Thursday Caps Clips: A Great Eight In A Row
by J.P. on Jan 28, 2010 6:31 AM EST
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- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's win from us, WaPo (blog, gamer, Vogs, DCEx, Joe B., Ed Frankovic, Peerless, OFB, RMNB, FFODC, Puck Daddy, Caps in Pictures and The Two-Line Pass.
- Semyon Varlamov skated yesterday. Huzzah. [CI]
- The last time the Caps had eight wins in a row, last night's winning goaltender, Michal Neuvirth, had just turned one year old. [Capitals]
- If you, like the rest of us, thought that Ted Leonsis purchasing the Verizon Center and the Wizards was a done deal, guess again. [WaPo]
- Alex Ovechkin is powerful. Very powerful. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- The Caps haven't intensified contract negotiations with Nicklas Backstrom yet, and may be in the market for a second-line center and/or a top-four defenseman... [The Fourth Period]
- ... even though "If the trade deadline was tomorrow," [George] McPhee says, "we wouldn't do anything." What'd you think he'd say? [USA Today]
- Eric Fehr is a man of the people. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- The Caps will wear special 35th anniversary patches on February 5 and auction off the jerseys after the game. [Capitals]
- Want to meet Tomas Fleischmann and eat mediocre food in the same place? Head to the ESPN Zone tonight. [Capitals]
- There's no truth to the urban legend that red cars get pulled over more often than other-colored vehicles, but this guy's certainly going to put that to the test. [TwitPic]
- Finally, happy 44th birthday to Michal Pivonka.
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Nylander to Jokerit (e4-5)
I am told that Nylander will officially be signing with Jokerit in Finland any time now.
“It will happen. It will be done very soon.”
Signed,
You know who…
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by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 6:49 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Who knows maybe he is right for once
Elite Prospect have put it on confirmed transfers and when they do that it’s usually true.
by Malin A on Jan 28, 2010 7:26 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
The source they refer to is ilta sanomat
A disastrous first season playing for Jokerit Helsinki, turned its course and is now one of the SM-league teams kovakuntoisimmista.
Hannu Jortikka echelon team’s coach sees the clear success of the seams, and takes the procurement department of mist into the tube.
Jokerit has a new player Bates Battaglia, 34
Jokerit Another new endorsement is Michael Nylander.
He relates the strength of helsinkiläisjoukkueen Friday.
Battaglia is a traditional American player – strong and hard to press the moonlight. Careers in North America is a clot, but Europe is still eligible Battaglia player. Not a fighter or a deterrent, but the puck ronskin friend.
In the NHL in his best years were the Carolina Hurricanes. 580 NHL-match power are a total of 80 118 Accumulated 385 penalty minutes
Role of the North American teams, especially in recent years has been a large, mostly crawling or nelosketju in, but the SM-league level, he has still to give.
Battaglia plays wing, and Janne Hauhtosen injured team is also sentterille orders.
Wheel in the world and the media is going through easily rely on rumors, and uutisankoista risks are high. IS, however, have the courage to tell their data under the Battagliaan Jokerit arms race is not falling.
The committee has long been rumored, more, presents the period, but now it is certain that Nylander, 37, associated with Jokereihin.
Nylader Battaglia and played briefly in the same team in the NHL, during the period 2003-04 in Washington, until Nylander moved to Boston.
Jokerit really hits the big pökköä tray and try to rebuild the team flight, between season mestarikandidaatiksi.
Washington plunged into a dead end Nylander has played in recent times, the Detroit Red Wings League affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins AHL Journal.
That is so difficult to decipher.
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 28, 2010 8:02 AM EST up reply actions
Finnish is a highly synthetic language. Words are combined, derived, and inflected for meaning, so we get massive Finnish words that I imagine are difficult to translate into English. I’m guessing that’s why there are some words in that article didn’t translate, though I’m not a linguistics expert.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
Finnish is also really loose with subject-verb-object order, if memory serves. Goofy Finns.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Learning how to use the S-O-V order for Japanese was one of the most difficult academic experiences I’ve ever had. Literally backwards speaking, it is.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
I didn’t find it that difficult… maybe because I was so used to hearing it? I dunno I stopped after 101 ’cause the 102 class I signed up for was canceled. :(
I took 2 full years of it, and those first 3 months of putting sentences together was painful. And I was an anime junkie back then, too, so I had the sound and familiarity with it. It was seriously just trying to wrap my head around a language that is nothing like English (being an English Lit/Writing major) that was so difficult.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve been taking Japanese for 2.5 years and haven’t had much trouble picking it up. I’m also just pretty good with languages in general, so that probably helps.
Earlier today a local student was surprised that I’ve only been studying for 2.5 years because of how good my Japanese is.
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 29, 2010 1:56 AM EST up reply actions
Sounds like Jokerit has a tough road ahead. The hitting the big pökköä tray is never a good time.
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
There's more
Battaglia F&B is a traditional American player – strong and hard to press the moonlight
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
by Sct112 on Jan 28, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Wheel in the world and the media is going through easily rely on rumors, and uutisankoista risks are high
I have no idea what it means, but I’m sure it relates to Nylander.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 28, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Peerless, I had to wonder where you obtained the seemingly inexhaustible trove of images depicting “2” in some fashion.
If you’re taking votes, I liked the beach volleyball one the best…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Jan 28, 2010 7:37 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If the Caps keep winning, I’m going to run out of “two’s.” Not that I’ll care. I’ll just run the beach scene after every win (or variations, if I can find them).
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Amen to THAT.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 8:17 AM EST up reply actions
Green is only “arguably the best offensive defenseman in the NHL”? (Per the USA Today article).
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 28, 2010 7:35 AM EST reply actions
And USA Today is arguably the best fish wrap in North America.
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by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 8:09 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Borrowing from Laichitor ….
Rhenium Cadmium
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Jan 28, 2010 8:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Lots of observations about the dominance since AO became captain. I don’t think the two developments are entirely unrelated; I also think that Chimera’s presence in the lineup has something to do with it.
The Morisonn goal to crack the seal came as a direct result of very good forechecking pressure by the Pythag line, which led to extended zone time, and got ShaMo a shot from the point.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I alluded to this in last night’s recap thread. In total agreement with you.
That 3rd line is going to be a beast (no pun intended) by the time April gets here.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brook Laich
The Pythag line is a great name for our third line. Surprised it didn’t occur to me earlier. Or even the fact that all three of the guys on it have numbers that are squares.
In another mathematical note, all three members of our current second line have numbers that are multiples of 7. (Laich — 21; Flash — 14; Semin — 28).
Rocking the Red since 1975
Chimera Trade
The more I see him play the more I’m impressed with GMGM trading for him. He seems to be another piece that fits perfectly into the Capitals puzzle. We needed another tough guy, and Chimera’s tough, but comes with playmaking speed too. He also just seems to make things happen out there, creating opportunities with his fast and physical play.
His fight in the Florida game was kind of inspiring, it sort of confirmed that he had arrived in DC, he’s a Cap, and he’s bought into what’s going on around him. I’m really excited to see what happens now that he’s settled in.
I was sad to see Clarkie go. It always stings a bit to see one of the elder statesman, and captain, traded. That said, the trade brought in Chimera, who as I’ve mentioned, is quickly becoming an impact player, and it opened the way for Ovechkin to wear the C. Maybe it was the suspension doled out by the NHL, or maybe it is the responsibility that comes with officially being the leader of this organization, but OV has taken his game to a new level. He’s playing like a man on a mission. I haven’t seen the reckless play that troubled me earlier in the season. That reckless play kept our star in the penalty box, and out serving suspensions. What I’m seeing now is a player who is playing aggressive but clean hockey, he’s playing smart and selflessly offensively, and
If this type of play continues after the Olympic break, the Caps are going to be scary good.
by iwearstripes on Jan 28, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
Regarding the Wiz/VC acquisitions, it sounds like WS&E is maybe looking to rush things along to see if they can open the market to other bidders and force Leonsis’ first refusal rights, even though things have even completed appraisal levels yet (longer article here).
I don’t know how toxic the Leonsis-WS&E relationship is, but the latter has got to be holding the losing PR hand right now.
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It all strikes me as Kabuki — stylized drama. At the end of the day, there will be a deal, smiles all around, statements about how folks will continue to build on the legacy of civic-mindedness of Abe Pollin and how the new owners are worthy custodians of the sports empire Pollin built.
It writes itself.
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WS&E better treat Ted right or they will learn a hard truth – don’t pick a fight with the Internet.
IS KEPTIN NOW
It’s definitely a bad PR move, but once the deal is done, PR doesn’t matter for the Pollin family. I think. (If the sons are still in the real estate business, this could be a poor move.) On the other hand, I see it as sullying Abe’s legacy, but then, maybe that’s just me.
"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."
More’s the reason to thank God/Buddha/Xenu the arena has been up and paid for for years, otherwise you’d have the city government involved, saying one thing and doing nothing (bitter DCU fan).
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 8:20 AM EST up reply actions
Just a negotiating ploy by wse. They have already layed out the process in a previous memo. Since the two sides are $100m apart, wse wanted to take the opportunity to remind Ted that this could go to the highest bidder…eventually. Ted will buy the team, make no mistake about it.
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 28, 2010 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
Oh I agree it’s mainly a ploy, and if the secondhand quotes in the piece are true, this might become contentious, depending on how much Ted’s been a squeaky wheel to them in the past.
And go get a profile pic, it’s a mainstay of the Rink commenter’s toolkit, like how clowns always have a rag soaked in ether.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 8:57 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
i know i need a profile pic. going to glamour shots today… promise….
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 28, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
The picture at the top of the Steinz article might make a nice avatar.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
So basically Verizon Center is a Restricted Free Agent?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 28, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
And WS&E is Alex Semin? I’d buy that.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
Eating the food is optional. If you don’t like their food, eat before you go and order a drink or two. Actually, if you’re watching what you eat, I recommending eating before you go regardless; they don’t have that much that is diet-friendly.
I’m planning on going tonight – my bud has a total crush on Flash and I’m getting dragged.
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So since we asked what I thought was a fairly legitimate question 16 days ago – is the Caps’ offense the best the League’s seen post-lockout – they’ve averaged 4.89 goals per game and increased their G/G by .22. Yowza.
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Related, I noticed this in the Frankovich piece:
The Capitals surpassed 200 goals on the season tonight (now 203, not counting shootout goals). No other team in the NHL has 175 goals.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 8:32 AM EST up reply actions
They have increased by a Knuble/100.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 8:34 AM EST up reply actions
January’s leading goal scorer, he is.
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Using “Mirtle Math,” where you try to compare results while accounting for the era played and the relationship of one team to the rest, it would seem beyond debate that this Caps team is the best offensive team since the lockout. They are averaging 16.8 percent more goals-per-game than the second place club. The next highest post-lockout margin was last year, Detroit over Boston by 7.0 percent.
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Yup. That was the crux of the argument 2+ weeks ago… before they exploded.
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I flunked statistics, but I wonder how these Caps stack up against Ottawa of a few years ago and the ‘95 Pens when you factor in league-wide scoring for those years. I’d include the’83 Oilers but they were otherworldly.
If you account for the era, I’d be curious to see how the Caps stack up to the ’83 Oilers.
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Speaking of that team, in the pregame last night, Locker noted that the Caps have scored seven or more goals four times this season and that the ‘83-’84 Oilers did it (I believe) 33 times. Obviously different eras… but damn.
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As a guy that wasn’t around back then, that stat blew me away.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I remember that style of hockey fondly.
But then, I’m old.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 28, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Are you really that old? I feel like you posted a picture of yourself and your wife a while back and I don’t remember thinking you looked old.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
In fact, I just found the picture. You don’t look old at all unless it was from a while ago.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
I feel kind of creepy linking directly to it. I don’t know why. Do a power search by user for “my dog is named baxter” and you’ll find it.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
I counted 32. But here is one scary stat… in one 11 game stretch they did it 10 times, including an 11-spot on the Caps and a 13-goal game against the Devils.
You can’t score like that against air these days.
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The results of that run (the Devils game was the infamous “Mickey Mouse” game)…
Wed, Nov 2, 1983 Washington Capitals W 11-3
Sat, Nov 5, 1983 Pittsburgh Penguins W 7-3
Sun, Nov 6, 1983 @ Winnipeg Jets W 8-5
Tue, Nov 8, 1983 @ Quebec Nordiques W 7-4
Wed, Nov 9, 1983 @ Washington Capitals W 7-4
Sat, Nov 12, 1983 @ Detroit Red Wings W 7-3
Sun, Nov 13, 1983 @ Chicago Black Hawks L 3-5
Fri, Nov 18, 1983 Buffalo Sabres W 7-0
Sat, Nov 19, 1983 New Jersey Devils W 13-4
Mon, Nov 21, 1983 Winnipeg Jets W 7-6
Wed, Nov 23, 1983 @ Los Angeles Kings W 7-3
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3.63 GA/G during that stretch… I’d be more impressed if they kept that under 3 GA a few more times.. Two way game right boys and girls?
I watched the replays of all of those games and never once could I see Gretzky in the defensive zone. I don’t know if he understood that defense is just as important as offense. It was as if they were playing 4-5 for all of his shifts.
Karl Alzner + John Carlson = Carl Carlson!
4 Stanley Cups, numerous records, most points and goals in history of NHL, etc? Nah …
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by Christoph J on Jan 28, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t know if he understood that defense is just as important as offense.
On that team, it wasn’t.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 28, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
Just score more than they do
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
you say that but if we have a goalie giving up 3+ goals 10 out of 11 games.. i can imagine the response from the crowd is looking for a lynching….
If you're winning anyway,
I don’t think anyone would care too much. You’re allowed to give up 3 when you score 11
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
thats not what they said about Osgood last year during the regular season when Detroit was leading the league in scoring…
They never scored 11. Or 8. They had a good offense, but their goalie was needed more. It’s a different era, offense is harder to come by, so D is needed more. I think part of the problem with the Oilers goalie was the system. When you can score that many, it’s not exactly a devils style defensive minded system.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Completely different era for goaltending and everything else. The Vezina winner in ‘83-’84 was Tom Barrasso with his 2.84 GAA and .893 SV%. A bunch of other Vezina winners in the ’80s also had a GAA of 3+ and a SV% below .900 (until Roy came around).
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 28, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
You can’t score like that against air these days.
Even if you could, you’d be chastised by Don Cherry for running the score up.
"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 28, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Unless you play for a good ol’ Canadian boy’s team.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Is it just me, or do goalies from that late 70’s/early 80’s era really look like they’re not trying to stop pucks at all in those grainy old game highlight reels? Like, Mike Bossy races in, and throws is past Pete Peeters, who shuffles his feet a bit and slightly raises his glove hand.
by thebigfoist on Jan 28, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
The position just wasn’t as important in that era, and if you’d believe guys like Esposito, everybody was half drunk back then anyway. Kinda funny
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With those wheels and his toughness (to fight off hooks and slashes), easily.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Not for nothing, but can we cease using this name? I know he’s Crash Davis and all, but let’s save the scat for Japanese TV shows.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
It’s a pretty harmless nickname, and wasn’t used in an angry way..
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Understood, but we’re better than that and should start being the elites that people say we are.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
At the expense of some harmless fun? Kolzilla isn’t exactly a repeat offender.
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I’d like to point out the origin of the nickname.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
Not that people have to continue to use it. Just pointing it out.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty clear that the origin of the nickname is mocking this type of humor.
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Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to act like a tribunal (and I’d hope that the impression given here and elsewhere doesn’t reflect it), but if we are to reflect as the most informed part of a quickly growing database, little things count.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
I see what you’re saying, I don’t mind not using Gir-poo (which doesn’t bother me a fraction as much as “Jizz”) if that’s what people want. I really don’t care much either way, it’s just kind of funny.
No worries, I’m not out hunting on anyone, and I hope it’s not made to be that way.
And as far as my humor goes, I dig being a little Tony Clifton from time to time.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah I wasn’t going to say anything but Tony Clifton went over my head. Am I too young for that one or just being ig’nant?
he was an Andy Kauffman character. Basically a complete jackass, and hilarious.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Probably too young, yet somehow I know about it..
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Comedy central used to run Andy Kauffman specials 3 times a day back in the 90’s. Especially when Man on the Moon came out.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Kaufman is great if only for the fact that it seems like 90% of his material was just to make him and Bob Zmuda laugh.
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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 28, 2010 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
Not for nothing but can we cease having fun?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 28, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Everyone always looks at that and asks “How many goals would modern player X score in that style of play?” Looking the other way, how would a team with a Luongo or a Brodeur fare? I suspect the difference would be nearly as huge.
The best analogy I can think of would be the 1965 Indy 500. Back then, pit stops were not rehearsed or even thought of as a time saver. That is until one team hired a stock car team’s pit crew (who did rehearse at the time). Needless to say, that had a significant effect on the outcome of the race.
Between the dominance of “stand-up” styles of play and smaller equipment, there was an awful lot of net to shoot at in those days. But then, they still used wood sticks that didn’t flex like hunting bows, either.
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by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
Goaltending has come a long way since then. Goaltenders get coaches now when they are kids which is a huge part of why all the young guys now are so technical. The equipment has evolved. The training and size of the goalies has increased 10 fold.
So I would say they were definitely trying but they really didn’t have much of a chance unless they were born to be a goalie.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I think with all of the major sports in this country, but particuarly the NHL, NFL and NBA the talent is bigger and faster in general thanks to advanced scouting. There’s so much more money to be made off of it nowadays that no stone is left unturned. Not to say that the stars from the 70’s in those sports wouldn’t be stars today, but many of the role players probably couldn’t hang for a single game.
It used to be that normal players could score on a wrist shot on the goalie -the type of shots Eric Fehr takes from the top of the circles routinely went in. These days, you either have to be Alexander Semin taking a wrist shot, or you have to not be shooting at the goalie if you want to score. That is, there needs to be a great pass in there somewhere that puts the goalie out of position.
Anyone ever see the tape of the famous “Miracle on Manchester”? Mario Lessard, IIRC, was the Kings’ goalie. Check it out – that dude was the worst goalie I’ve ever seen, he couldn’t stop a beach ball if a two-year old bounced it his way. Of course, he won that game, but times have seriously changed. Looking at old tapes (like Lafleur’s famous goal on Eddie Johnston), you wonder if any of those players would have scored today.
One other tidbit of how high scoring that 83-84 Oilers team was...
Their goaltender Grant Fuhr had 14 assists in 45 games. Christ almighty
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 28, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
I was going to mention this jaw dropping stat about the original Coco!
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
Wow.. Ovie is 5th in the NHL in assists right now.
Wow.. Ovie is 5th in the NHL in assists right now.But he’s still a greedy puck hog that can’t play defense as noted by his terrible +/-
According to The Fourth Period article, "the St. Louis Blues are one of the teams the Capitals are speaking with. "
Wonder if Darryl Sydor might be around to give our D some good pointers…maybe?
I’d bet that McPhee’s still talking to a lot of teams. Whether anything actually happens is another question. I’m half-afraid to so much as breathe on this team right now with the way they’re playing.
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Fortunately the Olympics will breathe on them. There is no way this holds up past that break, so I’ll feel less bad about tinkering right at the deadline.
haha
Can the “second line center” that they’re talking about be TJ Oshie, please?
I still wish we would have underpaid Jay McKee in the offseason before Pittsburgh got their hands on him.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I might be OK with Berglund, too.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
they’d be crazy to let him go. i would weep in joy if we could get either.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
Yeah. He’s having a pisspoor season, but I’m sure they’ll hang on to that guy regardless.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Unless Flash gets hurt or really, really starts sucking, I can’t say I’m even entertaining thoughts of another 2C.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Oshie would like quite nice with Fehr and Chimera :)
But I guess a lot of this depends on the BMo negotiations, which will not be addressed until the offseason. So….no way it happens :(
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
They would get rid of oshie about as likely as we get rid of Ovie
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Oshie’s goin’ nowhere. But I’d take him in a heartbeat and make space for him. I’m just not sure I’d move Flash from his current spot to make it happen.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure he’d fit a need here, but I’ve always been a big Backes fan (except for his cheap shot on Sasha). He’s a C.
Wasn’t a cheap shot. He’s a stud. I’d love him. He’s not moving anywhere.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
wasn’t that a cross check to the 28’s lower back?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
Pass on Sydor.
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by J.P. on Jan 28, 2010 9:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That line kind of bugged me. No source, no follow up. Just kind of left us hanging. Anyway, Sydor has a $1 mil cap hit that is not worth his current production, IMO. Decent defensive numbers BtN-wise, but at 37 and at that salary, I would pass.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
And by decent numbers, I mean relative to what’s around him. Eric Brewer…. yeesh.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
TFP is a rumor site. I buy what they’re selling a bit more than “the other guy,” but not much more.
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Gotcha. I’m not really familiar with the site. I took one look at the length of that article and it’s content and didn’t think much of it.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
Here’s a problem I had with one of their articles way back when.
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Nice. I always like looking through the archives. Looks like they undershot a bit even with their updated prediction.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
Is this the thing where the Blues called all their scouts for a meeting and someone noticed one of the guys was wearing a Caps shirt?
"Ah, dinner. The perfect break between work and drunk." - Homer Simpson
Btw, a team official has confirmed to me that Nylander’s headed to Jokerit to finish (no pun intended) the season.
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by J.P. on Jan 28, 2010 9:50 AM EST reply actions 9 recs
Rec’lusived.
If you don't know how to write or what to think, or have a question about something on an elitist blog, read its community guidelines for assistance.
by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
disreced for the (not pun intended)
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=puns
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
an amusing non-politically correct website.
If you feel like using a proxy, you can probably access the page here
http://www.luckyflag.info/yevzodkc.php?q=aHR0cDovL3d3dy50aGViZXN0cGFnZWludGhldW5pdmVyc2UubmV0L2MuY2dpP3U9cHVucw%3D%3D&hl=3ed
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
And if your work is smart and blocks proxies (most gov’t workplaces will), look at it when you get home.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Yes, but PeaceFire is a nice organization that puts out new proxies every week, oftentimes organizations don’t have time to update with the latest blocks. Getting on their free email list is how I survived school
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Yes, but in my AUP, use of unauthorized proxies constitutes computer misuse and is grounds for terminations. I’m in the middle of a background check for a security clearance, so I think I’d better not.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
In that case definitely don't go there
But many places don’t care that much. PeaceFire is for them
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Works for me. I guarantee you folks that if you are working or contracting for the Fed, they will care.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Makes sense, they have reasons to not mess with security. China, Russia, rest of the world…
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
I am not a gov’t employee, but I can be patient until I get home, too.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions
Ha! The phrase “no pun intended” has been used twice already, and that article is exactly what I thought of.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, I let one slide, but a pattern is bad. We can’t be elitists using phrases like that!
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Eh, I strongly disagree with the thesis laid out by that page. No one here is suggesting that a pun like JP’s is like, the funniest thing in the world or anything. But when skimming through 300+ comments in a Caps Clips thread, even the most astute of us could miss the coincidental humor in a line like “Btw, a team official has confirmed to me that Nylander’s headed to Jokerit to finish the season”—especially since many of us may not have instantly recognized that Jokerit was in Finland!
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Missing the humor is the point!
If the pun was not intended, then it wasn’t intended. Saying “Oh see that pun there! That wasn’t intended. LOOK AT THE PUN!” brings attention to it, thus makes it intended.
If you want to make a pun, go for it, I love them. If you really want to bring attention to it, go (pun intended). But “no pun intended” makes the pun intended thus always strikes me the wrong way.
Personally, I like hidden puns. Subtly is nice.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
No, “no pun intended” does not make the pun intended. Did it ever occur to you that the writer may not have intentionally made the pun, put only noticed it afterwards?
I love hidden puns as well. Lots of my favorite books, plays, etc. get a lot of mileage from subtle turns of phrase like that. But no one here is writing the next great American novel or anything. We’re generally idly browsing while at work or something. A lot of people are bound to appreciate making an otherwise subtle pun come to the fore, as evidenced by JP’s comment turning green.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
It might have been noticed after the fact, thus not being intended while written, but the writer definitely noticed it, and kept it, thus making it intended. If he didn’t, he wouldn’t have been able to type (no pun intended).
This is the way I like the phrase being used http://www.xkcd.com/559/
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Well then think of “no pun intended” as being short for “no pun intended while written”. I mean… let’s be serious, if you do something on accident, and then notice it after the fact, that obviously doesn’t mean you intended to do it.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
I’d just looked at his numbers at Grand Rapids yesterday. Lots of A (16ish) 2G, and a big time minus. Not good, and not good for his prospects of getting back in to the bigs. If it weren’t for the contract, he’d probably retire. I would like to say that I would retire, but I think I could swallow my dignity for that kind of money for one year.
What are the odds that he ends up staying in Europe next year so that the Bears don’t have to waste a roster spot on him?
he wont be leasin a new esca… i mean denali anytime soon and saying “i’m goin back to the big showwww”..
Hopefully someone catches that reference..
by highslot84 on Jan 28, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Can’t wait for Eastbound & Down to come back for next season. One of my favorite new shows in a long time.
I’m a bulletproof tiger man!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
my “Rabbit” just jumped up. Get on the ball here
A reach, but I think it works.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Jan 28, 2010 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This was definitely a stretch by the way.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
you two stretch and bring up these opportunities
yeah im new at this.. but you gotta start somewhere.
Are you offering to help?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Practice?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
.
We talkin about Practice here?
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 28, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Headline at NHL.com:
Fehr’s three assists lead Wheat Kings to 4-1 win over Hurricanes
Wait, what?
LOL.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Jay Fehr will never reach Corky Getzlaf’s level!
by TFG on Jan 28, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Does anyone have the clip of Ovie’s hit on Ryan (I believe it was him)? I can’t seem to find this. I saw it live, and thought he crushed him, but I haven’t seen the highlight.
Anyone?
by vt caps fan on Jan 28, 2010 10:08 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ask Bobby Ryan. He’ll be replaying it in his nightmares for the next week.
I love how Getzlaf tried messing with Ovechkin after that. I understand you have to stick up for your teammates but that hit was as clean as they come. Hell.. it wasn’t even a hit. It was a counter-hit.
Something really really annoys me about Getzlaf for some reason.
It’s Getzlaf’s face. There’s just something about it that’s hateable.
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Getzlaf reminds me of Messier every time I look at him. Premature balding and all.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Mmmmmm Not so much for me. There’s a level of class and charisma that Messier had that I don’t think I’ve ever seen since
I meant purely physical appearance, actually. But I also can’t deny that I wouldn’t love to have him as a Cap.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
“Class” and “Mark Messier” are not two things I associate with one-another.
"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 28, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
Really.
"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 28, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
A dirty player. Also, he just creeps me out.
"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 28, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
No clue why...
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Whatchu talkin’ ’bout Messier?
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brook Laich
by Carl Putnam on Jan 28, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure what’s more disturbing:
A. Mark Messier almost entirely naked
B. The fact that Messier’s mouth is big enough to engulf Gary Coleman’s head
C. Where Messier’s hand is going
"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 28, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
I believe you inferred as much as she implied, friend.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
Is he drinking Red Stripe?
When you dance with the devil, you wait for the song to stop.
by Steck It Out on Jan 28, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Mess carried himself with class
and commanded respect. But he was a dirty player at times.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 28, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
and yet most of us loved Dale Hunter….
Messier was my favorite non cap during my formative hockey years.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
I actually lost all respect I had for hunter after he blindsided Turgeron (I think that was him) after that goal in the playoffs.
Definitely Turgeon, and might have prevented the Isles from beating the pens in the second round IIRC, but he paid the price for that hit with a suspension. I’m not holding it against him
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
Well I was young when it happened… maybe 14ish so it made an impression on me. Looking back now, though, I guess in the heat of the moment I can understand.
It was still TERRIBLE sportsmanship though
Hmpf, oddly enough, I was a couple years younger. I figured those who held it against him might be older fans.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if people could still be “respected” in other sports and pull off stuff like that.
Look at Lebron. The dude pulled what would be a simple “Avery” and didn’t shake hands after his team got booted and now he went from sportsman to forever (at least for a while) branded as a “Brat”.
Then again Charles Barkley can beat up a fan and still be a TV host. What a strange world we live in.
I love Dale, but I don’t think it’s invalid to lose respect for him for that. It was an incredibly bush-league, dirty, unsportsmanlike hit that resulted in an injury. If someone did that to Ovie, say, I would want him dead.
Whereas I was never too fond of Hunter, and that sort of justified my feelings in my mind.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 28, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Dale Hunter was before my time, so I just don’t view him with the same reverence that older fans do. It’s hard for me to overlook the Turgeon incident.
"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 28, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Dale Hunter would definitely not tell the ref that he touched the ball before it went out of bounds.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Rob Parker on Jan 28, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED in a rec league soccer game I was in on Monday. I kicked a ball out, the ref signals for the other team, and the girl I was up against goes “No no i touched it last” and gave it to me to throw in. Aside from being completely confused as to why this was happening in real life, I was really sad no one else on the field had any idea why this was so funny to me.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
Not to jack this subthread, but since you mention Messier…you know who really reminds me of Messier? AO. On the Ducks broadcast last night, their color guy said, “[t]he thing about Ovechkin is that he does things at full speed that most players have to slow down to do.”
I always thought that that particular skill was one of the things that was most impressive about Messier.
Should note that I think AO is better than Mess ever dreamed of on his best night, for the record. But I think they are similar in that regard.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
AO is probably the only person I could think of right now that would have the audacity to “garuntee a win” like Messier did and actually pull it off.
He’s already called the SC for this year. Remember the NHL awards?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
remember him goals his goals last season?! Against Florida, I think.
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!"
Aside the physical/finesse aspect of his game, in this respect, AO is very much like Messier. He has that kind of impact of willing his team to victory and certainly the goods to back it up. I have no problem with him having that kind of audacity.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by Christoph J on Jan 28, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
This is going to sound like bullshit, be he kinda looks like Crosby in the face in that photo if you ignore the makeup.
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Can’t wait to see that one. I’d settle for a side-by-side with similar photo angles, really.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I might find Crosby with a scrunched up face and stick it on a Gerber can.
This actually makes me want to start a whole new thread for strictly photoshops.
Here's #1
This was just 5 minutes. Imagine if I had more time:
When it comes to stock photos of Crosby.. man.. there are just so many to choose from
by Brainumbc on Jan 28, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
Oh. My. God.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
OH MAN. I finally got home from work and saw it.
That’s fantastic.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
the mind boggles.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
I believe it is in the highlights clip from last night’s post game recap. I may be thinking of a highlight reel on CSN though. Worth checking at least.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
I just checked the nhl highlights. No luck. I’ll try CSN.
by vt caps fan on Jan 28, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
I definitely saw it during the post game analysis. Strange that May would mention it specifically as the turning point yet CSN wouldn’t include it in their highlights.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 28, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe Ovie ran out after the game any copyrighted that hit.
It was beautiful.
Ovie must now be paid royalties anytime that clip is played.
Ryan’s mouthpiece ended up about 20 feet away
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
I was about to ask the same thing.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
I think Brooks had a good hit on Ryan. Early in the first, they got tangled up and went down at center ice. Ryan gave brooks a few extra shoves and Brooks’ helmet came loose. Helmetless Brooks skated down the ice and smoked Ryan with a clean open ice hit a few seconds later.
Might have been corey perry too. I can’t remember
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, that rang a bell. Eminger was being a prick the whole game.
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We should all be very grateful of Eminger. Without him, we would not have fleeced Philly with that trade and picked up Carlson in the draft, as a result.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
I believe they show it in the highlight clips at www.tsn.ca/nhl.
by capfan on Jan 28, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Besides Flash at EPSN, several Caps will be at the car show tonight to sign autographs.
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!"
Ovechkin’s going to try and drive all of them out of the building.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
someone had to link the old “two on the town” piece with bradley and rookie AO.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 28, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
awesome caps video segments like that always get a rec
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
It's great that Varlomov is skating again
But, seriously, he’s going back to Hershey again this weekend? Can’t he just skip the rehab stint and start playing for the Caps again? I’m sick of waiting!
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
Misspelled Varlamov
"One-on-one? You can't." -Gilbert Arenas
JC Bandwagon all day!
Fedorov has always been my favorite player since I was a kid.. but it took me about 15 years to figure out how to spell it.
Just so long as you didn’t buy a “Federov” sweater, as I recalled seeing someone wearing in one of Puck Daddy’s Jersey Fouls posts (a Caps sweater, of course).
Ah yes…here it is
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 28, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
There were many more in the early days of his time here.
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Ugh. That’s just totally unexcusable. Part of the blame should also go on whoever customized the jerseys. Kettler and the VC should know how to spell a current player’s name, and any reputable online shop (coolhockey, icejerseys, rivercitysports, etc.) should have the wherewithall to ask, in regards to a Hall of Famer, “If you’re getting this jersey to support Sergei Fedorov, are you sure you want it spelled the way you said/entered on our website?”
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 28, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
They have hourly workers at the shop inside VC, so you can’t really expect too much.. then again, it would be as simple as handing out a flier, so..
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I’ll bet someone with a salary signed off on the “Federov” enameled pin that I purchased on the VC concourse last year. ..
A Cosby sweater!
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by J.P. on Jan 28, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Look that one up in Urban Dictionary.
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by jordanDC on Jan 28, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
*uncomfortable face*
Why’d you tell me to do that :(
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Somebody at my girlfriend’s office was planning a “Cosby Sweater” party and came across that definition. She approached Becky to ask her if this was common parlance among younger people.
Great story, you should have her tell it to you some time.
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I was quoting “High Fidelity.”
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Hahahahahhaa. This is one of the funniest I’ve come across.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
They seem to be doing fine without him (at the risk of understatement).
This team might be the hockey equivalent of the ’98 Yankees, and get on a roll that does not stop. But if the offense does cool off, it would be nice to have a fully healthy Varly to lean on.
I support and fully agree with the take-it-slow approach with him.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
I’m no board cop o’ nothing, but I love me some avaTAR.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Not only is that a bad idea—he needs to be eased into the process—but he’s on the Bears roster, not the Caps’.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
At the risk of repeating myself...am I accurate or just a fanboy?
I noted in the GDT last night that the Caps have, over the last 8 games or so, been playing hockey at as high a level as I’ve ever seen. I specifically think of the ’80s Oilers and the ’70s Canadiens in this regard; those two teams simply were so good that they won at will, and their opposition just could not stop them from doing what they wanted to. I also note that I include the Wings game in here; the Wings made the cardinal error of not finishing a superior team when they had them on the ropes.
Does this coincide with your observations and analysis, or am I just feeling too good about a hot streak?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
No, I feel the same way. I’ve never seen the Caps play better than they’ve been playing, specifically, these last few games. The beginning of the streak was a little bumpy, but they’re on fuckin’ fire right now.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
I’m loving how they are showing (overused term coming) killer instinct lately. Where they might have gotten lazy or faded in the third period earlier in the season, they are keeping up their forecheck and just breaking teams down.
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agreed. That is one of the pieces of this recent stretch of games that I’ve enjoyed most. It shows (another overused term) a “maturing team”
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
this is especially encouraging considering the general sentiment on the Rink when the season first started. What’s amazing to me is not only the difference between the 09-10 caps and say, the 06-07 caps (yikes), but the difference between the Jan ‘10 caps and the Oct ’09 caps…it’s huge!
I’m not expecting this to last through June, but the fact that they know how to turn it on (for 8 games!) makes me just that much more excited for playoffs this year
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
not sure how to compare to those teams, but I think the defense has a lot to do with how these games are turning out. seeing quite a bit of quick and smart puck clearing on bad rebounds and pretty damn decent outlet passes. one feeds the other. its been a pleasure, more so than usual, watching the Caps recently.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
desire to win games by a comfortable margin?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
the victory?
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!"
It feels like determination.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 28, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
you called?
btw … can I take a raincheck on my beers? Appreciate the last minute wingman wingwoman services. Had a blast last night.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by Christoph J on Jan 28, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
Speaking of wings…there’s at least ten with my name on ‘em. And potentially ten with yours. That’s a respectable pile o’ tasty.
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I’ve never been: where are the Glory Days in the area?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Check here for a list of locations. I grew up in Bowie, and my dad still lives there, so that’s the one I normally go to.
(He watches games and knows when I get wings.)
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There literally isn’t one in DC or around it? That’ll be why I’ve never been.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. HATE that Austin Grill stopped sponsoring. Don’t get me started about how the WASHINGTON Capitals are short-changing people who live in WASHINGTON.
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by Scott in Shaw on Jan 28, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
Pitch “Free N.Y. Strip when the Caps score 9” to Capital Grille.
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by J.P. on Jan 28, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
OMG I am so all over this. Caps score 8, free glass of red wine!
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by Scott in Shaw on Jan 28, 2010 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
score eight, fill your plate. score nine, bottle of wine.
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by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I can get behind that, though I don’t know if they’d do that. They might make it ten goals.
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DC-based Rats and Rabbits can get their free wings fix at Penn Quarter, before or after the game, win or lose. Plus buy-one-get-one beer!
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
it’s awesome. I hang out there a little too frequently for my liver’s liking. If you go with a group and all pool your tickets together (and if you ask, they’ll just mark your ticket so you can keep it. I keep my tickets for sentimental reasons), you can get LOTS of wings.
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
This sounds like a meet-up opportunity.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
I have to go out to dinner with the ’rents tonight. I can either start a fan post with details tomorrow, or someone can do it tonight.
Tomorrow looks like a light schedule at penn quarter, as far as other groups go. Two alumni groups have hockey viewings scheduled (Denver vs. ND, Mich vs. Mich st)
(I can’t do sunday, although if everyone else wants to go ahead! Schedule looks clear)
Friday, Feb, 5 also looks pretty clear. Quinnipiac vs. Cornell and UMass vs. BU
Post-Pittsburgh game probably won’t work, they’re have a huge superbowl party.
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Probably best if you started it, as I don’t really know the details about their free wings and beer deal.
I don’t have any days I could guarantee to go. :( It might have to be sort of an impromptu meetup.
ok, here’s what I’ll do, call down there and see if they have an issue with a post-game get together for Feb 5. I’ll also post the wings and beer specials. we can test run the place and see if we want to do Olympic Gold Medal party there (there’s nothing booked at the moment……)
I’ll get details up sometime tomorrow.
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That’d be a busy wknd meeting up for wings and pick-up and more wings!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
damn, that’s pick-up weekend?
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Are we going to get an audience again?
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Are you looking for one? The time slot is kind of late; I’m wavering.
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by CapitalCentre on Jan 28, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not going, myself. At least not at this point. That’s why I brought up it making more sense from my POV to do it on a day where we also have a game watching party or something similar. Kinda gives more reason to come out to watch the pickup game. Not that I didn’t have fun last time, though. I just need more reason to justify the trek to KCI/Ballston. :( Especially when I’m broke.
Oh that’s true the pickup game is on the 6th.
Gold medal party sounds good if they give us some good deals, though.
I’d be all in for gold medal game. Probably can’t make it to the pre/post stuff in DC unless I have tickets (which I won’t for that game).
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Yeah, I don’t have tix to the game, but would consider going to watch the game there if the Rat/Rabbit contingent is solid enough. Otherwise, that might not be the best friday night to do it.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
From the BusinessWeek Power 100 ranking:
Alexander Ovechkin
Power 100 rank: 37
Sport: NBA/Washington Capitals—F
I’m glad to see Ovechkin is a female NBA player.
And Phil Mickelson is #3 on that list.
"My face is my mask."
For all you stats people. I did some math to figure out, if all things were equal (games played and minutes played per game), what the top 9 + Greens stats would look like. All numbers are based on 53 games played and 20 minutes played per game.
Ovechkin 37G | 43A | +35
Backstrom 21G | 36A | +23
Knuble 25G | 22A | +19
Semin 32G | 36A | +25
Flash 26G | 30A | +8
Laich 16A | 24A | +8
Fehr 29G | 29A | +37
Chimera 19G | 38A | +25
Morrison 14G | 25A | +22
Green 10G | 32A | +18
Its hardly scientific, just for viewing pleasure.
this quote from Chimera post-NYI game
"When we get (ahead) here, this team doesn’t let up," Chimera said. "We just kind of keep on scoring goals and it makes it tough for teams to get back in it."
Spoken like a man who’s been here since Dec. 28
Kovy Trade
According to Dreger, “Atlanta wants 4 or 5 assets for Kovalchuk. Young roster player(s), plus combo of draft picks and prospects.”
Kinda steep. The team that ends up with him should definitely make one or more parts of the trade contingent on Ilya signing.
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Say we’re the ones making this trade: what are our realistic pieces?
Semin, Flash, and a pick?
Or Semin and, I’d say, perhaps 2 of Neuvirth/Holtby, Eakin/SDR, MP/OO?
Those are fairly realistic packages, I think. But we’d be hoping they’d take AnGus and Godfrey off our hands, too.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
I chose Fehr because Flash has proven to be more flexible and valuable to the Caps with the success of the Flash@Center experience.
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Flash@Center experience.
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by OviWankenobi on Jan 28, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
That’s realistic for us, but I don’t see them taking that. I also don’t see Orlov going anywhere until he’s had a chance to play in NA.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
The Flash@Center experience is only successful if said success continues into the postseason.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
Flash has a better shooting percentage, better faceoff percentage, and higher total goals/points. Other than that, I doubt you can find a stat where Flash is better than Fehr, especially when you include the other end of the ice.
I haven’t seen any mention that on the single goal against yesterday, Flash made a lazy poke at the puck that didn’t get out, and then watched the puck instead of covering his man, who scored the goal.
Him being on the ice for goals against is starting to become a pattern.
I see what you’re getting at, but higher total goals/points is pretty huge (yes, it’s probably just a product of his getting better ice time/assignments, but he’s getting those for a reason [that will remain a mystery to us]).
I’m mainly just saying that teams value guys that can play multiple positions.
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Flash’s real value is in his surprising chemistry with Semin. With Flash, Jizz is just… better.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And for that reason Flash might have a much higher trade value relative to the actual productivity that we are seeing from the two of them.
Centering the Semin line is the epitome of"high risk, high reward".gambling.
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by Christoph J on Jan 28, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Further, on our streak since Ovi got the C, where we have outscored opponents 62-30, Flash is +4. Somehow Brooskie managed +7, Semin managed +10 and they’re on the same line….
I feel bad ragging on Flash because he’s really turned a corner this year, but I want to make sure that I’m not the only one noticing his propensity for GAs.
How do their shift lengths look? Curious.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm.. that information didn’t shed as much light on the situation as I thought it might.
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Have they all been on the same lines since Ovi was made C? I thought there might have been a little more shuffling around that time which would account for some difference, but I could be wrong.
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by snakegriffin on Jan 28, 2010 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Four or five assets is way too steep for a player that they really don’t need at this time. The only exception would be is if Semin was one of those assets, but I just don’t see that happening. Too much chemistry to throw off.
On the other hand, what other teams have the 4-5 assets that they are looking for? Pittsburgh probably doesn’t after betting the farm (and winning) the past couple of years. Jersey seems to be walking a thin line. Rangers can’t have much, or at least can’t showcase much due to salary constraints. Philly is similar, though they have some young talent that I doubt they’d move. I’m gonna go ahead and rule out the rest of the SE. Maybe Buffalo is looking to shake things up?
Kovy for Vanek, Tallinder, and Gerbe would make for a pretty nice package to ATL.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
will be surprised if ATL gets anything close to this good. wouldn’t be a terrible trade for Buffalo, though.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
Knowing their management, you’re right. If I were ATLGM, though, that’s probably my starting price.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
Gotta ask if Buffalo can open their wallet wide enough to pay Kovalchuk, though. They’ve been known for having a tight under-cap budget.
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Colorado could put together a hell of a package with all of their young overachievers this year.
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O’Reilly and Duchense (sp) and a pick?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
They’re not going to move their most recent #1 pick. Maybe like O’Reilly/Stewart, Liles, a prospect (dunno who’s in their pipeline) and a pick or two.
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O’ Reilly+Wolski+Liles+2nd?
And perhaps a fruit basket?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe. I’m not sure how attached they are to Wolski, to be honest.
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I personally don’t see Kovy going West. Dunno why, he just seems like an Eastern Conference kinda guy.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
So I guess renstar is the little man in the boat.
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by Rob Parker on Jan 28, 2010 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't even want a straight up trade for Kovy if we give up Semin
We already have Ovie, and Semin has a great shot/stick plus PKs. That is huge. Kovy would be duplicating things we already have, no adding something we lack
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
If it could put the team at like 4.2 goals per game or something like that, I’d do it.
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i get the whole Kovy would make us a dominate offensive threat.. but we’re tearing shyt up right now.. i still dont see a need for him. If semin has turned a corner on his game.. i’d be satisfied w/ keepin it real.
I definitely don’t think we NEED him, but it would be a lot of fun and very exciting.
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And who in their right mind wouldn’t do that?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
I’m with you 100%. The Caps have the best player in the game and he just so happens to do almost all of the same things as Kovy. I’m not saying Semin is better than Kovy (he’s not), but they’re not light years apart and Semin’s skillset may be more complimentary.
Also, did anyone else see Ovie hugging Semin in that picture? I know Ovie is friends with Kovalchuk too, but I think it’s naive to assume Ovie (and many others on the roster) wouldn’t be upset/thrown off by trading away Semin.
Am I the only one who doesn’t want to see Kovy on the Caps at all? I mean, he’s a great player but we’ve already got two great Russians and we don’t need to unload one of the great Russians and/or one of the best Czechs in the game for someone who isn’t going to be our franchise player.
I have a feeling that it would lash back on the Caps organization, that’s all.
by thebigfoist on Jan 28, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Agreed. Why mess with the chemistry of the forwards for a position that doesn’t need to be addressed?
It’s Kovalchuk!
That’s the crux of my argument. I will become less excited about the idea over time, don’t worry.
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I keep waiting.
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by Carl Putnam on Jan 28, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
definitely in this camp. If his name was Ilya Johnson, I still pass.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
I wouldn’t if it was Ilya Bryzgalov.
Loves me some Bryz. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRFEiyqWqp4
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 28, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
Down Goes Brown had a (humorous) rundown on the pros and cons for teams that might be looking at acquiring Kovalchuk. Regarding the Capitals:
Con: Would run the risk of shoulder injuries due to raising arms in celebration of a goal after every single shift.
Why Atlanta isn’t getting five assets for Kovalchuk…
Every year we go through this where a team is going to have to pay the sun, the moon, and the stars for the flavor of the month. And they don’t. Yes, Kovalchuk will command something more, but a high-end prospect isn’t going to be in the package.
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by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
Is that because it’s Waddell or is that because it’s unrealistic?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
The returns for high-end talent over the past several years (the returns for Hossa, Heatley, Thornton, etc.) haven’t been nearly equal in trade. What team, having given up the high-end player, could really be said to have gotten value out of the trade?
That’s why if the folks in Atlanta had a brain among them, they’d pay Kovalchuk and be done with it. They’re flirting with ending up with a franchise with no value, even if they trade away Kovalchuk for “stuff.”
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by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
That’s why you sign him before open waters come. They’ll trade him if they don’t have a deal done.
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That’s what I mean, though. It doesn’t seem to me like Kovy let’s them sign him now. He wants to test the waters.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Possibly, but given their attendance, can they really afford to pay him what he wants? :)
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It’s sign him, take losses with the hope you can build a young core of players around Kovalchuk and draw fans to the rink (sound familiar?), or don’t sign him, and see your attendance crater… for good.
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by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
The only thing is that you have to build that young core of talent around him to make that successfully. McPhee has done that – can Waddell do the same?
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When I get done my summit on Mt Washington in a few months I’ll have to remember to get a picture of me in clown shoes and a tutu.
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I have pics from Mt Washington, but they lack clown shoes and tutu. I could work some MS Paint magic though…?
That’s cool. I’m doing a mountaineering and ice climbing thing there. Were you hiking, skiing, or something?
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My family and I drove. There’s a road that goes up the mountain. It is scary as crap. I have a crazy fear of falling and I cried the whole way up since it’s pretty much ‘you go off the road and you die’ looking. :( We parked and walked around a bit on the way down, though. The view from the top is amazing.
You always says you want way more than you really want so you end up getting what you want.
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by zephyr on Jan 28, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
The team that ends up with him should definitely make one or more parts of the trade contingent on Ilya signing.
is that even possible under the current CBA?
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 28, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think it is, but sk84 isn’t around to confirm this.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Is a potential trading partner (with team permission of course) even allowed to talk to Kovalchuk before the trade to gauge whether he would re-sign?
Atlanta has publicly said that they’re not allowing other teams to do so. It’s strictly a rental deal, unless Atlanta has a change of heart.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, without question. I think it’s more about clinging to some poorly-held belief that they can resign him.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
No one’s gonna pay that price, IMO. It’s gonna come down as the deadline looms closer.
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by Steck It Out on Jan 28, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not a fan of the Caps getting Kovalchuk He just doesn’t fill any need on this team. The only need that I see, at this time, is a top 4 stay home defenseman and moving Erskine/Shamo/Sloan. I don’t see any team beating a path to our door for any of this. Although it might dissappoint many fans, it would not suprise me to find that by the evening of March 3, we’ll find that the team is exactly the same as it was in the morning. It fits with GMGM’s M.O. , " No move is better than a bad move".
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Want to meet Tomas Fleischmann and eat mediocre food in the same place? Head to the ESPN Zone tonight.
That just made me laugh. That’s all.
He’s being extremely kind about the food based on my one and only experience eating food at one of that places.
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by Carl Putnam on Jan 28, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Maybe it has improved. I went there a number of years ago with a bunch of people and none of us enjoyed our food. They even did a poor job on their salads. Lettuce was about 3 weeks old.
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Ah. I went last season and opening night this season, both in DC and Baltimore at various times, and I enjoyed their food.
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I never really had complaints about quality, per se, but everything seemed overpriced (expected) and simply uninspired. To say the least, I doubt people ever go there specifically because they like the food.
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 28, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
I take offense to this entire conversation! haha
You’re not going to get a gourmet meal when you go to the Zone, but I’ve always enjoyed their food, and I’m not just saying that. We get to sample all the food at various points, and there’s rarely anything that is just plain bad. Yeah they’re a bit overpriced, but it’s a touristy place, so you have to expect that. I can’t speak on behalf of the DC Zone though. :-p
Caps getting some love from Buccigross in his column today:
Anything can happen in the postseason. We will have to wait and see what happens at the trade deadline before a final analysis. But I can only see the Penguins and Sabres having a shot to beat the Caps in the playoffs, and right now, I really don’t see that happening. My money is on the Caps to reach the Stanley Cup finals. The trade deadline is the only thing that can tip that in my mind.
Of course, he still managed to turn a question about the Caps (are they really that good) into an answer at least half about the Penguins.
It’s pretty cool to see the national media fellating the Caps. Personally I still fear NJD a little more than I do Buffalo, but they seem to have fallen off a bit.
Wow, reading those questions is like strafing over from CI and adding a little bit of hillbilly.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
As presently constituted, I agree. I don’t think Buffalo could beat the Caps, but NJD could. The Caps have had much more trouble with the Devils this year.
This is a pretty random indicator of playoff success, but Buffalo has fared the best out of all the elite Eastern teams when having to go out West on a road trip.
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by Scott in Shaw on Jan 28, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Buffalo just went 1-3-1 on their swing out west. I know the Caps have at least 2 road wins against the west.
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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 28, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s the blog post I was thinking about when I wrote that comment (note: upon re-reading, 6 points out of 7 games is not the best).
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 28, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
We don’t have a very good track record against the Devils, so I’m with you on that.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Scoring race update:
Ovie is one back Marleau for goals and 3 back on Henrik for points overall. He’s also leading by 5 in plus minus, if you’re into that.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I immediately thought “What? Lundqvist can’t score..”
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by jordanDC on Jan 28, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Oh, he can score.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Jan 28, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
with the ladies that Brooks Laich rejects.
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by RedBirdie on Jan 28, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Well done ladies. In my wife’s honor I rec’d both of your posts.
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by Carl Putnam on Jan 28, 2010 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yay! (except I wanted to see Holtby!)
After facing shots, Jose Theodore (sore hip flexor) said he feels better than expected, and barring a setback, should be ready tomorrow.
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truth be told i did i wanna see holtz in there for a little bit.. but i know its not meant to be yet.. i remember that game against Carolina last year when they scored 2 shorthanded goals against us in one period and i believe we used both Varly and Nuevi in that game.. Dont wanna see something like that happen and blow his confidence to get sent back down and lose how well he was tearing it up down in the “A”
I wouldn’t mind just seeing him during warmups.
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Yes, the padding does get in the way, doesn’t it?
/dirty mind
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by gotsparkly on Jan 28, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
it’s a very cute little vid of Semin and Holtby chatting during the game :)
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
They were making fun of Jiggy, I think. Hilarious.
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Heh. Gotta say, though, the one person the Ducks shouldn’t be blaming for getting torched last night is Jiggy. He kept them in it through 40 minutes of play.
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I dunno, he was leaving fat rebounds right on the doorstep all night. He made some great saves, but he wasn’t as sound as could be by a longshot.
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Eh, that’s how he plays. It was a good game for him. He is a big, slow, blocking goalie. I think reading where a shot goes is third on his list of “do’s.”
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Didn’t really work out for him.
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Brilliant analysis. He still put up good numbers but he relys on having a good defense to clear rebounds and to limit shots on him from certain areas.
If you look over the past 10 games I bet Giggy put on the best goaltending performance the Caps have seen. It’s hard to let in 5 goals and walk out with a 90% SV%
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No doubt it wasn’t all his fault, and he played well, I just can’t say a goalie had “a good game” when he leaves a rebound in the crease after every shot.
But what the fuck do I know.
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Yeah you really wouldn’t be able to say that about most goalies but that’s why I said a good game for him. If you notice most of his covers are from pucks hitting him and then falling in front of him. He just tries to block pucks and do whatever he can with them after the fact.
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I’d be going crazy if I was a Ducks fan, in that case.
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Not the first time he’s made Ducks fans go crazy. Also, another reason to be skeptical of giving goalies huge deals after one or two awesome years.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Damn, I could’ve sworn I heard something last night specifically about how all of the goals were his fault…
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 28, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Was it preceded by a count from one to five? =D
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
Eh. It has a better ring to it than “1! 2! 3! 4! 5! You played well enough but really didn’t have a chance to stop any of those goals!”
Same. Except I'm perfectly comfy with mine :D
He’s bubbles: Hershey edition. I think most of the ladies love him.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I think he’s absolutely hilarious to watch and I love his stick play, plus he’s a darn good goalie. I’m looking forward to seeing him get a couple of starts, either this season or next, though I do think we have too many goalies for him to get starts this year.
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I have a serious soft spot for goalies to begin with…
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 28, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
My goalie crush is completely comfortable and, in general, awesome. I love Holtby (as you saw last night on the jumbotron, haha).
What happened?
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I did that txt thing and put “beta is awesome and loves her sum Holtby!” and boutros saw it and texted me, haha.
Nice! A step below my “go bubbles” though. J-Rinkisms for the win.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Somebody txt “Jordan has a mancrush on Nick <33333” for me
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hahaha If I remember it I will. Maybe less hearts though.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
rumors rumors rumors
how likely is it that ottawa will move (or be wiling to move) anton volchenkov.
I’d say extremely unlikely.
"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 28, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t if I was Ottawa. Ottawa is probably going to buy rather than sell at the deadline, though I’m not sure what their needs are. If you’re curious, the guys over at Silver Seven might be able to shed some light.
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At the rate we’re going with goalie injuries, we might too. (I keed.) Nah, Tarik’s tweet said Jose’s feeling better than expected and might be ready tomorrow. Me, I’m in no hurry, although if Neuvirth starts, Theodore backs up, and Holtby goes down to Hershey for Alzner, that’s no bad thing.
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Holtby might be sticking around up here a little while longer….
Call it a hunch… ;)
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Well, when you consider that they openly returned Alzner to Hershey earlier this month for a few games so he would be eligible to play there during the Olympic break, why wouldn’t they be willing to do the same thing with Neuvirth?
Varlamov is scheduled to go to Vancouver and if he doesn’t he isn’t techincally on the Caps roster now anyway so he should be eligible to play down there too. But Neuvirth would have to be cleared off the roster for a length of time like Alzner was to get him eligible for Hershey during the break. I can’t imagine the Caps would want him sitting around for 2-1/2 weeks not playing.
If Varlamov is still rehabbing and Theodore is good-to-go, they can send Neuvrith down for a few games to make him eligible. Holtby can continue to “cheerlead” on the bench as Boudreau indicated.
But if Theordore or Varlamov don’t heal quickly enough, none of this works.
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Fair enough and a good call. How many more games does Neuvirth need in Hershey to be eligible to play during the break?
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IIRC the Alzner situation correctly, it has to do with games missed in the NHL and not played in the AHL. Alzner was gone for two-three games right?
And in the interest of full disclosure with the situation down below, I can’t take full credit for coming up with that “hunch.” However, I can’t divulge the source either!!!
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With Alzner I believe he could not have dressed in 15 of the Caps’ final 20 games before the break.
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Sounds like it’s not going to happen in the case of Neuvirth.
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I raised the question yesterday but no one answered, but is Neuvy exempt from this requirement because he is an injury call-up?
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’ve sought clarification on this question and will pass it along.
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Per the team, Neuvirth would have to be in Hershey for five of the Caps’ last 20 games before the break (i.e. Jan. 7-Feb. 13) to be eligible to play there during the Olympic break. Since he’s been here since Jan. 7, that means that he’d have to be in Hershey for five of the next nine games.
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In short, they’re likely crossing fingers and toes that Varly will be ready by the time Neuvirth has to go down, yes?
Thanks for the info!
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I’d think so. Though maybe they’d roll with Holtby backing up Theo for five games if JT’s good to go for 5 of 9.
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two back-to-back sets in that stretch. eeeeeeeeek. And one meeting with them.
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!"
Right. Not likely to happen barring serious roster gymnastics.
Of course, if Neuvy’s here that whole time, maybe he deserves the break.
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sounds like he just tweeked his hip flexor. Usually resolves itself quickly. Only concern is Theo has to be one of the least flexible goalies in the NHL, so it could happen again.
Of course, the Caps also have Gumby Goalie and it hasn’t helped him avoid injuries one stinkin’ bit.
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!"
Given his flexibility, the groin injuries are weird. The knee injury, though, isn’t due to that.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Brian Elliott’s actually been pretty solid for them. They also have another Brodeur (so he must be good :P)
When you dance with the devil, you wait for the song to stop.
by Steck It Out on Jan 28, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
Ottawa’s in the playoff hunt at the moment – they’re actually also on an 8 game winning streak. They’re definitely not gonna want to move their top D-man in a tight playoff race.
When you dance with the devil, you wait for the song to stop.
by Steck It Out on Jan 28, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
i wonder whats on Holtby’s mask…
i’m picturing a Bear climbing up a Palmetto tree in front of the Capitol.
*hint hint*
That would make a good avatar
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
The last time the Caps had eight wins in a row, last night’s winning goaltender, Michal Neuvirth, had just turned one year old.
This makes me giggle.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 12:41 PM EST reply actions
Not sure if anyone has linked to this..
But Icethetics is reporting this as the 35th anniversary patch:
Nice. Folks, check out the rest of that article. From it:
It will be Game-Worn Jersey Night in Verizon Center, as MeiGray and the Capitals will be hosting a special exhibit at Section 119 in the concourse: 35 Seasons of Capitals’ Game-Worn Jerseys.
On display will be jerseys worn throughout the years by the Caps, including jerseys worn during the team’s inaugural 1974-75 NHL season, jerseys worn during the 10th anniversary and 20th anniversary seasons. There will be jerseys on display that were once worn by Bob Carpenter, Mike Gartner, Dale Hunter, Rod Langway, Scott Stevens and many more.
Date of the game is Friday, 2/5. Might want to consider bringing a digital camera to that game.
I also like that they’re keeping it relatively low-key.
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as opposed to stretching out an anniversary celebration over two seasons?
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!"
A right regal weagle.
But it ought to have three stars in it somewhere. Should throw back to the early years somehow.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Theo updates from TEB’s twitter:
Jose Theodore said he was injured in the first period against the Islanders while making an awkward save in the first period.
Theodore thought he could play through the injury, but the hip stiffened up between periods and got progressively worse.
After facing shots, Jose Theodore (sore hip flexor) said he feels better than expected, and barring a setback, should be ready tomorrow.
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!"
FYI, Tyler’s having at Ms. Applebaum again:
TylerGreenDC: @LindsApple So is that right? Has your part of the Post stopped linking to @JapersRink because they’ve been critical of the WP?
TylerGreenDC: @lindsapple Also notice you don’t link to @onfrozenblog much… similar reasoning, I assume?
TylerGreenDC: @LindsApple An hour after @JapersRink tweeted Nyls news, @TarikElBashir pretends no one else ha it first. Professionalism = credit the 1st.
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Are the Caps ripe for the pickin’ in the Southeast?
Canes Country is optimistic. Should they be?
Comical to go back and read that now. With a 21 point lead in the division and a 35 point lead over Carolina, I’d say DC will somehow take the division.
But Ovie is all distracted from riding a Zamboni in NYC!
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I was reading that yesterday and just chuckling to myself. What a difference half a season makes, yes?
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I was poking fun at that post a month into the season. It’s amazing the collapse of Carolina.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
the epic failure of the Canes this season is really quite remarkable.
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!"
And by “remarkable” you mean “delicious.”
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Not to mention mysterious. This year’s season recap needs a “mysteries” section.
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Oh Canes Country, your tears are so delicious.
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by Ovechwin on Jan 28, 2010 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ah yeas. The tears of unfathomable sadness.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
I thought it was DiNiro and Walken at the end of The Deer Hunter.
If you've read this far...seek help.
From what I’ve heard through the grapevine, the On Frozen Bozos burned that bridge a long time ago…
Though let’s be honest here, is there any proof that TEB stole that tidbit off of here? TEB isn’t claiming an exclusive piece of info either.
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TEB would be smart to give the hat tip if that’s the case.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
My guess is that WaPo policy wouldn’t involve directly citing a blog source on news matters.
In light of this, I don’t think TEB himself really did anything wrong.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
The impression I get from reading WaPo articles in general is that you are correct, that is WaPo policy. However, rather than coming off as sound journalism, it comes off has sticking their heads in the sand and pretending they are still the go-to source for up-to-the-second information. Because, lets be honest, 15 years ago up-to-the-second had roughly the same resolution as up-to-the-quarter-day. Unfortunately for them, it just ain’t that way no more.
The other thing might well be that the source was the same for both, but Tarik reported later than Japers’ did. Not unreasonable, but only Tarik, J.P., and their hairstylists know…
I need a snappy signature...
Yeah but we’re talking 1 hour here. If it was say, 6 hours I could see the point of making the reference.
But TEB has his own job to do. He may have found it on his own and posted it without checking any other outlets.
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See my above post. I was more talking about Post the arrogant attitude displayed by post writers and editors toward new media, acting as if they are the be-all-end-all of journalism. Their treatment of everything has that taint of the corporate touch, rather than organic usage of new technologies
To be fair, this isn’t exactly a Post-exclusive problem. It’s characteristic of the entire newspaper publishing establishment
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t mind me…I’m just admiring your avatar from afar. Love me some old school Atari. Or was it ActiVision?
"More Gary Thorne, please."
(sigh) I was hoping to connect with another brother from the early ’80s. Your avatar was a character in the downhill skiing game on the old gaming systems. Be proud of your youth!
"More Gary Thorne, please."
This reminds me of one of the greatest Daily Show clips ever:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-june-10-2009/end-times
by _Skullduggery_ on Jan 29, 2010 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
Best quote: “Why is aged news better than real news?”
by _Skullduggery_ on Jan 29, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
Which may be why the tweet was directed at his editor and not the writer. Dunno.
And I’m certainly not suggesting that Tarik pulled it from here (or from my tweet), but it’s also unlikely that he came upon it by divine intervention, so acknowledgement of a source would probably be proper etiquette at the very least.
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Right, (to your first part), but my comment was directed at bigonetimer. I truly like Tarik, even if he’s not perfect, but the WaPo editorial staff leaves a lot to be desire.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
As he should, since they’re apparently going to get fat, bloated and lazy (I’m looking at you, Steinz).
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
What’s your beef with Steinz today, if you don’t mind me asking?
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After another maybe not too gentle reminder that the Caps (and other Washington sports teams) play games from October-December as well, the response from him boiled down to web traffic, meaning suckling at the money teet of the Skins.
The frustrating part is that I’m not even asking for April coverage in November, but some occasional autumn KCI visits from people not on the beat would at least satiate a perceived fanbase appetite. But hey, if they don’t want to give it to them, then it’s even more money they’ll lose, and more traffic to new media.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
Without checking the archive, I feel like the Caps got a couple Bog posts a week during football season.
I hear ya on the sentiment that there could be more, but I feel like Steinberg is one of the good guys (as far as Capitals focus goes) at the Post.
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 28, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions
I saw someone made a point (in the comments at OFB) that the WaPo’s gamer after the Isles game was the most viewed sports story on the site. I’d think that would matter, but they have better access to the metrics than I do.
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Caps are the only professional action in town right now worth watching, so that makes sense. I have no doubt that NFL stories still lead the way in the fall
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
Of course. But it was also more viewed than their “Gilbert out for the year” story, supposedly.
I do think that it also speaks to the tech-savviness of hockey fans, though.
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good points JP. It would be nice to see data on page views. Given the tech savviness of Caps fans, perhaps a web only guy section like the Bog would in fact be better suited to post more Caps stuff.
And to tack on to what RedBirdie is saying, the Wizards have played the majority of the last couple of seasons with Gilbert as is. What’s another season without him? Its not as if he was making much of a difference when he played.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
hadn’t even thought about Gil being out the last two seasons more than Clarkie was. So, yeah, not like he was really contributing to the team in the first place, not going to miss him.
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!"
Yeah, but the Caps were also the only decently performing team in town in October, November in December, but all there was to show for it was a bevy of nonsensical posts about sign censorship and a feud between current and former WaPo columnists (kind of like the East-West feud from Mr. Show).
Now with nothing to cover until the draft, it’ll be all Caps all the time. Which is fine, but we were here before football started, and we’ll be here after it ends, so at least kiss us before F-ing us when it comes to coverage, and remember our season doesn’t start in January.
/bizarro Ewell’d
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 28, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Over on Puck Daddy’s Puck Tracks, LA Kings Matt Greene provides one of the best statements I’ve heard in a long time:
Anyone who doesn’t like Hall and Oates, I don’t really trust ’em.
Word.
I have a C on my heart.
by boutros23 on Jan 28, 2010 1:14 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
awesome B23
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 28, 2010 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
Greene just moved up on my faves list. 1st concert I attended was Hall & Oates at Cap Centre on Big Bam Boom tour.
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DC’s goalie blues are getting in the way of Hershey’s schedule:
With Holtby up, Hershey’s team picture was canceled Wednesday. It might be rescheduled for Feb. 5, French said.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Eh, wait until the Olympic Break starts…
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No one’s heard of PhotoShop? Hell, I’m older than dirt and can’t spell Twutter, or whatever the #@$% it is, and I’ve heard of PhotoShop.
If you've read this far...seek help.
From Lyle Richardson on THN:
It’s been suggested the Washington Capitals might make a pitch for Kovalchuk, mostly based on the premise he’d be a great fit with Russian countrymen Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin, but the Capitals – one of the highest-scoring teams in the league – don’t need the offense.
One of? Really?
Also, anyone is of course able to say that the price for Kovalchuk may be too high to be worth it—I have my doubts as well—but to suggest that ANY team wouldn’t benefit by adding more offense is asinine. It doesn’t matter if we score five goals a game—every goal scored that you add is worth just as much as a goal against that you prevent.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 1:38 PM EST reply actions
I have this eerie vision of Ovechkin, Semin, Kovalchuk, and Green on a power play…
Oh, and Knuble…
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by ThePeerless on Jan 28, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
photoshop Kanoobie in there!
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
as a moose?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 28, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
right. i was referring back to Bruce’s comments from the past week.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
thank goodness the knuble pic didn’t appear for me, since i know where you were going there.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 28, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions
I think that dog is cute in an odd way.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I am inclined to agree. Something tells me he probably stinks, though.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Except Green’s now growing out his mohawk. His hair almost looks like a dandelion. (It’s cute, in its own way, especially considering that growing out hair can be so awkward at times.)
I figure Green’s tired of the Mohawk and figure it’s time for a new hairdo. (And change our luck in the playoffs.)
I know, hair styles do not really affect how players play in the playoffs, but can’t help but be superstitious.
Rocking the Red since 1975
ROCK THE ’HAWK!
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not so sure. Maybe he figures it’s time to try something different with the hair for playoff time.
Figures that maybe mohawk = playoff loss.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Why try somethime else?
Got us one round the first year, two rounds the second, not like we’re stuck in one or something.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Right ow, he perpetually looks like he just rolled out of bed.
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I said in the past his hair looks floppy and directionless right now.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I hope so…
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Wait, shit – was that one of those useless off topic comments we’re trying to abolish, even though it was cleverly inserted to change the potential landscape of the thread as a whole (joke)?
Damn it!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
What can I say, I’m the queen of the OT.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I kinda wish you’d freudian slipped there into “Queen of the Stone Age.”
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
New NHL video widget in the right sidebar of all SBN Hockey sites. If you’ve got problems with it, hit ’em up at support@sbnation.com. Otherwise… enjoy.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
American Hero John Carlson will be on the Chad Dukes show today at 4:10.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Somebody should do a recap for those of us who can’t listen.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Wow. Hell of an article, that.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
“Wednesday’s”? I wouldn’t have been so limiting…
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by J.P. on Jan 28, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That’s the laziest article I’ve seen since… nevermind.
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It’s such an in depth, well thought out article, I’d say it deserves a second posting tomorrow.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Fun with analogies: Kovy to the Caps is to the rest of the NHL like...
Fatboy was to Nagasaki.
Globetrotters are to the Washington Generals.
Air Supply to the American Top 40.
by S h a g g y on Jan 28, 2010 2:44 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I think my TV is broken.
Caps are on sportscenter right now.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Naw man, the East leading Washington Caps, have you heard of them?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Surely you can’t mean the ice hockey club!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I do indeed!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
This is going to turn into one of those threads that people are unhappy with in the Readers’ Perspective post.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I daresay that is the most scandalous of events on record this fine day!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Mercy me! I didn’t mean to sent you into the fits!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I am overwhelmed! I fear I may faint right here and now!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Goodness no! Someone find some smelling salts!
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Jordan:
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
These overstuffed couches they’ve installed at work are a real lifesaver.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m surprised they let you wear the dress.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I’m such a superstar at work this week, they’d probably let me do whatever the hell I want.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
You're the Ovechkin of your office?
When do you become captain?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
More of the Matt Bradley because I feel beat up and I’m working so hard.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Matt Bradley?
Do you bleed easily?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Responding to a rhetorical question:
Not really.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
He doesn’t need an iPad, if that’s what you’re asking.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
I would just like to say that I missed my bus to school this morning because I was too busy reading Japers. Discovering the Rink last spring will be the death of my Masters’ thesis, I guarantee.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
You need a mobile device. I heard the iPad is out.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
so I’ve heard…but where did the picture go!?!
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
I’m very glad I didn’t discover the Rink until AFTER my master’s thesis was completed!
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
that’s it? I’m impressed!
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
my goodness we’re an academic bunch
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 28, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
is there anything more elitist than collecting as many academic degrees as possible?
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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 fine with this. They are talking up what should be a very good game between two contending teams. I am happy it will be on NHL Net so I can watch tonight.
And the phrase was “with all due respect TO the Washington Capitals”. They know perfectly well whose highlights they’ll be watching tomorrow night.
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Eh, I dunno. It was super dismissive.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Doesn’t really seem so bad if you read the whole quote to me:
In a season that passes in a blur thanks to the Olympic break, these games pass by all too quickly: a clash of the two best teams in the Western Conference, and arguably — with all due respect to the Washington Capitals — the two best teams in the NHL.
He’s just saying that he thinks they are arguably the two best teams. I think mentioning the Capitals there is a big sign of respect considering he could have just said:
In a season that passes in a blur thanks to the Olympic break, these games pass by all too quickly: a clash of the two best teams in the Western Conference, and arguably the two best teams in the NHL.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I guess I can see that. You could also see it as being dismissive of the Caps, though. “These upstart Caps are no SJS and CHI.”
Eh.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
If you think it’s super dismissive of Washington, how dismissive is it of the 27 teams that didn’t even get ANY due respect?
This is a compliment, not a slap in the face.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t really mind it either…just found the wording funny given recent events (aka the Wise thing).
Completely insignificant food for thought
I thought I’d take a look at the odds that sports books are currently giving on 2010 playoff (and Olympic) outcomes. Here’s what they had to say (obviously not including all teams).
Odds to win the Stanley Cup:
Chicago 4/1
San Jose 5/1
Pittsburgh 6/1
Washington 6/1
New Jersey 7/1
Buffalo 10/1
Vancouver 12/1
Detroit 15/1
Calgary 16/1
Boston 22/1
Philadelphia 22/1
Odds to win the Prince of Wales Trophy:
Pittsburgh 5/2
Washington 5/2
New Jersey 3/1
Buffalo 5/1
Boston 10/1
Philadelphia 10/1
Odds to win Gold:
Canada 1/1
Russia 21/10
Sweden 11/2
USA 7/1
Czech Republic 15/1
Finland 16/1
Slovakia 40/1
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 6:18 PM EST reply actions
Chicago has Hossa on it; there’s no fucking way they’re going to win.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 28, 2010 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Man, how awesome would it be to beat Chicago in the Finals?
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Amazing.
That is the matching I am dying to see. That amount of firepower in the cup would be great. Plus I’m sure the league would like getting Ovie in there. Crosby one year, Ovie the next, fuel the rivalry.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Frankly, I’m dying to see the Caps somehow get the Oilers in the Cup Finals… but, no matter who we play, needing to win four out of seven games to win a Stanley Cup would be an amazing position to be in.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
There’s one problem with that scenario. I don’t think the Oilers are making the playoffs this year.
(Or was that suggestion, of the Oilers, made in jest?)
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Whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 28, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm watching the blues play the oilers atm
2-1 blues with 10 left in the 3rd. Oilers are weak. Blues are bad but oilers look like something the bears would play against.
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
Caps v Hawks!
It’d be the greatest thing ever. Crosby-Ovechkin is all well and good, but I’ll bet Backstrom’s duel with Kane (or) would be a serious jolt. Throw in two big, win-starved TV markets watching all that speed in HD and it’s a bonanza.
by redlineblue on Jan 28, 2010 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Id do what i could to get a ticket and drive up to chicago, since i’ll be back in champaign at that time
Chicago has Hossa Huet on it; there’s no fucking way they’re going to win.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 28, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
Here is the correct sentence:
Chicago has Hossa and Huet on it; there’s no fucking way they’re going to win.
maybe they should make some trades with the sharks to shore up their playoff luck
They laughed at Columbus, they laughed at Fulton, they laughed at the Wright brothers. But they also laughed at Bozo the Clown.
I swear I'm not a rec' whore...
So as some of you might know, I’m trying to organize another Game Watch party, this time in Baltimore for the north-of-DC contingent at the Rink. Of course it’s open to all Rats and Rabbits, but us folks up here in Bawlmer were feeling a bit left out.
Anyways, we had a good number of folks agree on the March 14th game against the Blackhawks, and we’re trying to get a solid count of how many people will be attending, but alas our fanpost has fallen off the front page. So click HERE and a) vote in the poll if you’re attending and b) rec the post so we get back on the front page (even if you’re not attending).
Thanks everyone!
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I just want to appreciate the fact that this morning’s “very, very optional practice” was attended by the four guys who didn’t play last night, plus Matt Bradley.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
’Twas his penance for fighting yesterday.
"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."
Maybe his penance for fighting without bleeding yesterday?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 28, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Pronger just got abused by Evander Kane for the Thrash to take the lead over the Flyers. Hope Steve Y is happy with his d…..
Is Anyone Else's NHL Gamecenter Live going REALLY SLOW?
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
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