 21 recs
I wish I was better at/knew at all how to photoshop, because I’d add random porcupine quills to different moments of Crosby’s career. And I’d be pleased.
Perhaps you can help a brutha out?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 7:54 AM EST up reply actions
I use Gimp, which is a free photoshop-like program for Linux/Mac/Windows. If you can get a free or cheap copy of Photoshop, go for it. Otherwise, I suggest Gimp. I learned by playing around with the program, but plenty of tutorials can be found with Google.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 8:02 AM EST up reply actions
I hear that Gimp works really well when woken up by Zed.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 21, 2010 8:11 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I hear that gimp works really well as a craft for little kids at summer camp.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 8:13 AM EST up reply actions
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Bring out the gimp!
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 21, 2010 8:17 AM EST up reply actions
There goes my youthful innocence.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 8:19 AM EST up reply actions
Just because you look like the Gimp doesn’t mean you have to play like the Gimp!
"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Jan 21, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
Sweet ref there.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Jan 21, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
I won’t be able to make it out tonight as I’ll be working just late enough that I won’t make it in time for the beginning of the game if I actually go all the way down to Balls-town.
And homie don’t play dat.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 7:52 AM EST reply actions
To go out and just punch somebody in the face or stick somebody all the time, I think that’s kind of something you’re born with or you’re not.
Another great Laich-ism.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 8:11 AM EST reply actions
One can’t earn all the money. And this is not the most important thing in life. If I had dollar coins in my eyes like Scrooge McDuck, I would have sought for the most profitable place. But instead I signed 13 years contract with Washington, this team became my life, this team became my fate. And you don’t know what will happen in the future with the NHL. 13 years is a very long time, but I don’t sweat.
And a great Ovi quote. This sounds like a man that is planning on fleeing to the KHL at any second. And I dig the Duck Tales reference.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 8:31 AM EST up reply actions
Ovi should get a Washington Monument-shaped Money Bin.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
This sounds like a man who is planning on leaving? I read that very differently.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
You clearly need more coffee. I only saw snark in that comment.
"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."
possible solution to snark confusion:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/7035351/SarcMark-inventors-make-thousands-from-sarcasm-punctuation-mark-in-first-week.html
by ns on Jan 21, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
And if that isn't enough...
Any guy who looks like this on the ice is happy where he is…
I need a snappy signature...
Yep. It was snark. The Duck Tales remark was serious though, so I can see how a snarky statement followed by a genuine statement could cause some confusion. Duck Tales was awesome after all.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
Oh, Jesus. Excuse me while I run to the bathroom to cry.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Don’t take everything so hard, man.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I did get a pretty good ’that’s what she said’ in the line at the coffee machine a few minutes ago. That stopped a few tears.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
He must have had a traumatic experience somehow related to Duck Tales.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Show us on the doll where Gizmo touched you.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Gizmo-Duck. Gizmo was the Mogwai. Get your 80’s references straight man!
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Super Doo?
with his magic doughnut?
why do I remember this crap?
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
impressed Ovie knows who Scrooge McDuck is…
"...I got the most gentlemanly player in junior my last year. I'm a gentleman, always a gentleman." - Matt Bradley, 1/20/10
I’m impressed whenever anyone of my kids’ generation knows that stuff. I realize that Disney and Looney Tunes transcend generations, but with so much other crap that’s been the hot item over the years, I’d guess they’d be forgotten.
"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 wonder what Scrooge McDuck dubbed over in Russian sounded like
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
Well, for one thing, Scrooge McDuck had been around for about forty years when Duck Tales came out
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
I realized this as I posted, but I remember him mostly from that show so I let it slide.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but Scrooge McDuck is still a new icon in Russia.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
One of the league’s marquis matchups, the NHL hides it on the NHL Network.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
Well….they could hide it on Versus
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 21, 2010 8:18 AM EST up reply actions
With all due respect, it’s just hockey. Nobody is watching anyway.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 8:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
rimshot
"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
by snakegriffin on Jan 21, 2010 8:23 AM EST up reply actions
I wasn’t aware that this was a game between minor French nobility. :)
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
It’s not the NHL that hid it. Neither Versus nor NBC chose to/could contractually air it. The other option would be no national broadcast at all. Why are you mad at the NHL again?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 21, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
McKeon says we’re not built for a Cup yet – didn’t realize there was a real blueprint to follow here. Could we make a move? Maybe, if the right thing is available. Could one move make us “Cup-worthy” in McKeon’s eyes? Did the Guerin acquisition put the Pens over the top last year? I’m not so sure it can’t be done with what we’ve got, provided Varly makes a full recovery and gets back to form before the playoffs and we can play the with the strong team defense and discipline that has peeked out a few times this season.
"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
There is no “blueprint”. Most of what happens in the playoffs comes down to plain old luck, and getting hot at the right time.
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 21, 2010 8:27 AM EST up reply actions
Blueprint? We don’t need no stinking blueprint.
Carolina won a Cup with this sextet on the blue line in their last game of the season…
Frantisek Kaberle
Mike Commodore
Brett Hedican
Niclas Wallin
Aaron Ward
Glen Wesley
Good? Yes, but the best the NHL has to offer? Significantly better than a comparable group the Caps might ice in a Game 7 of a Stanley Cup final? Not to mention they did it with a rookie goalie who had a 3.68 GAA in 28 regular season games.
Detroit came within one game of a Stanley Cup with a goalie who had a GAA over 3.00 and a save percentage under .900 in the regular season.
Anaheim won a Cup with a team that had one 30-plus goal scorer and one player with 80+ points (that was the same player).
If you've read this far...seek help.
No team has repeated since the early 90s (Lemieux’s Pens with Bowman), so I would infer that the general trend is teams are “unprepared” and “don’t have it” and are “unproven” and then win it all.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Wings won in ‘97 and ’98, didn’t they?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 21, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
yep. 97, best the Flyers. 98, crushed our hopes and dreams, the bastards. Coached by Scotty Bowman
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Whoops, forgot them.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
The 2001 Avs were supposed to be too old, no? Roy IIRC was like 36. And 96 of course, unproven. And the Devils were never supposed to have the O to go with the D, no?
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
I see McKeon is continuing his streak of not providing useful hockey insight.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yesterday was Penguin Awareness Day. I hear today is Penguin Annihilation Day.
I have a C on my heart.
by boutros23 on Jan 21, 2010 8:27 AM EST reply actions 5 recs
my facebook status is “Happy Beat Up Penguins Day!”
I’ve already gotten a couple of “beating penguins?! ohmigod, like, why do you hate penguins?! They’re soooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!”
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Send them a virus...
…or a blood disorder.
by mechanicsville on Jan 21, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
what, Happy Beat Up Penguins Day? Go right ahead! Let’s make it a national holiday.
And in the Spring, we can have “Happy Smash Penguins Into A Bloody Pulp Week!”
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
this calls for some games...
or if you’re so inclined…
XTREME smack the penguin!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Jan 21, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
Why would you go for regular when there’s an XTREME version?
You’ve pretty much ruined any attempt I was making at paying attention in class. So thanks for that.
by Hello Dahlen on Jan 21, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
haha, anytime :)
(as long as the sound’s off, no one will know! well, except for whoever’s sitting behind you…)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Jan 21, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
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“Hello Dahlen” is an awesome username.
/Conway Twitty’d
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 21, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks! Just trying to follow the great tradition around here of using players’ names as puns.
by Hello Dahlen on Jan 21, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
I have no idea what you mean about using players names as puns
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
by Rather Bengt on Jan 21, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty lame trend if you ask me.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
You’re right, of course. Damn, I’ll have to come up with a new name now.
by Hello Dahlen on Jan 21, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely.
Although I’m not sure if I count.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Looks like an Elvis Presley/Tom DeLay love child.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 21, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
Good thing I’m sitting in the back, then!
by Hello Dahlen on Jan 21, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
If you get caught just tell them its the math teacher’s fault.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
haha, what can i say, i’m a terrible influence :)
for the record, i would have been playing too if i hadn’t been helping kids with their midterm reviews
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Jan 21, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately I don’t think law professors would be too impressed with that excuse. Then again, I don’t think my professor really cares.
by Hello Dahlen on Jan 21, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
Or maybe Spank the Monkey and imagine it’s a penguin
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
...since I have nothing better to think about at 8:30 AM
Tonight’s beverage of choice:
The color selection is certainly good to “rock the red.” And it’s even got an eagle on the can (although more “teagle” than “weagle”, but still…)
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 8:38 AM EST reply actions
Just watch out you don't end up with Hecate instead...
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
Haha…somehow I don’t think my liquor store of choice would get those confused!
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
Did we already know that Gonchar is questionable for tonight?
Because that seems to be positive news.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Its still weird to see Brent Johnson in a Penguins uni.
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 21, 2010 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
…damn, there goes the hope of signing Martin Straka to a 1-day contract
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
Somebody posted yesterday the comment made on the NHL Network Sunday night “you can’t give up 20 goals in a seven game series and win.”
So how did the Flyers beat us in 2008? (5+0+3+3+3+4+2=20 goals allowed)
The Rangers actually gave up fewer goals to us in 2009 (3+0+4+1+4+5+2=19 goals) and lost the series.
Better yet, how did the Penguin Scum (3+4+2+3+3+5+2=22 goals allowed) wait, don’t get me started on that one again… Some may not want to admit it, but we all know why we lost that one…
Ted Leonsis Used to Recommend: http://capsnut.blogspot.com/
Everybody Wang Chung......
Please load brain before shooting off mouth.™
Drop me an e-mail...
I’m interested in reading that book you mentioned yesterday.
I need a snappy signature...
Some may not want to admit it, but we all know why we lost that one…
And we’re off…
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 21, 2010 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
Some may not want to admit it, but we all know why we lost that one…
There’s no shame in admitting that another team was just better than the Caps.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
From the AO Interview
Someone really needs to make the top half of this their avatar:
Atta dinnin stick a who!
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I like this one too, and it kinda fits into the whole Talbot “shh” gimmick
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 21, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Signed,
Carmelo Anthony
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
From empty-netters…
Useless Capitals Trivia Vaguely Related to the Penguins: Former Penguins defenseman Larry Murphy holds the Capitals’ franchise record for points by a defenseman. He had 81 in 1986-87.
I’m guessing they won’t be able to use this one next year.
If you've read this far...seek help.
Wasn’t he both a Cap and a Wing longer than he was a Pen? Shouldn’t that say “Former Capitals/Red Wings defenseman” ?
Shit like that always bothers me.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
Oh, right. I see what you mean, now that I looked at it. I’m off to a bad start, today. Only an Ovechkin hat trick at 39:45 tonight can save my day!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
Only an Ovechkin hat trick at 39:45 tonight can save my day!
I really hope your day is saved! I’m all for losing a contest if it means beating up on the Pens.
A man gotta have a code
I’ll agree with that, even though I’ve picked a different Cap to pull the trick tonight. Hey, where’s the fun if everyone picks Ovechkin?
"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’s the Pens: no one else can feed them porcupines quite like AO can.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
True that, but Backstrom’s been a beast, and if you’re going to be contrarian, that’s why I picked him. Hey, I’m good with both of them getting it tonight, and I don’t care which one does first.
"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."
Part of me hopes it’s Brads with the first hattie of the year.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
with respect to JP and bucci, here are OV’s last 5 shifts of the game. ok, a long 1:12 minute shift trying to defend the pulled goalie 6-5. dont recall him cherry picking at that particular point. at that time, he’s essentially playing defense ala a penalty kill. nothing really stands out to me. would have been nice to see him get off after 45 seconds, but detroit had some pretty good puck control at that point and probably not the best opportunity to change from the left wing.
15 3 10:39 / 9:21 11:07 / 8:53 00:28 G
16 3 12:40 / 7:20 13:15 / 6:45 00:35 G
17 3 14:44 / 5:16 15:07 / 4:53 00:23 P
18 3 17:18 / 2:42 17:41 / 2:19 00:23
19 3 18:16 / 1:44 19:28 / 0:32 01:12
Bucci’s talking about that one shift. I’m talking more generally. But good research.
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Booch may be off target, but I’m guessing J.P. may be alluding to the overall length of AO’s shifts. He did lead everybody with a 1:10 per shift number that game, and he’s been trading the TOI/Shift lead with Kovalchuk since Boudreau became coach.
And go get an avatar, lest you get turned away at the country club.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 21, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
This is only anecdotal, but I remember several times that AO has gotten burned at the end of a long shift.
I’m in full agreement with Bucci. AO’s shift lengths need to come down, and AO himself is the only guy that can do it. Hopefully he will discipline himself to get off the ice. Particularly on the PP.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
warning: this is gruesome and huge so I shall link it.
by Steve. on Jan 21, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This is a badass seal who has a tear drop tattoo.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
I’m super stoked for the meetup tonight yay! \o/ Will be looking for you folks that are going on the Hershey trip!! Hopefully someone brings nametags again.
Nametags would be helpful. I also feel the lurkers should have to stand in the corner the whole night and just observe the rest of us.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I just want to communicate using signs, like Sign Guy Dudley
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 21, 2010 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
Probably won’t be there due to recent lack of sleep, work tomorrow, and Penguins fans.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
It’s just bad timing.. my girlfriend would have to leave straight from work, we’d have to make dinner out of the shitty food there.. eh.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Still weak
If we’re outnumbered by pens fans…
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I don’t need the stress this week, to be completely honest.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m only joking, no worries!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
YEAH, SURE!
/runs out of room crying
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Preparing your Crosby impersonation?
I like it!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
*throws hat*
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
People better bring hats to chuck at the TVs tonight
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
The stage has been set for a double Washington spanking of Pittsburgh after Georgetown knocked off Pitt last night (sorry, JP)
It is futile. The house is on the road. On the one hand this is not bad. But on the other, imagine, I get home after a workout and go to bed before the game. Suddenly the doorbell rings. You are half asleep, you thrust your feet into the slippers, drag yourself down the stairs. Angry as hell you think, “What the hell? Who this could be?”. And there he is, a stranger smiling with all his 32 teeth and rejoicing, “Hello, Ovi! Can you sign the jersey?” Dog gone it, I was sleeping! How to react to this?
So, if I show up with only 31 teeth, Ovie will be ok with it?
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
I can’t believe people do that. How rude.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I hate it when people think athletes owe them or whatever.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Well, in a sense they do, but only at their place(s) of business. Getting him at home is low class. AO needs ’Guin rabies dart shooters on his lawn.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
Hockey Night in Canada’s Game 7 intro is getting me pretty ready for this game. Time for redemption.
"My face is my mask."
um... wow.
via @washcaps
BREAKING NEWS: John Carlson recalled to Capitals.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
If I could hit the net, I’d be an upgrade over Sloan.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Hatty tonight. I’m making it my official guess in the contest!
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
Carlson is becoming one of my favorites in the Caps organization. Please to have on permanent roster so I can purchase jersey/sweater. Shanks.
Just bought a blank jersey myself.. trying to figure out what to get put on it.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’d wait for Carlson. Somehow I don’t think his full-time number will be 74.
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
Probably not going to get his name and number. I’m leaning towards Perreault, but that’s risky.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Home. My modern-era jerseys right now are: away Laing, home Ovechkin, gold Backstrom
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Logical progression to me feels like a double-nickel might be in your future.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
I think you’ve got more staying power in 55, personally, but I’d approve of either.
Also perhaps a #40.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Not a huge goalie guy.. and I’d probably go with Neuvy out of the two, just because he looks funny.
I saw a sweet Johansson jersey at Kettler last night, which was oh-so tempting.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Just get a Fleischmann. He’s never leaving as long as Bruce is here, and the name is comically long on the jersey.
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 21, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Not a huge Flash guy either.. I wish we could just trade for Kovalchuk or Doug Murray already.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Just don’t be tempted into a jersey foul, my friend.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
I’m so fucking tired of the phrase “jersey foul.”
And I won’t, I’m not a dummy like the jerk that had a “FEDEROV” jersey on trade deadline day.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’ll admit I only said it to be cool.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
Not angry at you, just the world.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 21, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hah, yeah I remember them showing that guy standing behind the glass on the lead-in for that Devils game…what a maroon.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty sure it was the Wild.. though maybe they showed it before the next game or something.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
There may have been someone at that Wild game, but Fedorov’s first game was a couple days later at NJ…I recall them showing the guy holding the jersey up to the glass and Feds skating by with a bit of a smirk
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
That was probably it, then. The dude was at the Wild game too. What a donk.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Seriously. I hope that I can, someday, reach a point in my life where the $150 I’d spend on a customized sweater means so little to me that I don’t even bother to spell check.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
what a maroon
awesome phrase…makes me think of bugs bunny.
by mechanicsville on Jan 21, 2010 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
They're all gonna laugh at you!!!!
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’d shy away from any young player with an obviously silly number, or else you’ll end up like the people with the Alzner #47 jerseys. The Caps don’t give young players their first preference for jersey numbers; this is a known fact and yet people can’t wait.
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
So what exactly would be wrong with an Alzner 47? It can’t POSSIBLY be any worse than an Ovie Caps jersey in Russian.
Those aren’t so bad when they’re Russian national team jerseys. I got one.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
If it’s not the number he wanted, why would it be the number you wanted?
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
throwing my hat in with d’ohboy on this one. i don’t think it signals a true or hardcore fan to have the early number. if anything, observers of the team should know to avoid the rookie jerseys until things play out.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
I say you should get it if you like him that much.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I probably will, but I have until whenever it arrives to make the decision (or be swayed).. then it’s back into the mail to be altered.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
props for the perreault home-made Tshirt, though. that was sweet.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
i’ve been beginning to think that he really needs to paint his suit red ‘cause it’s messing up the whole commraderie thing.
"...I got the most gentlemanly player in junior my last year. I'm a gentleman, always a gentleman." - Matt Bradley, 1/20/10
He’s stuck in the past, when we used to do white-outs.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Does that mean he also has white pom poms and the plastic hand clapper things?
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 21, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Winnipeg is still looking for their royalty check.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
Tell em to get it from Pittsburgh….they’re still ripping them off.
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 21, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
a friend of mine insists on buying white jerseys because “thats what the home team is supposed to wear”
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
I agree with you friend. The white jerseys look way more slick.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
And that way, you don’t see the same two damned colors on the ice at every home game. The old way was better.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
stuck in the past...
when we used to drop acid, might be a little closer.
by mechanicsville on Jan 21, 2010 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Penguin version of “Capstronaut”…
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 21, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Carlson and Alzner at the same time. Awesome.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
He's played five games in the NHL this year so. . .
I’m guessing we “magically” get to see him for. . . oh . . . five more games or so.
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
I was thinking the same thing. You gotta figure they want to do what they did with Alzner and get the extra year before free agency.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
One can’t earn all the money. And this is not the most important thing in life. If I had dollar coins in my eyes like Scrooge McDuck, I would have sought for the most profitable place. But instead I signed 13 years contract with Washington, this team became my life, this team became my fate. And you don’t know what will happen in the future with the NHL. 13 years is a very long time, but I don’t sweat.
-Ovie
This makes me feel a lot better about all those dumb “OVECHKIN TO KHL” rumors.
"My face is my mask."
D pairings like...
Schultz-Green
Alzner-Poti
Morrisonn-Carlson
?
by Iafrate's Baldspot on Jan 21, 2010 10:08 AM EST reply actions
No, because Carlson is likely to get around 15 mins, whereas Mr. Nasty is going to play 20+ against the Pens’ top forwards.
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
i’m good with mo-carly. shaMo’s had a few years of experience playing with a young offensive blueliner, and like d’ohboy mentioned, the minutes are just right.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
"Out-Worked"
So, by Bruce’s estimation, we were “out-worked” by the Pens in every playoff game last year?
Overall, I think Bruce is a good coach, and I like the style/system that he employs. However, it seems he can’t understand why we get worked by teams like the Pens, Wings, Sharks and, on occasion, Flyers. It’s not about “work-ethic,” it’s about personnel and the Caps’ system. The Pens out-shot the Caps in every single game of the seven-game series last year. The Caps were working every bit as hard as the Pens, but it didn’t matter.
The Caps have very few “puck-moving” defensemen. If I’m being honest, I’d put the number at 1.5 (Green, plus half of Pothier). By this, I mean: “a defenseman who, given possession of the puck in his own end and under pressure from a forechecker, has the ability to do something other than dump the puck out along the boards.” Every game, I’m appalled by the number of times that Caps defensemen, with full possession but facing pressure from a forechecker, do one of two things: throw the puck along the boards or dump it to neutral ice.
By itself, this isn’t a huge problem – many teams lack more than one or two puck-moving defensemen. However, the Caps’ defensive-zone system, combined with their breakout tendencies, means that the wingers responsible for retrieving those pucks are usually too high in the defensive zone, or they’re already in the neutral zone. Inevitably, against teams that employ aggressive forechecking schemes, the opponent’s high third man or defenseman intercepts those clearing attempts.
Combine the Caps’ lack of puck-movers with their breakout scheme and the result is that teams with speedy forwards that employ aggressive forechecking schemes give the Caps fits. They force repeated defensive-zone turnovers or cause us to dump the puck to neutral ice rather than breaking out with possession. This problem is especially noticeable against teams like Detroit, San Jose, Pittsburgh and Philly (and likely against Chicago, too), all of which have speed on all four lines.
Put simply, the Pens figured out the gameplan for beating the Caps and Boudreau’s system and it hasn’t really changed at all this year:
Step 1: Get the puck deep and force the Caps’ defenders to handle it, especially along the boards behind their net.
Step 2: Forecheck aggressively with two forwards and keep the third “high” man in the zone to cut off passing lanes.
Step 3: Let your D-men pinch to hold pucks in.
Step 4: Check the bejeezus out of Mike Green.
Step 5: Hope that your goalie has a decent game, not “amazing,” just .900 will usually suffice, because if steps 1-4 work, he’ll likely only see around 20-25 shots.
There are actually two solutions to this problem, and both of them are fairly simple. First, change the personnel such that the Caps can put out a “puck-mover” on every D-pairing. (And no, Tom Poti is not a “puck-mover.”) Second, if you can’t change the personnel, change the system – against aggressive checking schemes, drop the wings down lower in the zone. Explain to players like Ovie and Semin that they need to get the puck out before they’ll have any chances to score, and that if they leave the zone early, they’ll never get the puck out.
Unless GMGM acquires another “puck-mover” or two at the deadline, Boudreau’s going to have to change the system or it’s going to be another fairly early exit from the playoffs. It’ll be interesting to see what happens tonight. . .
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
by D'ohboy on Jan 21, 2010 10:09 AM EST reply actions 11 recs
Just remember that all-that-said (nice wall of text, btw), the Caps still took 3 of those games and lost two in OT (2? Can’t remember, now). I’m inclined to blame bad luck as much as bad plan.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
It was luck that it was even that close
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 21, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
To be fair, this team makes its own luck (finally). It’s no coincidence that they took Pitt to 7 games.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
To be fair, this teammakes its own luck (finally)has Ovechkin and Varly. It’s no coincidence that they took Pitt to 7 games.
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
Didn’t you just repeat what I said :-) ?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, Caps were very lucky that series went 7. Pens were the better team.
D’Ohboy is right. This team needs to have a better plan against teams that aggressively forecheck. We spend way to much time chasing guys in our own zone and never getting the puck out.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
You could add the Sharks to the list. Heck, the Flyers were doing it in the 1st period on Sunday. For whatever reason they seemed to relax and not pressure as much in the final 2 periods.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
The thing is, the Caps’ offensive players are so skilled and so potent that even with 20-25 relatively poor quality shots, they’re typically a .500 team against the agressive forechekers. (They’re obviously much better against everyone else).
Not rebutting anything D’oh said, I’m just saying it’s more than luck that the Caps “ever” win against teams like that. Red Wings game is a perfect example — Caps get exactly one power play shot on goal, but it’s a beautiful play and a beautiful goal.
I agree that they need to figure out a better system against those teams. But it’s not like they can’t play with teams like that at all. The games when Pitt, Detroit, NJ are doing their thing are ugly as hell, but the Caps are always in them and routinely win them.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
Chalk that up to luck (on the Caps’ part), amazing goaltending by Varly, and phenomenal individual performances. . . And some mediocre goaltending from Fleury. FWIW, Fleury had exactly ONE game where he saved more than 90% of the shots – the 6-2 laugher in game 7.
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
yes, two OT games that the Caps lost. I painfully recall one of those pucks getting “Poti’ed” into the net, and I want to say that Morrisonn deflected the other past Varly as well, but I’m less sure about that and, quite honestly, don’t wish to go searching through video to try and find confirmation of it.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Poti’ed
How would you have handled that 2-on-1?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m just saying that is painfully classic fashion, the puck deflected off of Poti’s skate and into the net. Not the first or last time it’s happened to him.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Actually it was his stick and it was because he had to dive back toward the net to block the pass because he let Malkin get wide. If he kept both players in front of him he’s deflecting the puck away from the net, but when you dive at your goalie to block a pass it’s predictable that you’ll deflect the puck back toward your net.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
It’s not “bad luck” to get pinned in your own end for almost the entire game and get out-shot in every single game of a series. That’s a bad plan (especially when other teams adopt the same tactics and beat you with them). Persevering in the face of that bad plan is a testament to the skill (and luck) of the Caps.
Alex Semin likes to drink sake after engaging in hockey bukkake.
Well done D’ohboy that was well written and ‘dumbed’ down and simple to read. This could possibly be it’s on Fanpost.
Hopefully we’ll see some adaptions to the system from BB. Good coaches learn to adjust. And when we adjust, expect !$#!#pitt to adjust to our adjustments.
by vt caps fan on Jan 21, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
couldn’t agree more. Rec’d
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
Disagree a little. I saw instances of fowards not being aggressive and going hard for the puck into the corners, Pens players allowed to rush and make a 2-on-2 into a 2-on-1, etc. Maybe I’m missing something, but the Caps forwards are pretty fast themselves. That shouldn’t be happening.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
There were definitely times the Caps could have fore checked a bit more aggressively, but in general I agree with his original points.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
I think you missed the point. This isn’t about what the Caps’ forwards did in the offensive zone or neutral zone, and it’s not about how fast our forwards are.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
I just fail to see how such a good team can be dominated 7 straight games. Of course, I can’t recall many specific instances, so I dunno if my memory is a little fuzzy.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
I think I explained it pretty clearly. The Caps’ defensemen don’t do well against an aggressive forecheck, which is exacerbated by the way our wingers leave the d-zone early on the breakout.
The result is that we get out-shot repeatedly. It appears as though we’re getting “out-worked,” but that’s not true.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
Still tough for me to comprehend. I’d have thought that at least once in 7 games that strategy doesn’t work. Actually, one period in a 7 game series. Maybe I haven’t been around for enough playoff series.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
It’s not just the playoffs. The Detroit game was a perfect example. Guys like Helm, Abdelkader, Cleary, Maltby, and Draper (not to mention Zetterberg and Datsyuk) ate our defensemen alive.
Lots of D-zone turnovers = lots of shots against and few shots for. Relative goatending quality bailed us out, just like it did against Pittsburgh.
This is the formula for beating the Caps. Other teams know it, but some of them just don’t have the top-to-bottome speed or discipline to pull it off.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
It’s the formula for beating most teams.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
To a certain extent, yes. But it shouldn’t work so consistently and there are easy ways to counter it. It also doesn’t really work against teams like DET, CHI, and SJ, because they have so many defensemen who can handle the puck under pressure. If you pressure one of those teams, the D-man will likely make the right play and you’ll get caught too far up ice. If your D are pinching to support, it’s a recipe for lots of odd-man rushes against.
In theory, this is how it’s supposed to work for the Caps, but against teams who can forecheck worth a damn, it doesn’t.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
But then how do the Caps sometimes come out and outplay such teams? Beating Detroit last year, San Jose once this year, Chicago last year (can’t remember if they’ve played yet this season), even 3/4 against PIT last season and that could well have been a sweep.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
There are any number of reasons why one game turns out the way it does, but in a 7-game series, getting out-shot in every game puts you in a huge, HUGE hole.
Also, FWIW, we out-shot the Pens in every regular season game last year. I think Bylsma watched tape of what the Rangers did to us and changed something in their forechecking scheme. Other teams have followed suit.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
3 of the 4 games the Caps played vs. the Pens last regular season were pre-Blysma. Caps won all three of those.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Just not clicking—if they can outplay the other team win 1 of 1 game, why can’t they even outplay the other team in one game?
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
That’s like asking “if a coin flip is heads once, why isn’t it heads every time?”
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
I was trying to say, I guess “If I flip it once and get heads, then why the next seven times I flip it I get tails?”
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Ok. So my point is: as long as the Caps don’t change anything, if we play teams like the Pens/Wings/Sharks/Hawks, and they adopt the “formula” listed above, then the outcome of the coin flip is about 55/45 that the Caps will lose. Not coincidentally, 4 is 57% of 7…
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
Because the coin’s weighted so that tails are more likely to come up. And you only need to hit tails four times out of seven to bust.
My heads-tails was not referring to wins vs losses, but to outplay vs getting outplayed.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
So my question is, with a Jack Adams winner behind the bench, or rather, a coach of some sort, why wasn’t the gameplan changed?
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
My WAG
My personal guess? Bruce believes in his system and doesn’t want to change it. I think he believes that the strength of this team is in transition, and that having his wings leave the zone early starts the “fast break” offense. My guess is that he’s willing to trade being out-shot to get more odd-man rushes for, because the scoring percentage of those chances are higher.
Mathematically speaking, he’s looking to generate 25 shots where 10 of those shots have a 30% chance of going in (and the rest have about 10%), and he’s willing to give up 35 shots against (with about 10% of a chance of going in overall), in order to do that.
You’ll probably have to ask BB for the real answer, though.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
That’s not what I like to hear. Until he learns to change his gameplan a little depending on the team (and before they go into a 2-0 or 3-1 hole) I don’t think the Caps can win it all.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed, but also, Gibbs in his hey-day was never a fantastic coach – but he sure as hell had fantastic teams. A great team can outweigh a good coach with strategic deficiencies. We have a great team.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry, but Gibbs 1.0 was a fantastic coach.
by cuqui on Jan 21, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry, but Gibbs 1.0 was a fantastic coach.
I’m really not familiar with it to weigh in, but this was my understanding. I his big deal was getting solid-but-unspectacular teams to do spectacular things.
Back in the day, Joe Gibbs’ greatest asset and true genius was being able to adapt. If the game wasn’t going the Skins’ way in the first half, he was able to completely rework the gameplan by halftime and the Redskins would come out and dominate in the second half.
Over and over again.
IS KEPTIN NOW
That, plus an innovator. H-back, trips receivers, counter-trey. Won 3 SBs with 3 different quarterbacks, which methinks we will not see again for a long time, if ever.
Okay, I got bitch-slapped for the Gibbs remark, but the 2nd half of my comment is still applicable.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Even still, random occurrences can affect any given game. For example, when the Sharks came here earlier this year, they took 5 minor penalties in the first period. It’s pretty hard to “outplay” your opponent when you do that.
Also, on any given night, the team may not be able to follow the “formula” due to injuries, back-to-back games, etc.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
Agree strongly with this. SJ, Pitt, Detroit, NJ have to play a very disciplined game to do what D’oh’s first post described. Caps look great against them when they don’t do those things. Caps look lousy against them when they do manage to do those things.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
The dynamic though in a series can change. It should change. Does the onus fall on coaching that a team can be outplayed every period of every game more or less and the coaches don’t make changes to try and avoid that?
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
Which was kind of the point of the post. Boudreau says it’s “work-ethic,” but it’s clearly not. Why they haven’t adjusted to it yet is beyond me.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
I guess I have to buy that until I see otherwise.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
I’m largely in agreement with you, but not entirely. Work ethic does play into it because when we move our feet and win puck battles we just don’t have to play as much D and don’t get pinned as much. We end up playing in the other team’s end for long stretches. We still don’t cycle as much as I’d like, but we’ve shown flashes of it this year. When they are determined to have the puck, they usually have it. Looking at both SJS games it looks clear to me that the losing team in both games was the team that didn’t move their feet as much and didn’t win the puck battles; that is work ethic. As for clearing the D zone, you’re spot on.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Games 1-6 showed what happens when the Caps play Boudreau’s system with good work ethic and the other team is doing what D’oh described. They were moving their feet, but still got outplayed. Game 7 was a failure of work ethic (well, really of endurance). We saw the result.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know. I’m not even convinced the Caps played that well in games 1-6. Our second line was non-existent, what should have been (and is this year) our fourth line was our 3rd line, and the second best line we had, and our 4th line wasn’t reliable at all. Our D was extremely banged up and incapable of making simple outlet passes. I have a hard time saying that the Caps even executed BB’s system and got beat last year.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Hit the nail on the head. Every team going into a series with the Caps will know exactly what to do to attack the current/system personnel – that was clear in the Detroit game and may be clear after tonight. The Caps simply have to do better at keeping the puck and clearing it from their own end, and I agree with the points in your breakdown about why they struggle against a good, aggressive forechecking team.
That answers that.
I was just going to ask what Ovie has written on his gloves, I had never noticed before warmups Tuesday.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Sidebar action
I Kunitz playing?
If so, who reminds him that the team hasn’t forgotten his slash to Varly’s throat?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I don’t think he’s playing. I think he’s still sidelined after abdominal surgery.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
I hope it gets infected.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 21, 2010 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Kunitz is on IR.
Fleury is questionable.
Johnson played on Tuesday. So did Orpik.
Dupuis left on Tuesday with a laceration to his face.
Talbot left on Tuesday with a who-knows-what.
I need a snappy signature...
Sounds like he needs a taste of dick medicine
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
gotta rec this one … i can that comment coming out of Murray’s mouth, easily.
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Unless he’s standing on his hands.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
I was just thinking of that – but you damn well, if one of our guys did that to Fleury a suspension would have happened.
by vt caps fan on Jan 21, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
How much street cred do I lose for agreeing with John Buccigross?
You got street cred to blow my friend. Bucci… not so much.
Or former Capitals coach Jime Schoenfeld.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Or Washington Captials legend Jime Johnson
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 21, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
I like The Blowhard, even if most of his calls deal with the Jets and how much “better things used to be”
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 21, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
At least unlike DC sports radio people he has actually watched and understands the sport. I rarely listen to his show anymore. Rare national or local, outside of the Northeast, guy who will talk hockey.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
i stopped listening to/watching him because he’s a typical really loud guy from LA and he talks way to much about the east coast media bias in sports
Aim for the head baby Jesus
You’ll have to excuse those of us out West for being sick and tired of hearing about East Coast teams 80% of the time.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
I can’t even listen to half the shit on NHL Home Ice anymore because it’s all Rangers/Devils.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
NHL Home Ice was/is a great idea, but I find it barely listenable. I’m not entertained by any of the hosts, and most of the analysts drive me crazy.
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 21, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t find that to be a problem with Home Ice in general, but NHL Live is definitely too New York centric and the hosts are awful. It was bad enough with LaGreca and Hradek all the time, but now it’s awful with their rotating through Rangers/Islanders/Devils “analysts” as the hosts. Stan Fischler should NEVER get a national audience. Hell, he shouldn’t be given any audience.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Unless that “audience” is a bottle of scotch and a puddle of his own tears.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
I fucking hate The Blowhard. I just zone out whenever his fat neck is on the phone.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
God bless you for being the only person to get my reference.
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 21, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Canadiens dismiss Laraques
Looks like they agree with GM Georgie.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
ZOMG u guys this is great Caps need ENFORCARRRRR
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
lol KFH we already have Schlutz
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Both teams have to agree to the deal y’know? Heh…
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 21, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Do they? If Laraque was bought out, is he not a free agent?
"We take the shortest route to the puck and arrive in ill humor." - Bobby Clarke
He’s not being bought out until the end of the year. They just aren’t going to play him at all.
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 21, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
Let’s swap Nylander for him. Or, you know…not.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Jan 21, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
he’s getting Nylander’d for the rest of the season
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
All I ask is...
TV camera operators…please do not show a close-up of Tyler Kennedy. Please…for all that is good in this world…
Brads, You're my hero!!!!!
In the comments section of the Puck Daddy post about nicknames for team lines, there were comments going back and forth, and in the middle someone posted this gem:
I’d have said pig, but hey, as long as it’s abuse :-).
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
Well thank you!! :) I think BB is a big cuddly adorable teddy bear!! This is from Hockey ’n Heels this past year (I chopped mahself outta the pic). He was in a jolly good mood!
Brads, You're my hero!!!!!
I look like a Sea Otter
A hot, sexy little Sea Otter.
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 21, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And is this sea otter putting in an appearance tonight at the viewing party? (sorry to mitigate your joke with an actual question)
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
while the Caps will prepare a little differently to try to stop the Pens’ captain […] in part, I’m sure, because they couldn’t stop him last time out)
You got that right. He was bloody horrible to play against. Not sure what they can do differently, though. Try to sic Brads, Stecks and Gordo on him as much as possible? Leave Malkin (who is hot at just the wrong time) to the third line? Assuming BB wants to line match at all, which he generally doesn’t, of course.
This is going to be a good measuring stick game, if for no other reason to see if the Caps can withstand forechecking pressure when they know it’s coming.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Steckel did do a pretty good job. I think Green-Schultz can handle him this time around. If not, then Alzner maybe? Good test for 27
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Swap Flash for Steckel on this game to see if Steckel can step it up to the next level against superior competition. He had a game full of play and stats necessary to go against the Penguins, now to try it against the Penguins.
I think it’d be better to go with two solid offensive trios rather than one great one and two okay ones (although Semin on his own could make another great one)
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
He had a game full of play and stats necessary to go against the Penguins, now to try it against the Penguins.
Uh…no.
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 21, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
He had a game full of play and stats necessary to go against the Penguins, now to try it against the Penguins.
And many, many more where he didn’t
Good, let’s go ahead and try the same stuff we did last year that led to Crosby being shut down. Better not try anything different since we most definitely won the Cup last year.
Steckel is not a #2C. He never was and never will be.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Actually I’m an idiot and I thought I was subconsciously trolling. I meant swap Steckel for B-Mo. I might still be trolling with that, and if so I stick by it.
A little less ridiculous, but at that point it goes the other way: there’s no way Bmo is a 4C. That’s plain misuse, right there.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
The problem is that Boudreau doesn’t like to match forward lines. If you want to “match” Stecks against Crosby, then that means that Stecks is skating 20-25 mins while somebody else (Backis or Flash) sits.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
If you have Ovechkin vs Crosby on occasion and Steckel vs Crosby on others, I think it’s fine. D pairing matchups may be more important than deciding which of the top 3 forward lines to put out there
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 22, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
It’s not that Steckel wouldn’t be effective against Crosby, but not as effective since Crosby is better in the dot AND Steckel does not have the skill or speed to make an effective #2C.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
I’d rather make them match up against the Caps. Put out your best lines, outscore them. Flash is pretty shifty — make them play D against him.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Good, let’s go ahead and try the same stuff we did last year that led to Crosby being shut down. Better not try anything different since we most definitely won the Cup last year.
Strawman. “Don’t make any changes and hope for the best” and “give more credence to the vast majority of David Steckel’s career than a good game or two” are very different things.
Beautiful use of watercolors
Columbus Dispatch depicts the bottom teams of the Western Conference.
I have a C on my heart.
I griped about this yesterday
And I’m still irked:
This is from NHL.com. They were able to find and post up-to-the-minute stats. Why couldn’t they find and post a picture of AO with a C on his sweater?
IS KEPTIN NOW
Has he been captain on the road yet?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
ATL, TB and FLA, right?
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
And just how long will they continue to use “The Kid”? Some day he just might grow up!
Brads, You're my hero!!!!!
I always just went with El Sid.
Eventually he became “Goddammit!”
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 21, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
He'll never be as cool as El Seed
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
And that’s why he’s the greatest.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Two chicks at the dame time, man.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
dame=same. Gah.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
It’s dame time all the time when you’re El Seed.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That reminds me of Alexander Semin
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
Actually Varly is “El Seed”. At least according to googletranslate. His first name always resolves to “Seeds”.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Figured that would be what Semin translated to
(sorry G.O.D.)
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
It was funny, and therefore OK
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
OH, so i’m not the only one! How strange.
I think I gave him a middle and last name, too: “GODDAMMIT!! NOT HIM!!!!!”
Brads, You're my hero!!!!!
Its like the Bill Cosby bit about thinking his name was JESUS CHRIST! until he was 6 years old
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 21, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
he’s The Kid until he moves out of Mario’s basement. And that’s never going to happen.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Does he blog from Mario’s basement?
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 21, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Yep! He authors this beauty of a blog.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
The comments on their posts are hysterical. I can’t even take them seriously any longer, I just like laughing at 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 21, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
would’ve been funnier if you’d linked to the imposter pens blog.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
there’s an imposter Pensblog?!?!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
not sure if it still exists, but there was a war going on between “thepensblog” (the original) and “pensblog” (which was patently terrible and existed merely to steal hits from the original).
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Some douche cybersquatter tried to use the name. There was a whole dust up. Was big news in the blogosphere awhile back.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
OK. It was a semi-big story in the hockey intraweb community . Better now?
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
I haven’t seen any indication of it yet.
And I feel dirty every time I make a crack about him as it relates to anything off ice, but I keep looking at in comparison to what I’d expect of my kid, and it pisses me off.
"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."
this is where i urge everyone to take a trip over to peerless’ post from yesterday.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, please. I’ve been holding that attitude for a while now.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
i try my best to Z my way through those bitch-fests. it’s not that i don’t understand where it comes from. but the team on the ice is so far beyond it now. especially this year. no need for a chip on caps nation’s shoulder.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
The thing I liked, if anything, two years ago, was that it was easier to get tickets on game-day.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Why couldn’t they find and post a picture of AO with a C on his sweater?
Because there might not be one, because they’re looking for a specific type of shot. And because it really doesn’t matter.
by David Getz on Jan 21, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Is there any sort of replacement cover for NHL 2K10? Don’t have it, but curious, now that the original NA cover is outdated too
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
No replacement cover, but you can get a replacement game with .20 cent on the cover.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
Tarik sez
Johnny in net tonight.
HOO BOY!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I miss that guy. Besides the whole injury problems thing, I don’t miss that.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Johnny was awesome. I hope he escapes after this season.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Same. It’s a shame such a good guy is on the Pens.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Sidney Crosby?
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
Charles’ kid?
"I must be hallucinating. What's a good thing for a hangover?"
"Drinking heavily the night before."
by Bald Pollack on Jan 21, 2010 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Johnny! I love the guy, he helped this team through non contract year Theo last year.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Your mom.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
His mom is on the Pens?! WTF, GET HIM!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
My Mom would be dead to me to if she went and played for the Pens.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Unlike amkcaps, this man knows his priorities.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
THIRD BASE!
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 21, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
You don’t miss the injury problems because Varlamov is making sure they didn’t leave with Johnson.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
He won’t be in there for too long.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
I can’t be the only one who finds his 4-0 record with a 1.76 GAA against the Caps comical.
Ted Leonsis Used to Recommend: http://capsnut.blogspot.com/
Everybody Wang Chung......
Please load brain before shooting off mouth.™
John Carlson recalled for precautionary reasons, BB said. A couple of D have “ouchies,” he said.
Dammit Mike Green.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
its not playoff time, and the team is no1 in the East, no reason for players to play through injuries yet.
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
What? I was just making a comment about his word choice.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
“Ouchies”? C’mon, put a Hello Kitty band-aid on and let’s go.
by mercurialwinger on Jan 21, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
is there a Hello Kitty band-aid big enough for Greenie’s head?
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
I spent about 20mins trying to use Paint to put a Hello-Kitty bandaid on Greenie’s face, but alas paint sucks too much. someone go go photoshop!
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
You'll be wanting one of these
IS KEPTIN NOW
by EmilyB on Jan 21, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I had one of those! The hospital gave it to me when I dislocated yet another body part.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Really? they just gave me a bottle of Percoset and told me to use frozen peas
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Aww man, I’m missing the Jersey Shore finale for this tonight? I guess we all know what Jordan is really doing tonight.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I'm just warming up
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Oh, I’ll bring it. Don’t worry
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I’m joking, and that was a quote from bring it on. I’d never go after a caps fan when there will probably be a ton of pens fans!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
You’re like your Wings were in SCF last year. Looking for excuses not to go into corners and do the dirty work. Man up.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 21, 2010 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
This might just bring me out tonight, btw.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Score!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I’ll leave that to Soundboard you and highslot84.
Might have to leave early in any case, I dunno. We’ll see how it plays out.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Like I said earlier, no worries either way. I want JR to be well represented!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
just saw the cost to ride the metro into ballston at 4pm…. 4.50! unreal! i can almost buy a six pack of beer here at home for that.. i figured if i left early i could be rush hour prices but apparently not.
If you’re that poor you can just run through the handicap gate behind someone pretending that you’re swiping your pass.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
I might be out of this event again.. I just fell asleep in my car during my lunch break. Very lucky I woke up when I did.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Thought LeBrun had a funny comment in his ESPN article about Crosby’s goal scoring prowess…he said something along the lines of “More shots, more goals”
I find it funny since that has ALWAYS been a proponent against Ovetchkin and why he scores so much (“well he shoots all the time of course some of them will go it!”)
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
And it’s not as if they’re so far apart. Crosby is like 10 shots behind Ovie and has 2 more goals.
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
I like how nobody’s noticing that Lars is also shooting more at the net. Stay sleepy, sports media! Everyone keep watching Sidney!
IS KEPTIN NOW
They can eat crow (I wish I could double link that to Peerless’ post and to the FanHouse eating crow post)
Ovechkin = Green Backs
by red army line on Jan 21, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
Via Steinz
Mike Green on why he didn’t practice yesterday: “I don’t know. Just didn’t feel like it.”
Ooookay. Taking lessons from Gabby?
"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."
GreenLife52 strikes again.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
He was at Geico gettin’ a new stack.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
I love Mike Green
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 21, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Anybody have a good cure/preventative measure for lacebite?
Front of my ankle area is killing me.. I probably need new skates that aren’t as broken down, but.. any ideas?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Can’t get them tight enough any other way. I need my ankle locked down most of the time.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Right, but there are patterns where you can leave an “open diamond” across the area where the tendon is, while still leaving everything else tight.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
Alternatively, I’ve seen people use two sets of laces – so you lace the “bottom” set right up to the tendon, then skip the ankle joint holes, then re-start above that with a new set of laces.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
Also not a bad idea. I’m going to try just using a bit of sponge or something first, but two laces sounds like a winner.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
hmmm what brand/model skates you in… check out this forum and maybe you’ll find some info… www.modsquadhockey.com
Bauer XVI’s.. year and a half old maybe, but probably with about three years worth of wear on them.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
yeah you might not be getting enough protection from lace bite and or break down in the padding in that area. Had an awful time in Vapor 9’s and 22’s before my 40’s. Which sometimes i get a little bite on top of my left foot.
Can’t believe no one said bunga pads.
http://www.bungapad.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=236
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
I just realized I’m not really sure how to get to Baily’s. Could some kind soul familiar with the area give some directions from the Ballston metro?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 12:35 PM EST reply actions
Ballston common mall or whatever it’s called?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Gotcha. Thanks.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Interesting news for old timers like me
Bengt done coaching Sweden after the Olympics article.
A man gotta have a code
Or…
the number of goals he’ll have for the season when the horn sounds tonight
the number of times people pounded on his door looking for an autograph last week (see the translated interview)
the number of traffic tickets he has this month (and counting)
the number he was given at the “American Idol” audition
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 21, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
Number of hookups he’ll have in two weeks at the Olympic village.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
I took it to mean abstaining from alcohol; I still believe that’s what he meant.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
I’m with you. No way he isn’t banging away like the Energizer Bunny in Vancouver.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
he might be the only one. Reportedly, the Olympic Villages are one giant orgy.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
related
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
Flagged as offensive.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
"it noting u shuld see what i have shaved to say down there"
Marry me Sidney?
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
by zephyr on Jan 21, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Does this look like a Q?
How about now?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 21, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
One thing I've always wondered
in the past about these matchups is why is it always “Crosby vs. Ovechkin”? This year it hasn’t been the case, but the last couple years Malkin has been just as good as Crosby, and there’s the whole Russian dynamic with those two as well.
When Ovechkin was destroying Malkin every chance he got that dynamic was played up a bit more.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
Of course
reading that invariably reminds me of MLK day in 2008, a game where the Caps beat the Pens 6-5 in a shootout, I believe both Malkin and Alex had multi-goal games, and Ovechkin went hard after Malkin the entire night.
Fond memory.
by FloridaownsFSU on Jan 21, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
which gave us this gem (from January 09):
I really couldn’t believe Malkin’s quotes before the game. "Ovechkin is a great player, but every time he hits me, I don’t know why," he said. Are you serious, Geno? You don’t know why Ovechkin hits you? Maybe it’s because Alex Ovechkin starts every game wondering how he can steamroll every single person on the opposing team and goes from there. Maybe it’s because Ovechkin is on a team that has a shot of winning a playoff round, or, indeed, a better-than-decent chance of even making it. MAAAAAAAYBE it’s because Ovechkin is just a bad dude.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Ovi’s always good for a quote. Must be the reason the press keeps giving him that award.
Vogscaps: Ovi on him setting up/Crosby scoring more: “We call each other in the summer. He asked me how to score goals and I asked him how to assist.”
by bagace on Jan 21, 2010 1:47 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I was just typing that as you posted. This is why we love Ovechkin. You’ll never hear Crosby make a crack like that. Too bad, too.
"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."
Like it or lump it, that’s what he does…
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I went out and got some hi my name is name tags by the way.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
But how will we know who you are to find you to get a name tag!?!?Q!1
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I don’t know if I was expected to be there but I will not be attending. Hope you guys have fun.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
This goes for everyone! I've never met a rink rat/rabbit I didn't like
Except that one who likes the habs, I’m a bit iffy on her ;)
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
So who is actually coming to this thing? I keep seeing posts saying people aren’t going to attend.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t do it. It’s too big a hassle.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
riiiiiiiiiiight ;)
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Maybe I’ll try to get tickets for the game this weekend and we can all do a pre- and/or post-game party.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Of course I have work that day. Fail.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Not going at all.
Boo. I like the Coyotes too!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I do, too. But not on Saturday. I’m even sitting Bryz. I want to see my favorite non-Cap, Matthew Lombardi!
Yea, I'm not about to pull a highslot on everyone.
I love me some Shane Doan.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
A large mart that sells pets, perfectly call-outable, but then I would miss the bulk of my hours this week, so as much as I’d love to, I’m going to have to skip it.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Call out, you’d surely be compensated in free drinks by all of the appreciative JR folks.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Or not since you’re a young’in.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
If you come tonight, I’ll add you to the list of people I’ll buy a carbomb for.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
Same offer goes to YLM. C’mon you guys.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta be up at 5am every day…weeknights aren’t a good time to go out. Saturday would be, but have to go to a rescheduled work christmas party
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 21, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
Alright, I’m going to be there for at least the first period. You pushy fucks.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Score one for peer pressure!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
I’d appreciate free drinks for myself and my lady.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Nice. You can have F&B’s carbomb.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
One of the 7 you owe me.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
No way. If you aren’t gonna show up tonight that negates most of those.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
I look like a Beaver
A hot little beaver.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Dude, I’m coming down from Frederick. No excuse.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
I have a super important interview to prepare for and a freelance project that I’ve been ignoring :( Your boy needs to get paaaaid.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
All work and no play makes Jordan a dull boy.
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
He’s many things, but “dull” would be a stretch.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
nor I. Baltimore area peeps, we’re getting a crew together at Hudson Street Stackhouse (formerly hudson street Cafe) in Canton.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
I think you should all come to ESPN Zone and keep me company. I’ll make sure the game is on the big screen. (I could probably hook you up with free game cards, too, but don’t tell people I have that power)
just so you don't get your hopes up
kobe-lebron is the competition tonight.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
you’re every guy’s dream girl, aren’t you?
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
ummm…if this is true, ESPN zone Baltimore should CLEARLY be the next rink party!
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
I can really hook us up, too. I can’t get drink discounts, but I can get a free private room, game cards and discounted food.
by terpgrrl on Jan 21, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Been looking for a reason to return to the homeland. Make it so! Fanpost it.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Well we need to pick an away game…I can talk to my boss (aka the Marketing Manager) about getting us the hook up. She has done game watch parties with the Caps before, too. If we have a decent size, it could be a big deal.
I should add, a weeknight game is probably better. Less people at the Zone, so we would really take over.
plenty of free street parking a few blocks away.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
north of Pratt in little italy too
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
Do we need to get the team involved?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
No, I’m just saying. We did game watch parties for the playoffs last year.
(We have a contract with the Caps, though)
REC'D!
hell yes!
earth to JP, your baltimore readers like to party also!
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No need to get JP involved.. he’ll invite pens fans.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
JP
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 21, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
Mono?
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 21, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Rec’d for the picture and for the sentiment.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
you work there? Its too easy to walk to Hudson street for me….
LINK
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
well next time then we’ll try to hit up ESPNzone!
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
still logging on from alabama, otherwise i’d absolutely be there. let’s blow it out big time sometime this spring, maybe an away playoff game.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 21, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Nope. Too busy pre game time.
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 21, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Boo. I was hoping you carried around a stack of Simpsons pictures so you could still make references to the show in person.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
Wife’s gotta teach class, I have to deal with the commute home from Suitland, and my head is KILLING me today.
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 21, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Man, what’s with you guys and your excuses? I get off work at 5:15 and I’m coming from Frederick!
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’ll be keeping my profanity-laced tirades safely at home.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
Good, we need you there like we need a hole in the head.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
If you didn’t have holes in your head you wouldn’t be able to breathe and you’d die.
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
Zombies don't breathe
Are you a zombie?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I’m bringing my profanity with me too. And a Midget
"Right now, I can't wait for the playoffs." -- Mike Green 1/18/2010
This party is really going to be crazy!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
You’re bringing Briere?
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 21, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
He didn’t say spearing midget.
"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 hope it’s at least a magical midget.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 21, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
I’m almost definitely not going. Get out of class at 7:45 and I think I’m going to dinner with the lady after anyway.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Super lame. Just skip class.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
We’ll see what I can do. Not sure she’s going to bite on swapping dinner for bar food and watching a Caps game.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
then you clearly need a new lady.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
And you clearly have no idea what you are talking about.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
As a witness, I say ...
THIS. Had the pleasure of briefly meeting the future Mrs FandB. Nothing, but class
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
And I’ve got ZERO chance of upgrading. At least I know it, and I’m locking her down.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Definitely true.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 21, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the support. Whoop whoop.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Maybe I’m just noting you have an awesome catch. (You do.)
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 21, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
And yes, whoop whoop.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 21, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
You definitely outkicked your coverage.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
Nice. Been watching a lot more of that show largely because of the Rink reviews.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
"Take me to your secular world!"
“Meet the Veals” is one of my two all-time favorites. The other being “Mr. F.”
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
So the DVR’s cued up, right? I’m almost never ready to sit down and watch the games at 7:00. Ususally hitting “play” around 830 or 900.
by mechanicsville on Jan 21, 2010 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
My lady is taking the metro to the event to meet me there! You have to get your girl in line! She has to make sacrifices!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Living with me is her sacrifice.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Letting you post on the Rink all day instead of hang out with her is her sacrifice.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 21, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll give my Argentine credit though. 1) She’s taken me to Caps games for my birthday 2) She admits she hearts the mites on ice and OV 3) Mainly out of curiosity, she went to Kettler to watch me screw around at a stick + shoot session
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Could she find you on the ice? I can’t go to those anymore because they’re so fucking oversold.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That’s why I don’t go to the normal KCI pick up games. And I always get a pair of tickets to a prime Caps game for my Bday or Xmas. Last year it was tickets to DET and PIT, this year it was tickets to the most recent PHI game. She likes hockey, she’s just not anywhere near my obsession level.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
I had known my lady for only about a week when she bought me tickets to a Caps game for my birthday. Pretty awesome.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
It’s a bit of a big cultural jump to ask an Argentine to share the same passion I have for hocke
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Yeah, but if she’s into soccer you can probably get her into hockey with time.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
that’s the hope … still a work on progress, but it’s great how she’s asking the score of games and she gets the offsides rule. an observation of hers that easily scored some points with me the first time we watched a Caps-Pens game: “why does that #87 dive alot? … he’d fit in perfectly with South American soccer teams”
Into soccer? does a daily of extra bitching and moaning about the current state of her beloved Albiceleste and River Plate qualify?
"Bobby. Can you fly, Bobby?" -Clarence
"Clarence, no!" - Bobby
Lulz.
Bylsma is counting on his Baby Pens call-ups to know the caps’ systems ’cos WB/S plays Hershey all the time.
Sure the Baby Pens’ll be delighted to see Alznerson again.
Oh, and Caps? Take it easy on the penalties tonight (I’m looking at you Mike Knuble). They’re practicing extra on the power play …
IS KEPTIN NOW
Back in Philly, Knuble was labeled a Pens Killer. I’m hoping he keeps that moniker (hence why I picked him for the hat trick tonight :)
those same BabyPens who are proven so proficient in not beating the Bears, right?
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
Green
Did anyone see the video of Green on Capitals Insider? He looks even worse than usual — sunken eyes and pale. I think someone mentioned somewhere (Tarik or Steinz) that he looked sick. I see what they mean.
"We take the shortest route to the puck and arrive in ill humor." - Bobby Clarke
in seriousness, yes, I saw it, and yes, he looks awful.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
Notice how when the Caps have a shootout, it is the healthy type.
I thought you were talking about F&B for a minute.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
The fuck did I do?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
This is my way of browbeating you into attendance tonight.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Leave him alone!
He really can’t miss that Jersey Shore finale!
Matt Bradley is my fµcking hero, I mean he was before, but now he’s like double or something.
Exactly. Now all I need is my very own Jersey Shore name…
The predicament? The conundrum?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
The Commenter?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 21, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
DJ Douchebag it is.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 21, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
My sister is an allergy nurse and said he looks like he has chronic allergies — has that type of discoloring under his eyes all the time.
"We take the shortest route to the puck and arrive in ill humor." - Bobby Clarke
Off to let the dog out, change, and then head to the bar.
See you guys there.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
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