Game Day Open Thread - Lightning @ Caps
by J.P. on Jan 31, 2010 1:00 PM EST
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PrintTampa Bay Lightning at Washington Capitals, Jan 31, 2010 3:00 PM EST
Today's probable netminders:
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I think the appearance of the GDT is always a sign that its ok to start drinking
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after noon?
heck….anytime after i wake up is fair game
by twistedlogic on Jan 31, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
From the beat writer:
Matt Bradley has an upper body “ouchie” and will be a game time decision.
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Based on this news I’d be shocked if he didn’t play AND score a goal today.
DC Landing Strip - Waxed and Ready to Go
And he’s out there.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
PPP is going nuts
over the Phaneuf and Giggy trades. Though I’m not sure if the Ana deal is technically 100% at this point.
You could say the air over there is very truculent right now.
by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Jan 31, 2010 1:24 PM EST reply actions
Whoa! NBC broadcast just said Mike Green and Jeff Schultz were “the most under-rated tandem in hockey”. Unexpected praise from over there.
with a name like “Mr. Nasty” who wouldn’t ?
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Jan 31, 2010 2:22 PM EST up reply actions
i heard somebody calling him “big bird” on friday nite
by twistedlogic on Jan 31, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
So Sarge is pulling the underrated weight when half of the pair is a Norris finalist. Not that I disagree…
by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Jan 31, 2010 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
55 could possibly be the most underrated D-man in the league.
Поклон перед вашим капитаном!
by Knubles and Bits on Jan 31, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Getting ready to head over to the Phone Booth, I’ll check back here for the post game thread.
Hoping to see a great game today, Let’s Go Caps!!!
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Jan 31, 2010 1:54 PM EST reply actions
Quick Pimp...
Winging it in Motown is doing a Hockeytown for Haiti fundraiser today. $0.05 is donated per [relevant/actual] comment on their GDTs. Current thread is here. They’ve gotten a bit over 1200 comments so far between their two GDTs. :)
I guess this means there’s a good chance that it’ll be Neuvy/Cash for the Hershey trip then? Unless they can somehow keep Holtby in the AHL, which would be kind of awesome. I’d love to see a Neuvy/Holtby tag team while we’re there. Killer.
Varlamov is supposedly rejoining Hershey Monday, so he might get Wednesday as a rehab start.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
El-Bashir says that Neuvy was sent down to be eligible to play over the Oly Break… has Holtby come up again?
On CI:
Jose Theodore will be backed up today by Braden Holtby. Michal Neuvirth, I’m told, has been sent to Hershey so that he can qualify to play for the Bears for during the Olympic break.
I have a C on my heart.
Ah, thank you! So if I’m going to the Bears-Ads game on Weds, does that mean I’ll probably see Neuvy and Varly?
Not to sound mean or anything… but I think you should know there is a reply button under people’s posts. :)
Yea right, I know your really trying to steal someones title as “judgmental bitch”
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Uhhh no I’ve pretty much already been named the crazy girl of Japers’.
Not that it’s that much better.
i was going to pretend i was offended, but then i remembered i’m the one who wore pink tights to the pick up game. so yeah… no argument here, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
In a shirt that said #needsmorebeefcakewithicing nonetheless.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
for real. i about died when people came and sat behind terpgrrl and i, and asked about the game, hahaha
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I’ve worn it a couple of times and no one has asked I’m kinda looking forward to having to explain that.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
why didnt we get phaneuf? he’s exactly what we’d want in a new defenseman (young, long term deal, it wouldn’t be like we’re trading young prospects for a guy who will be gone in a year). If phaneuf was gettable, why didnt we get him?
Too much money for too many years, and way too many people to send over to make the money work.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
This, and plus Phaneuf is more of an offensive defenseman, which ain’t what we need.
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 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
i see…..what d-man are we looking at then? neidermeyer is offensive too……
and it’s not like kovalchuck would help our D at all (plus he’d be super expensive to keep past this year/cost too many prospects)
Souray, Staios, maybe Hamhuis.
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 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t like Staios, and Hamhuis will probably require a king’s ransom.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Nieds would be cheaper to get and the cap hit would only be for the rest of the year, and we’ve got plenty of room this season
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At this point the bigger question with Nieds is whether or not he goes back on his statement that he doesn’t want to go anywhere.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
agreed, if he wants to go, and will probably retire after the season, then the Ducks have to deal him, and the only teams bidding would be teams that believe they have a reasonable chance at the cup if they can get him, so he might not cost that much to get.
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if we got kovalchuck (which everyone seems to predict) would we sign him long term? that would seem like a bad trade for us, unless it’s basically semin+ a young goalie and he takes a deal only a little bit more than semin……(basically replace semin with a more consistent semin….i dont like it.)
No, we could go a lot higher than that. And it doesn’t necessarily have to be a decade-long contract.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
Would kind of like to see ov and downie drop em early to settle things. Then I would like to see brads and erskine take turns with him. At any rate, if this game gets out of hand I hope bb has the sense to put brads erskine and chimera out when tocchet puts konopkos on the ice. We don’t need stecks trying that again.
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 31, 2010 2:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ovechkin’s our best player, so why would we want him out for 5 minutes early “to settle things?”
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by Steck It Out on Jan 31, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Just to see him pound downie and shut up the last of the clowns who think ov won’t fight. We can survive five minutes without him vs Tampa. We typically play 35 minutes without him in a regular game.
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 31, 2010 3:02 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
We typically play 35 minutes without him in a regular game.
That’s shockingly poor logic.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
Really? Ov plays 20-25 minutes a game right? Sure we’d like him out there when we want him and not stuck in the box. Losing him for five isn’t the worst thing in the world is my point.
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 31, 2010 3:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
But it just doesn’t work that way. You can’t just say “oh, he’ll get those minutes later” or something and have it all even out. Having him miss five minutes means you have to mess with lines, etc, and he’s definitely going to end up playing fewer minutes overall because you can’t just move those five elsewhere—fatigue is a factor.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
I understand your point. Some guys have to take an extra shift during that time. I get it. It’s just not that big a deal. Other guys go off for five mins and the rest of the guys survive. Never mind anyway cause it’s not gonna happen.
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 31, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
The reason why it’s generally not a big deal is because it’s not generally a first line guy that goes in the box. When he’s off it affects that line and everything below. And what if we get a power play during the five minutes? It’s just not a good idea in a game that’s still being contested.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
The only good thing about the NBC broadcast is the gratuitous playing of the Mike Green Geico ad
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So the NBC announcers just said that Ovie not getting a shot in the last game against the Wings was a credit to how great the Wings are, but they lost the game without the best player on the planet getting a shot, I’d say thats a heck of a credit to the Caps
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No, its so retarded that all, and I mean ALL away announcers, or basically anyone who isn’t Joe B and Locker; basically orgasm whenever their D prevents Ovechkin from scoring.
Or just prevent him from scoring…much.
Oh yea, we lost, but WE STOPPED Ovechkin.
Folks — that’s a word that is very strongly discouraged around here, for some very good reasons.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
They never said it wasn’t credit to the Caps.
Their analysis was spot on.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
Good afternoon all…Looks like Brian Burke was busy today
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Wonder if anyone will be able to score goals over there now.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
They are now expecting Kessel to score 90 goals per year now.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
TMI ;)
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 3:03 PM EST up reply actions
last resort, you might want to try
http://atdhe.net/12634/watch-tampa-bay-lightning-vs-washington-capitals
and keep refreshing it
they might pick up a link.
Tentative Lines per Tarik.
Forwards
Ovechkin-Backstrom-Knuble
Laich-Fleischmann-Semin
Chimera-Morrison-Fehr
Gordon-Steckel-Bradley
Defense
Schultz-Sloan
Erskine-Poti
Morrisonn-Pothier
Goalies
Theodore
Holtby
That’s going to be way too many minutes for Sloan, or nowhere near enough for Schultz. Dumb move.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:04 PM EST up reply actions
Goalie Smith
Benny just said TB Goalie was out with a neck injury when Laich ran into last game. Any idea how long he was out?
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
Since the game when laich ran over him…sorry couldn’t resist.
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 31, 2010 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, Sloan made a nice play coming up there.
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
Ouch, even the Tampa feed showed that one!
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve determined it’s a pain in my ass to keep track of them. I focus more on my rage than the game which makes games less fun to watch.
Yeah, definitely focus on the wings. I have one list started now, so I figured I’d post it to the FanPost after the game.
How bad do y’all think it is to post ’em as they happen? I kind of like seeing ’em, but I may be in the minority.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t really have a preference. I was more just following the lead on it because I noticed them posted in bunches. As a result,I thought it was discussed in a GDT I missed due to work where people thought they were burdensome.
i don’t think anyone has found them burdensome so far, its more of people posting them in bunches so they can keep watching the game
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So in other words, folks should do whatever is convenient to them, eh?
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
PP
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Jan 31, 2010 3:17 PM EST reply actions
I don’t think we are keeping track of the TB broadcast. Too hard to keep things straight if we do.
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
No, I think he means the penalty on TB. The TB feed showed that.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, that makes more sense. Carry on then.
We’re using #tv to make it easier to find these later (if SBNation ever upgrades their search, that is)
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
Goes to show that even good Apples can go rotten.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Ministry on the PA. FTW.
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Ooooooooooooh
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 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Christ, that was great awareness by Jose.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:24 PM EST reply actions
Tampa feed just missed a good 7+ seconds of play showing (for the second time) an ultra-slow mo replay of the Theo clear. Just to let you guys know that other TV feeds suck too :)
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:25 PM EST reply actions
#failedPoticlear is always a precursor to a scoring chance.
Theo for some reason struggleswith those long range slappers.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Watching Shamo execute in the offensive zone makes me really miss green
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
Joe B.’s right that it was a message sender, but 3 was still too many games.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
3 was fine by me. Never mind the fact that it was a dirty, dirty hit—Green needs to know that that’s nowhere close to OK and doing it can only hurt the team.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions
Bmo just took out whoever that was in the corner, and he’s so tiny!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:29 PM EST reply actions
He always skates better with a breakfast of kindling.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions
That was a wonderful shift about two minutes ago by the 4th line (at about 15:00). Non-stop cycling. Renhoek and F&B, that’s a shift you might consider breaking down the video of.
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If I only knew how to get the video stills off of my dvr, i could do that for errone
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
Check with Renhoek. He has it down to a science.
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
Have the TB guys given an update on Hedman?
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Not that I’ve noticed. I’ve been slightly distracted though so I could’ve missed one.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
There we go. Must have been a helluva equipment issue.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone here really want to carry on a broken english convo with Backs? I mean, wouldn’t that be the most awkward convo, ever?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:41 PM EST reply actions
only person’s english on the team i’d be shaky of is Semin’s and only because he so rarely uses it to the public, though im sure he is pretty fluent
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
I think Neuvy’d be fine: he’s got plenty of English.
For sure.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Never heard him speak much, but the CZechs do seem to pick up english well, Flash sounds like he’s Canadian
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Honestly, I’m not a 20 year old girl, so I really wouldn’t know what to talk about. I mean, I’m not going to debate hockey with him or anything.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Not awful, and certainly better than the last time they played TB. Hopefully, they wake up and come out hard.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 3:44 PM EST reply actions
Couple of extremely good shifts coming down the stretch there. Bodes well. Tampa is playing this one with their eyes firmly fixed on OT.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
TB is a really dangerous team. They are the least consistent team in the NHL, imo.
They have ridiculous talent and can put up some serious points while holding their own in the defensive zone. However, just look at their PIMs (or there record for that matter) and u can see how unfocused they can get
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
That and their defense sucks.
They’ve backchecked well so far, but the Caps are starting to ramp up the pressure in the O zone. With a little better luck, the Caps have a couple on the board already.
They should break through.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
AO looked a little sleepy out there. I have a good feeling that he’ll wake up here
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
OT, but I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the 2004 Draft Lottery. The Caps had about a 14% chance of getting Alex Ovechkin. The Penguins? Close to 50%.
And, of course, if the Penguins had that first pick, they’d have one less ball in the Crosby lottery. And we’d have one more.
It’s mind-boggling to think about how much that 14% chance shaped the NHL.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:51 PM EST reply actions
Wow. That IS mind-boggling.
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 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
Nightmare…illogical dream.
same thing, no? Pretty much it would’ve made no sense.
by FloridaownsFSU on Jan 31, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
I had a dream that Backstrom became a baseball player and went to the Marlins. And no, I wasn’t hungover last night.
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 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
But the Caps jumping to 1st unquestionably altered the Bettman Lottery. Of course, you could say that about the previous two draft lotteries, but combine that with the fact that the player in question in this one would go on to be the best in the world and I say it’s the single most important event in terms of shaping the on-ice NHL last decade. More important than the lockout.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
until this year I’d say that Malkin was better than Crosby, so losing the lottery to the Caps didn’t hurt them THAT much, but this year, ugh
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Oh, it’s not a question of hurt or help. Just an event with momentous ramifications throughout the entire NHL.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
A really dedicated Keith Aucoin fan?
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Keith Aucoin over the last two years. Michal Pivonka’s probalby the most famous #20
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks. I knew I knew of a recent cap that wore 20.
I first got into the caps with Pivonka-Khristich-Bondra line
One of my favorite Caps links (though it’s now a bit out of date)
http://capitals.nhl.com/club/page.htm?bcid=16420
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
WHAT Phaneux and Hagman AND JIGGY
wow all those trades. . .
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
But they have no centers now
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
They’ll probably bring in Kadri next yet and get someone via FA next year.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
edmonton's still the worst in the league though :P
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The Giguere deal?
That’s a great deal for the Leafs.
by FloridaownsFSU on Jan 31, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
I like the Anaheim trade for both, no question.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
funny, the NBC guys were saying it was good for the Flames short term and good for the Leafs long term
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Are you kidding?
He brought in a good goaltender, a good defenseman who really needed a change of scenery, and he got rid of dead weight like Jason Blake. That was a win for TOR.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Ah, well, yeah. But they need to draft fewer pieces that need to contribute sooner now that they have Phaneuf and Jiggy.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
not sure if I totally agree. Giguere > Toskola is not a guarantee, especially in front of the def. that Tor has had. I think they gave up a lot to get a D-man in Phaneuf that has been average, at best, this year. now if Phaneuf starts playing an A game instead of a C game it is good. I don’t think it will make much difference. Maybe Tor finishes 26 instead of 29
Remember that the Ducks blow this year, too.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
We seriously need to get that petition going. . .FFS, i would work the cameras, free tickets, and i could do a much better job that these guys
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
I want him to lead the NHL in points, goals, and +/-, even with the games he missed, and just see who has the guts not to vote for him for Hart
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I don’t think he has a chance for Hart this year, not after the Caps continued to kick ass even when he was out.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
MVP is often Most Outstanding Player so he still has a great shot to win again
Karl Alzner + John Carlson = Carl Carlson!
The voters often get up in the technicals:
“player adjudged most valuable to his team”
That being said, I don’t see how he’s not minimally in the top 3 of voting. His pace has been unreal.
Also of note: Caps 12-1 since he took captaincy. I’m pretty sure that’s valuable to the team.
MVP is Most “Valuable” Player. there’s a separate award for Most Outstanding Player
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There’s a separate award voted on by a separate group of individuals.
The Hart often goes to the MOP regardless of value, everyone knows this.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
i wasn’t aware of this.
last season was the first year i paid attention to the awards.
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Yeah, the Pearson is voted on by the NHLPA.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
and no offense, but if Ovechkin passes Sedin in points, has more goals, and a better +/-, then he deserves it
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Ah, if only they treated them that way. In practice, the Hart goes to the player the Hart voters think is the best overall, and the Pearson goes to the one the players think is the best overall. And nobody actually votes for “most valuable to his team.”
How could Brodeur or Luongo ever lose if it truly was “most valuable to his team?”
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
If he keeps up what he’s doing, he’d deserve it. I’d have no problem with that.
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
I think he’ll be in the 3, but if AO stays on pace, it’s probably his, again.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
They rarely give it to a goalie, since goalies have their own award.
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by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
I’m undecided if he has a chance, but thats why I said that, when was the last time someone lead the league in points, goals and plus minus and DIDN"T win?
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Malkin’d be the last one with the Art Ross.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
He didn’t lead the league in two of those categories.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
You could also point to the fact that he had fewer points per game than Ovechkin. If Ovechkin leads the league in +/-, goals, points, goals per game, and points per game—not to mention the Caps showing a night and day improvement since he was named captain—it’s tough to argue against him.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, thats what I meant, if you win the Ross and Rcihard, you are the best offensive player in the game, if you lead the league in plus/minus then you are obviously not one dimensional, if you do all three you are the best skater in hockey, and the voters don’t generally like goalies
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I’m glad I don’t watch many Canucks games…the Sedins freak me out. More so than those gymnast Hamms even.
I hate it when people say that quote’s from Apocalypse Now.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
I hated it the first time I read it, and I really enjoyed the subsequent 6 times I read it.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
that commercial is wicked awesome!
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oh god!
I shouldve known, once i post sedin twin’s gifs youd show!!
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
i was already here.....
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Varly update from TEB:
Varlamov told me he practiced on his own this morning and felt “very, very good.” Asked if it’s the best he’s felt, he said, “Yes, best.”
Good news.
i like his two-face mask better, more personality in it. wasn’t a fan of Brent Johnsons or JT60’s because it just seemed generic “red, stars, capital, eagles!” opposed to say Olaf Kolzig’s with a godzilla on it
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
Good Defensive play by Sloan, great rotation, on that almost goal for knubs
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
Sloan and Erskine have both looked pretty good today.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:13 PM EST up reply actions
Was Smith that faked out? Cripes.
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He could’ve been blinded.. by… _some_thing.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
….only one Guinness, as a matter of fact.
#TimeforMore
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
Looked like it. Day game after a night hoops game has made the VC ice all VC-ish today.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions
That was a hell of a save by Hedman on Sasha, there.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:19 PM EST reply actions
Damn, Alex needs a goal. How long has it been? 2 games?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:22 PM EST reply actions
NHL.com FAIL
NHL.com Gamecenter is featuring a pic of Brian Holtby #60 in goal for the Caps during warmups LOL.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/gamecenter.htm?id=2009020818&navid=sb:gamecenter
IS KEPTIN NOW
This is a great gritty game. Skill players aren’t having much luck doing their thing. But instead of getting too cute like they might have last year or early this season, they’re skating hard, working hard, cycling the puck, etc.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
Right on. TBL have made it a point to gum up the neutral zone and the passing lanes, and the Caps aren’t trying to force what’s not there.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Agree totally. After Friday’s game and how they look today, I love seeing the Caps get down and dirty along with their immense skill to win and lead games
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
What’s w/ these “Soudal” ads…why do you advertise something but not tell us what the hell it is you do/produce? So odd.
I think they’re kinda like Sodexho. They take your money and make you wish you’re spent it elsewhere.
Sodexho provided food for UMBC’s dining hall. Disgusting.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
When are we going to do something with our extra roster spot? Seriously, it makes no sense to carry 22 guys.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:28 PM EST reply actions
That’ll be a permanent Alzner, I’m assuming, come playoffs.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Sure, but that’s totally irrelevant to the fact that we have an empty roster spot right now, and have for a few days.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
You don’t think this team could benefit from having any of Alzner, Carlson, or Perreault up?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
On a 9 game winning streak? I think we’re doing okay.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
Then you don’t think any of Alzner, Carlson, or Perreault could benefit from being up?
It’s nonsensical and completely inconsistent with what they’ve been doing all year.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
Then you don’t think any of Alzner, Carlson, or Perreault could benefit from being up?
I don’t — not unless they’re playing.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
And they would be. Maybe not MP, but either of the other two, yes.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
Bruce said yesterday that the team would decide after today’s game if they were going to make any moves.
They all could benefit by coming up, but Perreault isn’t coming up strictly because the offense is clicking on the first 3 lines right now, and Alzner/Carlson weren’t going to be called up today because Sloan needed a game.
In front and back, the team’s healthy and got a spare or two, and there’s no need to upset the apple cart at this point until someone goes down or get moved.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Having any of the three watching the Caps from a skybox does no good for the Caps on the ice, spends their cap money, hurts the kid’s development, and hurts the Bears unnecessarily.
Would I like to have Alzner or Carlson playing instead of Sloan? That’s a tough question. But assuming Sloan gets the sweater, do I want either of them around? Absolutely not.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
But there’s no reason to assume Sloan gets the sweater.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
If they start playing up here, they potentially lose out on getting two weeks of games while the big club recuperates/goes to Vancouver.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
I thought that was taken care of, or is that still a factor?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
I also believe Alzner has played enough games at Hershey to stay down there already.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
That’s the rub. There I’m conflicted, but I do wish Alzner was getting more experience playing.
Wouldn’t surprise me if Alzner gets called back very soon. If the plan is to give Sloan one game here (since he hasn’t played for a while), it makes sense to me that they would wait before calling Alzner back.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Alzner I presume is not playing with the Caps, and will be come playoffs, so that he can play for the Bears during the Olympic Break. Same reason they sent Neuvy down
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
But Alzner’s already met that requirement.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
Better to save money against the salary cap, if you don’t need anyone there
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
I could buy that if the Caps had been doing it that way consistently. I don’t think we’ve had 22 players on the roster on a gameday at any point this year.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
That’s mainly because Sloan and Laing would have to pass through waivers to be sent down.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
But we don’t need to send anyone down. We have a spot open.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
I think we’re talking past each other at this point. I think the fundamental answer you’re looking for is “So Sloan can get a game, because it’s a good idea to give your backups some work here and there.” Sloan playing today drives all of the other decisions.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Frederic Cassivi
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
credit due: Sloan is playing great today
defensively sound, even jumping up and contributing on offense. Best game he’s had with the big club.
no penalties through two periods too
everybody’s just playing sound hockey. love it. TB just seems totally outmatched. 20 minutes to go boys!
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 31, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
You play pretty good fiddle son, but give the devil his due
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Laich would make a great captain.
{ducks}
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
For Atlanta when we trade him and others for Kovalchuk!
{ducks even lower}
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Chances of a 3rd period explosion, again? High
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
playoff question: if you had your druthers
would you prefer playing a SE opponent in the first round (i.e. Atlanta, Florida, TB) or a non-divisional foe.
Whichever one finished the season with the fewest points.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Atlanta
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Carolina???? lol
Aim for the head baby Jesus
by Doncosmic on Jan 31, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Impossible to say at this point what Atlanta will look like.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
I firmly believe that the four teams to advance out of the East will be the four top seeds.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
1) Washington
2) San Jose
3) Chicago
4) New Jersey
5) Buffalo
6) Vancouver
7) Phoenix
8)Los Angeles
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
Whichever one is slumping.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
the way the race is going
the team that makes it in is gonna be coming in a high, a la us two years ago.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 31, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
And we lost in the first round two years ago.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Depends. If PIT or OTT gets cold and plummets to the 8 seed then we get a team that is slumping.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
like if Crosby and Malkin get into a horrible collision with each other during the gold medal game?
Aim for the head baby Jesus
nice for the NHL, not too good for canada or russia though….
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really? the way Malkin has been playing? Russia has no shortage of offensive firepower
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Russia is relying entirely on a few top-end forwards. Canada is much deeper. Throw out Malkin and Russia will be relying heavily on a KHLer to fill in his production.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. But after that, Canada has a tremendous advantage. So if you can trade a top 6 for a top 6, you do it if you’re Canada.
Why are even talking about this again?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
In other words, the difference between Malkin and who would have to replace him is soooooooooooooo much greater than the difference between Crosby and who would have to replace him.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
If CAN loses Crosby, they lose their #1C. If RUS loses Malkin, they lose their 2C. There is a difference.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. That’s completely irrelevant.
Let’s play a game. Go look up the rosters for the Canadian and Russian Olympic teams. Cross out the names “Crosby” and “Malkin”. Now tell me which one gets worse, compared to where it was before.
It’s literally no contest.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
No. They’re obviously both worse than they were before. Which one gets MORE worse.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure I can say. They’re both pretty key cogs. I certainly don’t think it’s “no contest.”
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
I never thought this would spark such a debate.
If Crosby is removed, he’s still being replaced with a top-tier NHL guy, who is in turn replaced by a top-tier NHL guy. If Malkin is removed, he’s replaced with what amounts to a middle-tier NHL guy, who is in turn replaced by a guy who isn’t good enough to play in the NHL.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Just because they play in the K doesn’t mean they’re not good enough for the N.
/Jagr-Fedorov-Morozov-’d
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
But in the case of the actual players at the bottom end of Russia’s team, they aren’t.
/Zaripov-Zinovjev’d.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
playing 4 lines of top NHL scorers doesn’t always work as well as 2 lines of solid scorers and some role players
Aim for the head baby Jesus
So your issue is with the Canadian selection committee. That’s totally irrelevant to what’s going on here.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
Also irrelevant to what’s going on here.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
both of you have very good points.
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I don’t care who we play, I just want the caps to win in less than 7 games. Tired of these 7 gamers.
Hey everyone. I thought I’d pop in for the third period since I just got to work. Small crowd today, eh?
who is this dude wearing the #89 sweater?
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 31, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Brutal turnover.
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 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Interference, perhaps, against Gordon, there?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 4:56 PM EST reply actions
Way to go Flash
You red headed fuck stain
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
You do know how to make an entrance.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:03 PM EST up reply actions
That play was abhorrent. That’s why I don’t think he’s a very good defensive player.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
The takeaway was brilliant. Then he forgot he was PKing and tried to make an offensive breakout. And when Lecavalier re-picked his pocket, he took a dumb penalty.
Hope it’s a learning experience.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. I’d trade off getting 30 if he was a little more responsible in his own end.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
Unfair. That was a mental mistake, not reminiscent of his defense as a whole.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
Defense is mental. Especially the PK. You have to get that clear right there, and everyone knows it. It’s not the first time he blew a simple defensive play.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
Yep. Lousy PK killer who gets more time than he should, and on ES he doesn’t do much once the puck enters the defending zone.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
No, Flash is generally a good PKer, though, which is my point. 8 out of 10, he makes that clear without fail.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
No, he’s generally not. He sucked at it last year and has gotten marginally better this one.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
That clear, you have to make 10 times out of 10. The turnover was very nice, maybe that’s one most PKers wouldn’t make. But once the puck was on Flash’s stick, with nothing between him and the blue line, there is no excuse for not making the clear.
The Caps were worse off after he stole the puck and failed to clear than they would have been if he’d never stolen it at all. Not good.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
We’re all in agreement that that play was fucking stupid. I’m arguing against the idea that Flash always fucks that up. He’s generally just fine on the PK.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions
I’m happy letting Flash get this experience now, in January, with the Caps way ahead of the rest of the Southeast.
I sure hope he’s not in the playoff PK rotation. At least not this year. I don’t think he’s unsalvageable as PKer, like some folks seem to. But I definitely don’t think he’s great at it yet. And the Caps are deep enough in PKers that they don’t need him to do that this year.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
primary lesson here: if you’re going to try something on the PK, it better damn well work.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Again: stupid fucking play. We all agree.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
wonder why #25 doesn't get more PK time
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 31, 2010 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
He’s too slow. I keed
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
I guess BB has his reasons, but I have to wonder why he doesn’t have the 3rd line, fastest skater on the PK.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
same here
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
The key to a great PK is standing around. It is particularly unnecessary to ever challenge the pointmen.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Now the only question left is whether BB calls him out. If Fehr did that he wouldn’t see another shift. I’m fucking livid.
Now let's say you and I go toe to toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
It was a pretty bad play. The word “inexcusable” comes to mind.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
He was looking for someone up ice to start a SH charge.
Penalty was pretty stupid though
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
He doesn’t need to do that. He needs to get the puck out of the zone.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
He was looking for someone up ice to start a SH charge.
that was his first error
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
An Ovie goal would be nice right about 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 5:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I try, I do.
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 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
A little adversity. No problem. We’ll see if they can buckle down and gut it out.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Ovechkin, Semin, Ovechkin (EN) to end the game.
Book it!
by Moonage Daydream on Jan 31, 2010 5:07 PM EST reply actions
Fleischmann is a stupid asshole. What the hell makes him think he can dick around in his own zone like that on the PK. Great defensive instincts.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
Well, that was mental meltdown of Semin proportions. Terrible giveaway followed by a terrible penalty that costs the Caps the lead in the 3rd period. Completely indefensible play by Flash.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 31, 2010 5:10 PM EST up reply actions
it was a bad play, sure
“stupid asshole”? A little harsh I think. But to each his own.
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 31, 2010 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
#bringbackFlush
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder how many of Ovie’s shots have been blocked. . .seems like none of his shots are getting through
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
That’s what the doctor fucking ordered!
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
Hi there :D
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 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Erskine has been surprisingly effective contributing in the offensive zone the past few games.
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by Killer_Carlson on Jan 31, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
His shot isn’t half bad really but he rarely uses it
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
He’s been particularly effective in getting his shot towards the net quickly. More importantly, he’s getting it through, because if it gets blocked and goes the other way he doesn’t have the foot speed to make up for it. But he’s doing well keeping the puck in and getting it deep, and been more willing to do that with his shot instead of dumping it in the corner. Leads to a lot more scrambles and scoring chances in front of the net.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 31, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Bench him.
/Boudreau’d
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Wouldn’t you love to hear the beginning of a story that ends “and when I get to his house he has 13 monkeys”?
Not if it means having to ever see that commercial again.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jan 31, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
damn, smith swung at ovie after that play, wonder what caused that
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
That’s 2 points off of Sedin, now, right?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:20 PM EST reply actions
Chimmy’s got a beautiful stride, doesn’t he?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:23 PM EST reply actions
Think AO gets another try at that :-) ?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:24 PM EST reply actions
Ref pretty much gave that center-ice faceoff to Malone, Backstrom gave the ref a “WTF” look.
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 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
Um, no.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
Hardly.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
Nope, just not being a sore winner.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Early shower for the captain.
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
Vinny got kicked out of the circle
mouthed off excessively, got a game misconduct, thus FO went to the other end, effectively killing off the game
by DonnieKnutts on Jan 31, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
Time for a new coach in TB?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think he’s lost them, but he’s certainly not going to be the one that makes them elite by any means.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
Vinny got thrown out of the circle, then got a misconduct for whining, essentially.
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
beautiful finish guys, not the best 3rd but way to win them against the teams you need to
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
It was an awful call against Backs, and then Flash screwed the goddamn pooch.
Did he get another shift, after that?
by DrinkingPartner on Jan 31, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
I was observing that throughout the game … stats anyone?
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
Backstrom raked 68%, team was 57% for the game
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
lars lead the team in FO win percentage? … who would’ve thought?
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
well, technically, B Gordon was 100% (1-1) but yeah-Nick is a damn efficient player. He reminds me of Datsyuk in that way.
Seriously, it’s him and Crosby 1-1A in the East at the pivot. He’s eclipsed Malkin, imo
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
He’s eclipsed Malkin, imo
This year? Yeah, that’s a fair argument. Would be really interesting to see their current campaign’s statistics compared side by side.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
I don’t think anyone was saying that and I certainly wasn’t suggesting that at all. It’s a long ways to go before this campaign is over. I merely thought it was a fair argument from bigonetimer — his assertion that Backstrom has matured to the point of being considered the East’s top pivot behind Crosby at this juncture isn’t that far of a stretch.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
Tale of the Tape
Well, it’s closer in some areas than I thought it would be, from a career statistical standpoint. Geno is a more pure goal scorer, and Nick the playmaker but as far as impacting games consistently, I stand by my assertion.
Here’s the career numbers; this season is in parens.
Malkin (49 GP,19G, 36A, 55Pt, 0, 70PIM, 10PP, 1SH, 4GW, 198 shots, 9.6% shot pct., 39.3% FO)
291 games
134 goals ~ .46/gm
225 assists ~ .77/gm
359 points 1.23/gm
+35
308 PIM
57 PP goals
3 SH goals
19 GW
1,002 shots
13.4 % shot pct.
Backstrom (55GP, 23G, 40A, 63Pt, +26, 30PIM 10PP 0SH, 2GW, 152 shots, 15.1% shot pct., 49.4% FO)
218 games
58 goals ~ .27/game
160 assists ~ .73/game
218 points 1.00/gm
+54
98 PIM
26 PP
0 SH
7 GW
475 shots
12.2% shot pct.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow, Tampa broadcast team goes COMPLETELY batshit because Steckel “whined” about that faceoff.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:29 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, like stecks has enough juice to get the linesman to toss vinnie. Did they have anything to say about backs “hooking” call?
by dcsportsfan1 on Jan 31, 2010 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I have my tickets. I kinda want to make a 10 straight sign and bring a detachable ‘1’ to add if they win.
I still think you should take a Boston-friendly sign saying “Marry Me Satan”
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
just take a little white board, so you can erase and write different things. that would be hilarious.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I never thought about that haha
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Ugly 3rd.
The Caps righted the ship and got a gritty win, though. Loved the way they played once they restored the lead.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Good to see Ovie get on board with a goal that wasn’t an EN or deflection.
More his impression of a dirty goal.
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He still is.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
That deflection goal alone was nice.
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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2010 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
Good stuff. My gf and I are going to the game in Boston too! We’re so excited, we’ve been counting down since the tickets came in.
That’s awesome! We were around that row the last time the Caps were in town. The view from that section is so awesome, and I think the Caps shoot towards that section twice.
yeah I made sure we got seats at the end where the Caps shoot twice. I’ve never been to Boston, but I’ve sat in what is essentially the same seats at the Phone Booth, and they were awesome.
At red line @ bos about 15 rows up. Represent
by 718CapsFan on Jan 31, 2010 6:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I have a good feeling that Burke isn’t done wheeling and dealing some of the Leafs roster. Now that they have Phaneuf, think the Caps should inquire about someone like Beauchemin to shore up the D-line?
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I haven’t seen any of the game but is it fair to say the Caps missed Green’s O but nit his D today? Reading your comments, the D was quite good until some bad decisionmaking in the third.
IS KEPTIN NOW
With Green, everything would have just been smoother, imo.
The rest of the D-men stepped up in the o-zone and got really lucky in the D-zone with Monsieur Post on our side
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
I think Green was definitely missed, on both ends.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jan 31, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
Ersk was a -1 but I thought played a pretty good offensive game with 9 attempts at the net today (4 blocks and 5 SOG) almost all at ES
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
That’s twice in one week I’ve seen him pinch in and get off a nice slapper on goal. He’s starting to look like the Erskine
I thought Pothier looked to be the weakest of the D this afternoon.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Just wondering: is Brian Burke playing with a different salary cap than the rest of the NHL? Dion Phaneuf? Jeez…
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They shed a ton of salary too though.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
As I said above, I wouldn’t be adverse if the Caps inquired about Beauchemin to shore up the D-Line if Burkie’s in seller mode.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
The leafs are like the Knicks, they suck, and they act like there isn’t a salary cap, so the salary cap always chokes them
Aim for the head baby Jesus
They took an extra $320,000 against the cap in the Phaneuf deal, and saved two million in the Giguere deal. Uh, what?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Jan 31, 2010 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
I like the makeover actually, despite my disdain for dion. They got better in net and they got better on defense: Komi, Phaneuf, Kab, Beauchemin and Schenn is a very respectable group.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
And Mike Van Ryn was one of their steadier D-men last year and is due back from injury next year.
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
MVR is done I think. No way he’s anywhere close to being as productive. The guy always manages to get injured too.
I don’t dislike the deal from the Leafs’ POV, I can only imagine Burke thinks he can’t reasonably re-sign some of these free agents, so it’s not a bad deal. Then again, the D was supposed to look alright on paper this season too, but look what happened – Vesa and Monster get hung out to dry most nights. Not so sure Phaneuf helps much.
I guess HNIC in Canada will have loads of obligatory Elisha Cuthbert shots on Saturday nights now
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by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2010 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
Via @bmcnally14
Brooks Laich: “It’s like the Fast and the Furious. It doesn’t matter if you win by an inch or a mile. Winning is winning. Vin Diesel.”
Everyone wants to kill the king. But the prince, he just sails along telling all the ladies, "One day I'm gonna be king."
Bears up 3-0 at halfway of the 2nd.
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
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