Friday Caps Clips: Panthers @ Caps Game Day
by J.P. on Jan 29, 2010 6:30 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight's game against the Panthers from Vogs and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Litter Box Cats for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory, this is the fifth meeting of the season between the Southeast Division "rivals," with the Caps taking the first four by scores of 4-1, 7-4, 6-2 and 5-4 (SO). Jose Theodore (who is ready to suit up, though you'd think he'd be tonight's back-up) is 3-0-0/1.93/.931 on the season against the Kitties.
- It's been a while since the last time the Caps won eight straight (enjoy it while it lasts, by the way), and the world has changed a bit since then. [D.C. Sports Bog, Homer McFanboy, #lasttimecapswon8straight]
- The offensive juggernaut that is the Caps keeps on rollin'... [AP, AP]
- ... and one result is about a grand worth of free wings every time the Caps score five times at home. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Ted Leonsis
fires a shot across the bow to would-be bidderstells his side of the current WSELP situation (the description for which hopefully will not have to be escalated to "mess"). [Ted's Take] - We all know that Mike Green didn't make Team Canada because he's a defensive liability, so it's no surprise to see most of the blueliners who were selected make Mirtle's list of the current top defensive defensemen. Wait, less than half of them made the list? Nevermind (and kudos to the two Caps rearguards who did make the cut). [G&M]
- Green "has shown he no longer is a Michael Bay-worthy abomination in his own zone" (baby steps towards respect, I suppose), and thus the Caps' blueline might be good enough as is... unlike their goaltending. [The Hockey News, discussed further in this FanPost]
- The Caps are killing their Southeast Division foes... and pretty much everyone else. [FFODC]
- A shirtless Semyon Varlamov and a brief Q&A with his old man (and as much as I'd like to hear what Varly has to say, it's probably better this way than if the roles were reversed). [RMNB]
- All four Young Guns make another would-be All-Star team. [Puck Prospectus]
- Should Anton Volchenkov be on the Caps' trade deadline wishlist? [RtR]
- Eric Fehr on... Brett Favre? (C'mon, Google juice!) [PembinaValleyOnline]
- Speaking of Fehr, he recently played the part of gracious host to a team visiting from back home. [Morden Times]
- More on the 35th Anniversary patch and related uni thoughts. [Icethetics (which I don't get to link to much, but dig the heck out of)]
- As was reported by multiple sources yesterday, the Caps have reassigned Michael Nylander to Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League. [Grand Rapids Griffins]
- A couple of Caps at the Auto Show. [CSN Washington]
- More cake coverage (or should I say "fondant"? Get it?). [RtR]
- Catching up with former Cap captain Steve Konowalchuk. [Caps365 (video)]
- Sometimes "with all due respect" actually means "with all due respect." [ESPN]
- The Pensblog Guide To Hockey Fans. [The Pensblog (which, I'll remind you, you view at your own choosing)]
- R.I.P. Boris Kharlamov. [FanShot]
- Charity time, Rink Rats - rally for a cause, if you can. [John Walton Hockey]
- Finally, big day for birthdays with Chris Bourque turning 24, Roman Tvrdon turning 29, Jason Doig hittin' the big 3-3, Ed Kastelic turning 46 and Wayne Stephenson hitting 65.
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Fondit? Or fondant?
I love that story, by the way. I had no idea Mary Alice was a Pens fan. BOOO.
I have a C on my heart.
Geof knows where it’s at though.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 29, 2010 8:02 AM EST up reply actions
I like both the dessert and the band!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
That comment is really going the distance
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These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 8:04 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Is Varly holding a fish in that picture? Kinda odd.
Great clips this morning!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
On the South Least Division. The Flyers are currently sitting behind 2 (count them 2) South Least Division teams in the Conference, Washington and (drum roll please) Atlanta, who they lost to last night.
Or can we start making fun of the North Least division yet?
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There’s no need for us to make fun of anyone but ourselves when we say funny or stupid things. We’re better than that.
Obviously, exceptions are: NHL, NHLN, people on NHLN, ESPN, Buccigross, Melrose, other people on ESPN, WaPo, Tony Kornheiser, Mike Wilbon, Mike Wise, Tarik (all in good fun), Applebaum, Steinz, WaTimes now that Corey’s gone, Don Cherry, Canada, USA, Russia, Sweden, FInland, Nylander, Giroux, C. Smith, and the list apparently goes on and on.
But not the Northleast. Not just yet.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 7:34 AM EST up reply actions
B/c the Northeast has produced so many Cup winners in the last 15+ years?
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Oh no, no: they’re pathetically worthy of ridicule; there’s no question about that. I was more leaning in being the bigger fanbase by simply allowing NE to flounder like the H.R.E.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 7:38 AM EST up reply actions
Aye. Name-calling is for children.
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The Flyers are one point behind the Thrashers with a game in hand, so it’s not exactly a real changing of the guard.
The Southeast does have three teams in playoff position right now, which is the far bigger deal since they’ve never before sent three. That’s what I would be bragging about were I you (which clearly, I’m not.
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Broad Street Hockey.
by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 29, 2010 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
It’s early yet. A lot can change between now and then.
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I wouldn’t be bragging about any of the other teams in the Caps’ division, personally.
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No question. The other teams in the division aren’t good.
It’s a valid point that the Caps get to feast on the SouthLeast. But if fans take the Caps lightly because of that I’m guessing that they’ll learn the hard way.
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
I think the point of that article is that they feast on everyone else too.
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Absolutely
The point is that no matter where the Caps would be, they’re gathering points in bunches from every division, and at a better rate than anyone else. If you placed them in another division, they conceivable would garner within one point of what they’re already getting if they played at the same level. That was my point in crunching the numbers.
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Love my Hokies, Caps, Redskins, Wizards and Nats.
Glad you enjoyed it. I have to admit that I was a little surprised at how much separation there was between the Caps/Devils and Sabres/Pens…I guess they’ve played well against the West so far.
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Love my Hokies, Caps, Redskins, Wizards and Nats.
I noticed that. Only 3 Eastern teams have fared better than even against the West this year – WSH, BUF, and ATL at 7-4-0.
Looking at this again, what’s really intriguing is Washington’s points % versus each division is pretty even, in admittedly small sample sizes in the case of the West:
Washington vs. East:
vs. ATL: 9-3-3 (.700)
vs. NE: 8-3-2 (.692)
vs. SE: 10-2-0 (.833)
vs. East: 27-8-5 (.738)
Washington vs. West:
vs. PAC: 3-2-0 (.600)
vs: NW: 3-1-0 (.750)
vs.CEN: 2-1-1 (.625)
vs. West: 8-4-1 (.653)
Pretty consistent division to division – the only exception is Pacific, and I’d pin part of that on the lack of a captain for the California trip. Small sample size and all.
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I think we would have won that game against the Kings if Nicky hadn’t gone out with a migraine.
No Nicky, no win.
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I had been thinking that too. It felt like the ice tilted after he left the game.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I thought so too. Kings were very proud of themselves, though.
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It was a helluva game, though. Would be interesting to see if there’s a difference if they played now. Bet they couldn’t hold the Caps to one goal.
"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."
We played 8 games without Ovechkin and won 6. Could we play eight games without Lars and do as well?
I hope we never have to find out.
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Neither would I. But the fact that most of them are in the playoff hunt says a lot about the depth of the Eastern Conference in general.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
Litter Box cats called it the MCI center by the way, I set ’em straight though.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
MCI
Maybe Bernie Ebbers is contributing to the blog from his jail cell.
by mechanicsville on Jan 29, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
I’d rather hear about Bernie Streeter and his Arby’s Restuarants.
“NOW, I DON’T EAT THE FRIES, BUT I HEAR THEY’RE EXCELLENT”
/Ken Beatrice’d
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These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, when i was young i ate at an arby’s cause of those commercials. I think that was the point that I learned about advertising…
I miss that show so much. I literally can remember as a little kid my dad listening to it every night while he read.
EEEEEEYYYYYYOUUUURRRREEEEE NEXT!….onsportscall.
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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 29, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
As was reportedby multiple sourcesby the Rink yesterday, the Caps have reassigned Michael Nylander to Jokerit of the Finnish Elite League.
There we go.
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It was reported by multiple sources, no? And in the comments here before I said anything. And by Mr. Blind Squirrel Found A Nut prior to that.
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Sorry, I was channeling Tyler.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 7:36 AM EST up reply actions
You are Tyler’s confrontational comment style.
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by J.P. on Jan 29, 2010 7:38 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Nice.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 7:42 AM EST up reply actions
I like the new NHL side-widget. Is there a way to full screen it or pop it out?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 7:35 AM EST reply actions
Nev’ Mind about full – just the other question.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 7:36 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t believe so (on popping it out). But I haven’t played around with it much. [That’s what she said.]
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Oh, J.P., you’re going to lead me to a fool’s paradise.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 7:39 AM EST up reply actions
Just not an Amish Paradise!
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 29, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
Do you have to go and make me so constipated?
When you dance with the devil, you wait for the song to stop.
by Steck It Out on Jan 29, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Is there any way to hide it?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
That’s what she said?
No. No way to hide it. It’s part of a content-sharing agreement between the League and SBN. Presumably some of our stuff is featured on NHL.com in return.
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I’d like it if the NHL video player didn’t give me so many problems!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Its the WORST. I wish they had something that didn’t suck, like YouTube’s player.
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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 29, 2010 8:01 AM EST up reply actions
Widget problem or NHL player problem?
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Is there any way to hide it?
Are we talking about the Messier pic from yesterday?
by mechanicsville on Jan 29, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
By the way, if you’re looking for a morning giggle, be sure to check out Johan Hedberg’s save from the ATL game last night.
I have a C on my heart.
I lol’d. Wysh’s description of the incident was spot. on. :-)
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 7:52 AM EST up reply actions
Reminded me of Braden Holtby’s save against the Moose a Saturday or two ago.
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Haha that’s fantastic!
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Green’s offensive GVT: 10.3
Dan Boyle’s offensive GVT: 6.6
Mike Green’s defensive GVT: 3.1
Dan Boyles defensive GVT: 2.6
#thingthatmakeyougohm.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 29, 2010 8:04 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
He’s also missed 3 straight games with an “upper body injury”.
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These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 8:05 AM EST up reply actions
#thingthatmakeyougohm.
more like #thingsthatmakeyougoCANADASUCKS!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
by RedBirdie on Jan 29, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I’m not willing to go that far yet. I’m willing to wait and see if Yzerman can pull this one out.
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they might, but I’m rooting against our northern neighbors.
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 29, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
related
Ryan Millers Mask http://ow.ly/11N50
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
That is so awesome.
"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 29, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Needs more Winfield Hancock, but other than that, friggin’ epic.
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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 29, 2010 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
i love the image of Uncle Sam with his sleeves rolled up getting ready to throw down
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
That is the most badass Uncle Sam I’ve ever seen.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Here's Nabby's (same artist, apparently)...
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by J.P. on Jan 29, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I like the Uncle Sam one better, but this one’s neat too. :-)
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 29, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
We can all agree that Brodeur’s sucks though.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
How American of him!
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 29, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Uncle Sam-my Sosa
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 29, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
.
Maybe he should soak the cork first?
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These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
I LOVE IT! Totally rec’d.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 29, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Canada’s OK. I rather like it myself ;)
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 29, 2010 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
I usually like it. Just not at the moment.
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!"
Not for the next two months, anyway.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Nahh I still like it. I think I’ll stay here :)
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 29, 2010 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
Canada’s pretty cool. Hockey Canada’s political machinations are disturbing. Closer?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 29, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
I approve of a Rod Langway Award
But shouldn’t it be spelt defencive defencemen?
#canadiansspellthingsfunny
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That’s a monarchy thing. Take it from someone who always got points off for writing “favourite colour.”
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 8:08 AM EST up reply actions
I spelled everything that way when I was in school. Teachers would ax all the time if I was of British descent.
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These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 8:09 AM EST up reply actions
My previous employer was headquartered in Toronto, with offices in NY, DC, LA and across the US.. They made some global upgrade to the computer system and the spellchecker was reset to Canadian English.
Hilarity ensued.
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Hahahahah! IT’s worst nightmare, but one of those things that’s funny when you look back on it. Kind of like the executive who added a 20MB PDF file to a meeting request and sent it out to everyone in the agency (some 6,000 people plus contractors) – then attempted to recall it.
For those of you not familiar, Outlook handles attachments inefficiently; it makes a copy of the file for every recipient, and when you try to recall a message or request, it sends the same request again in an attempt to recall it. This means that this guy sent 6,000+ copies of a 20 MB file, twice. Guess what happened to the server and the network.
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already have a rod langway award, its called the norris trophy. what they need is a bobby orr trophy for best offensive defenseman. there’s a selke for best defensive forward but no award for offensive defenseman. a gaping hole that should be filled.
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 29, 2010 8:17 AM EST up reply actions
Disagree, looking back at who’s been winning the award – Lidstrom, Niedermayer, Pronger, MacInnis, Blake, Leetch, Coffey, et cetera. Just about all of those guys were capable of playing lights out defense, but the offensive part of their game was just as instrumental to winning it. In fact, the last guy I can think of that won it based on sheer defensive contribution is Rod Langway.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 29, 2010 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
Right. Because the Norris is for the best all-around defenseman, not merely the best defensive defenseman. Hence Green’s valid claim to it last year.
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Plus, as I’ve seen DMG show multiple times, Green had comparable defensive numbers to Chara and Lidstrom. He was a legit candidate despite PensBlog’s continued snark on the subject.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
despite
PensBlog’sEVERYONE’S continued snark on the subject.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Yep, but I was referring specifically to the snark in the Pensblog post that was linked above.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
The sports world being what it is, Green will probably win a Norris at the expense of some kid in some year that Green doesn’t really deserve it. It’s becoming a bit of a lifetime achievement award.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 29, 2010 9:58 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe said “kid” will be Drew Doughty. Ohhhh the cowinkydink.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 29, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
I’d be thrilled if Greener is still putting up Norris-trophy-candidate seasons when he’s 30 years old like Chara was. As long as he’s still with the Caps, that is.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Chris Chelios was pretty much all D, won the Norris with 73, 73, 72 points. Nothing to sneeze at but not like the other guys you listed either.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
That’s almost a point per game. Not as impressive when he did it, especially compared to a guy like Coffey, but definitely nothing to sneeze at.
Nick Lidstrom was the best defensive stopper in the game a bunch of the years he won, but he also had great offense to go with it. I’m not saying defense is irrelevant, far from it, but it’s not the only consideration. Nor should it be.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jan 29, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Kudos to Pensblog for actually acknowledging the existence of bandwagon fans in the ‘burgh. always funny to hear them speak of caps bandwagon fans when it was the pens who scraped the bottom of the attendance barrel before el sid showed up. they seem to forget that their team was on it’s way to KC but for the magic ping pong ball. now they are all in.
love the continued contention that caps fans dont know what icing is. we know what we like on top of our cake. and we’ll be enjoy a lot of cake when we win the grey cup!.
I think they were talking about bandwagon Caps fans, but in their eyes, every single one of us is a bandwagon fan.
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O.R. they?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 8:21 AM EST up reply actions
Not true. In fact, I know that they’ve referred to us as “real” fans numerous times.
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Is the “real” in quotes to be facetious? ;)
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These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 8:30 AM EST up reply actions
I thought it was pretty damn funny.
Mostly because I hate a lot of the same things that they call out.
87 – Crosby Sucks sweater. No… you suck.
Honestly am a bit flattered that the Pens/Caps rivalry has reached a point where both fanbases have a legit distaste for one another. Its been very one way for a long time with us hating them and them thinking of us as an annoying little brother that has to be dealt with on the way to dealing with things that really matter.
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
Yeah, it’s different than the Flyers after ‘07-’08 where Philly was just like “Rivals? Them? Don’t they have to beat us, first?”
Admittedly, I think I feel the same way about the Rags – they may see us as rivals, but I don’t view them the way I view Pitt.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 9:58 AM EST up reply actions
Speaking of which, the crowd at the Caps/Pens game on Super Bowl Sunday is going to be absolutely insane. I really can’t wait for that. 10X more excited about that game than the Super Bowl.
Same. Thankfully, I am off the hook – it was looking like I might have to work Super Bowl Sunday, which was very much a Do Not Want. So I shall be in the arena, loud and proud.
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Sold my tickets to a friend so he could take a lady friend.. regretting this decision highly… MAY have to go down to Chinatown anyhow and find a pub w/ lots of beer!
….that will either go down in your history book as the best decision ever made, or the worst.
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after watching the Pen’s fans assemble on the museum stairs during the playoffs and chant last spring…. made me want to start carrying a “collapsible pitchfork” or what ever you all were gonna lynch me w/ at the detroit game last week… hahah
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What about Devils fans?
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O.R. they?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Gotta support the team.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
I tried the whole “go to a pub in Chinatown” thing for the Coyotes game after failing to acquire tickets. Rocket Bar can kiss my ass. No sound for the game and you’re 100 feet away from the arena? Seriously?
That’s cool. I just resent the idea that any bar would choose to play pop music over sports at 7:30, but then again most people aren’t as obsessed with sports as some of us.
I’d be down w/ the turtle but its soooo crowded lately.. Esp. on that specific day its gonna be nuts…
I can’t deal with their TV jingle…
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH….meet you at the Turtle!
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I like your nurse's uniform, guy.
These are O.R. scrubs.
O.R. they?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Bah!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
It just seems weird to me that there are so many of them now, I always just associate the green turtle with Ocean city and Baltimore
Aim for the head baby Jesus
A friend of mine’s uncle co-owned the one in OC with some of his LAX buddies. That’s the original. They all decided to franchise out, and I believe all the same guys own all of them. Each one will have single ownership of one and they all co-own the OC and Fells Point ones. It is weird seeing them pop up in random places.
co-owned the [Green Turtle] in OC with some of his LAX buddies
That’s a quintessential Marylander right there. Just needs a crab cake sandwich and a Natty Bo.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
The turtle’s where I watched the 07-08 Florida last game of the season…it was absolutely nuts in and around the VC (could also have been a result of the $5 pub crawl the nearby bars did beforehand…that whole day/night just turned into a ridiculous beer/victory induced high).
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry the point of that story was supposed to be Green Turtle = great place to watch games you can’t get tickets to.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
their first analysis was about pens bandwagon fans…
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 29, 2010 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
I think I have brought this up before, but the Pens attendance wasn’t that bad considering the teams they were throwing on the ice. I am too lazy to look up the stats (I would love if someone helped me out with this), but they averaged 14k+ for each of the 4 “dark years,” with the exception of a paltry 12k+ average for one of those seasons (maybe 02-03?). Despite the empty seats, the Penguins local tv ratings were some of the best in the league, and in the top 3 of all markets that broadcast with FSN. Pittsburgh is a small market where people aren’t going to spend their extra income on a losing team. It’s unfortunate, but you can’t blame them.
That being said, I am glad the Pensblog called out the bandwagon Pens fans, because there are a lot. I don’t hate bandwagon fans – I embrace them – unless they act like know-it-alls. And many of these know-it-all fans who actually didn’t know anything about hockey before ’05 comment religiously on TPB.
Hockey is a fringe sport. Every market, with the exception of the Canadien franchises and a few American ones, is going to have bandwagon fans. That’s the way it is. I hope the Capitals keep gaining bandwagon fans. I hope the Pens keep gaining bandwagon fans. I love when someone who would only watch football and basketball finally realizes how awesome hockey is. Not to mention, it is also good for the league.
by Link_Gaetz on Jan 29, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Did anyone continue reading after “I am too lazy to look up the stats…” ?
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I guess I should’ve replaced lazy with “should be working.”
I will look them up now, I suppose.
Or you could’ve just ignored it completely, right?
I could have, but I wanted to see what you had to say.
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2002- 15, 649 (22d)
2003- 14,750 (25th)
2004- 11, 877 (30th)
2006- 15, 804 (20th)
2007- 16, 424 (18th)
2008- 17, 076 (16th)
2009- 16, 975 (18th)
2010- 17, 064 (17th)
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
If you look at % Capacity, they’ve been in the top 5 the last two years, and top 10 the last 3. In 2007 they were 15th.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
But % capacity is an extremely friendly way of looking at it for Pens fans because they have a tiny building.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
I think it makes it more fair, because its not really their fault the building capacity is what it is. They can only seat so many people. Hence, Montreal is number one every single year because their building is gigantic (at over 21,000)
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but unless the building is actually completely full, it doesn’t matter. The Pens would have averaged under 12,000 in ’04 whether their building held 16,000 or 26,000.
As opposed to this years Caps, who are, IIRC, in the middle of the pack for total attendance and can’t go any higher because every game has been sold out.
Exactly. If the Pens were selling out then I’d look at total attendance and say that was misleading because they couldn’t handle any more. But you can’t make 12K look like it’s not abysmal just by looking at % capacity.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for the help YLM.
2002 and 2003 numbers aren’t bad considering the Igloo seats like 16,500. So the % capacity was decent. 2004…..yeah…..that’s pretty bad.
JP – Are you mad because yesterday I said I don’t dig that deep into stats? I noticed you seemed to take offense to that, especially since you love stats and spend a decent amount of time putting them together. I wasn’t trying to knock you. I was just saying that’s it’s not my thing. Most people enjoy crazy/analytical stats. I don’t.
I don’t get Radiohead, either. I mean, they are good….but…
I’m not mad at all – typically “[I could have ignored you but] I wanted to see what you had to say” is taken as a compliment.
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Well, I don’t know how J.P. feels about me, specifically, but I almost never use stats and I don’t get called out.
Then again, he could just be ignoring me…
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t get Radiohead, either. I mean, they are good….but…
Saw them live in Colorado at Red Rocks… sick sick sick…
I don’t mind Radiohead. If I have my iPod on shuffle and Kid A comes on, I usually don’t turn it off.
I think maybe I listen to Radiohead looking too hard for something. I need to just sit back and enjoy it.
One thing I dig about them, is that I feel like 50 years from now, their music will still sound like it was just recorded. Sort of like the way I feel about Animal Collective.
i was given this advice regarding Kid A by a friend of mine…
get some good headphones.. and listen to it in a dark room.. whether laying down to sleep or just to relax…. AMAZINGGG
I will give that a try.
The one time I got the most into Kid A was when I was driving back to Pittsburgh from D.C. late at night.
It was dark, I was the only one on the road, I was surrounded by the nothingness of the PA Turnpike, and I just rocked out to Kid A.
Haha definitely not.
On the flip side, if you don’t get into Animal Collective, listen to Merriweather Post Pavillion on a sunny late-spring day when you are just lounging around doing nothing. Or get Panda Bear’s “Person Pitch” on a Summer day.
MPP is a great album as well. It’s just so damn happy, how can you not like it?
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
I can’t think of another way to get to Pittsburgh other than 70 to the Turnpike without going a million miles out of the way. Plus, Breezewood is awesome.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
there’s a more scenic roundabout way involving 68 to 79 that I took once at the suggestion of a Pittsburgh local. Took a little longer, but you weren’t playing chicken with giant trucks the entire time.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
And, as a bonus, you don’t have to deal with the speed trap at the bottom of that six-mile hill…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 29, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Ehh….adds almost an entire hour to the trip
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
less traffic though. Might end up evening out.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
The only traffic we really hit bad up there is when we get close to the city, because it seems like they’ve been doing road work around the Squirrel Hill tunnel for like a thousand years.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I used to handle the advertising for Subway Restaurants markets in MD, PA and DE. Pittsburgh was one of my accounts. I drove back and forth from there at least once, maybe twice a month. I actually like people from Pittsburgh as long as they aren’t talking about their Sports teams.
I was actually up there the day the Caps won the Ovechkin lottery. Had some fun with their local advertising board that day.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
There are so many bad mullets, its like going to a Heavy Metal concert in the mid 1980s. Its wonderful.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
My main experience with Pittsburg people involves people that make their sports fans look sane
http://www.tuchux.com/
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Radiohead is definitely what I would consider an album band. KidA especially should be listened to as one unit.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Agred. Completely. Listening to Radiohead on shuffle is like listening to Side B of Abbey Road on shuffle… should not be done.
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That’s a perfect analogy and it happens to be my favorite part of my favorite Beatles album. We think alike on this subject.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
Or Apollo 18
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 29, 2010 10:45 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m happy to see so much Radiohead love here. OK Computer was pretty much the soundtrack to my high school years. I drove down to Charlotte, NC to see them on their recent tour. Amazing.
"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 29, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
Best 3 Radiohead albums of all time:
1.OK Computer
2.Kid A
3. Hail to the Thief
Best Radiohead Remix:
“Videotapez” a remix of “Videotape” off of thier album In Rainbows by Del the Funky Homosapien
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by OviWankenobi on Jan 29, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
love me some Del.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
Radiohead and the Rink coming together is a splendid thing.
Because I’m in the minority on this one but think people need to just give it a chance, I’ll throw this out there: In Rainbows is my favorite Radiohead album (followed by Ok Computer and, I suppose, The Bends). As with the Kid A comment, listen to it all the way through with the best headphones you can find with a CD-quality audio source. The sonic detail in that album is incredible. Truly a heartbreaking work of staggering genius.
Oh, and saw em at the 9:30 Club in 1997, best show I’ll ever go to in my life (even though they’re a much better band now).
In Ranbows keeps rising in my personal Radiohead rankings. It might be my second favorite at this point, or at least in a two-way tie with Kid A.
"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 29, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Of Lateralus. Or Colors.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for both albums
But especially Colors. Going to see them live tomorrow, I’m freaking stoked.
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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
BTBAM’s Colors, I assume?
"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 29, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Of course. I’m not even sure what other one there is.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
What. Ever. I’ll take BTBAM’s Colors every day.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
Hahahaha, I didn’t know anyone else was that familiar with the works of Ice-T.
"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 29, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
FYI I think I like The Great Misdirect even better than Colors.
"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 29, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
And by FYI I mean FTR.
"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 29, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
It’s closer than I thought it could be given how amazing Colors is, but I still like Colors better. It flows together better than The Great Misdirect and it has a better mix of beautiful, epic, and brutality to it that can’t be beat. The Great Misdirect at times seems a little like a vehicle to just show off their technical skills (like a Dream Theater album).
Plus, Colors came first, and it was so shocking and mind blowing that none of their albums can ever have the same effect on me that Colors did.
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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno, I felt like they all made a gigantic leap forward technically without sounding too showy (like DT tends to do). I also find the individual songs on Misdirect to be more distinctive. I sometimes have trouble remembering which part comes from which song on Colors. Really, though, they’re both so awesome I’d be hard pressed to choose one or the other.
"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 29, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
I'm with K_C
The reason you have a hard time remembering which part is with which song on Colors is because it is so seamless. That’s why I’ll take Colors over GM but GM has some seriously awesome transitions and is still great in it’s own right.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Really, though, they’re both so awesome I’d be hard pressed to choose one or the other.
I can definitely agree with this. The Great Misdirect is certainly an incredible album. I’m interested to see if they play it straight through tomorrow the way they did when they went on the Colors tour.
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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
could we add this also in the column of “not to be done with st. peppers lonely hearts club band” as well?
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by OviWankenobi on Jan 29, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Making me watch the Caps in standard definition is like forcing me to listen to "OK Computer" in mono
One of my favorite Rink quotes.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
I really don’t know anyone who shares my love of Radiohead. Everytime I try and play it in the car they tell me to play something more upbeat. Jerks…
“Let Down” is my favorite Radiohead song. On a good system, it rumbles the house.
Fantastic.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
I tend to be a fan of “Blackstar”
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by OviWankenobi on Jan 29, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
I think the problem is the “lazy” remark. If you don’t do stats, that’s fine. But these aren’t exactly advanced stats you are looking for and when you say “I’m too lazy to do the work to make my argument” then why should people here pay attention to it? We take pride on putting in the effort to advance real arguments, and not just throw crap at the wall. When you announce your laziness right off the bat it’s just going to make your point inherently less convincing.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
Did anyone continue reading after "I am too lazy to look up the stats…" ?
Sort of like saying I want more analysis on certain subjects from the Rink but I am too lazy to write a FanPost about it?
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
Basically, the crux of my argument was that I love when the NHL gets new fans.
I hate the “bandwagon” term.
I hope the Caps and the Pens gets thousands of bandwagon fans per year. It probably means they’re doing something good on the ice.
As much as this could be a catastrophic incident, there’s some humor in the picture of Caps fans clad in red streaming down Pennsylvania Ave. and Obama thinking he’s under attack and calling out the National Guard.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
The Russians are coming! The Russians are coming!
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
Amen. There’s always room for more fans.
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by J.P. on Jan 29, 2010 10:04 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’d just prefer if they wouldn’t go to the VC right away.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
“What’s really going to bake your noodle later on is, would it still have [become a meme] if [Gouldie] hadn’t said anything?”
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m all for new fans too. My point was that DC hasnt cornered the market on new fans given recent success. There’s a short list of teams that will support their team through thick and thin, and that list is even shorter south of the border (not talking about mexico). When the Pens sucked, and didnt have a superstar, they didnt draw alot of fans to the arena. In fact, they drew less than the Caps during similar down times. I suspect, like it is here, many of the fans who are now in the stands were there before the team hit the skids but for whatever reason went away. Probably because of the quality of play.
As for TV ratings, sure the Pens have good ratings in terms of share. Pittsburgh is a smaller market so the same number of eyeball equals a higher share. In terms of number of households, it’s not that much different than DC, although it is higher.
At any rate, I’m a bit tired of the bandwagon label being used exclusively for Caps fans. What about the Lighting fans who have suddenly become alergic to St. Pete Times Forum. Used to put 20K a night in there. What has changed? Long Island, NJ, Carolina???
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 29, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
Rec’d for the notion, despite lack of stats.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 29, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
Grey cup?
Oh, and in the future, it might help if you attached an avatar to your profile before you unleash your opinion on the hounds.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 8:35 AM EST up reply actions
You know, I should delete my avatar just to see what happens.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
haha! I’ve had the same thought a time or two.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 8:39 AM EST up reply actions
Meh, I think it’s the not having one that would stir things up more. if I changed it to someone else’s I’d just be accused of stealing.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I like how simple yours is. That’s a nice looking hat.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 8:53 AM EST up reply actions
I still believe that both of your screen names are fresh enough to be recognized without the avatar
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by OviWankenobi on Jan 29, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve often felt unloved because I joined the Rink about 2 months before BP & co went on their avatar obsession.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Consider yourself a Metallica fan…before the Black Album came out.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
my avatar is up and running (at least i can see it). crosby getting punching in the face. whats not to like?
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 29, 2010 9:21 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
You sir, get a rec for the hard work and thought.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
they seem to forget that their team was on it’s way to KC but for the magic ping pong ball
I remember them actually almost being sent to KC even after the ping pong ball.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
that was all PR ploy to get the city to pony up extra money. I don’t really believe they were going anywhere. Mario just had to scare em.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
it was a sleazy thing to do. Personally, I’ve got issues with private sports team demanding public funds and publicly funded stadiums.
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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!"
Oh, I could go on for hours on that. No one who is rich enough to own a team has any right to demand a penny from taxpayers for a stadium that will make them richer. I’d tell ’em to take the team and get out.
"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."
…and then some other city would gladly take them in.
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 29, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
playing devil’s advocate…The city of D.C. sure has benefited from the MCI turned Verizon Center being downtown. How much extra sales tax, property tax income has the city made from the revitalization of Chinatown?
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
benefited immensely. But Abe ponied up the money for that. No way the city could or would have funded a new downtown arena in the mid-90s.
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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!"
Which is why the Redskins now play in PG County
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
Actually, The Squire built that with his own money, correct?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
I believe he did.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
I think he had to go through all sorts of hell to build that too, at least compared to the sweetheart dealt the Ravens got when they were stolen from Cleveland.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
Speaking of Baltimore’s stadium deal:
Maryland officials said the Browns are grabbing the most lucrative NFL stadium deal in the country: a rent-free, $200 million stadium; all proceeds from parking, concessions and advertising signage; and permission to charge as much as $80 million in one-time “seat license” fees to fans wishing to buy season tickets. The Maryland Stadium Authority will receive $5 million from seat licenses.
This was 14 years ago now, and I’m STILL angry about it.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions
If you can find it, I’d recommend reading “The League” by David Harris. It covers the NFL and its owners. While it’s horribly dated (came out in the mid/late ’80s), it gives you an idea on how petty and schrutebag-ish a lot of those guys were/are.
Worth reading if for nothing else than to see just how much of a spiteful asshole Al Davis was in League meetings to Rozelle and other owners during the Oakland to LA to Oakland moves, and how that may have influenced other owners to follow suit in dealings with their host cities.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
Well…there was not a lot of love lost between Rozelle and Al Davis. That stuff went all the way back to the 60s and the pre-Merger stuff when Davis was AFL commissioner.
I think its also kinda strange that Davis wasn’t even the majority owner of the Raiders until 2005, when he bought the shares from his old partner’s family.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
They cover that in there (along his his many lawsuits), and there’s a lot of biographic information about the owners in there too. Going from memory, but the story about his wife going into a coma from a stroke is compelling as all get out, and some of the Raiders loyalty stuff is fascinating.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
man, that is a sweetheart deal! At least DC makes the Nats pay rent.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
I’m presuming they straightened it out, but at one point the team withheld payment because of some infrastructure issues that weren’t settled when they moved in or something.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
that was a MESS. And it was the Lerners trying to play hardball with the city. Boswell absolutely blasted the Lerners and Nationals over the issue several times.
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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 settled it by the city giving the team allowances that…equalled the rent due.
Sigh.
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And on that note, eff the nationals. Their stadium horseshit is half the reason DC United can’t build a stadium in the city.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
right, but that’s the obvious argument for public/private funding of stadiums. It isn’t only the team owner who benefits.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
Look at Baltimore. The city/state (via lottery) helped pay for a lot of the development of Camden Yards. The neighborhoods close by went from selling houses for $1 begging people to buy them and fix them up, to being some of the most desired areas of the city, with homes selling for $600K and up. It brought more business and development to the inner harbor area, etc etc.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
I thought the cruxt of Camden was that EBW was basically holding the city hostage for a deal on that one.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t remember the details. I was in 6th grade when it opened, but I do believe it was all part of the MD stadium authority
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
details on Camden Yards
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Young arse.
I’m kind of going from memory, but this was a fascinating read as to how it came together.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
The city did contribute some in the way of infrastructure, I think. I’m pretty much okay with that. It’s the giveaways that gall me. Think about the $600+ million spent to build Nats stadium, and the ticky-tack way the Lerners dealt with the city. How many years is it going to take for DC to recapture that money and actually make a profit on it?
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Depends on how long it takes the Nats to be a good team and draw fans cosistently.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
Meanwhile, a team with ownership who wants to be in DC and has even been willing to pay for part of its stadium has been getting two fingers from the government for years.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
well DC event ticket tax is 10%.
DC sales tax: 5.75%
DC hotel tax: 14.5%
DC restaurant tax: 10%
my guess is the recoup the money faster than you’d think. Plus the land around the stadium increases in value, they make money from increased property taxes, selling permits, etc.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Not when there isn’t anything near Nats Park and no one goes to the game. The team isn’t holding up their end of the bargain (team sucks and wasn’t trying to be better = no paying fans). Can’t blame the team for the recession, though, and therefore lack of building near the stadium.
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Its still an expansion team for all intents and purposes. MLB ran that team with literally nothing.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
that doesn’t excuse how the Lerners ran that team for the first couple of seasons they had it. They did a worse job than MLB.
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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!"
Because they inherited a team that had no scouting staff or organization, wasn’t very good in the first place, and had zero money with which to improve themselves. Everyone got excited and their expectations all jacked up because they blew their Pythagoreans out of the water in the first half of 2005, and bottomed out in the second half of that year. Since that point, they’ve gotten rid of a TON of older veterans, and are rebuilding (and boy, it looks great in hindsight that they didn’t give Soriano big bucks).
And something like this:
When Ted Lerner took over the club in mid-2006, he hired Stan Kasten as team president. Kasten was widely known as the architect of the Atlanta Braves before and during their run of 14 division titles. Kasten was also the general manager or president of many other Atlanta-area sports teams, such as the Atlanta Thrashers. “The Plan,” as it became known, was a long-range rebuilding and restructuring of the team from the ground up. This plan included investing in the farm system and draft picks, and having a suitable team to go along with their new stadium.
Takes a LOT of time to do, and i’d much rather them be godawful terrible for a few years than stuck in perpetual mediocrity where they aren’t good enough to win, but aren’t bad enough to rebuild with good draft picks.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
they opened the park just as the economic and real estate tsunami went down. The area around it will grow, get developed and improve. Chinatown 1999 wasn’t much like Chinatown 2009.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think the Ballpark/Riverfront/Navy Yard will ever grow into “another Chinatown.” The Phone Booth has events ~250 dates each year. The neighborhood is smack in the middle of the city, accessible by every metro line. It’s within easy walking distance of many tourist attractions.
Nats Park has events about 85 dates a year, maybe 90. It’s on the southern edge of the “core” of DC. It’s served by only one metro line.
Believe me, I want to place to develop. I’m a little bored of my walking-distance restaurant options being Subway and Five Guys. Bars are nonexistent except when the tent is open during ballgames (and has to shut down at midnight!). There’s ZERO shopping. But I’m not so foolish to believe that the area is going to have the same level of activity as Chinatown.
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I won’t be like chinatown because it isn’t as close to the business center of the city, so there will never be the big expensive office buildings filled with people who make a crapton of money. But i think that the area will be packed with bars and mid level restaurants in a few years, or as soon as some developers get get out of the massive debt they all seem to be in.
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there are other advantages VC and Chinatown has (as you’ve noted) but I’m willing to bet 500 theoretical dollars that the area around Nats park will continue to improve.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
And its only been open since March of 08. It hasn’t even been two years yet.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
improve, yes. but be “another Chinatown,” which is the idea that city pushed, repeatedly, when it decided to build the ballpark down there, no. it’s that lack of honesty, about what can be reasonably expected to develop, that irritates me.
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Its still too early to tell, no?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Pensblog brought the funny with that article.
The thing about the Flyers’ fans and their unshakable conviction that the league is out to get them was right on, but the funniest was the “you might be talking to Pierre McGuire” thing.
They dished it out to the Pitt fanbase as well as the rest of them. No problems here.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
If there was ever an indictment of Penguins fans it’s that Pensblog is more popular and influential than Pensburgh.
/pretty sure I ripped that line off from Knee High
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by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
Looking at Mirtle’s analysis and given the reported discussions between the Caps and Blues, I would love to see Barrett Jackman in a red jersey. In the mold of Chimera, he doesn’t fight as much as he used to but would add some real teeth to the team toughness quotient. And an affordable price tag for the next couple of years.
I’m not sure if “team toughness” is really an issue. Besides, if I were an opposing team, the LAST thing i’d want to do is send out a guy to start stuff, knowing that he’d be putting out a PP that’s operating at a 26% clip.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
He’s a pretty good all around defenseman, though.
Leading his team in /- (7) and is only one of nine players on the Blues on the positive side of that stat (Caps have 22!). His PIMS aren’t really atrocious (52)…he’s pretty much on par with Erskine and S.Morrisonn in this aspect.
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by ns on Jan 29, 2010 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
Jackman isn’t a guy (anymore) who looks to start something just for the heck of it. But he’ll jump in quick if another team starts taking liberties, running the goalie, etc. Team toughness isn’t a huge issue, but IMHO we could use another guy who might actually put a little fear into the opposition.
The guy is on the hook for 4 million and 3 and a half the next two years. Seems a little too rich for my blood.
Besides, the team has done a really good job recently (like Bradley and ShaMo) of sticking up for each other when running into a guy like Downie or Orr.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
Also, a guy like Pavel Kubina brings a good GVT (in relation what we already have) at 2.4 (Jackman’s is at 3.3), but he kills it in offensive GVT (4.0 to 1.1). And he’s not on the hook for 7.5 the next two years.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t see the Thrash moving Kubina while they’re still in the race. Ditching Kovalchuk is logical as they can get a huge return rather than losing him for nothing. Kubina won’t net them a key piece moving forward — it’s just completely throwing in the towel.
There’s a much better chance of ATL dumping Kubina than STL dumping Jackman, if only for the fact that they’ve got him and Bogosian playing the same minutes, and wouldn’t have to worry all that much about replacing it.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
I’d love to have Kubina, just don’t see it. I agree — the Blues won’t “dump” Jackman. They’ll want a nice return. But they’re reportedly looking for a young goalie. Maybe Neuvirth, a decent prospect and a pick would do it.
That’s too much to give up for a guy that arguably isn’t very much of an upgrade
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not sure I’d give up Neuvirth for Jackman, but if I did, that’s all it’d be.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll keep ringing the DJ King bell I’ve ringing quietly off-and-on since last season.
Now he’s definitely not a singular reason for a trade with the Blues the way the Caps are playing, but he would be a nice throw in for the Caps to have. He’s had his injury issues but is at the “it’s now or never” point in his career. He’d be easy to send down and call up with his recent history.
He’s on rehab assignment (finally) and we will see him vs the Caps in Feb.
Has Barret Jackman passed through waivers this season?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
one issue is he’s signed at a 3.625 cap hit for the next 2 seasons. Not unmanageable, but the Caps still need to lock up Nicky.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
With the Panthers dangerously close to decent, I actually may have to pull for the Caps when I go to this game tonight, for the first time in about a decade.
I feel dirty already.
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A Flyers fan feeling dirty? That’s a pretty good one right there. :)
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Wouldn’t feeling “dirty” be a step or three up?
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by ThePeerless on Jan 29, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
More importantly, Ben… does Andy Murray have a chance?
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I don’t see how; Davydenko seemed like the hottest guy in the tournament until Federer dispatched him.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t call that a dispatching – Murray made him work for that.
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It looks like on the surface (NPI) Murray’s hardest match was against Nadal and his bum knee, and Feds hasn’t had to do much heavy lifting.
Was kinda bummed to see Del Potro go out early, looks like he’s got some decent promise.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
Del Po is good…The man uses his size to great advantage. But I see him more as a constant threat on hard surfaces like at the US Open.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 29, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
I think so. He’s not 6-4 against Federer for nothing.
Federer has rarely played all that well against Murray for whatever reason, nor has he yet won an Australian open since the court turned blue. I agree with what Federer said, that the first set is going to be a lot more important for Murray than it is for him. If Murray’s getting trounced, it usually takes a lot for him to get it turned around.
I’ll say Federer in 4.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 29, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s spelled Fedorov.
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by zephyr on Jan 29, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Man, would have loved to see Djokovic vs. Feds, though I am a Roddick fan…
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by Steck It Out on Jan 29, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed on all accounts. Davydenko gave Feds a bit of a run for his money early in that match, though. I don’t mind Murray too much. I like when anyone beats Federer. I’ve been a Roddick fan since day one. I actually stayed up and watched his match the other night against Cillic. That was not fun or worth it.
From Caps Today:
K Street –Mike Knuble has goals in five of the last seven games and has nine goals in the last 11 games. His nine goals this month are tied for sixth in the NHL and mark the best goal-scoring month he has had since March 2003 (11). With 16 goals –despite missing 12 games with a broken finger –Knuble is tied for the league goal-scoring lead among players 35 and older.
Anyone work on K Street? Would be awesome to get a shot of the street sign at 16th and K and all the way up the block for each subsequent goal (though obviously I hope he outproduces the # of streets on K).
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That would be pretty exciting. You have to go all the way down the the waterfront, but I’m pretty sure K Street runs through Georgetown, I think up to about 30th Street?
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Nice. Hopefully tonight. Early.
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That’s what popped up on Google image search…tried the same for 16th and K, but nothing came up
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
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Found this one too
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
What’s with the blood red sky in the background?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
All is quiet?
A world in white gets underway?
I want to be with you?
Nothing changes?
A crowd has gathered in black and white?
The news paper says it’s true?
All of the above?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 29, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
to the other side?
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 29, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
global warming
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by ThePeerless on Jan 29, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Awesome. Btw, the building in the background is my dad’s office.
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I think iPhone will do for this type of whimsical exercise.
I’ll pitch in when he reaches 19-21.
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by Scott in Shaw on Jan 29, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
That iPhone pic is actually incredibly clear – I’ve taken next to no pics on mine, so I didn’t realize they could come out so well.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
Google street view
It’s actually extremely readable, I just messed up the transfer.
I know, I should have waited til the end of the season after someone went out in the rain and snow etc all season running around taking K street pictures.
I thought about it but I wanted to see everyone put in the effort =D
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If we keep using real names on the internet this place might just explode. I guess it’s better than my lady laughing at me when Laichitor walks up and says “You’re F&B, right?”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
not having had a chance to make it out to a meet up or anything like that, how in the hell does that work anyway?
Awkwardly.
At first. And even after meeting folks two or three times, it’s still an odd mix of screen/IRL names. Beer helps.
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I saw highslot pointing at me so I figured he was telling someone who I am. Then Laichitor walks up and introduces himself and car bomb madness ensues.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
Highslot was the first guy I met. I saw him walk by with a name tag on and I tried to read what it said. He probably thought I was some creeper staring at his chest. Then I met Kolzilla (who I somehow confused with Addison) and it all proceed from there.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
hah its always awkward, not knowing how to address people in real life. My girlfriend teases me about my “internet friends” all the time.
I actually went to a wedding this weekend for a guy I became friends with via CI before the collective IQ of that place dropped below special needs level. At the wedding she was telling everyone how I would refer to him both by his first name and his screen name.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone else read “Laichitor” and picture Brooks with a skull for a head?
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Well, I will now.
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by CapitalCentre on Jan 29, 2010 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
I work a few blocks from that intersection. :O
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Reply fail.
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As much as I don’t want to say it, that Pensblog Guide to Hockey Fans is actually pretty good.
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I it definitely was an awesome read. My analysis is that the readers/commentors on this site most definitely fall into the spectrum of “internet rumor fan” and “know it all.”
Also, the first Flyers fan picture was absolutely incredible I want to see some of that at Verizon one day…if you can even go out in public like that.
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He missed a category: “Elites”
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People who write posts like this don’t realize that category exists :)
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by gotsparkly on Jan 29, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So anybody else notice an uptick in Caps coverage this week in general? Seems like with each successive win more heads are starting to turn. IF…If the streak is still intact by the time we play Pittsburgh next Sunday, this place will explode.
What I wonder is why more people aren’t paying attention to Ottawa, which also has an 8-game-and-counting streak going. Is it that the Caps are doing it in spectacular fashion, that the Caps simply get more attention from the media, or what?
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OV gets more eyes opening and tongues wagging than someone like Alfredsson , as much as I like the guy even in Canada. Has a big part of it. Also we are top of the conference as opposed to around 5 like the Sens.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 29, 2010 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
I think that’s the case. Ottawa appears to be getting press enough in Canada, but they’re not winning with gaudy numbers of goals. However, they do seem to be getting spectacular goaltending right now. With Pitt/Ottawa at 4 and 5, if the playoffs were right now, we might not have to worry about seeing the Pens. But that’s today, and I don’t expect that to hold up. Hey, the way things are at the moment, they both have outside shots at catching their respective division leaders.
"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 a bit, but I think its a bit more about star power and the Caps already being on the radar. Same reason that Alex Smith could throw for 400 yards on the same day as Kurt Warner and Brett Favre and his name would barely be mentioned. Teams and players who aren’t as well know always get shafted. If Smith’s did well over an extended period of time he would slowly get more press and recognition. Also, playing on national TV or in a big media market helps too. I could go on and on.
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Both Wilbon and Kornheiser gave the team a shoutout on PTI last night, Wilbon says they definately look like the class of the east at the moment.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
I love both guys, but they’re not choosing their material. Staff does, and then they get to give their take on it. That’s not to say they don’t believe anything they say, but for example, if you ask Wilbon a question about the Caps right now, he’d probably tell you he’s not paying attention yet. (Football’s not over.)
"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."
yea, but he is in this area this time of year i think, as apposed to his house in Scottsdale, where he usually lives when he is on the road with TNT all the time, so he’s probably pretty aware of what is going on with the Caps
Aim for the head baby Jesus
According to this website, on a statistical level 5 of the total playoff teams (WAS, NJD, BUF, PIT, OTT) are locked in, and a 6th (PHI) is almost a lock. Then you have 7 teams scrapping for two spots. The Thrash and the Bruins are the most likely to get them at this point.
They don’t reveal their formula on the site, so we can’t know whether it’s any good or not. But I thought it was interesting nonetheless.
Should note that this says nothing about seeding at the end (although they have a section for that as well).
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Yeah, me too. I will have to dig around and find the predictions we made in the preseason, but if memory serves, I think I settled on 1st in the East and 112 points (not sure about the points, but I am pretty confident in the first in the East prediction). I want to be right.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
You said:
51 – 27 – 4, 106 points
Bold prediction: Sasha Semin’s contract drive results in career highs in G, A and points, and a Top 5 in the Hart voting.
I said:
Home: 30-7-4
Away: 24-12-5
Total: 117 points
Here are some of my predictions that are still alive:
Win the Eastern Conference.
Brooks Laich has a 30 goal 30 assist season and finishes on the plus side of +\- for the first time.
Knuble puts up 35 goals for a career year.
Ovechkin hits 113 points this year but the majority will be assists.
Backstrom has a career year.
Mike Green gets even better at defense but puts up less goals than last season.
The Capitals make the Cup Finals.
F&B:
52 Ws, 110 points, Alzner is a top 4 D by the end of the season.
Link the thread:
http://www.japersrink.com/2009/9/30/1061748/going-on-the-record
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I honestly wouldn’t be shocked with anything that happens this year, whether it be a first round failure or winning the entire thing.
Who knows with this team any more….I’m just gonna enjoy the ride
Way to go out there on a limb YLM.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
My goalie situation prediction is interesting given the ensuing four months:
52-20-20=114 points.
Eastern Conference Champions (lose in SCF).
Theo is traded at the deadline, leaving Varly as the #1, but Neuvy is in net when we clinch the ECF.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 29, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Can we add another prediction category? I propose "What player will uninformed fans turn on next?"
LIOLI: Chris Clark
YLM: Eric Fehr
DP: Tomas Fleischmann
F&B: Karl Alzner
DMG: Karl Alzner
Don’t think any of us were right. I’m not sure the mob has turned on anyone yet this season. My prediction was dead wrong of course.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Mine too.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
At least your prediction is still on the team.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
with the exception of my section (404) i believe people are coming around and schultz now.. was that ever discussed? which player will fans come around on?
Jordan .. dont even try it.
I used to be in 404 (last season) before I moved to 407 so we could add a third seat. Does the large long haired guy always yell “Schultz you suck” every game, then look around for a few cheap laughs?
I hate that guy.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
I remember seeing you last season.. I dont recall the long haired guy being annoying like that this year but there are people in my row and the row in front of me .. who whenever schultz does anything turn and mock cheer because i stood up for schultz during a schultz bashing a few games ago..
But we do have the … oh how do i put it PC.. “rather large gentleman” … in my row who screams the WHOLE game .. the dumbest stuff too.. like “banner” during the anthem.. etc etc.
He was mocking the ducks for being owned by disney wednesday lol
my exchange with him last year
Him: "Schultz!! You SUCK!!!
Me: “Shut the hell up” (mixed applause from others in the section"
Him: “Go back to Canada!”
Me: “Go back to Hair cuttery”
and that ended it.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
The only prediction I see regarding Schultz is this one by D’ohBoy:
At the urging of of a particularly belligerent fan, Jeff Schultz drops his purse and hits someone. Then, after the game, he seeks out this fan at the Rocket Bar and hits him with his purse.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
Jeff Schultz doesn’t carry a purse. He carries an entire safe around chained to his waist.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, it’s a European handbag for men.
When you dance with the devil, you wait for the song to stop.
by Steck It Out on Jan 29, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Only one of those commercials I can tolerate.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
If the fans in Columbus turn on him, does that mean you win?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
I never specified ‘Caps’ fans so… I guess?
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Here’s a prediction from Gouldie made just a few short weeks ago. If we knew then what we know now…
IS KEPTIN NOW
To be fair, some of that stuff was already starting to happen. It was more a reaction to crazy shit already going down.
And I haven’t seen Boudreau ask the boys to trap yet…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 29, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
So according to that site we have a 59%30%12% = 101% chance of winning the division? I like those odds…..
Also, that site lists the game tonight as one of the 4 most important games this week on playoff position.
No idea what is underneath their formulas, but that is a pretty cool site.
Interesting, but I wonder what their reasoning is. I suspect it has more to do with Florida than Washington.
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I think it’s probably because it is #1 vs #2 in the division. Has double the impact on the division race.
by psuscott1 on Jan 29, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
From TEB
BB on who will be playing goal tonight:
“We’ll have one in net,” he said when asked about the goalie situation.
Awesome.
He’s doing two shows a night at the DC Improv…
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Jan 29, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
I love Boudreau!!! <3 <3 <3
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 29, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
I’d bet the farm on Neuvy.
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by J.P. on Jan 29, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
BB: “Thank you thank you, I’m here all week”
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
There was a better one last year.. I forget exactly how it went, but it was like “Who’s going to play in the net?” and he said “A goalie.” It was similar, but the exchange was so perfect it’s as if it was written..
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It reminded me of this exchange reported by @cmasisak22:
Classic line from Boudreau — Q: “Goaltender tonight?” A: Boudreau: “Yes.”
by reeselynn on Jan 29, 2010 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
More breaking news from NHL.com
Goal-scoring Caps make opposing goaltenders sad.
Though I’d really love a quote or two from said sad opposing goaltenders.
IS KEPTIN NOW
I never heard the term “run-of-play” goals before in describing total goals ex-shootout.
Don’t act like I’m the only one.
by S h a g g y on Jan 29, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
I promise this is the last time...
I posted something about this last night, but I’m throwing it back in here today for those that missed it. We’re organizing a game watch party for the March 14th game against the Blackhawks in Baltimore for all the Rats/Rabbits. Our fanpost has fallen off the first page, so go HERE if you’re interested. If you want to go, vote in the poll and let us know how many people you are bringing in the comments. If you can’t go, give us a rec so we can get it back on the first page. Thanks!! I love you all!
Would go, but Sunday at 7pm is a bad time.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
It still says TBD on my schedule for game time…has it been picked up by NBC?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
still waiting to find out. IIRC, there’s another “premier” game scheduled for that day and NBC is more likely to pick up. My guess is sicne Caps-‘Hawks doesn’t involve Philly, Pitt, NYR, or the Wings, it’ll remain a 7 pm game. Which is really unfortunate for the rest of the country, because it’s going to be a hell of a 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!"
Well, considering Pittsburgh is on this sunday, was on last sunday, and will be on sunday the 7th, I doubt they’ll put them on again that day. They did show Chicago/Detroit a few weeks ago
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Dammit…Calendar fail.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Mar. 14
12:30 PM Philadelphia vs. NY Rangers
OR Pittsburgh vs. Tampa Bay
OR Washington vs. Chicago
OR Colorado vs. Dallas
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
my money is on NBC showing Philly and the Rags. Sigh.
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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 would be hilarious if they showed Pittsburgh/Tampa Bay. I wouldn’t even be angry, just amazed that they had the balls to do it.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Chicago/Washington is picking up a lot of support, I’d bet. Lots of folks would like to see the two offenses go at it. And Philly and NYR suck.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
this is NBC we’re talking about. Sanity and logic don’t apply!
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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!"
Agreed, but by lots of folks, I’m talking hockey media. And Chicago is a damn good hockey market. It would just be nice to get the NBC game without having to play Pittsburgh.
"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."
bbbbbut NY and Philly are big TV markets!
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
More like big VD markets, amirite?
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by jordanDC on Jan 29, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, but they’re supposedly big TV markets. My bet’s still on Rags / Flyers for that game.
And, don’t ever think that just because they showed Pittsburgh for three weeks straight means they won’t show them again. Not for nothing is it called the Nothing But Crosby network.
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Well we don’t know the actual time yet, that’s why there is an option for both times. If you can make the 12:30 time, then vote for that one. This way when the time is announced, we’ll know how many we’ll have attending.
Alaska Nanooks -- Epic hockey intro video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9cYcRotufU&feature=player_embedded
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by zephyr on Jan 29, 2010 12:22 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Epic is right. That is the best animated intro I’ve ever seen in any sport, pro or college. My only wish was they didn’t use the played out Alan Parsons Project song at the start.
I’m guessing jordandc probably won’t like it because he won’t understand the plane portion of the video.
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giant Voltron polar bear + wormhole + fighter jets + exploding pucks = unbeatable.
you can’t argue…its science.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Jan 29, 2010 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
My favorite part was the bear making an electric sword hockey stick and destroying the tanker.
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and for some reason there’s been a lot of discussion about the internet or other things exploding
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
that’s bad for the environment!
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions
Something tells me that replacing the polar bear with Slapshot just wouldn’t have the same “epic” effect.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
I’d like next years video to be slapshot flying around in an f18 dropping bombs on philly, pittsburgh, and carolina. Can someone tweet this video to Stretch and tell him to send it to the correct people so we have a decent opening video next season?
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by zephyr on Jan 29, 2010 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What was the opening video this year? I missed it due to my “lack of internet on a tiny South Pacific island” problem last fall.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:13 PM EST up reply actions
Its like a close up action shot thing. Nothing like last year’s over the top hilarity. I still think my favorite is The Pretender opening. That STILL gets me fired up.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
I agree…the new rock video one…ehh. Are they still using it?
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by Steck It Out on Jan 29, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Every time I hear The Pretender I get fired up. I absolutely hate this year’s video. To me it just feels like a big marketing campaign video for Unleash the Red. I like having a song in the intro video, it gives me something to remember that year by. Whenever I hear “Hell Yeah” I think of last season. There isn’t even a song this year.
by terpgrrl on Jan 29, 2010 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This was actually hard to find. http://capitals.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?&id=48524
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i miss the Foo Fighters opening from the last half of 07-08
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
indeed. Still gives me goosebumps. I made sure I was in my seat in time for that every game. I’ve only seen this year’s intro maybe half of the times I’ve been to VC just because it kind of bores me and I’d rather get a beer.
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, i don’t know what they were thinking taking such a step back for the opening vid this year. I mean, it’s so dull.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 29, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
They should have done one like this
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 3:24 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah that was by far the best and universally agreed upon based on that poll we had here. I still get chills when I hear the song.
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I make sure to play that song at least once a day on game days!
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bought it online for rock band a couple weeks ago
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by Sombrero Guy on Jan 29, 2010 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
I know someone who can play a mean guitar.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 29, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
sweet, thanks zephyr
I must say last year’s still is tops in my book. The idea of a Caps rock band is just hilariously awesome.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
The best part of that video is how confused and horrified Backstrom looks in the backseat of the car.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
I had heard that season ticket holders were invited to be part of the audience at the “rock show”…were there any Rink members there?
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
I actually really like this year’s opening video, especially the end of the vidoe when it just plays a heartbeat right as the Caps are heading down the tunnel. Gets me fired up.
Anyone remember what the video was in 1998 when they made that run? Can’t remember off the top of my head but I remember it doing the trick.
slapshot flying around in an f18 dropping bombs
Careful, dude — don’t let Cluster see you typing shit like that.
GO NAVY!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 29, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
OK
polar bears in fighter jets blowing up the Big Ten might be is the best thing I’ve seen all year.
That was absurd in it’s awesomeness. Reminds me of this.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
For some reason I want to change the soundtrack to that video and make it Fett’s ’Vette.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Steinberg doesn’t miss an opportunity to give a shout-out to Mr. Nasty!
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!"
Crazy Line Name Thought
This isn’t long enough to deserve a FanPost, so I’ll toss it out here. I know I saw the mention of the third line name elsewhere, so I’ll s/t whoever said it if I can find that person.
Ovechkin – Backstrom – Knuble: “No Canada No” line (a Russian, a Swede, and an American, but no Canadians) or the NCN line for short
Laich – Fleischmann – Semin: “Lucky Seven” line (all three numbers are multiples of seven)
Chimera – Morrison – Fehr: “Pythagoras Line” (52 = 32 + 42)
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Wow, nice math on that last one. Could be the Squares Line, alternatively.
And good call on the 2nd line. Could also be the Touchdown Line for the same reason.
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We’ve been talking about the pythag thing since that line first skated together.
Try to keep up, wouldja?
;)
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Not sure how I missed that one either. I knew I’d seen it somewhere.
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I thought you were the first one that pointed it out, actually. But it could have been kello or IRTR. It was one of the science-y chicks, anyway.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Probably kello, wasn’t me. That’s okay, it’s so good it deserves to be brought front and center.
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And, um…I hesitate to ask, but are you actually, you know, female?
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Indeed I am. I really like my screen name but it doesn’t provide a lot of cues. Plus I usually have an Ovie avatar. But yeah, I’m a chick.
IS KEPTIN NOW
It gets confused with my name a lot too ;)
I am not a woman.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
I actually wonder how many of us actually ARE rabbits…I think on a hockey blog the automatic assumption is male, but I’m starting to get the impression that rabbits dominate here (or at least are more prevalent than one would expect)
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by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
I thought you were a dude until right now.
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OHHHHHHHHHH…..the Pope didn’t know you were a woman whoodley doo
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
OHHHHHHHHH the pope disapproves of bushy moustaches, whoodley doo
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Are priests allowed to have moustaches? I don’t think i’ve ever seen a priest with one
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
Hence why I said “moustache” and not “beard”.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
OHHHHHHHH The Pope doesn’t know if he’s allowed to have a moustache whoodley doo
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jan 29, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve seen priests with full beards and mustaches, but I don’t know if I’ve seen one with just the mustache…
I need a snappy signature...
It depends on Vatican 2 (Electric Boogaloo)
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 29, 2010 2:20 PM EST up reply actions
It’s like my coming out party or something!
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Same 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 29, 2010 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
I thought you were a guy as well. I obviously assume that with a sports message board, though JPR seems to have a higher percentage of females than any other blog/board I hit up. Giggity.
The fact that there are more than 5 women who comment here regularly could blow up the entire internet.
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 29, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
There's an XKCD for everything
http://xkcd.com/322/
Just linking, since it’s a long one.
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
by dinasaur on Jan 29, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
cue yet another KABOOM from IRTR
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
I think “Kaboo” is more epic, like you’re trying to scare the bejesus out of someone, but “Boo” ain’t just gonna cut it.
That made no sense, but I’m posting it anyways.
When you dance with the devil, you wait for the song to stop.
by Steck It Out on Jan 29, 2010 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Linger longer
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 29, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
Pinky: What should we do tonight?
Brain: Same as always — take over the world.
"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."
cue evil laugh sequence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7edeOEuXdMU
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
like when i first asked people if they wanted to meet up between periods.. i expected a bunch of dudes.. low and behold i was the only guy.. and i wasnt/still aint complaining!
I’ll be enjoying myself in 112
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 29, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
I thought you were a polar bear.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
it’s an easy mistake to make
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
and she’s a very friendly and cool one at that.
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 29, 2010 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Good social planner, too.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 29, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
And patient
as we found out during the last party.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Having met YNC several times in person, I can confirm that she is in fact one of us. :)
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
One of us…one of us…one of us
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 29, 2010 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
the Chicks of the Rink unite!
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
D’oh!
In other news, I’m hearing you’re the one that first noticed the Pythagorean thing on the third line.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
So what we’re saying here is that the hypoteneuse of Poti and Erskine is Langway? I don’t know, that math seems off to me.
(By the way, I like"Squares line" for 9-16-25 better than Pythagorean Line, since they don’t actually add up to the lengths of the sides — they add up to the squares of the lengths of the sides. And “Touchdown Line” is brilliant. And I think this actually is worth a fanpost. And I think cheese is delicious.)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 29, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
Bastard, I was already hungry and you had to go ahead mention cheese, glorious cheese.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
do you order your FREE Wisconsin Cheese Poster?!
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!"
OT
Do you think there’s actually any real cheese in Velveeta? I don’t, but it makes queso so much better that I don’t care.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
ha ha ha! nope, velveeta is grooooooooooos.
Anyways, FREE WISCONSIN CHEESE POSTER! (Bog Approved!)
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 think I like the Touchdown Line better, actually, though either works.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
That’s where my name came from – the whole 7-7-7 slot machine thing.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Nah. I like either Lucky Seven or the Touchdown Line for this one.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I think Lucky Seven rolls off the tongue a bit easier
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Although actually, the idea of yelling TOUCHDOWN everytime that line scores sort of makes me happy.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
I think it was a North Stars broadcast, but I remember it from Super Duper Hockey Bloopers…
“Here he comes streaking through the crowd…Archiballllllddddd……TOUCHDOWNNNNNNN!!!”
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 29, 2010 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Perhaps that would help Redskins announcers transition more easily to hockey.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Yea….I have no idea actually.
How do you say "Third Wheel" in Russian?
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 29, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
football TV games are national broadcasts. but the Redskins radio guys, oy. BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD! Do. Not. Want.
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 LOATHE Larry Michael.
Sonny, Sam and Frank used to be required listening in our house every Sunday. Half the fun was Sonny and Sam bitching at each other when either the offense or the defense would go in the tank, not to mention impromptu renditions of “Camptown Races” whenever they did those live reads for Charles Town Races and Slots
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 29, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
Somebody go back and get us a shitload of dimes!
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 29, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know,
but whatever it is.. I hate it.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I can’t imagine how dull football must be to listen to on the radio.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
We used to put the TV on mute and listen to the PBP over the radio. Can’t really do that any longer without a DVR because of the delays, and the fact that the radio team includes Larry Michael.
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 29, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Touchdown Line is perfect, especially for such a high scoring team.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
Please don’t give the masses any ideas.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
He wears a gold Backstrom jersey. How can he not be fun?
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 29, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No Canada No
Hmm. I’m not 100% sure, but there are only 4 teams that can proudly say: “No Canadians in my first line”. Rags and Caps have multinational lines, while Thrash’s 1st line is almost (I guess Antropov has Kazakh citizenship) Russian, and we also have Canucks featuring 3 Swedes.
Perfer et obdura; dolor hic tibi proderit olim.
by what the puck on Jan 29, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
What I was getting at with this one is that there’s one guy who could play for Team Russia, one guy for Sweden, and one guy who is eligible to play for Team USA. The missing one of the Big Four is Canada. Hence, No Canada No.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I get that. But if you go with that nationality thing deeper, at least as I see it, Russians and Swedes tend to gather in any given team. I mean, you do not often see full Czech or American line while Russian and Swede combos are not rare. In other words, if you see a Swede or Russian in the team, the odds are that he is not alone or will not be alone. Look at Caps, Atl, Canucks, Detroit (which, by the way, had Russian and now has Swedish “disease”).
Perfer et obdura; dolor hic tibi proderit olim.
by what the puck on Jan 29, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
A Knobbier Kvetch Clonks Um
Anagram of Ovechkin – Backstrom – Knuble
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
The Van Bus Kick Sob Line!
It’s an anagram of Ovi-Backs-Knubs.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 29, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
I give up waiting to tag onto someone else mentioning Laich’s quote from CI
We can’t let down
Not a big deal, and I like his energy, but I’d tweak the message as it’s leads to wrong-thinking for winners. The idea rather is that they are playing the way they should be playing and that’s why they’re winning. The way coach has been telling them to play. It’s not a hard thing, it’s the right thing, and it’s fun to win.
It’s a subtle difference, but the kind of thing that leads to a subsequent losing streak with a loss.
No need to let the air out with a loss. Be the team embodiment of the machine that wears the C, and chew up the opposition by playing good smart team hockey. Not by stressing out or carrying a load that gets heavier and will eventually be dropped.
Tonight's Zebras will be...
Referees
21-Don VanMassenhoven
36-Dean Morton
Linesmen
96-David Brisebois
55-Shane Heyer
Should be an interesting game… :-)
I need a snappy signature...
Van Massenhoven AGAIN??!!
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 29, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
Actually... of the available referees...
So far this season, we’ve seen:
5x
Marc Joanette, Dennis LaRue, Mike Leggo, Brad Meier, Dean Morton, and Chris Rooney
4x
Stephane Auger, Gord Dwyer, Bill McCreary, Dan O’Halloran, Dan O’Rourke, Francois St.Laurent, Kelly Sutherland, and Don VanMassenhoven
3x
Paul Devorski, Dave Jackson, Greg Kimmerly, Steve Kozari, Rob Martel, Wes McCauley, and Ian Walsh
2x
Chris Ciamaga, Kerry Fraser, Eric Furlatt, Chris Lee, Dan Marouelli, Tim Peel, Justin St.Pierre, and Brad Watson
1x
David Banfield, Tom Kowal, Frederick L’Ecuyer, Brian Pochmara, Kevin Pollock, Kyle Rehman, and Stephen Walkom
0x
Francis Charron, Mike Hasenfratz, and Ghislain Hebert
I need a snappy signature...
UGH! Van Massenhoven seems to call all kinds of tick tack stuff when I watch or attend games he’s officiating. Maybe its just me. Anyone else notice the same thing? Disagree?
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brook Laich
He’s making me hate the Dutch
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 29, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
The wooden shoes sealed it for me.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Somewhere there’s a “finger in the dike” joke to be made, but i’ve got too much class for that.
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 29, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Going to the liquor store before the game tonight
Any suggestions? I’m not a Bailey’s/cream alcohol guy, just so you know.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Bourbon.
"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 29, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
i’m a fan of captain in honor of the captain :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
ohhh, rum. Been a while, might go that way.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Ready to Tanqueray?
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Too cold for gin yet. But come the summer remind me and I will give you my recipe for the perfect gin and tonic
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Fill glass with crushed ice.
Add lime wedge.
Fill glass with premium gin of your choice.
Clink softly against bottle of tonic.
Drink.
Deeee-licious when it’s hot out.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
by fat_daddyo on Jan 29, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was about to say I don’t need no lessons on how to make a gin and tonic, but that sounds good. I don’t know many other people who enjoy a nice glass of gin on the rocks.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, and gin is a booze of all seasons. No such thing as too cold for gin for me.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve always thought that gin is one of the few liquors that releases its flavor just as well cold as warm. If you’ve got good gin, no need to dilute it with anything. Just enjoy the flavor.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Yeah that was a trick recipe. That’s not a gin and tonic. And like K_C, I drink gin in all seasons. Seems like him and I have a few things in common.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 6:57 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I like that so much better than the common “whisper vermouth over the glass” recipe for a martini. My martini has vermouth in it…and doesn’t have vodka.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 29, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
I usually just drink my martinis with a tiny splash of olive juice and that’s it.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
Perfect recipe for gin and tonic? You mean 65% gin and the rest tonic and ice with a slice of lime?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Mmm, gin. I think all of my favorite drinks contain either vodka or gin.
"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 29, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
What’s a nice gin-based drink? I haven’t had much experience with it.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
see above for the best gin drink on the planet. You have to get good gin, though.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Gin and tonics are delicious if you don’t want to go right to straight gin. But you are right about needing a good gin. Moreso than any other liquor, cheap gin is completely undrinkable. You can mix cheap vodka or whiskey to make a least a decent drink, but there is no way to salvage cheap gin.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 29, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
This is true. Cheap gin has an aftertaste exactly like vomit.
"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 29, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
You forgot the most important part
Real men drink their gin from a flower vase.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
by Fehr and Balanced on Jan 29, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Gin and tonic (as mentioned above), gin rickey, martini (because it’s not a martini if it doesn’t have gin), and Tom Collins are probably my favorite gin drinks.
"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 29, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
+1 for the Gin Rickey, the Official Drink of D.C.!
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 29, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
Note: I prefer my Rickeys made with Bourbon…
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Jan 29, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
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Southeast Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
|
82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 121 |
|
Atlanta
|
82 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 83 |
|
Carolina
|
82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 80 |
|
Tampa Bay
|
82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 80 |
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Florida
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82 | 32 | 37 | 13 | 77 |
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