Tuesday Caps Clips: Caps @ Islanders Game Day
by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 6:30 AM EST
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- Previews of tonight's game against the Islanders from Vogs, Peerless and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Lighthouse Hockey for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory, this is the fourth and final regular season meeting between the team, with the Caps winning in overtime (3-2 on The Island) and in a shootout (5-4 at home) and dropping an overtime game (4-3 at home). Sense a theme?
- Bruce Boudreau seems to have found productive line combinations and, as a result, they've been kept intact for a while. Either that or Bruce Boudreau has kept his line combinations intact for a while and, as a result, they've been productive. [WaPo]
- The Caps' penalty kill has been fantastic of late. [Cap Centre]
- Sometimes you go to bed and wake up to find a fresh and fantastic interview waiting for you; Tuvan Hillbilly is the tooth fairy of translations. [Japers' Rink]
- A Trade Deadline Playbook for the Caps. [TSN]
- Sounds-dirty-but-isn't quote of the day: "It looks like a bent sausage." [D.C. Sports Bog]
- A former Cap and a few yahoos debate whether or not it was a mistake to leave Mike Green off Team Canada. [TSN (video)]
- A somewhat related anecdote about a young Tom Poti. [Lowetide]
- A bunch of words and the best Jeff Schultz picture ever. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- More from Casino Night. [RMNB]
- Jonathan Willis makes the point that Sidney Crosby is on the ice for a higher percentage of faceoffs in the defensive zone than Alex Ovechkin, implying that this means that Crosby is the more trustworthy defensive player. I'd be more inclined to buy that if AO was a center, but given that Nicklas Backstrom - Ovi's pivot - is at best the Caps' third-best faceoff option while Crosby is the Pens' best draw man, using this stat to make the implication that's made is dubious at best. [Hockey or Die]
- Fresh power rankings are out, with the Caps up one to first at CBSSports, up two to first at Sporting News, up three to first at the L.A. Times, holding at second at The Hockey News and up two to second at CBC.
- More Eric Fehr love, this in interview form. [CSN Washington]
- Hmm... I'm pretty sure this cake #needsmorebradley. [TwitPic]
- Caps jerseys are selling pretty well. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- "[I]t is difficult to imagine any hockey player in the AHL who has earned a shot -- not just a short stint but a legitimate shot -- at the big time more than [Alexandre] Giroux." Life, it seems, is unfair. [Winnipeg Free Press]
- Bear Tracks! [LDN]
- Catching up with a former Caps and Bears goalie (no, not Freddy Cassivi). [Stack the Pads]
- Finally, per the HHoF, on this date back in 2003, "Peter Bondra scored to give him 20 goals for the 12th straight year, and defenseman Sergei Gonchar added a goal and three assists as the Capitals produced five power-play goals for a 7-2 win over the visiting New York Rangers."
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The next JP-Wysh viewing party needs a Charm City cake.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 8:31 AM EST up reply actions
A cake for that many people would be pretty expensive.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Yeah. They’re expensive no matter what. I checked their prices before out of curiosity. And they usually provide plain sheet cakes in addition to the fancy cake to feed everyone.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
Do Wysh and I have to feed it to each other like newlyweds?
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Round two would be Brooks Laich feeding cake to the winner of a raffle.
Who’s buying tickets?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 9:24 AM EST up reply actions
Knowing the Rabbit population around here, such a raffle would more than pay for cost of even a Charm City Cakes cake.
A man gotta have a code
Which raises further questions such as who is the bride and who is the groom?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
ha! awesome cake, but it tasted disgusting….
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 26, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
I went to a party with a Charm City Cakes cake.
The cake actually tastes good too. even the fondant was pretty tasty.
Isn’t fondant kinda like eating rubber bands? Or salt water taffy with cake inside? Perhaps I’ve always had the wrong impression, but that doesn’t sound appetizing.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Depends on the kind, store bought fondant is gross.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
My dad enjoyed the fondant from CCC. I didn’t eat it, but he and my sister’s (then) boyfriend really liked it.
I'm uneasy with the Capitals minor league plan
We have a lot of older players down there. It sure is great to win a lot of games, but I’d rather trade players who won’t make our team than to squander talent in the minors. I’d rather focus on developing younger players than winning games in Hershey.
You need a balance, and I think Hershey has a good balance right now (though I admit to questioning that balance in the past). Are there specific individuals whose development you think is being stunted by the presence of vets down there?
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That's not really a question that I'm educated enough to answer
Because I don’t keep tabs on Hershey thaT much. The Giroux link from above.sparked my comment, and from a cursory look at their roster it seems that there are quite a few old guys there. My unease is not so much that we stifle our young guys as it is that we keep vets instead of trading for young guys or draft picks.
Any team in the League could have signed Giroux as a free agent for near the minimum salary last summer, but there were no takers. Despite the gaudy AHL numbers, he really has very little trade value (if any), unfortunately. The same is true for most of the veterans down there.
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I suppose if you’re like the guy from Winnipeg who has only seen Giroux the few times Hershey has played against Manitoba, you might think the way he does. We who have seen him here in DC know better (as do the pro scouts, or he’d have gotten a contract with another NHL team).
"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’m trying to decide which stories I’m more sick of: Crosby is a better defensive player than Ovechkin or Giroux deserves a real shot in the NHL.
the Crosby one is just obnoxious and the Giroux one is simply laughable at this point.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 9:09 AM EST up reply actions
I agree with this assessment.
"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."
Speaking of career AHL’ers, Chris Conner got recalled from WBS yesterday morning, finished practice there, drove himself to NYC, scored two goals for the Pens in a 4-2 win over the Rangers, was named NHL second star of the night, and got sent right back down to the farm this morning.
I hope they paid for his parking.
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drove himself?! Jeeeez, at least the Caps spring for car service.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Agree with you on Giroux.
Have to say that Crosby is probably a better defensive forward than AO is, though. Both those guys can do anything they want to do at an elite level, but Crosby as a center has more defensive responsibilities than AO. To the extent that he’s generally living up to them, I’d give him the edge over AO on defense.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Bingo, Giroux has had 31 games in the NHL, 4 goal, 5 assists. He’s 28 years old and hits 29 in June. He’s not exactly a greenhorn or slow developer. He just hasn’t shown anything that would lead one to believe that he can cut it full time in the NHL.
Some guys are just career minor leaguers and there is no shame in that.
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Everybody Wang Chung......
Please load brain before shooting off mouth.™
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Only they would be upset that Hershey is “too good”.
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 8:41 AM EST up reply actions
You need vets to teach the young players and fill out the roster. No team I’ve ever seen has a whole AHL roster full of prospects. I certainly wouldn’t want it that way anyway. It’s certainly a delicate balancing act as J.P, alluded to, but the Caps and Bears seem to be doing fine with. I haven’t seen any prospects that should be in Hershey not there due to vets taking up spots. Numbers of prospects vs vets fluctuates depending on how a team’s prospects are developing. Next year I expect there will be more youth with guys like SDR, Broda, Mackan, and Angus possibly being in Hershey.
A man gotta have a code
Here’s a quote I often refer back to on this point:
“[Former Bears President and GM Frank] Mathers believed in the Rule of 6 — six veterans, six depth players and six prospects — as the basis upon which to build a team. By working with the NHL teams Hershey has been affiliated with since he took over, Yingst has done much the same.
“That was evident with the latest Calder Cup championship, a team that included veterans Giroux, Aucoin, Mink, Helmer, Laing and Arsene; depth players like Bourque, Wilson, Sloan, Kronwall, Reid and Lepisto; prospects like Osala, Neuvirth, Perreault, Bouchard, Alzner and Carlson.”
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Great quote.
J.P. – You must have quite a tagged digital filing system. You always find stuff like this at the drop of a hat. Impressive.
A man gotta have a code
That is a great quote. I remember back to the ranking the capitals exercise and this issue was debated a little. Guys like Giroux have little value at the NHL level, but they help lead the prospects down in Hershey, and winning at that level instills confidence in the younger guys I would argue.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 8:38 AM EST up reply actions
And I remember last year they were being asked about this balance being broken because they had “too many” prospects and AHL stars, and “not enough” depth players. Sounds like a pretty good problem to have. Sounds like a championship team.
I think the handling of the goalies best demonstrates their commitment to developing prospects. Braden Holtby started the season in the ECHL. Because there were too many AHL veterans blocking his path? No — it was the opposite problem — too many prospects. The org. wanted Varly, Neuvy, and Holtby all to get big minutes, so they were each the starters for their respective teams.
With Neuvy spending seemingly half the season in the NHL, Holtby has taken over as Hershey’s starter. And the AHL veteran signed in the offseason, Bacashihua, hasn’t gotten more than backup minutes. So yeah, Hershey signs a lot of AHL veterans (because a lot of AHL veterans want to play there). But they do a pretty good job of development nonetheless.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Next year I expect there will be more youth with guys like SDR, Broda, Mackan, and Angus possibly being in Hershey.
i will definitely make it up to Hershey to catch a few games if this comes to fruition.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
Hershey expects to contend for Calder Cups, so there might be more vets thanks to Hershey’s own players. As far as Caps-controlled guys, I think it’s just Giroux and Aucoin that you can really consider “vets”. Maybe Bourque.
"Ah, dinner. The perfect break between work and drunk." - Homer Simpson
Just counting guys on the 50-man? Boyd Kane, Sean Collins, Brian Helmer are others.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
Like fine barbecue. Let’s put a fork in it and call it done.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
Don’t think he’s on a Caps contract, either.
"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’m pretty sure you’re right. He wasn’t last year, either, until all the injuries forced the Caps to sign him so they would have enough guys to play D.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Fair enough. I was just listing guys we’d seen in Caps’ uniforms over the last year or two.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
I just appreciate there is still a guy like him playing hockey at our age.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 26, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
perfectly understandable. And, hey, congrats to him for making it back to the Big Show for a few games last year. it clearly meant a lot to him, to see that hard work pay off and have his kids see him play.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Oskar Osala skates on the fourth line pretty often after being a rookie of the year in a major professional league overseas.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Not having seen him much of him down in the A, I’d presume that’s less to do about who’s playing in front of him and more about adjusting to the North American game here.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 8:38 AM EST up reply actions
Even when he and the other rooks were setting the world on fire for a month or two last season, they were still only getting like 3rd liner minutes. I’m really not passionate about this at all, just sayin.
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No worries. Looks like he’s picking things up in the scoring area, so that’s encourage.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
*encouraging (ugh).
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
Somewhat related, anyone know of a website that tracks ATOI per game for AHL players?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 26, 2010 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
The AHL doesn’t track that stat. I asked earlier this year…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
BTW, way to represent the Rink about Giroux… (and speak in small words so that they can understand what we elitists here have accepted for a while now)
PuckDaddy be damned, I'm putting CincoCinco on the back of a Schultz jersey!
by Chris meet Alex on Jan 26, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
I know it’s hard living on the road sometimes, but this from @EricFehr16 makes me sad. Let’s get this kid a Netflix subscription, pronto.
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Someone send him
Season 1 and 2 of Breaking Bad.
by Skinsmaniac on Jan 26, 2010 7:53 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Welcome, and some people use the subject lines and others don’t… I’m not sure there’s a preferred way to go (other than when you post a picture, which people do appreciate the use of a subject line on).
The one thing we (almost) all do use around here, however, is an avatar.
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Perhaps unrelated... this needs to be someone's avatar:
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by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 7:58 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Best. Picture. Evah.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 8:00 AM EST up reply actions
Possible Caption: White Bluesman Mississippi Nasty Schultz Plays for his Honeys Knowing Tonight He Will Not Go Home Alone.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 8:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Not shown are the faces of Sarge’s female posse behind him, whom he liked to refer to as Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 8:22 AM EST up reply actions
“Schultzie, we want you to come see our room upstairs!”
HOLD ON! I’m trying to get 100% on this song!!
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It’s ok, I saw Schultz leaving Verizon with two of those ladies and possible a broken guitar strumming fingers.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 8:41 AM EST up reply actions
*possibly.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
oh an tuesday is in the middle.. just needed to confirm in a bigger picture.. Mr. Nasty is busy all weeeekkkk longggggg
He’s the hockey equivalent of Space Mountain. It has the shortest ride, but the longest line in the park.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
Schultzy is the best. thing. going.. today!
WOOOOOOOOOOO!
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Some of bluesman Mississippi Nasty Schultz’s well known Favourites: Pittsburgh Woman Done Me Double Five Kinds of Wrong, Talking Plus/Minus Blues and Give a Brother a Hamhuis.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
Ladies, Ladies... please...
Everybody gets their turn to ride the CincoCinco train.
PuckDaddy be damned, I'm putting CincoCinco on the back of a Schultz jersey!
by Chris meet Alex on Jan 26, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
One of the absolutely classic photos of 20th century musicians looks a lot like this. The pose, the position of the guitar, the absolutely blank face. Anyone know which one it is? I’m trying to find it, but I can’t and I can’t remember who’s in it. It’s driving me crazy.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Willie Dixon
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
or Muddy Waters
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
That is correct. Props to you IRTR
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
Beat me to it.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
I bet I’m one of the few people who have Robert Johnson on his/her iPod.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
High fived! Along with Freddie King, Henry Thomas, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Skip James (along with Muddy, Leadbelly and Lightnin’ Hopkins).
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Nice. I’ll throw Howlin’ Wolf out there too.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
what, no Son House?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 26, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
Sun Ra I have. Son House I’m not familiar with.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jN5vqEyV7g
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 26, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice. Definitely going to have to check out some more when I get home.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
What, no T-Bone Walker, No Memphis Slim? No Marty McFly?
When my friend Robbie and I played hockey in the driveway on our rollerblades....I was always Peter Bondra
by OviWankenobi on Jan 26, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Hard to believe that same guy came up with BET
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
Oh pu-leeze. It pains me that Ted made her part of his group. Most things I’ve read about her or heard from people who have interatcted with her aren’t complimentary.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Oh pu-leeze.
It was part of a mindless thread theme play on names. You’re really going to get upset because someones name gets mentioned?
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 26, 2010 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
No, not Robert Johnson. I think it’s a white guy.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
What era of music are you thinking of?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
just visited the hank williams museum in downtown mongomery, AL. not really recommended unless you’re a hardcore fan.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 26, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Hank’s closer in that direction, but I don’t think it was Hank. I think it’s a goofier looking guy. It may very well be a country or rockabilly type.
Ah well, I’ll probably figure it out in a month or two.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
In the photo I’m thinking of, the guy is sitting a little slumped in a chair, he’s not singing, and he’s holding the neck high like Sarge is.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Gotta Be
Gotta be woody guthrie…but im new here so i dont konw how to post a picture! Could somebody?
When my friend Robbie and I played hockey in the driveway on our rollerblades....I was always Peter Bondra
by OviWankenobi on Jan 26, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
.
Here ya go
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Here...
(And to post an image, you click on the little tree icon and paste in the URL.)
I need a snappy signature...
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This might help too
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks!
Kind of looks like our guitar hero…
When my friend Robbie and I played hockey in the driveway on our rollerblades....I was always Peter Bondra
by OviWankenobi on Jan 26, 2010 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Every BB King photo looks like this.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 26, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
Leon Redbone’s long, lost nephew…
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 26, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
I think it’s frowned upon putting your entire message in the subject line.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
no avatar is SERIOUSLY frowned upon. You dont want to start off on G.O.D.’s bad side. …
"...I got the most gentlemanly player in juniors my last year. I'm a gentleman, always a gentleman." - Matt Bradley, 1/20/10
I believe you have me mistaken for a Bald Pollack.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
Someone put a hit a Jon Cryer—there’s intrigue on that show. Which begs the question: Say someone cut off Cryer’s legs would that make the show just Two Men?
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 8:10 AM EST up reply actions
As an unabashed fan of Duckie Dale, I’m sad for Jon Cryer’s participation in this show.
I have a C on my heart.
Many of my female friends would agree with you B23. And Andrew McCarthy- most wooden vacuous actor of his generation? Discuss.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
Talking about Pretty in Pink references: The James Spader Fan Club starts here.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Yes he defined yuppie scum. He was great in Secretary though
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
And on Boston Legal.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 26, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
He and William Shatner were fantastic together on BL.
by mercurialwinger on Jan 26, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
[insert obiligatory reference to The Wire]
I believe I’d have trouble sleeping if I didn’t say this…
PuckDaddy be damned, I'm putting CincoCinco on the back of a Schultz jersey!
by Chris meet Alex on Jan 26, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s hilarious to see Avery complaining about a lack of respect.
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 26, 2010 7:55 AM EST reply actions
Or one could say...
The line combinations have found productivity and kept BB in tact.
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Who likes the Caps’ new static lines? This guy:
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/fantasy/2010/01/26/what-s-my-line/
But I’m a little disappointed that he sez Stecks-Gordo-Bradley doesn’t have any fantasy value… ;-)
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Justin Bourne does it again.
I don’t enjoy watching lower-level hockey because I get it. I comprehend what they do. I’m in awe when Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Semin work the puck around like virtuosos. For me, it’s the same as when people first heard Whitney Houston belt out Greatest Love of All, and everyone imagined what it must feel like to be able to sing like that. Or to paint like Michelangelo, or think like Bobby Fisher, or to swim like Michael Phelps.
I have a C on my heart.
by boutros23 on Jan 26, 2010 8:15 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I like it better when Joe B mentions something like “they did everything on that power play but whistle Sweet Georgia Brown”
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 8:18 AM EST up reply actions
Great article B23. Thanks for the link. Bourne is one of the best hockey writers out there.
And I love that line YLM
For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:09 AM EST up reply actions
I’ve been sucked back into the NHL because Evgeni Malkin is 6-3 and has hands made of some rare concoction of lotion and butter
Ummm, that is just disturbing Mr. Bourne.
Sounds like a man in love with his own hand
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
No, sounds like a pretty good hockey player who knows what greatness is and knows he’ll never get there.
Plus I also loved his description of Heatley.
IS KEPTIN NOW
After reading the above sentence, i’m afraid to ask.
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
After reading the above sentence...
…I’ll wager there are no wicker waste baskets in Malkin’s bedroom.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Are they turning the corner from skilled enigmas to cold, professional assassins? Is the chaos of young overflowing talent evolving into methodical dominance — or is this streak another blip hinting at what could be, but isn’t yet?
Good questions nicely put by Lighthouse Hockey. I think they’ve proven almost as much as they reasonably can for the regular season. The playoffs will be a different ballgame, of course.
doable
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
Speaking of which, I think it was a shame, and huge missed opportunity by the NHL, for OV to bend to Broduer’s complaint about that. Love those pics of him at Turin.
and onto his cyclon phase. red tint all the way.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I had a really bizarre dream last night:
The Caps were playing the Flyers in game 7 of the first round of the playoffs and…
- The game was in Philly… (unlikely)
- The game went down to a shootout (impossible)
- The shootout went to the 27th round and Tyler Sloan was the one who won it for us (even more impossible)
I was so happy I jumped up and started humping my TV
I wonder what Freud would think about that
Freud would think
that you want to have intimate relations with your mother. Doesn’t matter the dream, it all comes back to mom.
….is your TV sexy?
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 9:07 AM EST up reply actions
He has a raging Sloaner
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
In my dream last night, there was a new meme on these boards.
Someone had stopped into the links thread and posted “Mark Grace is dead” and their memories of the guy. But it turned out that the former Cubs/Diamondbacks player/commentator was fine, and that some random other person with the same name had died.
So saying people who are still alive were dead became the new meme. “Wait, Jagr’s dead?” And the response was always “Grace is dead?”
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Naah, he’s just in the KHL.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
if it where, michael nylander’d be there
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
yea…brett favre can round off that line.
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
yea, but brett favre can save much. he definitely didnt save the vikings season….
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
This is my BOOMSTICK!
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Heh
http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo234/nhlol/submissions/roflbot2JasonM.jpg
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
Image fail....
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
anybody play left for dead 2?
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 26, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
nice avatar, you dirty, rotten scoundrel
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 26, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, but I’m too lazy to set up the internet for my xbox.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
No, but my xbox is so far from my internet, and I don’t want to pay the monies for the wireless.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Yeah the wireless adapter is a complete ripoff. How far away from the router is your xbox? Not sure what long ethernet cables go for…but I’ve got a few long ones (giggidy).
how far away is your xbox from your computer? if your computer is wireless, you can use wi-fi for your computer, and plug your xbox straight into your computer. just enable internet connection sharing. It’s not quite as easy as that, but after about half an hour or so of work, I got my 360 wired to my wi-fi HTPC.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
My xbox is upstairs, my router is downstairs. Do you see my dilemma? The closest TV to the router is (I’m being generous here) 15 inches.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
It’s opposite sides of the house. I need to commandeer a room for my gaming junk. It’s so spread out, I have a wii on one TV, a N64 and a gamecube on another, and my 360 on yet another.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Or grab a cheap Airport Express and use it as a bridge. 50 bucks on eBay. You’re welcome. Also, I have a wireless adapter for the 360 that I’m not currently using. Might be convinced to part with it on teh cheap.
"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 26, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
Ooof, online is the only way to play that game in my opinion. Can totally understand not wanting to pay for Live, though (not saying that’s your reason).
I’m excited for Mass Effect 2! That comes out today, but its gonna be a while before I can play it.
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
Gonna be a looonnng while before I can get it. Money is not good at the moment.
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
I hear ya on the backlog…
I have Batman Arkham Asylum, Super Mario Bros Wii, Left For Dead 2 and now Mass Effect 2 all sitting in their original unopened packaging.
I hate busy adult life.
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 26, 2010 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is supposed to be coming out sometime soon as well.
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a ways away, I thought. May? Summer? Can’t remember. I’ve got FF13, Heavy Rain, and Bioshock 2 on my list for soon playables.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Ah yes. Bioshock 2. The first one was fantastic.
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 26, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Batman was awesome, haven’t really thought about L4D2 (too soon after the first) NSMBW is pretty cool so far but I haven’t had time to sit down and start seriously playing it :( I almost feel like I need to do ME1 again because when I transferred my old hard drive over to a new 360 Elite, my game saves were corrupted.
"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 26, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah…I’m going to re play ME1 again as soon as I get tired of this latest round of NHL 10.
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
I just played ME1 for the first time right around Thanksgiving/Christmas. Was totally hooked for a couple weeks.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 26, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
i love NHL10….has anyone played 2K10? Better, Worse in comparison?
When my friend Robbie and I played hockey in the driveway on our rollerblades....I was always Peter Bondra
by OviWankenobi on Jan 26, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
I played it for Wii, it’s abysmal in comparison to NHL 10. That said, I think NHL 10 is the best sports game ever made, so it’s a high bar.
If a Wii is all you have and you must have some video hockey action, it’ll do, but the gameplay/graphics/polish/etc. is far behind EA at this point.
That describes me. It’s not only the game action, its also the crazy menus too. They are not intuitive at all. I still haven’t figured out some of the menu/player stuff. In.comparison, I figured out EA FIFA 2010 in mere minutes.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brook Laich
FIFA 10 IS the best soccer game ever…my rotation stays between seasons with NHL 10 as the caps and FIFA 10 as the (currenntly) Celtic..thats about the only two games i play..
When my friend Robbie and I played hockey in the driveway on our rollerblades....I was always Peter Bondra
by OviWankenobi on Jan 26, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
I won’t even consider 2K10. Granted, NHL 10 has its problems, but no other game has come close since they started the skill stick.
"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 26, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
Completely agreed. Once I played NHL 08, that was the end of the 2K era for me.
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Now…the NCAA 2k college basketball franchise was golden….then, out of the blue there has been no more installments of that franchise since 2k8
When my friend Robbie and I played hockey in the driveway on our rollerblades....I was always Peter Bondra
by OviWankenobi on Jan 26, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
jealous. ME2 and Gears of War are the only games that make me angry that i don’t (and won’t) own a XBox.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
He saw one once, but then he turned 360 degrees and walked away.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
i thought you were going to say “walked straight into it. He never forgave the Xbox for that sleight.”
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
He broke his toe walking into a discarded original xbox controller.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
i have…these… tiny hands
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
one of the two companies i really hate:
1) Verizon
2) Microsoft
and i love me some PS3…
and i also have a Wii (waste of $ in my case)
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
I’d go ahead and wait a little while and buy a used 360 elite. They’re the ones that are (slightly) less likely to burn out and the money you hand to Gamestop goes nowhere near Microsoft. GoW is worth it, even though I’m pissed off the series isn’t over, yet.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve heard that buying a refurb will usually save you from burn out. Has worked for me so far.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
My refurb has been great so far. After my second one burned out, I just got a refurb from Gamestop with no hard drive and just moved the other hard drive from my defunct one.
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
I’m waiting for mine to burn out, again. It’s been fixed 4 times and it’s gone a year or so without dying (so maybe they finally replaced it with the newer board), but I’ll definitely be buying myself a used elite if that happens.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
must. resist. urge.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
I’m in the same boat… last two classes of my MS at Hopkins this semester, so I’ll be delaying all but an infrequent game of NHL 10 until May when I’m done. So many good games coming out between now and then, too.
"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 26, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Zombie Jamboree?
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Let's not forget the coolest zombie ever to grace the silver screen
BRAAAAIIIINNNSSS!! BrAINS make the bad +/- go away!!!
was it HD?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 26, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
From the Fehr interview:
My first NHL goal was against Cam Ward a couple of years ago. I was coming down the ice and I lifted Semin’s stick and took the puck and shot it in, so I remember that one quite often.
So he stick checked his own teammate and took the puck? I feel like that deserves a follow-up question. Anyone remember this?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:05 AM EST reply actions
I remember him describing it before in a similar fashion. I’d love to see a clip.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’d like to see a clip too. I guess it worked out if he scored a goal, but there are better ways to move the puck to your teammates… like, you know, passing. That interview is pretty cut and dry. Not much there.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
this explains everything. this is why BB has banished Fehr so many times!!
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
Good find. Thanks. I even searched youtube for it but gave up.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
Wow, there’s a ton to like in that game. It’s weird how it hasn’t been that long since they changed the uniforms, yet those black ones look so antiquated. Not to mention some of the players who were wearing them.
"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."
its a shame they don’t have a slo mo from a different angle. I have an image in my head of Semin’s brief WTF look when Fehr took the puck from him
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 26, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
It’s a dream theme meme.
"I tried to capture the spirit of the thing"
by tuvanhillbilly on Jan 26, 2010 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
.
Might need to call the Dream Police
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 9:59 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Looks sorta like the Weagle.
"My face is my mask."
by Jake Shapiro on Jan 26, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
in tact
Not to be an English geek, J.P., but the word you’re looking for in the sentence:
Either that or Bruce Boudreau has kept his line combinations in tact for a while and, as a result, they’ve been productive.
is intact (one word). :-)
Tact –
–noun
1. a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
2. a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination.
Intact -
–adjective
1. not altered, broken, or impaired; remaining uninjured, sound, or whole; untouched; unblemished: The vase remained intact despite rough handling.
I need a snappy signature...
Thanks.
Any idea what word I’m looking for now?
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
These aren't the words you're looking for.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My guess is plenipotentiary. It was my word-of-the-day today.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
Ha. But in all seriousness, I do appreciate the correction.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
I can think of a verb and a pronoun you’d probably like to pass along.
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
I guess?
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
I know…i was keeping the theme of “verb and pronoun” going
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
I love it when JP gets snippy!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Me too. He once told me to go do my own research when I asked a question. So I did.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
as much as i'd like to see these lines stick..
..this is my takeaway quote, from laich (via the TEB story):
Right now we’re playing really well, so there’s no reason to change.
let’s see what happens when the caps lose a game or two or three.
What's the stat on Caps/Islanders games
that have gone into overtime since Boudreau took over? Isn’t it obscenely high?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Yep
12/22/07 – 3-2 OTL
02/20/08 – 2-1 SOL
12/04/08 – 5-2 W
12/16/08 – 5-4 OTW
01/19/09 – 2-1 OTW
04/01/09 – 5-3 W
10/24/09 – 3-2 OTW
10/30/09 – 4-3 OTL
11/11/09 – 5-4 OTW
I need a snappy signature...
My prediction
B.Mo breaks his slump tonight or tomorrow night.
The reason: I cut him on my fantasy team. (he hasn’t played in about a month anyway)
same. dropped fleischmann too. still trying to trade iginla for mike green.
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
Flash is carrying my team. I can’t drop him.
by vt caps fan on Jan 26, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
I kept saying I would drop Flash when Knuble came off IR, but I play Flash more now and he is just killing it. My league thinks I’m nuts because I have so many Caps players, but I’m on a tear right now, and I definitely have my Caps to thank.
i still have brooksie just cuz, but weiss is performing better than flash (other than the +/-). other than that, i’m pretty much all caps minus green and ovechkin. naturally, i’m winning so far :-)
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
The TSN article was pretty disappointing in that it didn’t add any ‘insight’ or show off any real hockey swagger/knowledge (which I always expect from them). They said the same thing we’ve been hearing for weeks, “The Caps could make a move for Kovalchuk, not because they need him but just because, however shoring up their d and Varly’s health is most important to a Cup run.” Where’s the creative hockey knowledge? Throw out a name that has been mentioned before!?!
"...I got the most gentlemanly player in juniors my last year. I'm a gentleman, always a gentleman." - Matt Bradley, 1/20/10
I called into NHL Power Play with a similar question; the guys on there seem to be of the opinion that team defense might be enough ut if they were to go for someone, it’d be someone like Niclas Wallin. Only problem there is that it’d be a in-division trade.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Yeah, that was me. Still not buying the idea of the Caps wanting Phaneuf – PP quarterbacks aren’t something we’re lacking.
Really, I don’t think the biggest name is going to get the Caps where they want to go this year. My money would be on a name nobody thought of, or simply going with Carlznerson. The team defense is improving steadily as the season goes on, and if it peaks in April / May / June, fantastic.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
They’re going to make some kind of splash with the cap room they freed up.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Just because they have it doesn’t require them to spend it. McPhee’s pattern is to get the right person, not the most expensive person or the biggest name.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Agreed, but I think that person is going to be a big name this time.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m not convinced of that, but never play poker with George McPhee. The only thing I’m sure of is that it’s going to be something nobody guessed.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I’m inclined to agree with you, especially based on recent history. Thing is, at this point, is there anyone who hasn’t been suggested as trade bait for the Caps? And I’m including everyone here, not just the supposed “experts”.
"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."
My big question is what would McPhee be willing to give up to get a big name (in addition to a high draft pick). Fehr and Neuvirth seem the most likely to me — just not sure that’s enough to get a really big name. Everyone’s going to want Alzner or Carlson and I don’t see McPhee doing that.
Everyone’s going to want Alzner or Carlson and I don’t see McPhee doing that.
It would take an epic, non-rentally package in return but I could see it going down with a western conference team like STL, NSH or VAN, all of which have the types of players we could use.
Support your local bakery!
by bigonetimer on Jan 26, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Decisions...
The Caps are scoring 3.8 goals per game, are 5 goals away from 200, and are a pace to score 313 goals for the season. Ilya Kovalchuk is a great player, but does he really fill a need on this team? I would have to think that if McPhee is looking to upgrade for the playoffs, the focus would be on a top-pairing defenseman. Pavel Kubina, who is an UFA at season’s end, looks appealing. Then again, keeping prospects and seeing more playing time for Alzner and Carlson is also appealing.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome to the Pavel Kubina Bandwagon!!! We have fresh cookies and brownies available for you to partake!
Please sit down in these nice comfy seats and relax. You’re with friends.
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you, kind sir. Is there a seat available near a window, mayhaps?
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
There is, but you have to assist other passengers in case of emergency.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
.
You can sit whereever you please!
I want this thing looking like the Clampetts family truck eventually
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder how Ellie Mae’s holding up these days?
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Better than Pernell Roberts who I just read died today. RIP, Trapper John MD.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
.
Not so good…oof
Time is the WORST.
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
Man, am I sorry I asked!! (Guess I’ll wipe the butter and lotion off my hands, now.)
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
Man, Goldie Hawn has hit the wall face first.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
So has Madonna.
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Better than Fannie Mae.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 26, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
The Tiger tank that is The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon will crush all in its path.
MUAHAHAHAHAHA!
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
I’d settle for being the white Heinz Guderian ;)
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
But those guys lost!! I thought I was joining the winning team. (killer reference, btw)
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
Guderian wrote three books on tank tactics. Rommel never even commanded any tanks until 1940.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
I wish we could settle this thing between ourselves…I in my tank, and Rommel in his.
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I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Selling on Staios, his stats aren’t very good, even compared with the rest of a miserable EDM team, he’s signed through next season at 2.7 mil and he’s 36. No thank you.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Jan 26, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
This may sound ridiculous, but I feel like there may be a place for Kovy on the team.
Here’s my thought.
You leave the first line untouched 8-19-22
then your second line becomes 17-14-28
third line moves your LW down 25-9-21
and finally round out with the line 16-39-10/15
did I miss anyone there?
also… I feel like if Atlanta said something like “look, if we worked a deal to let you go to Washington (relatively cheap knowing WSH wouldn’t be able to re-sign him) for a shot at a Stanley Cup w/ your Russian Olympic buddies Ov, Semin, Varly, would you re-sign long term with us in the off-season at 9-10mil per.”
I don’t feel like that’s too far fetched an idea… and although they’re in-division rivals, Waddell may see it as the only way to “appease/coax” Kovy to essentially stay in ATL and still have a shot at a Cup in the near-term.
I think if they don’t sign Kovy before the trade deadline, they don’t sign him ever.
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by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Eh, I don’t think the wink-wink nudge-nudge idea would work for ATL. Why would Kovy go back there once he gets a taste of playing for a winning team? That’s like letting someone out of jail for a weekend if they promise to come back on Monday to begin their life sentence (not that playing for the Thrashers for 9-10 mil/year should be compared to jail).
Also, keep in mind the Caps would have to give up something of value to get him in the first place. Likely at least one of 14/16 plus an Alzner/Carlson/Neuvy-level prospect and picks. Too rich for my blood.
Worth it for the 50 jerseys you are buying?
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure I even agree with that, unless you ship out Semin and use Kovy as an upgrade. And then it depends on what you get back for Semin.
I don’t want 2 guys with $9m contracts, especially when they play the exact same position. The Caps definitely do not need more goal scoring. I’d rather put that kind of money/trade package toward a guy like Volchenkov. Or better yet, just trade for Niedermayer as a rental.
I know when Carolina won it all there defense didn’t exactly light anyone on fire, but I at least want to hear some names teased. If there are kovalchuk rumors, why aren’t there neidermayer rumors or that RFA from Ottawa?
"...I got the most gentlemanly player in juniors my last year. I'm a gentleman, always a gentleman." - Matt Bradley, 1/20/10
There were Niedermayer rumors but he doesn’t want to go anywhere. As for Ottawa the name that’s been thrown around is Volchenkov, who will be a UFA, but Ottawa are buyers, not sellers.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 26, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Fresh power rankings are out, with the Caps up one to first at CBSSports, up two to first at Sporting News, up three to first at the L.A. Times, holding at second at The Hockey News and up two to second at CBC.
Not at all happy about this. No, sir, not one bit. The Caps do not have the best record in the league. Or even the second-best. And the two teams ahead of them play in a much tougher conference. Caps should not be #1, no matter how you calculate it.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Pretty much my thoughts, but I think a lot of these rankings are greatly affected by how the team has played in the past week. Hence a big drop when the Caps have a bad week, even though it’s an aberration on the season. And why they’d be looked at as tops for the past week. Even with being outplayed by Detroiit (and winning nonetheless), they had a darn good week.
"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."
Meh.
I don’t think it’s important enough to get happy or unhappy about. Most power rankings seem to be a question of ’who’s hot right now’ as opposed to the actual best team – week-by-week.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I thought we did have a good week. But I think most power rankings aren’t looking at thesseason as a whole but the last couple games as in “What have you done for me lately?” I didn’t think the stinker against Vancouver on Sat PM would have such a big effect on the Hawks ranking myself but whatevs, it’s just a power ranking.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 9:59 AM EST up reply actions
I agree. I can’t believe I’m about to type this, but I think ESPN got it right this week. They’ve got the Caps at 3 behind Chicago and San Jose.
i think SJ should be numba 1. and i dont get how chicago looked “good” in that loss to vancouver. 40+ shots doesnt mean you looked good. giving up 6 goals isnt good for any team either.
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
As far as I can tell, Power Rankings exist for the sole purpose of providing fodder for low-end message boards. “san jose SUCKS #2 wow u r crazy hawks hav teows kane buf n shaprei thy r da bomb hawks stanly cup victiry n 2010 GUARANTEED!!!”
Like crack and cheap hookers, they should be avoided at all costs.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
“Guaranteed” is not an easy word for proles to spell. I believe you wrote that message.
And I’m disappointed.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
D’oh!! Tripped up by proper spelling…
I did write it, but I wrote it HERE. And as parody.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
.
Bless you
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
A BLACK SHERIFF!?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
it worked in blazing saddles….
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 26, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Jack Black singing that for the Kennedy center awards this year was awesome
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 26, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Jack Black singing that for the Kennedy center awards this year was exemplary
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O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m replying to myself (d’oh!) but I’m hearing that Jack Black’s singing was hilarious, great, awesome, AND exemplary.
"If you close your eyes in the NHL, you'll take one upside the head." - Alexander Semin
by mercurialwinger on Jan 26, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
While I was reading Bear Tracks! I noticed they mentioned a bunch of players with league high +/- stats. I took a look at the AHL stats and these are the Bears +/- leaders:
Steve Pinizzotto +23
Boyd Kane +22
Keith Aucoin +21
Alexandre Giroux +21
Bryan Helmer +21
John Carlson +20
Andrew Joudrey +19
Sean Collin +17
Karl Alzner +17
Pretty impressive. Granted that doesn’t translate to the NHL, but it’s nice to see Hershey players being successful.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:03 AM EST reply actions
Gord Boydon—it’s bizarro world.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
Goyd Bordon?
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
i wonder if he can play a little offense every now and then
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
Oh, Vanity Fair, how dare you leave our sweet Nicky off your list of Team Sweden’s Hockey Studs.
I have a C on my heart.
I love Nicky, but I’m not sure he’s a “stud” in the sense they are referring to.
Kudos to VF for including DiP and JT60 in their appendix! [/puckbunny]
What boggled my mind...
…is Jose Theodore being in the list anywhere at all?
You’d think this was some sort of a fashion magazine, or something… he’s not even Swedish!
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
They mentioned him in an “appendix” in regards to other good-looking players they talked about in the article
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
I think that last frame was misplaced. It had no true caption just “The Appendix”, with the photos of DiPietro & Theodore. Most likely the graphics person doesn’t have a clue about hockey. I wouldn’t blame the writer.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 26, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Sigh.
Russia can do what it wants of course, but this kind of thing is just gonna cause more friction and take away from the “sport of it all”.
Pfeh.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Jim Thorpe is rolling over in his grave.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 26, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
No he's just going to jail for tax evasion.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 26, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
.
or Tax Avoison
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
That is nothing new...
They’ve been doing similar things for years…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Don’t get me started on the concept of amateurism. Concept made up by a bunch of rich people who didn’t need money.
A man gotta have a code
by Carl Putnam on Jan 26, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
this has been going on for decades, in every country. nothing new. Back in the old Soviet days (and this still happens in China), gold medal winners were often given cars, their families moved to nicer apartments, etc. other medal winners might get a new TV or something along those lines.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I’m just glad that losers aren’t shot any more… in most civilized places, anyway.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 26, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
.
Well…I know how to get at least one rec today
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O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
.
This is a pretty cool sign as well
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
flagged for pandering. rec’d for my hatred of G-town.
They was eachother out.
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
Same here….could care less about Syracuse, but any time GTown loses is good time.
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
If only for how annoying Rich Chvotkin is
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
There’s an awful lot of Hoya hate around here. I’m feeling unloved.
"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 couldn’t care any less about college sports.
That’s a step in the right direction, right?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
It’s even grammatically correct. (going full Nylander to the morning trend)
Unless you could actually care.
"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."
No, I’m another guy that gets irritated when people screw that phrase up.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Irregardless….
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I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
and to blow your minds….as far as the big east is concerened…WVU all the way! Probably the only West virginia reference on a hockey-centric blog…..ever
When my friend Robbie and I played hockey in the driveway on our rollerblades....I was always Peter Bondra
by OviWankenobi on Jan 26, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Rec’d for acknowledging that ’Cuse is on the loose.
"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 26, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec’d for the Saga reference
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
Saga? I’m not aware of the reference, just recalling the meme from the title run… plus that idiom is way better than the “We are ______” garbage that every single college team is using these days.
"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 26, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
Saga was a minor 80s Canadian prog rock band that had a song called “On The Loose”
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Very minor and very awful.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Whoa, I just realized the Canes aren’t in 30th place anymore! Thank you, Oilers.
"My face is my mask."
Haven't heard that name in awhile.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
by zephyr on Jan 26, 2010 11:32 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Wow, what?
it’s the middle picture I must be trippin’ on.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
At least you got it. I thought this would be rec’d through the roof. =\
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
You guys don’t know what a sieve is???
CAH-SIEVE-E
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
That’s a sieve? I kept thinking it was a strainer.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
A sieve is a strainer.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
But if all sieves are strainers, are all strainers sieves?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions
No. a sieve is a fine mesh strainer.
This is a strainer but not a sieve.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
Sieves would be more likely to withhold pucks, though.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
As would Sleeves.
SINGIN’ HOLLLLY HOOOOOOLY NIIIIIGHT.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Damn you!
Gonna take me up a stick, lala la-la
then I’m gonna hit you in the lala la-la
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Pennystockchaser Pennystockchaser la la la la la la la la
Pennystockchaser Pennystockchaser la la la la la la la la
Pennystockchaser Pennystockchaser la la la la la la la la
Alllll you neeeeed….is a pennnnyyy…..to strike it rich….on wallllll street!
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
No it wouldn’t. Pucks would break right through. Unless you are expecting your shot to rip through the slightly larger holes in a larger strainer.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
That looks like a collander
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
I swear to God I’m going to pistol whip the next guy who says, “Shenanigans.”
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 26, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
Or a colander. AKA “pasta strainer”
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
I thought that was a “pasta sieve”?
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I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
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O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
And a colander is just another type of strainer.
I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn't park anywhere near the place.
I think they are sieves.
MONO!
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I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t a strainer just be a strainer?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Francis is much shorter than that.
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by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
HIYOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
This is all starting to sound like an SAT question…i got a whopping 980!
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by OviWankenobi on Jan 26, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
a Schooner IS a sailboat.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 26, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
"SHUT UP! I'm trying to see the sailboat."
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 26, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
ohhh. See, where I come from, that first picture is a car.
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Coach Boudreau never talks down to his teams’ opponent in his pre and postgame interviews. He is always very respectful, even complimentary, but manages to remind everyone he has been here before and might know a little more than he is letting on.
IS KEPTIN NOW
It could be worse...
Boudreau’s wardrobe is honestly just plain.
He could dress like Don Cherry!
I need a snappy signature...
Steinberg has Caps goodies today!
First, he caught up with the guy who got hit by the puck. turns out, it was his birthday! Yikes.
Second, the Caps and smelling salts, with comedy provided by Laich and Bradley, and B.Mo sounding like a stoner.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Of all people to get hit, it had to be the 80 year old on his birthday. Poor guy.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Thats hilarious. I bet Brads would put pepper spray on his eggs.
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
I think for the first time I ever I laughed out loud at a commenter on the Post’s web page:
“Tomas Fleischmann said of the departed Milan Jurcina.”
Jurcina died?!?!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Mark Grace died?
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 26, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Grace is dead?
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I heard it was Mono
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:33 PM EST up reply actions
I heard he was the victim of a vicious smakedown.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
They’re all my Jurcinas…and they DIIEEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
RIP Jim Carroll
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 26, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
He was just really bored.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 26, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Would this profound BMo quote make a good sig?
It’s just like bam, and you’re like, whoa….
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
A Slight Misrepresentation
With respect, J.P., you missed the implication I was making. It was not my intent to imply that Crosby is a better defensive player than Ovechkin because he gets more defensive zone draws – as you concisely explain, that would be an erroneous conclusion on my part.
I simply imply that Crosby’s offensive numbers are affected by the fact that he gets more defensive zone work; nothing more, nothing less.
A posse ad esse.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 1:40 PM EST reply actions
True, but the only conclusion I drew was as follows:
It’s an important point to note; Crosby’s numbers would undoubtedly be influenced a little bit by an extra 100-or-so offensive zone face-offs. Given that the vast majority of NHL players fall between 40% and 60% on this scale, a 3%-4% shift is fairly significant.
Without looking at this deeply, I believe that Crosby’s the better defensive player and Ovechkin the better offensive player, with Ovechkin having a slight edge overall.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Hi Jonathan. I’m rooting for the Oilers over the ’Hawks tonight. Unlikely, but not impossible.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Oddly enough, that puts us on different sides! I’m rooting for a first overall pick and the dismissal of the Oilers’ G.M., so each loss helps at this point.
Not that I won’t cheer goals by the Oilers, but long term the losses can only help clear out the riff-raff in the front office.
A posse ad esse.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
Oh hey. The Pavel Kubina lobby might hate me, but how open do you think the Oilers would be to dealing someone like Steve Staios?
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I’d be willing to fly to Edmonton just to drive him to the airport.
Seriously, though, every veteran – especially expensive veterans on mulit-year contracts – is pretty much available, at least according to the local media guys.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Care to explain the hatred? I don’t know much about him as an uninformed East Coast-centric hockey fan but a lot of people seem pretty high on him.
No hatred. He’s a heart & soul guy and one of my favourite Oilers, but he’s lost a step. He’s now a third-pairing defenceman making nearly $3.0 million, and it’s in the franchise’s best interests to move him.
Nothing personal against the guy at all.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 2:07 PM EST up reply actions
Is Linus Omark ever going to play in North America?
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Hopefully next year.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
Sweet, he was one of my faves on Lulea last year.
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Hell of a player. I wish the Oilers hadn’t let the KHL outbid them for his services this year.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
Tambellini? Is it really all his fault though? He’s been there a little over a year….that seems like its Lowe’s mess.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
I think it’s probably more him than Lowe (Lowe was actually a fairly good GM, pre-Pronger II trade) but there’s plenty of blame to go around. Regardless, the front office needs a good clearing of deadwood.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
I will root for any team outside of Pennsylvania that employs Lubomir Visnovsky.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but once you start with the conjecture over what “affects” offensive numbers, where does it stop? Does Sid get more credit for playing with crappier linemates? What happens if Alex only sleeps with 3 models before a game instead of 4?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
What happens if Alex only sleeps with 3 models before a game instead of 4?
rec-a-roo. And I just cannot imagine a Pittsburgh fan asking this same question about any of their players.
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Crosby sleeps with lots of models. Mario won’t let him use the glue unsupervised, though.
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by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 10 recs
+ 1 popsicle stick
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
It’s not actually conjecture; where a player starts on the ice is one factor that affects point totals, as is the quality of his linemates, the quality of his opposition, as does power play time, as does penalty-killing time, as does scheduling, as do off-ice activities, as does confidence, etc., etc.
How much each of these factors in is conjecture, and I don’t have an answer. I just thought it was something worth noting.
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
Not a sermon…just a thought ;)
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 26, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Absolutely – and I laughed at the model comment :)
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by Jonathan Willis on Jan 26, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
First time poster here. Is the game televised tonight, or is it only available on Gamecenter? Thanks
It’s on the plus tonight.
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What he said.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Which means the answer to the original question is no, it isn’t televised?
Too bad the free gamecenter blacks out the local game.
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