Saturday Caps Clips: Throwdown at the Phonebooth
by EmilyB on Oct 2, 2010 7:33 AM EDT
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- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's
scufflewin from Vogs, Masisak, Carerra (blog, gamer), McNally, Frankovic, CapsNewsNetwork, KoL, Pictures (Morning skate [Caps in Pix], Game [Bridget Samuels]) - Japers' Rink Radio hits the interwaves at 10 Eastern. Corey Masisak returns to talk Caps hockey and look ahead to the season opener. [JRR]
- Ready for CapsCon? Info here, schedule here, after party here. And the Boss is on the bloggers' panel at six p.m. - here.
- Peter Bondra and Olie Kolzig will be there. Here's why that's important. [Box Seats]
- And here's Olie, in his own words. [XM Home Ice]
- Jason Chimera got some radio time too. [106.7 The Fan]
- Five down, one to go. Enough already with the preseason. [Puckhead's Thoughts]
- Well, there's preseasons and then there's pre-careers. Brendan Woods, son of Caps assistant coach Bob Woods, embarks on his journey. [OFB]
- We've seen a lot of new Alex Ovechkin ads this week. This may be the best one yet. [NHL.com]
- We've seen a lot of new Ovi interviews as well. This one's not bad. [Yahoo! Sports]
- Is AO's noggin funnier than Bruce Boudreau? [Caps Outsider]
- Gabby! [@ovifan8]
- Scott Burnside asks and answers ten questions about the Caps' upcoming season. [ESPN]
- But what're the odds? [Puck Daddy]
- The younger youngsters are battling it out... [Hockey Independent]
- ...and the older youngsters are stepping up and answering the call to lead. [Corey]
- Jose Theodore may or may not be signed with the Minnesota Wild. We wish him all the best, regardless. [FanShot]
- Neate Sager takes a look at Cody Eakin's return to juniors. [Buzzing the Net]
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Anybody know if you’re able to leave the convention, and come back in? I have a poster I want Gartner to sign, but don’t want to be stuck carrying it for 10 hours.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Yes you can leave and return.
Alright, confess-how many goals are you going to make this year?
"I'm not going to tell!"
Well can you at least guarantee fifty?
"No way. I have a different objective. To win."
by capsyoungguns on Oct 2, 2010 8:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Skimming last nights comments and these recaps, I’d sure hope the Caps starting responding to clean hits with clean hits and save their “sticking up for each other” for when the other team’s crossing the line/taking liberties. I feel like I lost years off my life last year arguing that it was bad form to go after our guys (esp Ovechkin) just cause they dropped a hard, clean hit on someone. #realizeitsjustonegame
"This guy is an android. He's not human....Oh my goodness."
by Sam DC on Oct 2, 2010 8:15 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
from the 400’s, the hit on Knuble that Ovi responded to looked questionable. The Columbus player got called for Interference for the hit on Knuble, but it was also kind of from behind from what I could tell. I have no problem with Ovi doing what he did there.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
I’m pretty sure one of the referees had the call on the Knuble hit.
Ovi did a splendid job of turning a power play into a PK. We’ll need more discipline in the regular season.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Oct 2, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Ovi’s response to the Knuble hit was justified. Guy appeared to take a run at him high. Sloaner’s fight after the Hendrick’s hit was unnecessary IMO. Totally agree that the pattern of having to drop gloves with a guy after he cleanly hits your guy needs to stop. Sloan in particular should be aware of that given the reaction his big hit in Calgary got.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
It looked like a high hit to me as well. My heart freezes whenever Ovi gets in a scuffle but then he needs his chippy attitude to stay on his game.
Alright, confess-how many goals are you going to make this year?
"I'm not going to tell!"
Well can you at least guarantee fifty?
"No way. I have a different objective. To win."
by capsyoungguns on Oct 2, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
It felt good to go to Verizon for hockey again but that game sure was messy. The guys are definitely a little rusty. I could see that the PK has been adjusted—much more aggressive overall—but I don’t think they needed to practice it quite that often in a single game! A little more PP practice last night would have been nice.
Alright, confess-how many goals are you going to make this year?
"I'm not going to tell!"
Well can you at least guarantee fifty?
"No way. I have a different objective. To win."
You know Fehr just may be on BB’s radar this season. Fehr said that BB wanted him to work on getting more SOGs in last night’s game and then in the post game interview BB said he’d take 50 of Fehr’s dirty goals. I take this as a good sign. He was complimentary.
Alright, confess-how many goals are you going to make this year?
"I'm not going to tell!"
Well can you at least guarantee fifty?
"No way. I have a different objective. To win."
by capsyoungguns on Oct 2, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Some mighty fine young centers...
John Carlson - Glory follows him.
Six Beers Too Many Fantasy Team - BizNasty's Hobo Rodeo
by boutros23 on Oct 2, 2010 9:25 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
The guy who sits in front of me turned around and asked “does Schultz look bigger this year?” I responded “Everyone looks bigger standing next to Matty P.”
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Oct 2, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
They don’t call him Big Nasty for nothing. One of the articles in the clips had Gordon and Matty P making the roster. Folks agreed on that?
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Who cares what we think? It’s up to Boudreau and McPhee, and they ain’t talkin’
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 2, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess I like to try to anticipate what they think to see if I can guage the direction of the franchise. Part of my desire to increase my knowledge about the team. Plus I’ve seen it discussed in other threads. Maybe there’s roster makeup fatigue here, though.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
If anything, the competition helps the players take their game to the next level, which always makes for good speculation. At this point though, like Gould said, we can’t really do much, as it’s up to the front office.
"Never tell me the odds." - Han Solo
by Steck It Out on Oct 2, 2010 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
I was just being snarky.
My preference is Johansson to Hershey (contingent on his willingness), MP and A. Gordon up with Washington.
Preference #2 is Sloan to Hershey to start the season; MP, A. Gordon and Johansson all with Washington for an extended tryout to start the year. But this’ll never happen.
Preference #3 is MP to Hershey, since I think they’ve all been good and it’d be a shame to lose A. Gordon to another team or Johansson to Sweden for the year.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 2, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll make my uninformed prediction: Gordon – yes; Matty P – no. Johansson’s going to get Matty’s spot if for no other reason than Hershey’s a heck of alot closer to DC than is Sweden.
by mechanicsville on Oct 2, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Matty P and Johansson are totally different players, so I think it depends what BB wants. I think MP is better suited to a 3C role whereas Johansson is the guy I want centering Semin’s line. Johansson strikes me as a better passer, whereas MP is a hustle guy, but seems to be taking an awful lot of shots for a Center.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
We keep talking about offense with these guys. Is Gordon the most responsible defensively? Plus we’ve got to be concerned about Johnasson’s face off struggles. But I doubt that’s something he’s going to learn in Sweden perhaps.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Maybe they’re keeping Stecks around to teach MJ90 how to take a faceoff…
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
Gordon killed penalties and did it well for Hershey last year. His defensive chops are sound and improving.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 2, 2010 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually have the opposite take. I think Mackan is better suited for 3C because of his defensive responsibility and I think right now MP is more confident with the puck and thus more capable of aiding a scoring line.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
I’d rather see MP than Johansson as 2C as well, but it would make me nervous to see either of them with the job.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 2, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed, I was just talking about how I see their games relative to each other. I could live with a short stint of either at 2C (like if there’s a short term injury) but I wouldn’t want that to be the lineup for a healthy roster.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Dig the Yahoo article. It’s important to remember that Ovie has strong relationships with his family, that he’s a gamer, and that he doesn’t shirk from most of the responsibilities necessary to promote the sport. Certainly NBC and ESPN oversimplify things much. Sad I can’t make the big shindig today, but eagerly awaiting 10/7.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Observations from Section 421
Well, that was an inspired preseason game… who knew the Caps and Jackets were going to engage in a rough and tumble game….
Anyway some notes:
1) Great to see Clarkie have a good game. A goal and an assist, time on the power play, who knows maybe he’s going to have a good year for the Jackets. I hope he does.
2) Not a good night for the Caps D. Lots of chances given up to a Columbus team that was without their top gun, Rick Nash.
3) Great night for F-16… an appropriate nick name for him.
4) Good night on the offensive end for Green, too.
Anyway, it was a nice win, the shot totals were good, but there were too many lapses that let the Jackets stay in the game. The Caps need to tighten that up, and quick with the regular season around the corner…
PS. My grandson is here watching me type this, so I better end now… he’s wanting his grandpa… :)
Washington Capitals 2009-10 = Quebec Nordiques 1994-95
--- D'ohboy
by MikeL-Pivonka on Oct 2, 2010 12:07 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Always good to get the reports from those who can see more than just the angle of the TV camera lens. And I appreciate you taking the time to write it up…but for gods sake spend the time with the kid!
by HateOffSeason on Oct 2, 2010 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
That commercial was awesome. All of them are really good.
~~~ R0cK D@ R3D ~~~
by Chaz-Capapalooza on Oct 2, 2010 12:14 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, epic fail at the convention lol.
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by Chaz-Capapalooza on Oct 2, 2010 12:28 PM EDT reply actions
They counted down from 10 to let go of the banner and unveil the uniforms. But it didn’t work and 10 minutes later they just told them to walk out on stage with them on lol. He was like 3! 2! 1!!!!!!!….meh…
~~~ R0cK D@ R3D ~~~
by Chaz-Capapalooza on Oct 2, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice, I like the white ones. The patches look better on the shoulder too.
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by Chaz-Capapalooza on Oct 2, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Those pants are awesome.
"Never tell me the odds." - Han Solo
by Steck It Out on Oct 2, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you know when they go on sale? I want to get a Fehr jersey.
~~~ R0cK D@ R3D ~~~
by Chaz-Capapalooza on Oct 2, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit, it looks like it’s a single patch across the middle. Crap.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 2, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
You can’t possibly be shocked.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
I actually believed they might just, this one time, do things the right way.
This is very upsetting. They went 20 years sewing individual letters on the jerseys. Can’t they do it one more night?
I’m never going to get my legitimate vintage Gould, am I?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 2, 2010 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Convention thoughts
1) don’t like the WC sweater
2) randomly scored RAHJC for auto and am wearing his sweater!
3) if anyone else is here and wants two tix to tomorrow’s game, reply and we can try to meet up
"Hockey is my life, wine is my passion." -- Igor Larionov
by Scott in Shaw on Oct 2, 2010 3:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Meh
The convention was meh. The WC sweater is just the old sweater. It’s ok – I guess it could be worse (baby blue), but it’s not terribly exciting. The rest of the convention just struck me as a ton of people waiting in line.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
I feel like I didn’t miss anything sitting at home. I mean, it would have been nice to see the players up close in person but I’m not really one for doing that.
Combine the massive coverage from all the bloggers, the online video from both the team and CSN, the videos that i’m sure will pop up on the web later, the price tag, the travel (I’m super lazy), and the fact that it’s really not much more than a big PR event, and that’s I decided to pass.
by TFG on Oct 2, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The talks they have are worth the time. I attended a Capology talk by Don Fishman and a talk on the new rule changes by Mike Murphy (which included the video they showed to the refs defining what head hits are illegal). As a bonus, I got signatures from a few Caps players/alumni and a picture with Knuble. It’s fun, but did get a bit chaotic and crowded.
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
Haha, You were there for 30mins. The panels were pretty entertaining but they need more stuff if they are going to do it again.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I swear they had more panels last year. I enjoyed what I attended but I would have liked more choices.
Alright, confess-how many goals are you going to make this year?
"I'm not going to tell!"
Well can you at least guarantee fifty?
"No way. I have a different objective. To win."
by capsyoungguns on Oct 3, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t recall any speculation, but at the end of the Boudreau/Neuvirth/Alzner/AGordon panel, Boudreau said Neuvirth is starting Friday in Atlanta. Neuvirth definitely seemed surprised.
I believe in JC.
Well, the way Bruce said it, at first it sounded like Neuvy had been named the starting goalie, period. Then you put two and two together and realize that starting in Atlanta on Friday means the presumption that Varly starts in the home opener on Saturday. Keeping in mind, of course, that he’s yet to be considered healthy enough to play.
Don’t pack up for Hershey yet, Dany Sabourin.
"It's always good to have vikings."
I was wondering if people might know who one of the Caps alumni I got a signature from was, because I didn’t see his name. He was with Gartner and Maruk, looked to be about the same age, and put a #2 next to his illegible signature. Of the players listed in the program, the only one I see who wore #2 (according to the Caps website) was Ken Sabourin.
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
Here’s the all time Caps jersey numbers, current through 2008…
http://capitals.nhl.com/club/page.htm?bcid=16420
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Oct 2, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s the list I looked at. I just wondered if anyone might know what he looked like or had a current picture. I can’t tell ANYTHING from the signature except that there is a 2. Whoever I got the signature from looked like he was Gartner and Maruk’s age, but Sabourin is younger then either.
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
Granny Grant is the guy,. He wasn’t listed on the program so I’m guessing he was a last minute addition. He was on one of the early Caps teams in 1974 or 1975.
Rocking the Red since 1975
I do remember seeing his name, handwritten on a piece of cardboard, posted on one of the signs during the day. And the signature could conceivably be 2 G’s. But I don’t see him on the Caps list there, and the info I’m seeing has him as “1971-2 Washington Chiefs”. Was he somewhat small, like just a bit bigger than Gartner?
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
Some pictures from the Convention
I dumped my memory card into Flickr so there are some duds. But here are some pics I took today: http://flickr.com/gp/s1acker/pVC83J if you are interested.
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