Sunday Caps Clips: Lightning @ Caps Game Day
by J.P. on Jan 31, 2010 9:43 AM EST
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- Previews of tonight's game against the Bolts from Vogs, Peerless, CSN Washington, and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Raw Charge for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory, this is the third meeting of the season between the two Southeast Division rivals, with the Caps taking a 3-0 decision back in December and the Bolts winning 7-4 earlier this month.
- Oh yeah, there was some added drama in that last meeting as well.
- Speaking of drama, in case you missed it, Mike Green has been suspended for three games for the elbow he threw at Michael Frolik the other night. A roundup of reactions can be found here (good work, YNC!).
- And speaking of Green (I guess), here's an epic jersey foul from the capital of jersey fouls, Verizon Center. [twitgoo (h/t wittcap79)]
- "The down side in DC? It’s no secret – the Caps’ defense and goaltending are suspect and those just happen to be the two areas that play a big part in playoff success." Yawn. [The Hockey News]
- Mike Knuble is fitting in rather nicely in D.C. [Cap Centre]
- The Caps' top line gets rave reviews due to "the playmaking ability of Backstrom," says someone who knows a bit about great offense (and Swedes). [Sporting News]
- "[T]he Caps' needs are few and far between at this point." Combine that with the limited supply of available upgrades, and you've really got to wonder if this team is going to make a splash before the deadline. [NHL.com]
- Another "in case you missed it": Varly's new mask. [Japers' Rink]
- The in-house eight-game-win-streak montage got rave reviews the other night and is now online. [Caps365 (video)]
- Peerless on rampaging beasts. [Peerless]
- The Caps have one of the top power play units of the past two decades. [BtN]
- I haven't a clue what "sick whips" are, but apparently Alex Ovechkin has some. [FanHouse]
- Sweet - we're not "officially tortured." [ESPN]
- The Bears are more or less unstoppable. [The Hockey News (great Braden Holtby pic, too)]
- Down a level, good stuff on Stefan Della Rovere's life off the ice. [Barrie Examiner]
- Oh, and Delly has been named an alternate captain for the OHL All-Star Game. [Barrie Examiner]
- A look at the Caps' NCAA prospects. [Hockey's Future]
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Jesus, even Dan Dunn is kicking ass. Soo many good goalies, it’s almost not fair.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m inclined to think if we make a move, a goalie prospect is almost assuredly on the way out of the door.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
If so, no matter which of them it turns out to be, my sadness will surpass the time we lost Chris Smith.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 31, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
I’ll be sad, but prospect-wise, it’s the deepest position, odds are GMGM will pick another goalie in the next draft no later than the 5th round, and if you could move Dan Dunn in a package with someone like A. Gordon for a stud d-man, would you?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Even looking at it logically, I’m not sure if I would. It would depend on the deal.
I think we’re so close to being where we want to be when the prospects we have come on full-time that a rental might actually set us back. (I hope that was comprehensible.)
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 31, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
If it was any other position, I’d feel more strongly that you’re right. But you can’t play 4 goalies at the same time.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
True, but with goalies it takes longer to figure out what you’ve really got. And I know that I’m not being entirely logical also.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 31, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
Of course, but that’s a huge underpayment for a stud defender. I really don’t see getting one for anything less than a roster player and a decent pick/prospect. If GMGM can swing something less than that, rock on out.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Jan 31, 2010 10:40 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
He does. But the other team probably wants one who is at least a “regular”
Rocking the Red since 1975
Sloan is a regular on plenty of other teams. TOR, EDM, and CAR, for example.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
Sloan’s an Alberta native I think…I could see a return to EDM to get regular minutes a good move as part of a package there. I could also see EDM asking for something more if that’s the only D-man they are getting back in a deal with us.
By the way. how’s all those hurt feelings between George and the Oil brass these days?
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
It could get chippy out there today
From the Tampa Tribune, referencing the last game:
Will anything carry over into this afternoon’s affair?
“I would think so. I hope so,” Lightning center Zenon Konopka said. “We battled that game, that was one of our better games so I hope we bring that same intensity. … I haven’t been here for the past couple of years, but I think they kicked us when we were down and spit on us once we were down.”
"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."
Funny he thinks that way. He’s also the epitome of goon.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
Goonopka. He probably became a goon since it’s hard to grow up with the first name of Zenon. What were his parents thinking?
Rocking the Red since 1975
I did know that Konopka was a Polish name and that he was born in Canada. Had the family emigrated there before Zenon was born.
Speaking of Poles who moved to Canada, Wojtech Wolski was born in Poland and moved to Canada as a little kid.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Will anything carry over into this afternoon’s affair?
"I would think so. I hope so," Lightning center Zenon Konopka said. "That kind of stuff is the only reason you know who I am; the only reason I draw an NHL paycheck. I mean, have you seen me with the puck on my stick in the offensive zone? Have you seen the kinds of numbers I put up? Have you seen the fact that I skate seven or eight minutes a night for the f***ing Tampa Bay Lightning? So, uh, yeah, I’m hoping it gets physical. I need this."
by David Getz on Jan 31, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions 15 recs
Post of the early morning.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Early morning? It’s almost mid-day!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
It’s Sunday. It’s morning until 4.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Sunday doesn’t really have an afternoon, more of morning blends into evening around 1.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
So because Souray got hurt, Ovechkin is bound to get hurt? Souray fights more than once in a while, iirc, and I’m still not buying “He might get hurt” as outweighing the reasons for him to do it.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Just playing devil’s advocate. I’d love to see Ovie fight, if it’s in the proper situation, with good reason. But bear in mind that it’s not without risks.
Agreed on all counts.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
Well, I guess you can cross Souray off the potential trade list (though his contract would have been tough to deal with here).
Not too mention he is an offensive defenseman who seems to not remember how to play offense.
Поклон перед вашим капитаном!
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 31, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Wait until right before I go to sleep to post the Caps Clips. Sunday slacker.
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 31, 2010 10:03 AM EST via mobile reply actions
If someone comes across the guy with the 52 “ovechkin” jersey, please take him to the pro shop for repairs. Either that or buy him an 87 pens jersey with malkin on the back for next Sunday.
Saw him pass while in line at D&D. Asked the wife to order my coffee while I’ll stalked him around the arena. I lost him about 6 sections later, apparently he went into the mens room. So I turned around and headed back and he came out of the head. Snapped the pic and went back. Wife asked me, “did you say anything to him?”. To which I responded, “Nope, what do you say to a person like that?” But I had to get that pic, that is truly an EPIC jersey foul.
by wittcap79 on Jan 31, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hah, nice.
From JP’s retweet, he seems kind of proud of himself.
"If you close your eyes in the NHL, you'll take one upside the head." - Alexander Semin
by mercurialwinger on Jan 31, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
That just blew my mind
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 31, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
If ever there was a time that called for a statement game, it’s now. I’m in a foul fucking mood because of debating with people on other sites about Green vs Kulikov vs Ovechkin I slept funny I’m snowed in here in MD and I need to be in VA tonight I hate the NHL’s "wheel of morality I finally watched Eyes Wide Shut last night I have a headache and I don’t know why.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:11 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Sorry ‘bout that. It’s fixed now.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Try this one until the main page is fixed.
http://bit.ly/95GAyg that is the one posted by the Caps.
"Right now, I can't wait for the playoffs." -- Mike Green 1/18/2010
Very cool! I wonder if they update it tonight?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
This afternoon, you mean. Just pulling your string. It’s a little unnerving when post-game everyone talks about “tonight” when they’ve played a day game. Force of habit, I guess.
I’m so looking forward to the update, as I wasn’t at the game on Friday.
"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."
Just pulling your string.
ewwwwww
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Chain, dammit, chain! And I’ve had my coffee this morning, too.
"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."
It may be early morning but Jordan is in late afternoon form already.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Jordan sleeps in his clothing, with one eye open, always ready in case his services are needed at a moment’s notice.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
I think I speak for all of us when I say win one for Tai Shan.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:30 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Mobile rec’d.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 10:46 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Coming up from Richmond for my second game in a week (for the first time since I lived in DC, 22 yrs ago)! My son and I will be in Section 100, Row H. It’s going to be a very good day.
by mechanicsville on Jan 31, 2010 10:31 AM EST reply actions
No kidding! The biggest challenge will be getting out of my own neighborhood.
by mechanicsville on Jan 31, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Drive safe – leave early.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
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by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
Yes and yes. Thanks. I’m thinking we’ll get off at S’field and ride the Metro in.
by mechanicsville on Jan 31, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
I’d guess the Blue Line is easier to get seats on than the Orange Line is.
Rocking the Red since 1975
I agree. Blue line to Pentagon. Switch to yellow…VC here we come! 10 in a row!!!
by mechanicsville on Jan 31, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
That’s how I always get in, and it’s never been that bad. Never really more than 30-45 minutes, depending on how long I’m waiting when I get there for a train to arrive.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
I drive to Pentagon City and go straight in. I live in Alexandria, though.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Yea, well some of us live out in the sticks of PWC.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
It’s 10 minutes more of a drive to go to Pentagon City. You should try it!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I didn’t know that. Normally I drive the whole way.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
To the VC. I hate the metro.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
ohhhh. Yeah, you should definitely park at Pentagon City. You just go down through the mall, get on the train, then you’re at VC 12 minutes later. Parking is like $2.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I used to drive in. It was faster and cost about the same in total. But I decided this year to start taking the metro to save the wear and tear on my car, and the traffic was getting worse both ways. Which made no sense because it’s not like the place wasn’t sold out last year.
"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."
Where do you park? I used to have a sweet parking pass, but usually since I only go on weekends, parking is free in Springfield.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
I take the orange and walk from metro center, avoid alot of the crowds that way
Aim for the head baby Jesus
You, sir, have earned a rec for this set of caps clips before I even read one word of the link list or one comment.
That picture of Matt Bradley is outstanding. I’m already fired up for this game.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 10:43 AM EST reply actions
This Caps Clip and said picture are doing a fantastic job of taunting me, trying to convince me to skip my school-related meetings today and watch the game. JP, you and the Caps will be the death of my academic career.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 31, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
I thought that too last year, but I graduated ok. If in doubt just remember, Cs and Ds get degrees!
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Jan 31, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Depending on your major, yeah.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
According to the TSN front page, Burke is going to make “a major move.”
I’m going to guess… Kaberle for Roloson and…. um… Komisarek for Sloan and ShaMo.
Thoughts? Guesses? Wagers?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 10:49 AM EST reply actions
If he ends up with Kovalchuk, I’m going to be pissed.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Christ, if Kovy ends up there, I’ll be pissed for both us and for him. He doesn’t deserve that.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
I’d just be pissed for him, I don’t think we can/should get Kovalchuk, and seriously, if he’s going to go to a team not the Caps, Toronto is not a bad place for him to be, (out of division, and the team will still suck)
Aim for the head baby Jesus
I know what you mean. While the guys on the Caps (and many fans) would love to acquire Kovy, he’s not exactly what the Caps need at the present time. The Caps already have enough offense and defense is not exactly Kovy’s strong suit. Moreover, he’s expensive in price.
Toronto, on the other hand, needs all the help it can get.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Plus it would be great to see how the Toronto media deals with their precious Leafs being dependent on a Russian
Aim for the head baby Jesus
They’re already pretty dependent on Phil Kessel, an American!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Brian Burke confesses that he’s a top-secret bounty hunter and that Toskala’s his next hit.
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
by Steck It Out on Jan 31, 2010 11:00 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Update:
Dregertweeter: Something enormous is about to go down. Working on it
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Dreger has used “blow” and “go down” in his last two tweets. Fitting.
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For Brian Burke’s 1st round beer league draft pick
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
by Steck It Out on Jan 31, 2010 11:29 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Wonder what goes back to Calgary.
"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."
Fred Sjostroms involved as well.
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
by Steck It Out on Jan 31, 2010 11:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Word is Giguere may be coming to Toronto.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
TAMPA, Fla. — The Ducks are set to trade Jean-Sebastien Giguere, the franchise’s all-time winningest goalie, to the Toronto Maple Leafs and it’s expected they will receive goalie Vesa Toskala and another player in return, the Orange County Register has learned
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Steal if you’re Toronto. Wow.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
Well, depending on who the other player is and if Giggy can regain form in TO.
"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 31, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
And of course, this is the Orange County, FL register about a team in Canada and a team in California… YMMV.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
It’s a win for Jiggy. He gets his favored goalie coach back. And I guess it must be a mutual admiration society with Burke.
"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."
@kmcgran Phaneuf and prospect a Leaf, stajan and white to Flames…. Giguere and draft pick to leafs, toskala to ducks
Wow…great day for the Leafs.
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
by Steck It Out on Jan 31, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
We’ll see who the prospect is, but I don’t like White and Stajan for Phaneuf.
The Giguire/Toskala trade isn’t much, but it was a nice move there add a draft pick.
Well, if you’re a Leafs fan, you’re looking for change, regardless.
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
by Steck It Out on Jan 31, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
It’s huge for the ducks. That was a lot of cap to worry about if no one would pick him up without going through waivers or buyout.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I disagree. Giguere is a sidegrade if he doesn’t return to form, upgrade if he gets even a little better, while Phaneuf does have a higher ceiling than anyone really except Schenn. Just the way moves are rattling off, I’m keeping a close eye on Kaberle.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
They have no centers, now.
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
by Steck It Out on Jan 31, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
They keep pluralizing “Trades”. I’m pretty sure more than two trades are coming in.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
@TSNBobMcKenzie Phaneuf, Sjostrom and Aulie to Toronto for Hagman, Stajan, Mayers and white.
That makes more sense, imo.
Wow…what a makeover.
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
by Steck It Out on Jan 31, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
I wonder if Giggy has it in him to become an elite number 1 without another goalie pushing him.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
But didn’t he want to stay in Anaheim due to his son needing medical treatment at UCLA? If he approved the move, hopefully that means good news for his family too.
Holy crap. Still can’t get the press conference…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Delayed until 12:45, which makes me think ANOTHER deal might be incoming.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
Well, screw that; I’ll get it off Twitter. I have a game to get to.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks, WM. I thought about sticking with MSU-UM but then I looked up how it ended and changed my mind.
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
Me too. Go Green.
"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."
Phaneuf, Sjostrom and Auley to Toronto for Hagman, Stajan, Mayers and white!!
If you believe Darren Dreger.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:57 AM EST up reply actions
Holy Huge.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
Rumor over at PPP says Jiggy for Toskala and some stuff.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I’ll wait for the press conference.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
http://mapleleafs.nhl.tv/team/console.jsp?catid=616&id=58871
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Dammit, now it isn’t coming up. The link ends up at a college hockey game. Just mapleleafs.nhl.tv for the press conference.
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
That’s what I’m finding.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
It hasn’t yet; the main Leafs TV link is coming up with “We’ll be right back”…
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by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
I’d love to stick around and see what Burke has up his sleeve. But it’s out to lunch and then there’s a lil hockey game this afternoon I have to get to.
Gotcha.
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by Whiter Mage on Jan 31, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
You know these things never start on time.
"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 just love the descroption below the player “Brian Burke has a news conference to announce some news..”
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Yeah, as opposed to announcing some not-news?
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
Jiggy to the leafs confirmed.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
The Leafs just got a lot better. Phaneuf is a lot better than his numbers (and he’s needed a change of scenery), and they finally got a goaltender. Not only that, but Burke has started his GMGM-firesale-lite – he’s getting rid of problem/weak pieces. In the next year or two, TOR could be pretty good, again.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Peerless on rampaging beasts. [Peerless]
I don’t recommend it. Hard on the hips.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 10:57 AM EST reply actions
Someone linked to that story on a previous thread. That is scary. It makes us really put things in perspective.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Someone linked to translated that story on a previous thread.
fix’d
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
They don’t say whether he was wearing a helmet or not… scary stuff, though. Wow.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Didn’t it say it hit below his helmet on his neck?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Not in that article.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
Tack Jordan. A link to the translation. He had worked as a referee since 1972 and he had a helmet on. Right before he lost consciousness he said I think I’m going to be ok.
Right before he lost consciousness he said I think I’m going to be ok.
shudder
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Jan 31, 2010 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
Boo to Puckdrawn for their uncredited lead image this morning.
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by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
this quote from the Knuble story
"It was frustrating to not have it work out right away," said Knuble of not gelling early in the season with Ovechkin and Backstrom. "Bruce, coaching wise, [is] not a real patient guy. If he’s not getting results he likes to shake things up because he wants something to happen right away."
Interesting…we’re always acutely aware of players’ improvement, but it looks like BB is improving this year too. Patience!
Knuble helped out in that regard too re: line consistency, if memory serves.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Someone on the postgame show on Friday said that too – that Knuble talked to Bruce directly about keeping the lines together. If it’s true, bully for him.
I’ve heard it said that Knuble is the one guy in the locker room that Ovie really listens too. I wouldn’t be surprised if Bruce really values his opinion too. I think this recent run has proven beyond all doubt how beneficial it can be to keep lines together regularly. Brooks Laich said as much the other day too.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Jan 31, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
I love sundays sometimes, my plan for today, Watch VT basketball, watch Caps game, watch Maryland basketball, watch UVA-UNC basketball
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Don’t forget we get to do two of our favorite things: Root against Crosby and root for the Caps with Pens on NBC.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
by souldrummer on Jan 31, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
...for?
I still can’t get the press conference.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Jan 31, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
I have to leaf keep, twitter better keep me updated!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
delete keep.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
If you want to listen to Toronto sports talk
http://corusmedia.media.streamtheworld.com/player/Player.htm?id=cfmjam&city=Toronto&bdskey=&url=http://www.640toronto.com&platform=EMMISAM&active=true
#NeedsMoreBradley
Anyone else been reading Down goes Brown this week? He swore to take a month off from the Leafs (keep blogging, but not watching the team). This news must be killing him.
In February, I plan to go about two weeks without watching any caps games — probably at around the end of the month.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
You’ll still find hockey to watch somewhere, though, right? Maybe in your own time zone?
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Jan 31, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Bourque Absolutely Killing It
14/22/36 in only 22 games since returning. He’s already 33rd in the AHL in scoring. . .
This is not a game of who the f*ck are you...
Blockbuster Trade- Calgary/Toronto
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4874486
Calgary trades Phaneuf, Fredrik Sjostrom, and Keith Aulie
for Ian White, Stajan,Hagman, and Mayers
Another trade is supposedly done also for Giggy to TOR for Toskala to ANA
With Neuvirth down in the AHL
It is now clear that Alzner’s demotion was not just for the roster spot while Theodore was out, and BB/GMGM just don’t think he deserves ice time over Sloan. Simply baffling.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
Is Neuvirth down so he can play in the AHL during the Olympics?
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
That’s what Tarik/Joe B are saying.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 31, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
Totally agree. I raised this point in the GDT but everyone seemed to disagree.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 6:51 PM EST up reply actions
AP FAIL!
Poor Holtby. I’ve seen his first name misspelled at least twice now! (sorry about the low quality. still new at this screen cap thing)
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!"
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