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Btw, where’s my credit for suggesting betting the farm on Double Nickel scoring last night?

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 9:02 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

Well, you probably have a couple extra farms now, no?

Are we sure that wasn’t tipped by Laich, though? I can definitely imagine him lying when asked, “nah, give it to Schultzie”.

by katzistan on Jan 30, 2010 9:06 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I kept expecting them to change the scoring, even though it looked pretty clear on the replay.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Your credit will be forthcoming JP. I am too busy today signing papers for this new farm i just won in a bet.

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by Rather Bengt on Jan 30, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions  

failllll. that was SO laich’s goal :-)

by twistedlogic on Jan 30, 2010 9:23 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m still wondering if the guys did that on purpose.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions  

It had to be on purpose. Nobody on the Touchdown Line was contending for a hattie last night, so they told Sarge to get his shot ready. Ya gotta give him a head start, ’cos it takes a while for him to wind up.

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by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 11:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Hahahah. That was a pretty good shot, tho.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:15 AM EST up reply actions  

dave steckel got a double nickel t-shirt

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Jan 30, 2010 8:23 PM EST up reply actions  

WAY TO GO J.P.!

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by The Miz on Jan 30, 2010 9:26 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

reply fail…

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by The Miz on Jan 30, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL, was this kitty being placed under arrest or something when the picture was taken?

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by CapsFan2020 on Jan 30, 2010 9:58 AM EST up reply actions  

No she’s cheering! Although maybe she’s a prostitute dressed up for her John…and got caught.

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by The Miz on Jan 30, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions  

I remember the original photo – the kitten is probably going after a string.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions  

The Kitty has the wrong uniform for cheering the Caps. (For that matter, she/he has the wrong uniform for cheering the Panthers.)

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions  

Boyd Gordon is slacking! no goals in 9 games!! Unacceptable. Everyone needs to score every night!

by MetalCap on Jan 30, 2010 9:37 AM EST reply actions  

Green’s in second (I think) – 8 games without a goal

by p5k6 on Jan 30, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Just not a good week and a half for him, yes?

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:00 AM EST up reply actions  

Trade him! CI’d

But seriously, I’m glad the team’s firing on all cylinders. I’m hoping after the break, the 3rd and 4th lines can keep supporting to overcome the hangover.

by MetalCap on Jan 30, 2010 11:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Hangover

blech

"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"

by fat_daddyo on Jan 30, 2010 10:14 AM EST reply actions  

Per @TSNBobMckenzie

Mike Green disciplinary hearing with Mike Murphy this morning for last night’s elbow on Frolik.

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Jan 30, 2010 10:15 AM EST reply actions  

Wow bad night for Greenie

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions  

2 games.

That was ugly.

my head hurts, don’t yell at me

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by fat_daddyo on Jan 30, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions  

I just watched the replay, and yikes. That was definitely dirty. From the view in my seats, I didn’t see him leading with the elbow, but from that angle you can clearly see it.

Maybe they’ll go easy on him since it’s his first offense.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions  

Probably why the caps are being coy about whether he wil play on Sunday. Don’t want to say he’s out before they know if he’ll be suspended anyway.

My useless opinion. A fine and finger wag due to no priors. They will also take into account frolic was not hurt.

by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 30, 2010 10:22 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I’d give him two games.

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions  

2 games would be fine. Force him to rest and not chance further injuring his knee/thigh.

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by wipps on Jan 30, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions  

I just keep thinking how ironic it is that Green gets decapitated by that moron in Colorado (Koci?) who gets no suspension, then might himself get suspended for elbowing a guy that doesn’t get hurt.

"We take the shortest route to the puck and arrive in ill humor." - Bobby Clarke

by Karl W on Jan 30, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Koci received a major and a game for his actions in the game, whereas Green got a minor. If you’re going to compare the two incidents, you’ve also got to look at what each player got by the on-ice officials.

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by Bald Pollack on Jan 30, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions  

In theory, that shouldn’t matter though, should it? Isn’t the point of supplementary discipline to make the punishment fit the crime? This is a rhetorical question, because how often is that really the case?

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions  

It shouldn’t matter, and the opaque nature of the process doesn’t help. But if it was Keith Ballard who got knocked off the puck and rung Semin’s bell with an elbow, we’d all be screaming for his head right now.

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by Bald Pollack on Jan 30, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Probably true. Unfortunately, the repeating theme is this — inconsistency.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions  

That’s the story of the Caps.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Suspensions/non-suspensions play an extremely minuscule role in the story of the Caps.

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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 31, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I think he deserves whatever Gonchar got.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions  

Ibid.

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by macvechkin on Jan 30, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Just opened the blinds for the first time today. Holy snow!

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Jan 30, 2010 10:33 AM EST reply actions  

yea, it started about 8 hours later than they were predicting, but its coming down pretty hard now

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by Doncosmic on Jan 30, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions  

3 to 6 inches is the prediction.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Went into the Giant when it had just started, came out and there was a good inch on the car.

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by Karl W on Jan 30, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions  

My husband had a similar experience.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions  

Snow planning fail

I try to never have to go the store in the snow, but we forgot to buy milk the past few days and I barely had enough for my coffee this morning. Got out early enough (snow had just started here), so it wasn’t too bad at the store, and I picked up enough things to justify the trip for more than milk. Skipped the bread and toilet paper, had plenty of each.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions  

We were at the Caps game last night. So, of course, we didn’t go to the store last night. A night owl Caps fan who’s good at planning would probably have already gone to an Open 24 grocery store and shopped last night.

Or if you were like a co-worker of mine. She once went grocery shopping at 4 or 5 a.m. (Got up and did so. She has young kids and claims to go to bed at 9:30)

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions  

I used to live in a tiny town with one grocery store and couldn’t do my shopping at normal hours without runnign into the parents of kids I taught and have to hold an impromptu parent-teacher meeting. I eventually took to do my shopping at midnight or 1 am just to avoid them!

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by RedBirdie on Jan 30, 2010 5:54 PM EST up reply actions  

At least your tiny town had grocery stores open at all hours of the night. In the South, that would be difficult. My younger daughter reports they close stores much earlier in Clemson, SC than they do here. So the option of going to the store at midnight or 1:00 am would not be an option.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn’t have lived through college without foodlion being open 24 hours a day within walking distance

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by Doncosmic on Jan 30, 2010 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah, not happy. I’ve got to get into Georgetown at noon. sigh.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 30, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions  

As long as I can get to tomorrow’s Caps game. (Of course, I need to work in a trip to the bank somewhere along the line. And there’s this thing called “church” that we have to get to.)

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m supposed to have work today, but after the whole staying out until 3 thing last night and the snow thing, I’m thinking it may be a good day to call out.

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions  

Responsibilities are dumb.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions  

Pretty much. But getting killed on my way to go make 7.60 an hour is not something I want to do.

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions  

That too.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions  

Who the heck is going to come buy a hamster in the snow anyway?

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL. That’s quite true.

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by boutros23 on Jan 30, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions  

haha. Are you on hamster duty?

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m just general pet care, so either way I’m only needed if there are customers.

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions  

Do you get to play with animals? I would love that..minus snakes and reptiles. ick.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions  

That’s my favorite part of my job. If you love animals it’s awesome.

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Most snakes are alright by the way, well as long as they aren’t hungry.

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions  

do you ever yell at the snakes to unleash the fury?

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by RedBirdie on Jan 30, 2010 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

No, but one did bite one of my managers the other night. Horrifying but kinda deserved.

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 6:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I love snakes.

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Jan 30, 2010 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

I like snakes (and bats and even spiders).

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by CapitalCentre on Jan 30, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions  

We’ve got at least 8-10 inches in Blacksburg, but it’s really fluffy, powdery stuff. Pretty managable.

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by what Juneau about that? on Jan 30, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Go steal some cafeteria trays and go sledding on the golf course

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by Doncosmic on Jan 30, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions  

I still get Shultz dining hall nightmares

by Cluster on Jan 30, 2010 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea I lived on the upper quad one year, I went to shultz a grand total of once.

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by Doncosmic on Jan 30, 2010 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

I was in the VTCC, so all four of my years were spent living in Brodie. Had no choice but to eat there most of the time.

by Cluster on Jan 30, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

My dorm was half VTCC and half civilian.

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by Doncosmic on Jan 30, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

No relation to Jeff.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

a friend of mine still has a tray from owens in his apartment in new york city… made me laugh when i saw it last time i visited

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by kellobellow on Jan 30, 2010 9:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Miami Herald article on last night’s game.

Not too long ago, the Panthers would come to Washington, play in front of an empty building and, more often than not, fly home with a victory.

Those days seem very distant.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 30, 2010 10:34 AM EST reply actions  

When would the Panthers coming in and flying home with a victory be a normal occurrence? Even during the terrible period I don’t remember Florida being anything special.

by DrinkingPartner on Jan 30, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Luongo absolutely owned the Caps when he was on Florida.

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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 31, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah…the Caps franchise was complete garbage until 2005. No history, no crowds…remember when they almost moved in 2002 1982.

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by macvechkin on Jan 30, 2010 5:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotcha some new Rink content Part One

Newly discovered pix of Ovie and the gang at FedEx Field, link here.

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by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 11:12 AM EST reply actions  

How about Tony Plush at the Phonebooth last night? I thought that was pretty great.

"My face is my mask."

by Jake Shapiro on Jan 30, 2010 11:16 AM EST reply actions  

THN chimes in on the Caps. I’m almost beginning to think that the talk of Caps being bad on D and in goal is hopeful thinking on their part.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:17 AM EST reply actions  

THN also chimes in on the Bears. “Stunned” is prolly the best word to use.

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by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions  

Great photo from that article

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions  

The spirit of Olie Kolzig lives on. In the person of Braden Holtby.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions  

Certainly seems to. Holtby seems to be quite a personality on top of some kickbutt goaltending.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions  

That is true. If you pronounce Kolzig in the German manner, the name sounds similar.

Kolzig would be pronounced Coltsig in German. (And the “ig” ending is many times the equivalent of a “y” ending in English.)

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

(pssssst — Kolzig’s not dead)

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Jan 30, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Just his NHL career. Alive and coaching, otherwise.

Still the spirit of Kolzig, as a player, lives on in Holtby.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions  

The whole organization is tearing it up lately, although the Rays seem to have hit a bump in the road, going 5-3-2 in their last 10.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

The Rays are being raided, as their players move up to AHL teams.

Or should I say "rayded)?

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I love that 5-3-2 is a “bump in the road” in this organization.

Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.

by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 30, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Funny how that appears the morning after what defensively was a horrible game for the Bears, despite the win.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions  

It never ceases to kill me how much alike the Bears and the Caps are. It’s just plain eerie.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions  

Except the Caps haven’t even given up this many goals, as of late, and still won.

Still, a bad defensive game by the Bears. Ironically enough, some of the mistakes were made by guys who used to be on the Caps.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Didn’t see it – great stuff.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I didn’t see it either but read about it after the fact. I was at the Caps game last night so going to the Bears game was not an option.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotcha some new Rink content Part Two

We were talking about how players in the major junior hockey system in Canada get by, since they’re technically amateurs and don’t get paid. Well, here’s part of the explanation, featuring our own SDR, chillaxin’ at his “billet.”

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by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 11:18 AM EST reply actions  

I’ve been wondering about the “they don’t get paid” part. They’ve got to be getting some kind of stipend. I say that because if a kid plays major junior, he can’t play NCAA hockey because he’s considered to have been a professional. If he plays lower level junior, he can still play in college.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 11:23 AM EST up reply actions  

I think I read they get like $90/week or something. Could be wrong.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:24 AM EST up reply actions  

By the way:

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:24 AM EST reply actions   3 recs

hahahahahahaha

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions  

I should have added more hearts!

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Would have been more accurate.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions  

There’s always next time.

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:31 AM EST up reply actions  

I saw your Bubbles text last night and was going to text back “We love Ovechwin” when I saw your sn scroll across the bottom! lol You were rolling last night.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions  

I took this picture! Ovechwin stole it off my Facebook. Thieffffffff.

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions  

I wanna see!

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions  

See what? Ovechwin already posted the picture above, haha.

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions  

Oh, I thought you meant a different one!

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Nope! Was talking about the one with jordanDC’s mancrush. :P

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Ok kids, I’ll post this here since we’ve got an open thread today. I’m heading to Boston for the Caps/Bruins game on Tuesday. I want to make a sign. Nothing too big or flashy, but something funny and witty. I was thinking of making a “This Game #needsmoreBradley” sign. But I figured you guys are full of good snark, so help a sista out. I’m in the lower level, first row above the zamboni entrance, so I should have good exposure.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:32 AM EST reply actions  

“How’d that Jim Carey thing work out?”

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions  

That won’t make much sense to the “younger” fans there.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah probably not…I don’t want to be mean to the Bruins, though. i fear for my life when I go to an away game.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

I understand. Let’s keep it ambiguous, then.

“GO TEAM!” or

“LET’S STAY SAFE OUT THERE, EVERYONE!”

Jokes.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

If Greenie gets 2 games, I could always make a “Free GreenLife52” sign.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

Perfect!

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions  

I should decorate it with dollar signs. haha

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions  

Print out a big blingee

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions  

It better include a giant flaming hamburger!

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions  

You are giving me too many ideas…

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions  

In most arenas, you don’t need to. The only arenas I’ve ever had issues in are Pitt and Philly, and Pitt was more verbal than Philly. I’d stick to GO CAPS in an away arena, but that’s me.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions  

I’ve never been to an away Caps game, so I’m popping my travel with the team cherry. I’ve done every other sport, though, and it can be hostile. Even the ones you don’t expect. I’ll be with a bunch of girls though, so I feel like I won’t be picked on too much.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions  

You’ll be fine. It can be, but I’ve been to OTT, NYI, both Florida arenas, Pitt, Philly, and NJD, and the only group of fans that weren’t awesome were the Pennsylvania ones.

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by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions  

You shouldn’t have a problem. The Bruins fans tend to get loud in support of their team and they will yell at the opposition, which included some booing at Ovie in October, but I’ve never seen any real problems. The Toronto fans near me on Kessel’s first game back in Boston had some good-natured ribbing, but they just took it in stride and joked right back, so no problems.

The only “issue” I did see was where there was some beer spilled back and forth between a Caps fan and Bruins fan. But, from my view, it looked like there was more to it then just cheering for one team or the other.

by reeselynn on Jan 30, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions  

You can be nice to the Bruins and make a sign like “Marry Me Satan”

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by Rather Bengt on Jan 30, 2010 6:36 PM EST up reply actions  

And then you’re really making a bargain with the Devil.

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by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I didn’t start until mid 07-08 and I get it. It’s the “less informed” fans who won’t get it, TYVM.

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by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

New idea

THOMAS FOR VEZINA!

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions  

That is mean…maybe the backside of the poster? lol

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Nice! I never thought of that.. Caps-positive sign for the camera, F-U to the home team on the back. Love it.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions  

Especially since I’m in the first row. Everyone behind me will be pissed! haha

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions  

I love that. I so want to see it.

No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.

by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions  

I’m so gonna do it now. It will be on the back.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Make a sign to use when the Caps go up by four – WE WANT WINGS

IS KEPTIN NOW

by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions  

I don’t want to jinx anything, but if they win tomorrow, I might make a “10 Straight!!” sign and bring an extra “1” to add if they beat Boston.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

if you bring a “WE WANT WINGS!” sign, I bet some of the Caps players would find it hilarious.

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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!"

by RedBirdie on Jan 30, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

So would the Comcast crew.

IS KEPTIN NOW

by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Everyone besides Bruins fans really.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Surely they’d like wings too…what?

Oh.

IS KEPTIN NOW

by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions  

I’d really like to see someone bring an away victory ticket to Glory Days and see what happens. Could be entertaining.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 6:06 PM EST up reply actions  

FЯEE GЯEEN!

I wasn’t the first to come up with this, but it seems like the obvious sign for the Boston game.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Jan 30, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

A little stat dump on the tasty home cookin’

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 11:40 AM EST reply actions  

Hockey Day in Canada starts soon on NHLN. Only reason I’m interested is because they’re based in Stratford, ON today. Cool theatre town (deliberate Canadian spelling there). I’ve been there a few times.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 11:52 AM EST reply actions  

I was going to pick up the 1 PM game on TV instead; I need to do stuff around the house today.

No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.

by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Eh, the opening was cute, but I’m bored already,

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Don Cherry dressed up as a king isn’t my idea of cute…puke maybe, but not cute. haha

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, yeah, but I’ve been in that theater, so I liked that part.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Where’s F&B?

@TSNBobMcKenzie: Spending Hockey Day in Canada in Hamilton. Hamilton, NY

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Jan 30, 2010 3:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Three games? What. The. Fuck..

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 11:58 AM EST reply actions  

Free GreenLife52 signs everyone gogogo.

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Looks like I’ll be making my Free GreenLife52 sign for the Bruins game then.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:03 PM EST up reply actions  

We’ll all be looking for it! Now I wanna make a bunch and hand them out if I go to the game on Sunday. But that’s looking unlikely. Sadface.

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Operation Free Greenlife a go?

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions  

If someone makes signs, I’ll print them out and hand them to Caps fans in Boston.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Who made the FREE ALEX ones last time? I can’t remember and don’t feel like looking it up at the moment.

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Someone with a good graphic sense, probably. I’m at work and have some graphic software, so I might mess around a bit with it.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:15 PM EST up reply actions  

If someone makes ‘em I’ll bring some to the game Sunday.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ll see what I can do at work…tee hee

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Does anyone have a large picture of Mike’s blinged out “52” necklace…I have an idea.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m a few hours behind, so you may have it by now, but does http://www.greenlife52.com/wp-content/themes/mike_green/images/bg_header.jpg help?

"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."

by dinasaur on Jan 30, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

If I can interject here, I think the “Free _______” signs for a clearly warranted suspension are, frankly, a terrible idea. Wizards fans got flack all over the country for their perceived support of Arenas.

What is a joke to us doesn’t seem that way to others, and it gives Caps fans a bad name.

My two cents.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 30, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions  

I would strongly discourage a “Free Green” movement. I think it cheapens what we did with Alex and, quite frankly, is misplaced.

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions   4 recs

But It isn’t about whether the suspension was warranted or not it’s about having Greenie’s back and showing we support him.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

No, that would be a sign like “We still love you Green!” or “Even though Green screwed up big time I will enthusiastically support him when he returns!”.

“Free Green” can only be interpreted one way.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 30, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I only meant it in jest, though. I thought the 3 game suspension was excessive. Despite what everyone says, I’m still fearing for my life in a visitor’s barn, whether it be Boston or not.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Rec rec rec. Green absolutely deserved to be suspended. His hit was stupid, indefensible, and hurt the Washington Capitals, both in that game and in the next three.

Nothing should be done to show support for him, at least for now.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 30, 2010 1:03 PM EST up reply actions  

lol. or we show our support cause he is a player on the team we love and root for?

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Jan 30, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Read what I posted above. “Free Green” goes far beyond supporting Mike Green—it’s supporting what he did last night. Which is absurd.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 30, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

But writing “Free GreenLife52” feels more humorous to me, no? I’m not really going to take a sign that says that to a visitor’s rink, but humor is allowed from time to time, right?

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I think folks are way overthinking it. The sign’s funny. Do it if you want to. FЯEE OVI didn’t mean folks supported knee-on-knee hits, and FЯEE GЯEEN doesn’t mean you support elbows to the head. They just mean we support our guy.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Jan 30, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly. Frankly it’s absurd to suggest “Free Green” would be some kind of support for elbowing.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Just some good old JR High Horsin’

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions  

“Free ____” means that you want _ freed from whatever punishment s/he received. See: Free Mumia, etc.

That’s what the phrase means. There’s no two ways about it.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 30, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions  

I think folks are way overthinking it.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Jan 30, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Such bullshit.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Seems excessive.

No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.

by gotsparkly on Jan 30, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I said give him two. I’m fine with three.

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Three games. Bullshit.

"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 30, 2010 12:02 PM EST reply actions  

Post for discussin’ the Green suspension

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 12:05 PM EST reply actions  

I’m going to try and make it to work, pray for me and my car!

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 12:22 PM EST reply actions  

Try to keep the wheels pointed downward and you’ll be alright.

My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.

by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Never mind, almost crashed into a stop sign, it’s not worth it to me.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Yikes. Stay near the computer instead.

My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.

by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m staying in front of the fireplace all day.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Ain’t it nice?

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Very nice. Nothing beats a fireplace in the winter.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions  

We’re having fun watching folks spin their wheels on Duke St right now. Hilarious.

My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.

by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice. Always fun.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Holy Crap…I was googling “GreenLife52” images trying to find a close up of Green’s blingee 52 necklace and stumbled upon this site.

This is for you, Jordan.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:37 PM EST reply actions  

ahahahahahahahhahahaha

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions  

the Caps as guidos is brilliant! I’ve never seen this site before, but as Rink Rabbits, we might want to look around. It seems to be Caps centric. (and they stole our idea of the Caps Calendar)

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions  

hahahaha. wtf.

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Do you think the writer of this blog reads our comments on here?

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions  

If they like the Caps, probably.

My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.

by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions  

I’ve met quite a few lately who have never heard of J-Rink (acceptable nickname?) which amazes me.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahaha oh wow. The last one really does it, too.

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I think I’m going to ahve nightmares after seeing that!

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 30, 2010 6:01 PM EST up reply actions  

.


“Seriously, though, can’t you just have them deported or something? They’re pretty mean-spirited.”

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 1:43 PM EST reply actions   3 recs

Obama humors Wise as the journalist namedrops and rambles about Hawaii.

My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.

by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions  

With all due respect, it’s Obama.

If you don't know how to write or what to think, or have a question about something on an elitist blog, read its community guidelines for assistance.

by Bald Pollack on Jan 30, 2010 1:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Not to get on JP’s bad side again, but….

Prez comes to Wizards game to cheer the visitors — Wiz win.

Prez comes to Hoyas game to cheer the visitors? (Staffer a Duke grad?)

Oh, Hoyas up 46-33 at the half. Holding my breath. Maybe this time I get to cheer?

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought I read this was his third trip to VC. What was his other trip for? It wasn’t a hockey game, we know that.

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 2:16 PM EST up reply actions  

If so, it had to be another basketball game. Just went over ESPN to read their game day blog, and the VP is in the house too. I’d say it’s the safest place to be today, but you’ve got to wonder about security there, based on the normal game day. They were only saying to add 45 minutes to your ritual if you were going to the game today. With a full house, how do you get 20,000 people through security in less than 2 hours?

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions  

It was a college basketball game featuring the team that the first lady’s brother coaches. I’m forgetting which school.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Jan 30, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah, that wasn’t at Verizon. Oregon (or Oregon State, forget which) against GW.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 30, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Oops, yeah, it wasn’t. Although maybe whoever terpgrrl read made the same mistake I did.

"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."

by CapitalCentre on Jan 30, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions  

You might just me right. I remembered that game, but it said 3rd trip to VC. Maybe they meant DC sporting event. Or maybe he saw a concert or something?

by terpgrrl on Jan 30, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

One bit of good news that will come in Alberta tonight is that either:

A) Oilers snap their 12 game losing streak.
B) Flames snap their 9 game losing streak.

I would be quick to call tonight’s game the Battle of Suck, but the Oilers and Hurricanes meet in a few days, in what will be the true “Battle of Suck”.

by FloridaownsFSU on Jan 30, 2010 4:06 PM EST reply actions  

Or should we title it “Game of the Weak”?

Rocking the Red since 1975

by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Touche’.

Very NFL Primetime’ish of you.

by FloridaownsFSU on Jan 30, 2010 5:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Sad story. Excellent update, though.

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Jan 30, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for posting this. What a terrible event, for everyone involved.

We don’t appreciate refs enough, especially junior hockey refs who do it out of love instead of whatever meager compensation they may get. But it’s certainly a dangerous job.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Jan 30, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks Ice Warrior. I was trying to find out more about Marcus. I saw that he’d been out with an injury but couldn’t find any details.

And condolences to the family of that referee. :(

IS KEPTIN NOW

by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 5:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Have I mentioned lately how much I love @ericfehr16?

Finally got all my star coins in level 3-5 of Super Mario Brothers. What a game! Time well spent.

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Jan 30, 2010 5:27 PM EST reply actions  

Seriously. He is easily one of the best NHL tweeters.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions  

Definitely like him more now than before reading his tweets.

My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.

by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 5:39 PM EST up reply actions  

He actually replies to some people too!

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

He’s a media guy, with his own radio show and everything. He likes to communicate. And how nice for him to have a day off to play Donkey Kong.

IS KEPTIN NOW

by EmilyB on Jan 30, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Prediction: The Caps broadcast team of the 2030’s will be ….. (drum roll please) Eric Fehr and Alexander Ovechkin.

Rocking the Red since 1975

by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 7:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Matt Bradley would be good, methinks.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Bradley in another role.

Rocking the Red since 1975

by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Andrew Gordon. Listen to his interview here — he’d be great

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Jan 30, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions  

I finally got around to listening to this interview the other day – Gordo was great! Thanks for calling our attention to it. I’m rooting for him now :)

"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."

by dinasaur on Jan 30, 2010 10:40 PM EST up reply actions  

There’s only one former NHLer who does pxp, and it’s radio for Florida.

by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Like me and Addison! It felt awesome. :D

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Brag some more why don’t you. clutches her Backstrom puck :D

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, I was this close to scoring a Fehrsie puck. Thisssssssss close. Plus I got a free shirt! Sort of.

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions  

You stole some poor drunks shirt with the promise of Mike Green signatures!

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 7:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Lies! He gave it to me!

I wonder if he’ll start reading Japers’ since I told him about it, lmao. It would be too funny if he saw our comments about this.

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 7:04 PM EST up reply actions  

You totally took advantage of him!

That would be funny.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 7:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I did not! :( They were legitimately awesome dudes. I would go to more games with them. They made our section awesome. I’ll get his shirt signed eventually, lmao. But he hasn’t texted me or anything so for now it’s basically a free shirt?

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 7:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Suuuuure, keep telling yourself that, haha.

I would too, they were very entertaining.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe if I ever hear from them we could and it would be doubly awesome!

by beta on Jan 30, 2010 7:36 PM EST up reply actions  

I can only hope haha.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

If you’re so inclined, join me at Nucks Misconduct for the game. Road trip!

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Jan 30, 2010 6:46 PM EST reply actions  

And all the cool kids go to PPP because they rock and stuff.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 6:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I know, I know. I don’t have the stamina for PPP tonight.

I have a C on my heart.

by boutros23 on Jan 30, 2010 6:50 PM EST up reply actions  

lol thats what she said.

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Jan 30, 2010 8:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Hordichuk just bloodied Orr in a VAN-TOR fight. Nice scrap.

by Cluster on Jan 30, 2010 7:28 PM EST reply actions  

You know.....

with all this hubbub about the Caps winning 9 in a row……another team has done it too…..

Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!

by RedskinFan4Life on Jan 30, 2010 8:10 PM EST reply actions  

Nah they lost yesterday. . . .

GO GO Russian Propaganda Machine!

Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .

by kingzman264 on Jan 30, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions  

The Sens beat Montreal. They are showing what happens when their leading scorers are getting back in the lineup. In an unfortunate bit of news for Montreal, their leading scorer, Cammalleri, has gone down with a knee injury.

Rocking the Red since 1975

by CapsFan75 on Jan 30, 2010 8:36 PM EST up reply actions  

So apparently the text messages saying I wasn’t able to get to work today didn’t send, this is not good. Gah.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 8:54 PM EST reply actions  

uh oh :(

"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."

by kellobellow on Jan 30, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Eh, I just called and the closing manager didn’t sound upset at all, I explained I live far away and almost crashed and she understood. I was marked as a no call no show despite having called earlier telling them I would probably not make it. I don’t et it but okay.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions  

.

It’s going in tomorrow’s Clips, but I figured I’d throw it out to y’all here – shots of Varly’s new mask. Preview:

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 8:57 PM EST reply actions  

I’ll give it a chance when I see it on him, but right now it looks like too much — too busy. Not a fan of this photo.

Atta dinnin stick a who!

by Gould Old Days on Jan 30, 2010 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Varly “The Eagle?”

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by jordanDC on Jan 30, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I posted on it, so further comments go here (and I agree – too many stars and eagles).

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by J.P. on Jan 30, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Hurricanes v. Blackhawks

I just heard Tripp Tracey claim that the Hurricanes are a “better team” than the Blackhawks.

The eagle never lost so much time as when he submitted to learn from the crow.

by Hystricine on Jan 30, 2010 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

Madness.

Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.

by Ovechwin on Jan 30, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Tripp Tracey IS a moron. This should come as no surprise. That guy is terrible.

Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 30, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Note that, with the loss, the Capitals are now second to the Sharks, with both teams having played 54 games – the Sharks are a point ahead. They’re also currently playing game 55 against the Wild, and lead 3-2 at the end of 2. They were down 2-1 at one point.

The Sharks host the Red Wings on Tuesday, then go on the road for the remainder of the month, playing a six-game road trip before the Olympic break.

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