Recap: Caps 7, Islanders 2
by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 10:00 PM EST
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[AP Recap - GameCenter - Game Summary - Event Summary]
The Caps' offense is firing on all cylinders at the moment, and it was on full display tonight: eight of the team's top-nine forwards had a point in a 7-2 rout of the Islanders (the one that didn't was Alex Ovechkin, who fired ten shots on goal and still has twenty points in his last ten games), and the second line combined for three goals and two assists with the third line combining for two goals and four helpers. While impressive, none of this is terribly surprising.
What might surprise some, however, is how well the defense and the goalies are playing. Over the last half-dozen games, the Caps have allowed just 13 goals against while killing off 87.5% of the power plays they've faced, and their goalies have a .937 save percentage.
From offense to defense to goaltending, from power play to penalty kill to even strength, this team is absolutely rolling at present and shows no signs of letting up. But at some point, of course, they will... won't they?
Ten more notes on the game:
- Brendan Morrison scored his first goal of the month (and second since December 3) just 65 seconds into the game after cleanly winning a draw and going to the net for a deflection. That was the "good" from B-Mo (who added a helper). The "bad" came just 11 seconds after the Caps pushed the score to 2-0 less than four minutes later when Morrison took a neutral zone hooking call that let the Isles back into the game (for the moment) with a goal on the ensuing power play.
- The last time John Erskine scored was 738 days ago. The last game in which he had a goal and an assist was December 2, 2006. But you'd never know it watching him tonight - both his helper and his tally showed an offensive awareness and ability we rarely (if ever) have seen from him. If you had "the fight" as the third of a Gordie Howe Hat Trick that Ersky would be missing at night's end, you win a prize.
- Dwayne Roloson played well in the first period, but his embellishment of the contact with Mike Green (that drew an interference minor from the Caps' blueliner) must have angered the hockey gods, especially since Rolie has a reputation for such theatrics.
- In the Caps' net, Jose Theodore stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced through two periods before leaving the game with a lower body injury (for which he's listed as day-to-day). Michal Neuvirth was solid in relief, saving all 11 shots he faced, and even though the tying run wasn't on base, at bat or on-deck, it was a save situation since he pitched the final third of the game.
- Alex Semin put on a show in the first period, with two dazzling goals that showcased the kind of high-end skill that puts him in select company (surprisingly, he only took one more shot all night as he attempted to complete the first Caps' hat trick of the season). Per the Caps, it was the 16th time this season a Cap has had a multi-goal period... and 22 teams don't have that many individual player multi-goal games.
- Erskine, Tom Poti, Green and Jeff Schultz combined to go plus-ten on the night with 13 blocked shots. Solid, even if against a seemingly uninspired Isles squad.
- Mike Knuble's jam-the-puck-and-the-goalie-into-the-net power-play goal was a thing of ugly beauty, and the eventual game-winner.
- Did Bruce Boudreau really need to skate his top power play unit up 6-2 in the third with ten minutes left (with Green and Ovechkin on the ice for the full two minutes)?
- With a goal and an assist, Jason Chimera now has eight points in his last nine games. So does Eric Fehr. Not bad for a pair of third-line wingers, eh?
- Lastly, we're all hoping for the very best for Jack Hillen, who was hit in the face with an Ovechkin slapper in the first. Get well soon, kid.
The Caps will have a quick turn around before facing the Ducks at home tomorrow night, which might be just fine for them - my guess is that when you're rolling like this, you want to get right back out there as soon as possible.
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Brucey is just baiting Cherry at this point.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Cherry picking!
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
hah well done
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When you only get two power plays in the game, you need to keep your top PP unit in shape. ;-)
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
by gfcaps fan on Jan 26, 2010 10:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least Boudreau gave the 2PP a lot of ice time, including the first half of that PP with 10 left in the 3rd.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 27, 2010 12:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah screw that bad dressing freak. I feel sorry for his Bull Terrier.
by killianskid34 on Jan 27, 2010 8:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Michal Neuvirth was solid in relief, saving all 11 shots he faced, but since the tying run wasn’t on base, at bat or on-deck, it wasn’t a save situation.
J.P. is getting us all ready for Spring Training.
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by CP2Devil on Jan 26, 2010 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It wasn’t even a three innings in relief situation for that matter.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually… since it was one-third of a regulation game, it was exactly a three-inning relief situation, no?
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by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point (chocolate stout slightly fogging the brain).
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now my bullet point is making me angry. Must edit…
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by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And you're making the bullet angry
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 27, 2010 12:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
They’re called anvils.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 1:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sir, that is a Bullet Bill.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 27, 2010 5:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah I realized my mistake after I posted. Times like this need a delete function.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
More like a closing situation. Call Neuvy the closer tonight.
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by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He sure was the closer. Does he get credited with a “hold”? Or does that only apply to mid inning relief pitchers?
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Classic Commentary
Versus Broadcaster: The Capitals are Creepy Good. That’s how good they are.
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Dunny-on-the-World
by Boggles on Jan 26, 2010 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
lol. If by creepy good he meants best team in nhl then yes, thats how good they are
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So good it makes other teams cry for their mothers?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that too!
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good enough that the other team’s commentators are saying they look like a pee wee team by comparison.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Caps first several losses were in games where they had held the lead at one point or other. At least now they’re finishing the job. And hope it continues throughout the playoffs — all Four rounds worth.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Keep workin' it like you work it
Chimmer still rocking his Columbus sweater:
IS KEPTIN NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 10:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It seems NHL updates pictures once in three years…
by fnralch on Jan 26, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
srsly. Yahoo still has Ovie’s old picture where he looks like he just climbed off of the not-so-long bus
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could have sworn Yahoo had Ovi’s last year picture with his bangs nearly falling into his eyes.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NHL still has Kessel in Bruins black and yellow…
IS KEPTIN NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not surprised. Yahoo updates them every two years, I guess. (Or they laid off the person in charge of updating headshots. The economy’s been going badly so Yahoo can’t afford the staffing.)
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Better than having someone elses head up there. That has happened on more than one occasion.
by killianskid34 on Jan 27, 2010 8:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t get too picky these days – there are still sites out there with the old Caps logo and/or headshots in the old unis.
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by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who's got next?
IS KEPTIN NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 27, 2010 12:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone want to guess who the skater with the highest Corsi rating was tonight? The answer may surprise you… or maybe not as one of the bullets gives a pretty big clue.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It was very nearly its own bullet point.
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by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m guessing Poti, Erskine, or B-Mo.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
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by Whiter Mage on Jan 26, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Schultzie?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was Poti with +13. Somewhere jordanDC nods in approval.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And F&B Shits a Squirrel.
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by Whiter Mage on Jan 26, 2010 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh. The last laugh will be mine.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 26, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I sure hope not. That means he’ll fail to clear the puck in the last minute of game 7 of the SCF.
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by CP2Devil on Jan 26, 2010 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or he’ll just go on to suck for another team.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 1:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We’ll see.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
…and as a Caps fan, I’m sure you’d be glad to continue to eat crow re: Poti’s resurgence, right?
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
continued resurgence
fixed
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by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I’ll go out on a limb and call it a trend.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course. I’ll look bad all day if it means he’s playing well. I just don’t trust the guy. I’m not bashing him while he’s playing well, but I still don’t trust him. If we are on a PK he’s pretty much the last guy I want to have the puck on his stick.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 1:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, because now the squirrel is covered in shit and you aren’t.
F&B: 1 Squirrel: 0
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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 27, 2010 12:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What I can’t figure out is why the damn thing is alive.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 1:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys have a strange family.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 27, 2010 7:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If by strange you mean awesome.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ewwwwwwwwwww. I did not need that visual right before bed
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!"
by RedBirdie on Jan 26, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shits a Squirrel
trying to figure out if that’s better or worse than eating f_cking porcupine
by renhoak on Jan 26, 2010 10:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shitting a fucking porcupine would be worst of all.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
aaannnnddd….. there he said it
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or combine them
Eat a fucking porcupine and shit a squirrel.
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea but thats an odd happenstance going on there
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I had a vision of Danny Boone as i was typing LOL
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that would be appropriate. i was thinking more of an animal…but daniel boone works.
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The problem there is that you lose the prick in the middle.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea well….he was kinda stuck up anyways….
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s the difference b/t a BMW and a porcupine?
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With the porcupine, the prick is on the outside.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if you swallowed him, he’s def on the inside. anyway you look at, you’re….um…stuck….
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flash wants a word with you.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can turtle with the best of ’em.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I didn’t make that one up. That’s an oldie.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And a gold star for you! You may take the rest of the day off with pay.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Woot!
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oookay, I’m now officially wasted for the night. Can’t stop laughing.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
by gfcaps fan on Jan 26, 2010 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I had no clue Gs got Corsi ratings, learn something new every day!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s all pucks directed at the net, be they goals, shots, or blocked shots. The Fenwick rating excludes blocked shots.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Theo had a +19, or do goalies not count?
by Elliotte on Jan 26, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s why I said skaters.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
To expand on that, a goalie is on the ice for most of the game (tonight’s game notwithstanding). Because of this, all the stats that affect Corsi over the course of the entire game get factored into the goalie’s rating. To me, this makes comparing goalie Corsi with skater Corsi difficult, although I could probably be convinced otherwise.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus the goalie has almost no say in how many shots are against, while presumably skaters do.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 1:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right. Also goals and shots get counted the same in Corsi, so it doesn’t even matter if the goalie makes a save or not, it affects Corsi all the same. The goalie also has no control over what goes on at the other end of the ice. If his skaters are putting up good numbers at the other end, the goalie is still reaping the benefits because he is technically “on the ice” even though he isn’t helping generate the offensive production.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 27, 2010 8:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Frankly I’m surprised they even keep Corsi stats for goalies. I guess it could be useful if you want to see how well a team is playing in front of different goalies, but it seems kind of pointless.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 27, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So how would you judge his contribution in this game? 0g, 0a. Okay, got +3 but is it really that impressive today? I can hardly appreciate the value of Corsi. Can you?
by fnralch on Jan 26, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can (and do). I think it’s a good measure of territorial advantage. But it, like any other stat, is just one arrow in the analytical quiver.
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by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Rink quiver?
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by CP2Devil on Jan 26, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This might serve as a nice primer.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
natty recpo
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by J.P. on Jan 26, 2010 10:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I’ve read it of course, but still, having Poti tonight at +13 and Fehr and Chimera at -4 is so far from the whole story of this game.
by fnralch on Jan 26, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Each stat is only a piece of the puzzle. However, like you, I’m not much of a stathead so things like Corsi are essentially meaningless to me.
"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 26, 2010 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Each stat is only a piece of the puzzle
Here’s one we can all appreciate: the Caps have scored 30 more goals than any other team in the East. That’s a rather large spread.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Erskine?
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Seminator!
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alma mater rec’d.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 26, 2010 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can Chimera get a head shot in a Caps sweater?
by miseenjeu on Jan 26, 2010 10:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
One Headshot for our monster in a Caps uni — coming up.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He deserves it!
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who gets called up In goal
Will it be Holtby the dude with the really long B last name or will we go the Stretch route!!!! Love the mention about J Hillen nice write up
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I’d say -- Holtby.
Varly back to start at Hershey this weekend if he can skate okay tomorrow (and the rest of this week.) If not, some young man at goal for the South Carolina Stingrays may be getting a callup.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea me too
I would love to see Holtby come up and start one
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Also, he’s the only one on a Caps contract.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
by gfcaps fan on Jan 26, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry damn accidently pressed the go button
But I just really want to see B Holtby, we gotta find a nickname for this kid too
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad
Still though needmore
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Why Holt by yourself when you can Holt together?
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
holt up a minute….kid’s gotta play before he gets a nickname
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
holter top?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holtbizzle?
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Winnar.
Поклон перед вашим капитаном!
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 26, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holt .45 is good……wish I thought of that one
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by RedskinFan4Life on Jan 26, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, chicken dinner right here
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We are just getting warmed up ;D
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thats the spirit!
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
holt and bothered?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Jan 26, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some like it Holt?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
holt potato?
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by RedskinFan4Life on Jan 26, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holt Tub Time Machine?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
god i want to see that movie
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cat on a Holt tin roof?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GLORY HOLT
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by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holting Cell
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 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
holt on tight to your dreams
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
somehow i always end up in these plays on words.
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like em all actually nice
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
or. Holterskelter
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holt feet?
Someone basically already said this
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
The name Holtby has a similar ring to the name Kolzig, especially if you pronounce the latter name in the German manner as Colt-zig.
We could call him “Rubber Legs”. He’s like a rubber armed pitcher who goes every night. He had started many back to backs at Hershey.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
One day, I plan to create a character named Braden Kolzig.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 27, 2010 12:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I really don’t think Holtby sounds anything like Kolzig. But even if it did, let’s give this kid his own nickname.
"We take the shortest route to the puck and arrive in ill humor." - Bobby Clarke
by Karl W on Jan 27, 2010 7:09 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Reczig.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 27, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let the nickname come naturally, no need to force it.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha. miss the other eight thousand we came up with before?
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was just going with puns, serious nicknamery is serious.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cereal!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
man bear pig!
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guys, I'm super cereal!
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!"
by RedBirdie on Jan 26, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
indeed serious business if oft serious
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad we all pronounced Kolzig wrong and it should have been “Kool-zizsh”
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 27, 2010 5:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, I thought this was Amurica.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
the chant even sounds like “O-LIE…O-LIE…”
“HOLT-BEE…HOLT-BEE…”
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 27, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Caps are still close to maxing out their number of contracts, no?
Seems like their around 47-49 IIRC
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 10:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea there up there
Bye bye Giroux? Anyone?
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see a race from blue line to blue line between Chimera, Green and Ovechkin. Maybe throw in … Semin?
by patred48 on Jan 26, 2010 10:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Money is on grren if they are all healthy
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to say Chimera but I can’t rule out the Russian Machine on this one. He refuses to lose!
by cuqui on Jan 26, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My money’s on Chimichanga.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chim —Chiminy. Chim —Chiminy. Chim Chim Cherrr. A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
save that song for each round of the playoffs
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Will do. Meanwhile, before tonight, my advice to the Caps to get them motivated would have been “Potential First Round Playoff Opponent”.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you throw a puck in front of them and they race with sticks Ovechkin gets there first. Go, boy!
by cuqui on Jan 26, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sasha will be circling eights around. He’s a cat who walked by himself. Oops, the Panther.
by fnralch on Jan 26, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chimera is just lightning in the first 2-3 strides. It would be interesting.
by patred48 on Jan 26, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I got Ovie cuz of his just all out hustle
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Ovie would go knee to knee with everyone to win CAUSE HE IS DIRTY AND RECKLESS!!!! GO FLYERS!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boudreau was trying to get Semin the Harry in the third, that’s why the big guns were out there for the whole PP. And why no one took any shots.
by katzistan on Jan 26, 2010 10:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Oh are you calling it the “Harry” in honor of Harry “The Hat” Walker?
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was “hatty”. damn iPhone auto-correct
by katzistan on Jan 26, 2010 10:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Harry “The Hat” Walker was an old baseball player turned manager.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it sucks that's what I'm on
Well itouch but close enuff’
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, the mobile version of this site needs work, I can’t stand checking large threads on it, without the Z function i’m rereading the whole thread every few minutes and trying to remember what comments i’ve seen before
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha yea it sucks
I can’t EVER go on this on my Computer cuz the Internet won’t work for it so Ive just gotten used to the mobile version
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
what internet are you using?
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's the router
Not being able to actually connect and register my computer (yet is able to register my itouch)
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
MAC address filtering?
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
The computer just won’t connect to the router like it’s registered on the router/computer but not my computer
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
yea this
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea it blows
But I’ve gotten over it…… Somehow
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 10:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
log into the router directly and fuck with the settings?
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha yea tried
I need a new computer anyway this ones pretty old and has already needed to be format becuz of a virus
by washfan29 on Jan 26, 2010 11:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Something to note: The Caps are 2-0 with both wins being fairly convincing (or so I’m lead to believe), since I’ve left for Japan.
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 10:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think he can come home around June 15th?
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
by gfcaps fan on Jan 26, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m here until mid-late May.
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 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
cripes. are you able to watch games?
by renhoak on Jan 26, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet.
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 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I ordered a subscription on hockeystreams.com which isn’t too bad, but I’m preferring torrents at the moment.
by _Skullduggery_ on Jan 26, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Torrents are where it is at. A forever copy! Memories!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No problem. I pimp that site so much. It’s just so awesome!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ovechwin got the hookup! HOLLA.. IF YOU HEAR ME!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said trick, email me.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hip, no need.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
YLM needs to be around more at night to get my weird references, btw
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
EVERYTHING tasted like peaches!
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jan 26, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*facepalm*
I get it now.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is there any reason for keeping it hush hush?
by _Skullduggery_ on Jan 26, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know JP’s position on such things and wouldn’t want to tick him off, he gets pretty snippy sometime you know :P
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well i’m frantically hitting refresh waiting for tonight’s game to appear… sigh.
by _Skullduggery_ on Jan 26, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It depends on the capper, some get it up right after others take a while.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Take that hat off and you will fuckin DIE.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 26, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently so.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed, and HD space is dirt cheap these days
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But your flight can be changed without a problem!
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 1:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stay over there. Someone pipe him the game feeds.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They’re 6-0 since I left for Australia! Sadly I’m coming back in early February.
by _Skullduggery_ on Jan 26, 2010 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he’s OK. Nasty stuff.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 10:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding. Ovi’s slapshot is no joke.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that deal for chimera sure looks fantastic now!
by 8vechkin on Jan 26, 2010 10:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Was in night class for the game
Had my laptop on infront of me along with 2 other caps fans watching. Obviously had to have the sound off, and wasnt fulling paying attention. Also, we havent gotten Comcast yet, so i wont be able to watch on the fly.
Long story short, is there a place online to watch the full game highlights, like they show on On The Fly? I’d love to see the Semin goals better and the Ovie slapshot to the face, along with the rest of the highlights, of course.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jan 26, 2010 10:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if I were you i’d get the full game off a torrent
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Piratebay?
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jan 26, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’ve never done it for a game, and i know other people here get torrents, but the pirate has worked for everything else i’ve ever tried
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nay,email me for the link if he isn’t posting it.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
whats up?
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jan 26, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My email is in my profile. I will send you the link. Capisci?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CAAAHHBAAAAAAAAAAASHHHH ;)
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jan 26, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea, pirate bay has a few games, but nothing since the wings
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you have Center Ice they’re replay the game.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven back to Pittsburgh, and hear the lamentations of Sidney Crosby.
by Holt Worth on Jan 26, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
get everyone to pitch in for center ice. its only like 130 i think.
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OT, but the picture quality on GCL is amazing, or maybe it’s just my eyes adjusting after watching CSN- for the past 2 hours. I’m just pissed that NHL picked a night with only 1 late game.
by bagace on Jan 26, 2010 10:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no, it’s usually pretty good. We had it last season and i can only think of a couple of times were the feed was bad, but I think it was because it was broadcast on the equivalent of of CSN1972.
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!"
by RedBirdie on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right JP
Omnomnom the momentum and those points. When you’re on a roll you just want to keep that going. Any downtime and any distractions just takes away from that energy.
I promise you guys like Ovechkin, Semin, Backstrom, etc. just want to keep playing. Keep it going. Keep it moving. Keep the points going.
Be very aware, Caps fans, you’re witnessing a team IN THE ZONE. It’s hard to recognize, but right now…our team is invincible. Let’s hope they keep it going.
Let’s get a win over the Ducks and then we’ll be good. Then it will be (slightly) okay to take the foot off the gas.
But I do feel like the Russians are building up for Olympics. They know it’s soon. Not only do they want to leave the Caps with a statement to the rest of the league(WE ARE THE BEST TEAM IN THE EAST), but build that personal momentum towards a gold medal.
Side note: Is it me, or is Semin, at his current pace, going to be ridiculously expensive to keep after next year?
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven back to Pittsburgh, and hear the lamentations of Sidney Crosby.
by Holt Worth on Jan 26, 2010 10:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My concern is they will roll right up to the Olympics and it will all come to a screaching halt. Some players’ medals will be … shinier than others. Hoping that doesn’t destroy the chemistry.
IS KEPTIN NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the non shiny blackness of being denied a chance to even win a medal burns with a fury within Green
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
as for Ovie, I hope his medal shines like a canadian coin cut in half hanging around his neck
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some players’ medals will be …shiniermore atomically dense than others.Hopingthatdoesn’t destroy theis chemistry.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Au I Si what you did there.
IS KEPTIN NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Pb Pb Pb Pb!
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ni Ce. Re Cd.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(I’m just gonna say Rhenium Cadmium when I rec a post from now on. )
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nerd!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
C’mon. That joke is solid Au!
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Still nerdy.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least I own it.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Needed more element based jokes.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Elementary, Dear Watson. Or should we say “elementary, Dear Data”?
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Leave it to the French for their word for Money to translate as “The Silver”.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone realize that the atomic number for Oxygen is - Number 8? Ovi is the Oxygen of the Caps!
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
when did we get all sciency here?
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thinking of the chemical elements making up the Olympic medals. Well, didn’t you know, Japers has educated posters here. Science whizzes, math whizzes and even history buffs.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I Li K it.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
While we bask in the glow of the Caps holding a five point lead in the conference, think about the fact that sixth and 13th place in the East is separated by three points. Eight teams fighting for three spots.
This is why there are no trades. No one is in the position to be a seller yet.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, notice that Ottawa has pulled away with that 5th spot.
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!"
by RedBirdie on Jan 26, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For the dubious honor of playing against the “defending” Stanley Cup champions in Round 1.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ottawa seems to face Pittsburgh a lot in the playoffs in recent years.
"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 26, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
With no success.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe they can change their luck. I’d love to see the waddlers bounced in the first.
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!"
by RedBirdie on Jan 26, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would, too
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want the Caps to exorcise those demons.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 26, 2010 11:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We have all kinds of demons to exorcise. Pens, Flyers, Islanders.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except that time that they throttled them in the first round on the way to the Cup Finals…
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 27, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So whoever wins loses the SCF?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 1:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Winning an OTT-PIT series is like having Hossa on your team. I guess that’s a reason to hope they don’t meet up in the first round.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 27, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My money’s on Pgh finishing 2nd in the East.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Which means your money is on New Jersey collapsing.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If their current streak continues, that’s not a bad bet.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think Ottawa can pass Buffalo for the North East?
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If they continue to get the kind of goaltending they have lately, maybe. They’ll definitely give Buffalo something to think about. Buffalo needs scoring if they want to win. I’d still bet on Buffalo but it’ll be close.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Buff has a 5 point lead with 3 in hand, but there’s still plenty of time. Being a master of the obvious, I’ll point out that it all depends on Ryan Miller. Buff also has played only 26 at home so far versus OTT who’s played 30.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ottawa and Buffalo are doing better this year than I expected. I had assumed Boston would repeat but not be as good as they were last year. (I figured Montreal would be worse. And Toronto is Toronto.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to say, Boston’s huge drop-off is a bit of a shock. And really kinda disappointing. The Bruins don’t come to DC until April, and last game of the season is against them, and I was really hoping the two teams might be fighting for #1 during those games.
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!"
by RedBirdie on Jan 26, 2010 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I thought when I picked out my package games. :/
IS KEPTIN NOW
by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess we’ll see. It’s sure trending in Pgh’s favor at present. And, it sure appears to me that the Pens are a superior team. NJD has a 2-point lead with 3 in hand, but has played a higher pct of games at home than Pgh so far. Should be an interesting horse race.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are they panicking in Devils’ Land yet?
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 27, 2010 12:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Cormier situation is an embarrassment to the franchise.
Rocking the Red since 1975
by CapsFan75 on Jan 27, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s going a bit far. The Cormier situation speaks poorly about Cormier, not the Devils.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 27, 2010 12:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Lou said, originally, that he didn’t think Cormier deserved to be suspended. Now, so I can’t be accused of painting St.Lou in an unfair light, that article did come out prior to the suspension being handed down. but still……
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!"
by RedBirdie on Jan 27, 2010 12:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He said he didn’t think Cormier deserved a season long suspension, not that he shouldn’t be suspended at all. He’s still wrong, but just pointing out the difference.
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 27, 2010 1:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even so, of course he is gonna defend his guy. It’s still a huge leap to say it’s an embarrassment to the Devils.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 27, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dale Hunter's jersey hangs in the VC
His poster is at KCI.
Let’s slow our roll on painting a whole franchise based on one player, whose notorious incident didn’t even come in an NHL jersey.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 27, 2010 1:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
one of my favorite caps of all time too
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 27, 2010 1:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For the dubious honor of playing against the "defending" Stanley Cup champions in Round 1.
They did win it, so wouldn’t they be defending it?
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 27, 2010 7:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Going back to my Olympic theme, I don’t imagine there’ll be much trading ‘til after, when they see who’s still healthy after beating each others’ brains in for two weeks.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Plus all the GMs will have time to huddle and plot against one another.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Phantom Point!
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 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except Carolina and Toronto.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stretch respectfully declines.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
His twitter background suggests otherwise.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you mean. So will be get treated to Holtby’s little rituals tomorrow?
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not. I see Neuvirth getting the start. Holtby might start against Florida or Tampa Bay.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Neuvy tomorrow, maybe Holtby on Friday, definitely Neuvy against TB if Theo’s not better. That TB game is gonna be nutz.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding. I have an idea the Caps haven’t forgotten the last game.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Send in the goons. Send in the goons. (Sing this to Judy Collins’ old song, “Send in the Clowns”)
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather they Shoot in the Goals
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 11:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agree. I want the Caps to shoot in the goals. On Tampa, you can tell the culture of a losing team. Their goon, Konopka, has quite the following in Tampa. People were waving Konopka signs down there. (And their PA played “Eye of the Tiger” during the fights.
Tampa Bay = FIght Club
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 27, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ours plays Mortal Kombat, so it’s not like it’s unique.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 27, 2010 12:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Tampa Bay Lightening IS the Fight Club.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 27, 2010 12:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Send in the Clowns is a Sondheim song from A Little Night Music.
(Yes, I know about the avatar hounding - just pretend mine is invisible.)
by oldemystix on Jan 27, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s hope that Theo’s just fine, and this becomes a mute point.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Silent point. Or do you mean “moot” point?
(Or as they say in our industry, OBE)
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(continuity joke)
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here, for example.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, the “moot” or “Mute” point about Ovi’s suspension taking place when he was injured on the play.
(That’s not unprecedented. Read about a guy who was suspended for a fight but in reality was fighting for his life in the hospital while the suspension was going on.)
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 27, 2010 12:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We need a japers’ glossary.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes…yes, we do. Illustrations would be a handy addition to this glossary you’ve volunteered to compile.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Natty beat me to it.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Natty could use some help with the 2nd ed.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t be opposed to getting on board with it.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Addendum suggestion
Any time JP mentions Thomas Vokoun in any context, he is thinking about his fantasy team.
by mechanicsville on Jan 27, 2010 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fact.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
by J.P. on Jan 27, 2010 6:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you trying to mute the speculation?
by dinasaur on Jan 26, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess so.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just a silly joke from a thread back in December. Although some of the speculation that goes on here sometimes could, indeed, be more muted.
by mechanicsville on Jan 27, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen the joke, just thought I’d go with it. :) It will all be mute tomorrow, anyway, right?
by dinasaur on Jan 27, 2010 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you speak up, please. I can’t hear you.
by mechanicsville on Jan 27, 2010 12:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I think it’s “mute.”
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 27, 2010 12:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kentucky on the verge of losing on espn.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jan 26, 2010 11:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh snap I was upstairs in bed, but I can’t miss that! Are they at home?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no they are in columbia
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god, this is delicious. Hello number one ranking Jayhawks!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we win against Kstate.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Check ur email.
I don't know shit about baseball.
by oVecKid on Jan 26, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Semi-related: go Terps!
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
great game for them tonight
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I couldn’t watch it because I don’t get ESPNU.
"We've got armadillos in our trousers. It's really quite frightening."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 26, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh lulz
Поклон перед вашим капитаном!
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 26, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Boooooo! U of K is where my mom went to school.
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
same with me, as well as several other members of my family, its almost a religion
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You got that right. It’s bigger than high school football in Texas.
Rupp Arena is fantastic.
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the massive amounts of Kentucky fans, Schadenfreude.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well they are the winningest team ever, so one would expect them to have alot of fans
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 26, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
KU basketball fostered UK basketball.
Rupp went to KU doncha know?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The more you know…….
I don’t care that they lost tonight, Go Wildcats!! WOOOOOOOO!
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 11:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
See you come tourney time!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Odds are it wont happen( I have little faith in the selection committie on this) but a KU-UK final would be EPIC!
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess Semin is fast becoming a regular at the Palm Restaurant.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Theo?
Any word? I missed the game. Did he hurt it in an obvious mishap or incident, or he just didn’t come out to star the third?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Jan 26, 2010 11:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not obvious – nobody was sure what happened in the third. We just knew Neuvirth came out to start the third.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lower body injury — according to Bruce. And, you guessed it, he’s day to day.
The announcers saw no obvious injury or collision but noticed that he did not come out to sit where the backup goalies normally sit.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yay, day to day…so count on him being out for a month.
This, kids, is why you need depth, eh?
Hopefully Varly recovers quick.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Jan 26, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So we don’t have to turn to green Junior hockey players on tryout contracts at goal.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Varly recovers quick.
Too late for the “quick” part, methinks. (But I get your drift)
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is quicker ok?
Maybe he should stop pointing at things so hard if he wants to heal.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is quicker ok?
…I’d settle for “soon”. Hell, I’d take March if we could count on it as a definite thing.
by mechanicsville on Jan 26, 2010 11:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure we can’t borrow Quick from the Kings?
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 27, 2010 12:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Theo doesn’t usually stay out for super long times. But I would assume he’d be out tomorrow and possibly Friday but back on Sunday.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lower Body, day-to-day.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
tonight is one of those nights...
…where it just feels great to be a Caps fan. After all these years… just to see a team like this, this dominant, this fun, this capable of awe-inspiring play… I don’t care how cheesy it sounds, but this team brings me absolute joy on nights like these. One night in January, yeah… but I’m enjoying the journey along to the destination. Ahhh, fandom.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 26, 2010 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. I won’t go on and on at the risk of sounding way cheesier than you did – but this team…this team. I swear. That’s all I got right now.
(Good thing I didn’t do the recap, eh? Would’ve been 10 bullet points of “I just…this team…they don’t…I mean…WOW.”)
by Becca H on Jan 26, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So tomorrow’s news will be the callup of Holtby from Hershey to be the backup. (Okay, someone else posted it somewhere in this thread (or the previous thread.)
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they’re gonna have to have Holtby tomorrow…God help us if they need him, of course.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Jan 26, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holtby ain’t half bad. Let’s let him have a period or three to see what he’s made of.
Caps offense has his back.
Besides. I’d love to beat a team or two with our ECHL goalie.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s actually more rested than Neuvy at the moment. (I think his stats are no worse at Hershey than our “new kid”’s are.)
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, if I’m Holtby I’m madly throwing every shred of clothing I own through the wash and have a suitcase open on the floor waiting to be packed.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 26, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Has someone told him the news yet?
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. It’ll be in Clips tomorrow, I sent it to JP.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tease! :)
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 26, 2010 11:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fehr really is
Hey guys I went to the game tonight as a native Long Islander who’s spirit lives in DC for hockey anyway…..and want to say a good think about Eric Fehr. I was lucky enough to get tickets to the game six rows up from the glass and because of this trecked down on to the glass. On my way there I noticed a special needs child who happened to suffer from Down Syndrome all cladded up in Islanders garments.
It’s nice to see such great kids at these events and to be honest it was wonderful seeing him so close. Of course luck would have it that I was not the only one to notice and got to see Eric Fehr peer through the glass looking right at this Islanders fanatic. Without much hesitation and with careful thought; Fehr picked up one of the practice pucks and headed straight for him. Taking a look at a photograher who happened to be snapping photos through the small slots that allow for a uninhibited view of the ice Eric went over and directly asked him to hand the puck to aforementioned little boy.
His family was much appreciated but it was me the casual observer who wasmost impressed. The game speaks for itself but this moment speaks forever.
by DJ Reverse on Jan 26, 2010 11:20 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
That was so nice of Eric Fehr. (Fehr is one of my personal favorites, as well.)
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for sharing, DJ Reverse
Your story made a great night even better.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great stuff DJ,
I always appreciate hearing about the players who really care.
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great story, sounds like Cap’n Clark taught him well.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Jan 27, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
rec'd
c’mon, this needs to be green.
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 27, 2010 1:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That photo of Knuble in his office is classic.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Jan 26, 2010 11:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
#needsmoremoosehead
Actually, we could all use a little more Moosehead!
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 26, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Better than Molson Golden Ale, since Moleson is on the Isles.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Watching Scott Gordon post-game presser
He’s a good coach and he’s got the NYI pointed in the right direction.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 26, 2010 11:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Trivia Note...
Wasn’t Gordon in goal for Quebec when the Caps beat them 12-2 back in 1990?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jan 27, 2010 9:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Locker is a bad-ass.
Listen to Locker tell it like it is
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Jan 26, 2010 11:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I just wasn’t sure if shitty/shinny was what “Locker being a badass” was referring to (it was) or if there was something else that I missed (I didn’t.)
by dinasaur on Jan 27, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
any residual Theo hate has all but dissipated...
but I can’t lie, I felt like a little more relieved when Neuvy got in there. Theo was shaky tonight.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 26, 2010 11:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We’re all less worried about things with Theo in goal than some of the other alternatives.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Theo was fine. PP goal after dumb BMo penalty and that other Okposo shot was going IN, baby.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 26, 2010 11:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. An inch of two in any direction and that Okposo shot is no goal.
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 26, 2010 11:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I ment the Schremp’s goal.
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
by dlw66 on Jan 27, 2010 12:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that shot on the PP was a bullet. he couldnt have put that in a better spot
by twistedlogic on Jan 26, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's not so much the goals he let in
it’s the way he looked overall and the rebounds he was giving up.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 27, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holtby won’t be the youngest guy who’s appeared in a Caps uniform — if he gets called up. Carlson is still the youngest.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 26, 2010 11:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Update
ChrisBottaNHL
Not expecting an official announcement from the Islanders on Jack Hillen until the morning.
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 27, 2010 12:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
even on a night he's held pointless
Ovie gets 90% of the ESPN highlights on Caps-Isles…granted, that’s still only like 10 seconds, but still… comical.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 27, 2010 12:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ovi’s been voted 1st star when he’s had no points and no assists.
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by CapsFan75 on Jan 27, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Semin's 2nd goal got #3 on Top 10 plays though!
I thought his first goal was better, actually.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 27, 2010 12:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if one of Ovie's curl-and-drags had resulted in a goal
definite Top-10 material
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 27, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Selfish Sasha!
2 goals, and he wouldn’t even let anyone get an assist. What a prick!
by mechanicsville on Jan 27, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Trade him!
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by Your Nation's Capital on Jan 27, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Semin’s 2nd goal was one of the most beautiful I’ve seen.
"My face is my mask."
by jakeshapiro on Jan 27, 2010 12:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Live action I paused for a second that it looked like it deflected off of a skate; but the replay showed how he stuck with it and backhanded it.
It was amazing though that the ref’s called the Rolo play. Right after it happened I asked my friend who came along what movie Roloson would appear in next because we could all tell he was acting. I think Kevin Connelly would be ashamed at how bad a show it really was on the part of Rolo.
by DJ Reverse on Jan 27, 2010 1:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Observations from My Sofa
Great effort…
1) Ok so if you told me going into the game that the Isles were going to keep Ovechkin and Green off the scoresheet, and that Theo wouldn’t finish the game, I would have thought the Caps would have lost. Instead a great team effort that the NHL has to take notice of.
2) Another multigoal game for Semin. The NHL Network recap featured some footage of the Islanders broadcast, and they pointed out that Semin has more 2 goal games this year than 1 goal games… yikes!
3) Nice to see Erskine finally get one in the net… two years is a long time between goals. Just ask Joe Reekie.
4) Gads I hope that kid is ok after that slapshot… that looked really bad. As bad as when AO hit Clark in the head a couple of years ago… as much as I hate to say it, Clark was never the same player after that.
5) Interesting (albeit brief) discussion between Joe B. and Locker about whether AO would be gun-shy after hitting the kid with the shot. The stat sheet certainly answered that. 10 shots on goal = not gun-shy.
6) The reason that AO, Green, etc, were out there on the power play late is because that’s a way to get them some minutes (and rest the third and fourth lines) as they were logging most of the time in the third.
Another multi-goal game for a Cap, another win for the Caps, and now the Ducks come to town, fresh off a loss in Atlanta…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Jan 27, 2010 9:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
absolutely nothing wrong with going out to play when you’re up 6-2 on a power play with ten minutes left.
by lancerevo on Jan 27, 2010 10:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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72 | 48 | 14 | 10 | 106 |
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