Friday Caps Clips: Caps @ Thrashers Game Day
by J.P. on Oct 8, 2010 6:44 AM EDT
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- Previews of tonight's season opener in Atlanta from Vogs, NHL.com, Peerless, RtR, LIR and RLS, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Bird Watchers Anonymous for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- Coverage from yesterday's practice. [Caps365 (video), CI, TBD, bridgetds (rather chummy pics), Caps In Pictures (pics)]
- Alex Ovechkin had a tough 2009-10. Hopefully he takes it out on 2010-11. [Masisak]
- The WaPo has a massive preview up. So big, in fact, that it features both Mike Wise and your favorite bloggers. [WaPo]
- They're blinding me with science. [WaPo]
- Marcus Johansson is flying under the radar a bit... for now. [McKenzie]
- Eric Fehr on the upcoming campaign. [CSN Washington (video)]
- Can a psychologist fix what's wrong with the Caps? That depends - what are his qualifications as a second-line center? [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Semyon Varlamov and Michal Neuvirth are the 19th-best goaltending tandem in the League, behind the likes of Carey Price and Alex Auld, per Darren Eliot. [SI]
- "[N]othing the Caps do between now and April amounts to much more than time-killing entertainment." See you in April then, Allan? [Muir]
- A potpourri of predictions... [Puck Daddy, CBC, Peerless, JtG, LA Times, CK]
- ... and previews. [OFB, YouTube, TBD]
- On the Washington/Hershey relationship. [Leone]
- "If the NHL ever considers contraction, the league probably should just make the Capitals and Sharks into one franchise. It's called failure consolidation." Snarky! [ESPN]
- Confirming what your eyes have told you - AO has been getting less space to unleash his slapper at even strength over the years, but as his teammates have gotten better, he's found more time and space to do so on the power play. [Behind The Net]
- Bruce Boudreau on Off the Record. [TSN (video, h/t Caps Today)]
- This or That: UFC vs. WWF (with the latter getting my vote). [Caps365 (video)]
- League-wide storylines, featuring a few Caps mentions. [Farber]
- Yesterday's radio hits:
- Brooks Laich on The Mike Wise Show. [audio (Seg.14), D.C. Sports Bog (and related)]
- Alan May on The LaVar Arrington Show with Chad Dukes. [audio]
- A video game predicts the Caps will lose a Game 7 on home ice next spring. Hey, if it's in the game, it's in the game. [Puck Daddy]
- Intimidation as a part of hockey, like Pat Burns, isn't dead yet. [OWO]
- Because Haikus are hai-cool. [Box Seats]
- On "Young Guns" and "Young Guns II" (and does that make D.J. King a Regulator?). [Peerless, TinyPic]
- Ted talks leadership. [CI]
- Previewing the Bears season. [Leone, Leone, Leone, Leone]
- More notes from Hershey. [Leone]
- Not sure I ever thought I'd be typing "Head Coach Dwayne Zinger," but there it is. [Queen City Storm]
- On the plus side (for them), former Caps Chris Clark and Kyle Wilson have made the Blue Jackets' opening night roster. On the minus side, it looks like they'll be healthy scratches. [BJX]
- Do some good, won't you? [FanPost]
- Finally, happy 51st birthday to John Blum.
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And so Mike Wise thinks the Caps need to . . . what?
"This guy is an android. He's not human....Oh my goodness."
seriously, though, Brooks Laich sounds like one angry young man. He seems to be taking the t-shirt rather literally.
If you've read this far...seek help.
Hey, if his anger is contagious, I’m all for it.
A very misguided piece on Huffington Post recently called 30 Rock the most racist show on television thanks to Tracy Morgan’s wild, manic, madcap performance. Tonight illustrated why whoever wrote that piece is full of shit and should be punched in the face until he has a more nuanced grasp on comedy.
I can’t believe I’m typing these words…. I’m glad Mike Wise wrote that article (Checks for a plague of locusts.) because I don’t know if a respected hockey journalist would have gotten so much clear emotion from Brooksie.
Please, please, please, let the anger of Brooks Laich be evident in the play of all 23 Capitals. It would be nice to see the boys go up by three in the 2nd period and just hammer other teams into the ground for the remainder of the game. I guess, what I’m saying is that I’d like to see the Caps demonstrate not just that they are better than other teams, but to be absolutely merciless about it.
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He seems bitter. I’m sorry he’s angry – anger leads to mistakes in judgment, which lead to the sin bin, which could contribute to another tearful exit next year. There’s no doubt the miracle days are gone, when they were happy and excited to be doing so well, when everyone under-rated them. They are all grown up now. Now the Type A fans can focus mercilessly on the team’s mistakes and the short-comings of this individual or that, and the fun will go right out of this year. A sense of doom will hang over us until well into baseball season. Peerless, you have influence, don’t let that attitude get the upper hand. As an actual crusader for the holy grail, Mr. Laich is certainly entitled to feel gruntled, if not even disgruntled, peptic if not dyspeptic, etc. I am old, but I’m a kid when it comes to hockey. I’m happy when they win! I hope they continue to do it — while playing well, as he so articulately insisted. I don’t think anyone would argue with that, actually.
This stood out to me though…
“He’s the most prepared guy you’ll ever meet, and I would bet every cent I’ve ever owned on that. You will never lose a hockey game [under Boudreau] because of under-preparation. "
Which is great, and I believe ol’ Brooksie. It also would explain why the Caps tended to dominate 1st periods last year. But here’s my problem, isn’t the real issue that most of us have with Bruce is that he doesn’t ADJUST the gameplan during the course of the game? Not to be a Debbie, but that was the first thing I thought when I read it.
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Are awesome
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 7:18 AM EDT reply actions
I saw that picture this morning, and I immediately started singing this
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 7:26 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can’t believe I’ve never heard this song before.
"Do you see my fist? It was fists like these that built quaint Canadian cities out of the harsh Canadian wilderness, etc. etc."
Not in Seattle anymore.
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 8, 2010 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s amazing, as is this one
Best part of “Forgive My Misconduct” is Dionne’s giant belt buckle that inexplicably just says “LOU”.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
HAHS! Wow, you sure know how to put a girl in the mood.
"Do you see my fist? It was fists like these that built quaint Canadian cities out of the harsh Canadian wilderness, etc. etc."
Not in Seattle anymore.
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 8, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Sweet sweet cookie you’re my rah rah rookie
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Ron Dugay! Now I know its hockey season.
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No doubt (and it’s aboot time).
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Speaking of the Kings
Hockey’s Future: You mentioned Jody Shelley, did he give you tips on the pugilistic side of the game?
Dave Steckel: Yeah, (laughing) I am sure I am going to have one or two fights in the NHL.
Hockey’s Future: What did he tell you?
Hockey’s Future: Keep your head up. I am 6’5’’ and probably will be the tallest guy out there, so a couple of hints on the jersey grabbing and stuff.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I not wild about the Crown from the Elizabethan court, but the purple and gold is a very nice color combo.
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I also really like the simplicity of the jersey body. And no sweaty armpit looking things a la new Sabres jersey.
Get a Doughty.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, right. You’re not Canadian, so you don’t have an inexplicable man crush on Doughty
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
And we can maybe convince Kopitar to take citizenship and play for Team USA if he hasn’t already played for another international team!
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t matter for Petr Nedved. I think he played for USSR, Canada AND the TCH.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but hasn’t that rule changed in recent years? Wasn’t that the whole Paul Stastny thing? He could have played for either the US or CAN, but chose US and now is a US player forever?
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
No idea. I think they gave him a break because the Soviet Union ended, and then he pretty much had no country to play for until the Velvet Revolution.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Kopitar plays for the Slovenian National Team… their first and only NHL player.
Washington Capitals 2009-10 = Quebec Nordiques 1994-95
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Oct 8, 2010 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought because Kopitar does not represent Slovenia in international tournaments, he could potentially get his US citizenship and play for the US. Although those IIHF rules are so damn complicated sometimes, it’s hard to follow.
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Kudos, JP. This round of Clips was a a killer. But then season previews always are.
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I can’t believe it’s finally here.
"Do you see my fist? It was fists like these that built quaint Canadian cities out of the harsh Canadian wilderness, etc. etc."
Not in Seattle anymore.
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 8, 2010 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions
HOCKEY HOCKEY HOCK HOCKEY HOCKEY! I’m not sure how I’m going to wait until tonight.
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Per Vogs:
Pavelec has had difficulty with the Caps during his career. He is 1-7 with a 4.10 GAA and an .876 save pct. lifetime against Washington. Those seven losses are consecutive.
He also only 23 years old.
The selfish fan in me would prefer that Sabo started tonight and Neuvi starts against Marty and the D’s at the home opener (assuming, of course, Varly is out for the weekend).
"HISTORY DOESN’T MATTER!!! .... Who cares if it’s never been done? We aren’t those teams who failed before. We are in control of our own destiny, and we will make it happen our own way.." - A Gordon, June 2010
Yup.
"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 Oct 8, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
bridgetds (rather chummy pics)
Those are great pics. Chummy indeed. And who knew Mean Lars was so … touchy feely? Warms the heart to see all the guys smiling and enjoying themselves. Bodes well for team chemistry.
I LOVED this set of bridgetds pics. A little hockey porn for the ladies….
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by Backeez Got Back on Oct 8, 2010 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions
The one of Carlson pretending to be Ovi’s date is priceless!
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Feel free to post your faves here (with subject lines, of course – don’t want any pizza on the roof).
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I would have, but it appears the share feature is turned off for this album. :-( Understandable though, some very good shots. If I could find the right end of a camera I’d want to make sure I got credit for such quality photos.
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Here's Ovi hoping he gets invited to sit with Bax and Green at lunch
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by EmilyB on Oct 8, 2010 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Snuggly Lars loves him some GreenLife52.
John Carlson - Glory follows him.
Six Beers Too Many Fantasy Team - BizNasty's Hobo Rodeo
Aww, and he bought everyone iPads! What a nice guy.
John Carlson - Glory follows him.
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Wait. Who bought everyone iPads?
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Love me some Angry Birds. /OT
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Angry Birds and Words With Friends.
I think you all would love Words With Friends, being all eloquent-like and such
Soon the Championship with be ours, all ours!
Big WWF contingent on the OT threads. We probably have enough for a league.
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Hmmm. Samantha Casey (Miss VA) recently tweeted that she received an iPad from her sweetheart…mere coincidence??? :)
by Ray of Sunshine on Oct 8, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
“Who’s that big guy?
Who’s that big guy?
YOU ARE!!!
YOU ARE!!!"
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
by D'ohboy on Oct 8, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You know, from this picture, it looks like Ovie’s curve isn’t anywhere near as nasty as it usually is.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
Here we go with the whole objectification debate aga- oh, what?
"This guy is an android. He's not human....Oh my goodness."
by Sam DC on Oct 8, 2010 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just pick the view all sizes option on the Actions menu. Then on that page you can either right click and Save As or click the download the X size of this photo link
attempt #2 for Ovi & Carlson (via bridgetds)
Ah….thanks for the tip!
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The prom’s going to be sick, Alex. And the after-prom? Don’t you worry your pretty little head.
There's no 'i' in "team". But there's a 'nap' in "champion".
Now we know the real reason JC turned down the girl’s request to be her homecoming date (asked during the Rookie chat at the convention) ….he already had his date lined up!
by Ray of Sunshine on Oct 8, 2010 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
The girls didn’t ask JC. They only asked MattyP and MarJo.
(Yes, I know about the avatar hounding - just pretend mine is invisible.)
I thought it was only JC and Matty P because they figured MarJo wouldn’t know what homecoming was…
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
I only found out what homecoming was when I got into teaching. And I grew up in NYC
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Do they play football in NYC? I’m trying not to snark, but there’s a definitely lack of open space, no?
Can you have homecoming without a football game? (that IS snark – I think)
"It's always good to have vikings."
I never got why its called homecoming.
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Because that’s when all the alumni come back home?
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so it’s supposed to be reunion weekend?
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I think that’s the problem. we never had reunions associated with football in high school (both were new schools), and we didn’t have football at my undergrad or grad schools. Undergrad reunion is in the middle of the summer!
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Actually, I wrote home.
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Yeah, but I didn’t go to public school. The South Bronx and Jamaica Queens were not the shining stars in the public education system. I got academic scholarships starting in 6th grade and had no siblings to tell me about it.
It was quite the event. Boarding school had Rivalry Weekend (commonly called the Nemesis Game) but it’s much less raucous.
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So Ovi shaves before practice?
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Only for RAHJC.
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
by ns on Oct 8, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe for the team photo.
A very misguided piece on Huffington Post recently called 30 Rock the most racist show on television thanks to Tracy Morgan’s wild, manic, madcap performance. Tonight illustrated why whoever wrote that piece is full of shit and should be punched in the face until he has a more nuanced grasp on comedy.
Reminds me of Roger Clemens leaving game six in 1986 with the Sox up, going into the clubhouse and shaving before the post-victory press conferences.
Ooops.
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OK, Marcus...let's see if I got this right
Green: Jag älska din manlig väg
Marcus: “What were you trying to say, Greenie?”
Green: I said, “you made a great pass there”
Marcus: No, what you said was, “I love your masculine ways”
NICKY!
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by ThePeerless on Oct 8, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
I’m sorry to have to tell you this Peerless, (ok not really I’m actually hunched over laughing) but in this case Google Translate really wasn’t your friend.
Pft why play a small French guy when you have a Svensk viking.
Yeah, that really didn’t look right to me, a guy with several hours of Rosetta Stone training.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
Several hours of Rosetta Stone training, very impressive maybe you are ready to make your own Luleå calls now.
Pft why play a small French guy when you have a Svensk viking.
BTW, very happy to see Harju on Norfolk’s opening night roster. Can’t wait to see him live.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
that’s what I get for going to an online translator. Hope I didn’t pull a Greenie and really stick my foot in it (apologies to all the those with more command of the language than I)
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So um, what did Peerless actually say?
"Do you see my fist? It was fists like these that built quaint Canadian cities out of the harsh Canadian wilderness, etc. etc."
Not in Seattle anymore.
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 8, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s impossible to explain but for starters we don’t have the “way” expression. I do enjoy reading bad Swedish. I know I mishandle the English language on a regular basis so it feels good when someone else make the same mistakes.
Pft why play a small French guy when you have a Svensk viking.
I think your English is better than a lot of native speakers.
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King: “Hey, Stecks is getting better at this.”
Gordon: “uh-huh”
King: “Think they’ll let him shoot with a puck soon?”
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by ThePeerless on Oct 8, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Nicky, you really need to lose a front tooth”
“Yeah, hang onto that dream, trophy boy”
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by ThePeerless on Oct 8, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
the chummy pics were great. I enjoyed seeing all the guys smiling. But where’s Semin? He’s a proven personal space offender, so I’m surprised he doesn’t show up here doing the same. Maybe he was letting Nicky take his place with Green.
must have been at the other end of the ice or something. The whole 2nd line, Fehr, Chimera, and some of the D-men weren’t in any of the pics.
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
I saw Fehr in a couple but I was confused that he was wearing red instead of green. Chimera’s in the first pic sporting a black eye and green jersey next to Ovie.
That was wicked.
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Oct 8, 2010 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Pfft, whatever, I could do that if I were him.
by David Getz on Oct 8, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
21 Anton Gustafsson (center) Sweden Washington Capitals (from New Jersey) Frölunda HC Jr. (Sweden)
22 Jordan Eberle (center) Canada Edmonton Oilers (from Anaheim) Regina Pats (WHL)
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No doubt, GMGM is re-evaluating his life-choices as we speak.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Of course, it's not the first time.
18 Eric Fehr
19 Ryan Getzlaf.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Pokuluk and Finely in one round, eh?
Eberle looked great last night.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
And then I look at who went dead last in that draft and shake my head slowly.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions
What’s impressive to me is that 4 players from the 7th (last) round of the 2005 draft have already played in 100+ NHL games.
Perhaps that’s due to the lockout? Lots of guys got opportunities they never would have gotten, and it was backed up because of there not being a draft the previous year.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Or i’m wrong. Never mind.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I tend not to look at things like that cause if we had drafted Getzlaf maybe we finish with the 5th or 6th pick and we don’t get a shot at Backstrom.
But you never know. Hindsight says I’m glad we have Backis, but if I had a time machine for the express purpose of going back to tell GMGM to draft Getz instead of Fehr, there’s little chance I don’t do it.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Just bring proof that you’re from the future, and convince him to start Getz in the A so the team still fails and we still get Backstrom.
Problem solved.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
Guys, if you’ve got a time machine, the first to do is go back to tell GMGM not to draft Polulok. Of course, you’ll likely end up needing to go back and pretend you’re John Ferguson of the Leafs and making wacky signings and trades in order to set the future right.
"Yes, but Rimmer Directive 271 states just as clearly, 'No chance you metal ba****d.'"
How about not letting Scott Stevens walk all those years ago, and not signing Jagr?
I’m alright with how things turned out.
by red army line on Oct 8, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Stevens had to walk. They cleaned house after The Limo Incident.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Jagr had nothing to do with GMGM. He was against it, loudly and frequently. That one was all Teddy. And Ted has said as much many, many times.
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Insubordination is not usually the best way to maintain employment.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
I think the Jagr incident was a necessary disaster for Ted to learn from. He’d still be Snyder if he hadn’t.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Jagr led to Ted throwing away the “stupid pills”. Snyder thinks his dosage isn’t high enough.
"Yes, but Rimmer Directive 271 states just as clearly, 'No chance you metal ba****d.'"
Danny – “I thought ‘salary cap’ meant use salaries to put a cap in the NFL’s behind!”
Danny has a softer, gentler fan side according to ESPN60 portrayals.
/yeah right
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
I’m gonna remember you said that this April. And I intend to stone you with #16’s very heavy numbers. :-) Honestly, I really think Fehr is going to have an outstanding year.
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Bigger than Getzlaf’s, assuming they both stay healthy?
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Isolate that.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Let’s not get into comparison. I wouldn’t want anyone to get embarrassed. But seriously, if Getslaf had Fehr’s ice time and line mates, He doesn’t get 50 points, period. And if Fehr had his ice time and was on the Caps first line, I think 69 (hehe) points is a dot in the rearview.
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I don’t think that’s true. Getzlaf proved how good he was much more quickly than Fehr did. Fehr was hurt and, frankly, not that great up until about a year and a half ago. I agree, though, I think Fehr will have a good year, I just don’t know if he’ll have a better one than Getz.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Definitely conceded that Getzlaf progressed way faster than Fehr. I should have been more clear. I was saying that at-this-moment (and for about the last season) if Getzlaf and Fehr are both first line or third line guys (on THEIR respective teams), Fehr comes out ahead in points. I just think he’s made better use of what has been available.
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Since Fehr plays on the third line, if Getzlaf played on his 3rd line, Boggles is saying Fehr would get more points.
Did I get that right Boggles?
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
Yeah, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
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So you think Fehr would make Team Canada if he was on the first line?
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
2 for 2. But I don’t recall even mentioning the Olympics, was that an earlier part of the thread that I missed?
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I’m saying he wouldn’t produce like Getzlaf, even if he was on the first line.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
And I will support your right to say so, as I shout my disagreement and unleash herds of feral giant hamsters to attack you. I will then have my minions go throughout the land and so that it be known, those who agree with you do so at their peril!
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Hey, it’s a bold argument, it requires bold actions. But I really do (despite strong opposition in many places) think Fehr has gotten and will continue to get much better.
His shooting percentage was above 13% last year, and got .1 better every month from December on. He also showed a very improved shot in preseason practices and scrimmages (I only saw 1 game and he didn’t play). It seems to my biased eyes that Laich isn’t the only Cap has a lot of fire in the belly. :-)
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I don’t think he’s better than Getzlaf right now, though. If Getz were a Cap, he’d be a clear 1W or 2C, and Fehr is not the same caliber, yet.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s how highly I value Ryan Getzlaf: I don’t see him as a clear 2-C on this team. He’s an absolute beast.
"Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful" George E.P. Box
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I still see him as #2C. He’s Kesler to Backstrom’s Sedin.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
He’s Kesler with a lot more offensive talent, really. I could buy that comparison, but I’ll use F&B’s idea: Ovechkin and Getzlaf on the same line is the most physically punishing 1st line in the NHL and Backstrom-Semin is an absolutely lethal skill combo on the second line.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with that, but I still think Nick is clearly the better player. I guess you could argue that spreading the wealth would make Getzlaf “not clearly the 2C” but if I had a choice of Nick or Getzlaf I take Nick every time.
I also take either Nick or Getzlaf over Kesler or Sedin. Every time.
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Agreed on all counts. I was just trying to think of an analogy and they came to hand. A better one would be that Getz would be Messier to Backstrom’s Gretzky.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
Because Getzlaf has more Cups?
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by Rob Parker on Oct 8, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I really like that analogy by attributes: Getzlaf is mean, ornery and occasionally dirty player who’s really talented and physically dominant. Backstrom is smart and smooth, a really creative playmaker with better hockey sense.
I just think Getzlaf and Backstrom are much closer than Mess and Gretz were.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m glad you agree with it, it was your idea!
Corey Perry is good, Alex Ovechkin is amazing. I bet that Getzlafs numbers are even better playing in the East with AO on his left wing and that Backstrom’s take a hit playing for ANA with Ryan or Perry on the wing.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
His shooting percentage was above 13% last year, and got .1 better every month from December on.
This is actually an argument for Fehr possibly having just been lucky last year. Shooting % tends to regress hard to the mean. Some players, like Holmstrom and Knuble, tend to sustain high shooting percentages by taking only high-percentage shots. Others, like Alex Tanguay, Daniel Briere and Kovalchuk, do it through skill.
Most players just hover somewhere around ten-ish.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
One of the more interesting subplots (or minutiae, either way) of the regular season for me is going to be whether Fehr can keep his shooting percentage high – say 11.5-12.0 or higher – by become an “only takes high percentage shots” guy.
Outside of health, that’s the key for Fehr. I’m guessing that he dominated in junior by simply being big and skilled, and that he hasn’t yet consistently figured out that he’s not skilled enough in the NHL to play that way. He’s essentially got to turn himself into Knuble/Holmstrom. If he can, that’ll be amazing. As-is, he’s pretty good.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
Depends what you mean by skilled. I think Fehr has exceptional hands and a lot of skill with the puck. He doesn’t have the skating to match so he’s not going to fly through the neutral zone and deke the shit out of anyone.
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Yeah, but watching him, you can see how he probably dominated the WHL without much problem. He was bigger, with a longer reach and had more skill than the guys around him. It wasn’t until he hit the AHL where his lack of speed started to hurt him, because everyone was bigger and faster.
That’s just my guess. He was a truly dominant scorer in the W, and it’s not like he was just doing it as an over-ager.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
the problem I have with that, is it added X years to his career to make the regression work. His spike began when he finally got healthy.
It’s gone up steadily since the initial spike and ASSUMING no further injuries a hard regression to the mean would require a slump down to > 9% for 1/2 a season and > 7% for a whole season. His current performance is not showing that is likely any time soon.
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Getzlaf was better and more skilled younger and you can’t simply discount health. Getzlaf is simply less likely to be hurt so far and that’s a valuable thing.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s no years added. Fehr’s career avg. is 10.2, but that’s pulled down by some terrible years early on. His last two years have been 9.0 and 14.5.
I think Fehr shoots somewhere in-between those two, probably closer to the former than the latter, especially if he gets little PP time.
The wild-cards here are PP time (where shooting % is higher), and whether Fehr consistently parks his as in front of the net.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
Wish I could continue this but it’s dog walking time. As I have to walk away, I shall have to concede the whole argument.
You have beaten me, D’ohboy. But I solemnly swear you will pay for my defeat. We will argue again soon. And I will beat you!
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The problem with your counter-factual is that Ryan Getzlaf is a much, MUCH better hockey player than Eric Fehr to this point in their careers. The result of this is that Ryan Getzlaf gets to play on the top line, while Fehr toils on the third line.
It’s sort of a chicken and egg thing. Getz gets better teammates because he’s better, so his stats are better. . . and so on.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
I don’t disagree that Getzlaf deserves to be on a top line based on his play. As a result he should have 80+ point seasons. Nor do I disagree the Getzlaf has over their two careers significantly out performed Fehr, especially in the first 3 years.
I just think that the last half of the 09 season thru the end of last season Fehr has exploded as a player, making a hell of a case for himself. I can’t think of another team where a guy with his shooting percent and shot rating stays on the third line wing.
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Shooting percentage varies widely by season, I’m glad F16 shot 13% last season, but most guys in the NHL can’t keep that rate up.
Even if Fehr takes as large a step forward this season as he did last season, he still won’t be on Getzlaf’s level as a hockey player.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I just think that the last half of the 09 season thru the end of last season Fehr has exploded as a player, making a hell of a case for himself.
I think what KHTAD and I are saying is that it’s entirely possible that this period of time was simply a “hot streak” for Fehr. If he were to continue that kind of performance over 82+ games (and become a dominant shut-down center), then we could start discussing him with Getzlaf.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
I really do hope to be able to have that discussion. And I’m certainly not Mr. Statistics. I will defer to others’ knowledge of all Hockey Stats.
Use STATA? Absolutely. Understand it? Yup. I can read my results and know why I got them. Teach it beyond helping undergrads do their little 2 × 2 & 2 × 4 studies? Nope.
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I’m no stats whiz, this is just a conclusion I came to a while ago (and which a bunch of people smarter than me came to as well).
Kind of like a ball in play of the bat off a hitter in baseball, a shooter in hockey doesn’t necessarily control much of what happens to a shot after it leaves his stick. There’s a ton of luck involved (What does the goalie do? Does it get deflected?).
Some players can overcome this by shooting from in-close (Knuble) or shooting only when they’ve got a wide-open net (Tanguay), or having ridiculous skill (Briere), but most just hover around 10%. For players with longer careers, you can also look at the delta between their career average and any given year, with the assumption that they’ll tend to regress back toward their career average.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
A deflected shot isn’t a shot for the shooter!
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Unless it deflects off the D
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 8, 2010 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Getzlaf also gets matched up against his opponents’ top lines by Randy Carlyle. His stats would be even more gaudy if he got the competition that Fehr does.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The better linemates for Getzlaf probably cancel that out though, along with his much higher TOI.
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
Corey Perry is a damn good player, but Getzlaf gets used against the top lines in the Western Conference. Getzlaf gets more TOI because he’s an exceptional player, not by fiat of Randy Carlyle.
Best case scenario for Fehr, it cancels. Getzlaf plays against much better competition, for more minutes, in a tougher conference, for a worse team. Teammates better, yeah, but my judgment is that Fehr has more situational advantages than Getzlaf does.
"Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful" George E.P. Box
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it chicken and egg,
or apples and oranges? I wonder what kind of TOI Getzlaf might have earned and exploited if his ‘Number of healthy Shoulders’ stats weren’t so gaudy compared to Fehr’s.
[Disclaimer: having undervalued 16 well into last season, I’m experiencing the zeal of a convert…]
There's no 'i' in "team". But there's a 'nap' in "champion".
I like Fehr, even so much as to have purchased on of his jerseys for a friend.
Getzlaf is a much, much better (and much more valuable) player.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
Yeah, and Fehr only costs is $2.2MM this season. If we had drafted Getzlaf, we’d have to pay him by now. Big money.
You had me at no problem.
I’d rather have Getz on his contract (5.325) than Flash and Fehr put together at $4.7~. Throw in Sloan and we’re there. (Yes, I know we’d need to replace Sloan, but work with me here.)
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
“That sounds like one of them good problems”.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Getzlaf as #2C would make me JIMP.
Sadly, it looks like we’re never getting Bergeron.
Develop quickly, Mackan.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
Develop quickly, Mackan
He’d better. Eakin will be breathing down his neck soon enough!
You had me at no problem.
Getzlaf as a Cap would make me J through MP.
I don’t think anyone was more bummed than I was this morning when I read that Bergeron was extended. Sad panda.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Good lord, gorgeous.
"Do you see my fist? It was fists like these that built quaint Canadian cities out of the harsh Canadian wilderness, etc. etc."
Not in Seattle anymore.
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 8, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
How did Paajarvi-Svensson look? I wanted to stay up and watch, but I was tired.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
He is as fast as Matthew Lombardi himself.
Seriously, he’s got to be the fastest rookie I’ve ever seen, and he backchecks well. He was weighed down by Cogliano and whoever his other linemate was on the 3rd line, though.
I could get used to those Oilers. Very likeable.
I’ll have to take a look. I liked the Oilers when they had Lubo (because they had Lubo), so maybe I can get behind them for MP-S. I need to like at least one Canadian team..
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
Saw bits and pieces of it last night. Had a pretty good rush in the first (from the wing into the slot) and was quick as all get out.
A very misguided piece on Huffington Post recently called 30 Rock the most racist show on television thanks to Tracy Morgan’s wild, manic, madcap performance. Tonight illustrated why whoever wrote that piece is full of shit and should be punched in the face until he has a more nuanced grasp on comedy.
Not really one for fights, but EDM’s MacIntrye absolutely levelled CAL’s Ivanans with a punch last night.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
hockeyfights.com? haven’t seen it, but would like to.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
pretty much sums it up
"I don't care about winning the division or winning the President's Trophy. I just care about getting to the playoffs." --GMGM
“Everybody’s throwing to hit,’’ said MacIntyre afterwards. “We’re not playing patty-cake”
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by Rather Bengt on Oct 8, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I like how it looks like MacIntyre’s scuttling away at the end
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
It’ll take hard work and dedication to become a Crab.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
....
I wish I knew photoshop so I could put his head on here
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Oct 8, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCiGTzhWTsA
www.digisourcesolutions.com
You gotta run to a window and say: "Hey, these floors are dirty as hell, and I'm not gonna take it anymore!"
Gotta feel good for those EDM fans. Their team may not win a lot this year, but it’ll be fun to watch.
ESPN980 (yeah, I know) just started a 1 hour Caps show. Taped player interviews, plus Vogs live in a bit. Listen here
"HISTORY DOESN’T MATTER!!! .... Who cares if it’s never been done? We aren’t those teams who failed before. We are in control of our own destiny, and we will make it happen our own way.." - A Gordon, June 2010
Best day of the year. Too bad I can’t get a hard copy of the post (out of market), sit down with my coffee, and read a bunch of stuff I learned on Japers Rink 3 months ago. I may learn nothing new but it is a great way to start a season.
"Have you ever played?" "Yes, I was a goalie"
by MikeyGreen on Oct 8, 2010 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Gawd, I love the smell of Game Day Clips in the morning.
It smells like…hockey.
Fat boy over here is h-to-the-appy.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
by fat_daddyo on Oct 8, 2010 9:29 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Why...
….isn’t it 7:30 yet???? Come on clock…
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--- D'ohboy
Y’know, I hate to say it, but John Carlson kind of looks like a Staal brother.
"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 Oct 8, 2010 9:41 AM EDT reply actions
I am tempted to boo this (wo)man, but I shall not.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
I’m a dude. And hey, at least he’s not as Scut Farkus-esque as the Staals.
"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 Oct 8, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I always get in trouble with gender guesses around here and wanted to cover my behind.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Fair enough. I’m sure there are posters I think of as male who are actually female and vice versa.
"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 Oct 8, 2010 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions
We could start another cheerleader discussion to out the undecideds?
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
Hershey Preview Series by Tim Leone
Tim Leone’s Hershey preview series is well worth a read, IMO, including quotes from McPhee, Yingst, French, Aucoin, Willsie, Joudrey, Holtby, Sabourin, AHL GMs, etc.
The article on the Hershey/Washington relationship and development of prospects got its own bullet clip above for a reason.
And in related news on the organizational philosophy about development, here’s an article on former Stingrays’ coach Jared Bednar, now the head coach in AHL Peoria, including comments about his time in the organization.
Joudrey wearing the C
And Joudrey named Hershey Captain. woooo great choice!
:)
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Joel Rechlicz —foiled again!
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
by Rather Bengt on Oct 8, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
A’s to Aucoin and Kane according to Leone
Also, Souray told press he doesn’t expect to play this weekend…so that would mean no Nylander vs Souray on Sunday.
Good to hear they gave it to the long-time Bears. Though I still miss Bryan Helmer. I remember hearing that he was near some AHL game record. Hope he gets picked up somewhere this year.
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I’ve been impressed how TBD has jumped in on covering the Caps. It’s a work in progress, but kudos to them. Their guy even covered the Hockey Diaries broadcast.
"It's always good to have vikings."
TBDhas jumped in on covering the Caps. It’sis a work in progress
FTFY.
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
by snakegriffin on Oct 8, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Nothing untrue about that statement either. I’m not loving the layout on TBD in general, but more coverage is better.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Yeah… try as I might, I can’t seem to make myself view anything that’s not linked on the front page. Seems like there’s a wealth of news and information there, but the organization is amateur.
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
by snakegriffin on Oct 8, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Caps hockey is back
I am whole again.
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
so is he slated for 4C? or even a 3rd line winger?
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
by ns on Oct 8, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Backstrom bought everyone on the team and IPad
This is what Boutros was talking about above.
"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 Oct 8, 2010 10:14 AM EDT reply actions
Link fail
"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 Oct 8, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Also, typo fail.
"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 Oct 8, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
JP – are you buying everyone here an iPad?
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Hell. I’d settle with him buying everyone an itune.
The wait for 10/7 begins. This man is focused. Are you?
I think Malin should buy the other contributors each an iPad considering she is the recently promoted Swede.
"Do not be afraid to ask for credit, for our way of refusing is very polite."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2010 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll be more then happy to that when I receive my first paycheck.
I’m sure it’s coming any day now.
Pft why play a small French guy when you have a Svensk viking.
by Malin A on Oct 8, 2010 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
He’s like the Oprah Winfrey of the team. iPads for everyone!
John Carlson - Glory follows him.
Six Beers Too Many Fantasy Team - BizNasty's Hobo Rodeo
Yeah, but Backs probably paid out-of-pocket.
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
by snakegriffin on Oct 8, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Out of the pocket of a pair of jeans he left on the floor of his apartment 3 weeks ago.
“What should I do with $13,000 I found in my jeans? I KNOW! IPADS FOR ALL!”
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Goaltending article was pretty darn funny from SI.
Number 1 chocie was definitely solid with boston but everything below that….
You’ve got good goalies and backups who have never played, ranking higher than great goalies with experienced backups. Halak and Conklin at 6? Si really thinks those two are better than Ryan Miller, Roberto Luongo or the pair of 30+ winners in Minn?
- isn’t that great either as the flower hasn’t performed great in the regular season ever. Again can you really attempt to argue that MaF and BJ are combined better than a lot of the elite goalies in the league? No not for the regular season, playoffs MaF plays very well on the other hand though.
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
didn’t know starting a paragraph with a #. would cause it to indent.
Meant to say SI’s #3 tandem
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
I will say that drafting the ’Bulin Wall in both of my leagues is starting to look like a savvy move now… provided his back holds up.
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
by snakegriffin on Oct 8, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
BJ’s a darn good backup; I certainly was sad to see him go, even though it was time to make way for one of the kids. Who knows how they came up with those rankings because they seemed pretty odd, but as a tandem, the Pittsburgh duo is pretty good, and has the track record to back it up.
"It's always good to have vikings."
BJ is a career backup. It definitely raises the MaF up some but 3rd place? Pitt’s goaltending should be closer to 10 than 1. Even then its closer to 10 because of Pitt’s lineup that will let them win most nights.
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
I can buy #1; after that the list is messed up. IMO, it should be heavily weighted in favor of starters (especially workhorse starters), so the Canucks should be a lot higher (probably #2).
by red army line on Oct 8, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
They should be top 5, at the least. It’s ridicuolous that they were so far down. #15, with one of the top goalies in the NHL?
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
Indeed its really hard to see what metric they used to judge the goalie tandems since you have guys outside of the top 10 who win 30 games a year (like I said 2 goalies of that caliber in Minn now) and for the Canucks 40 games a year.
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
San Jose is the other overrated team on there. They are at #8, about 5 spots too high.
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
I haven’t seen much on John Bernier but I am still very curious as to why he has so much buzz. Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t Bernier and Neuvi meet in the ahl playoffs and Neuvi “out-dueled him” and then went on to win playoff mvp.
Quick is solid though not “elite” but good.
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
I don’t know much more about Bernier than that he’s supposed to be elite-able. May not get there, but could, and should be solid, either way.
by DrinkingPartner on Oct 8, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Neuvy was playoff MVP the year before. CBo got the award this year. Bernier won the regular season award for best goalie in the AHL (though Neuvy might have taken it if he wasn’t up with the Caps for so much of the season.)
He is a very fine goaltender, but the Monarchs just didn’t have many answers for a deep, deep Hershey team.
Follow the links in this story for some looks at the Bernier,/Neuvy duel:
All Eyes on Hershey: A Bears Photo Essay
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Bernier had a sv% above .930 in the AHL this past season. Next highest? IIRC, around .920. He creamed the other goalies in regular season performance.
by red army line on Oct 8, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
BUT IT WAS THE AHL!!!!!!1
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Who do you have as #1? I really have no idea. Markstrom, Neuvirth, Varly, Bernier, Schneider all seem pretty good.
by red army line on Oct 8, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know. Goalies are such a crap shoot that it doesn’t make a lot of sense to try to put exact rankings on them. I’d move Varly down because of the demonstrated injuries and I get the sense that Schneider may have stagnated (but he’s also been held down by Luongo, so I don’t know). Markstrom has been hyped forever but I thought he wasn’t very good against USA in the WJC, though he did win best goalie in the tournament, IIRC. It’s just hard to tell with such young goalies.
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Can a psychologist fix what's wrong with the Caps?
The mind is a strange thing, men.
We must begin by asking it…
…“What is losing?”
Losing is a disease…
…as contagious as polio.
Losing is a disease…
…as contagious as syphilis.
Losing is a disease…
…as contagious as bubonic plague…
… attacking one…
… but infecting all.
But curable.
Now, I want you to imagine…
…you are on a ship at sea…
…on a vast ocean…
…gently rocking.
Gently rocking.
Gently rocking.
Gently rocking.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Oct 8, 2010 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Btw, if Pat Burns dies today, I’m going to feel like a worldclass asshole (yes, as opposed to the run-of-the-mill kind I most usually am).
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Don’t believe it until McKenzie tweets it. And to be fair, I showed my teeth at that joke in the Clips.
A very misguided piece on Huffington Post recently called 30 Rock the most racist show on television thanks to Tracy Morgan’s wild, manic, madcap performance. Tonight illustrated why whoever wrote that piece is full of shit and should be punched in the face until he has a more nuanced grasp on comedy.
by Bald Pollack on Oct 8, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I figure if Burns himself can joke about it, it’s fair game.
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So I wanted more information about Burns and started reading the Wikipedia page on him. Found this tidbit to be particularly amusing:
Pat Burns himself has talked to both English and French media…denying that he had died….
"Do you see my fist? It was fists like these that built quaint Canadian cities out of the harsh Canadian wilderness, etc. etc."
Not in Seattle anymore.
by SeattleCapsFan on Oct 8, 2010 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s getting dangerously close to Monty Python territory…
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Remarkable bird, the Norwegian blue, eh? Beautiful plumage!
"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 Oct 8, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
“And Franco is still dead.” -Chevy Chase
by Wheeler on Oct 8, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hockey Diaries will be different this year. Per their blog, it’s Hendricks and Holtby.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Of course, if Hendricks is in the press box more than he’s on the ice, it could be Tyler Sloan version 2.0. And I mean that on audio, not the ice.
"It's always good to have vikings."
It was kinda tough to listen to how upset Sloan got at not playing very much. I wondered if it would be better for him to be in Hershey playing all the time.
Hendricks doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to complain about not getting a lot of ice time.
"Just the fact that I knew something was bad, I knew it was probably broken, I knew I'd have to miss some time--that makes me upset more than anything."
by QuintinLainged on Oct 8, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Sloan never did either – in public, that is. It’s in the Diaries that we heard what he was really feeling all those months.
"HISTORY DOESN’T MATTER!!! .... Who cares if it’s never been done? We aren’t those teams who failed before. We are in control of our own destiny, and we will make it happen our own way.." - A Gordon, June 2010
That’s today; he’s probably just happy to have a contract and to be in the NHL. Let’s see what happens. So far I do like him, though.
"It's always good to have vikings."
I don’t think I believe that ANY player in the NHL sits on the bench or in the press box most of the season thinking, “Finally. I’ve made it.” Happy to be here, absolutely. But more than any happiness, I’d bet my year’s supply of free poop bags that Hendricks’ is way more eager to prove he can contribute in every game.
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I hated the interview Boudreau did with Landsberg.
The dude was constantly cutting Boudreau off mid-response and almost seemed like he was trying to test him and make him look bad. When you’re conducting an interview, you need to show a little more respect to your subject. That was embarrasing to watch.
That’s kind of the way Landsberg is, though – he’s a tough interview, not because he asks tough questions but because he rushes guys through answers and is usually ready with another one to step all over their response. Every interview he’s done, whether it was Ovie or Crosby or even Brads/Laich/BB had that element to it. He was never my favorite guy to watch up north, that’s for sure.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Thanks for explaining that. I hadn’t seen much of him. At least it sounds like he’s equally tough/horrible with all his subjects.
That made me entirely uncomfortable.
What is his hockey background?
From his bio,
He has a style all his own, going into every interview with a no-fear attitude while always respecting his guests.
Kind of like Bob Costas with a rolled up Don Cherry stuffed up in him.
"I don't care about winning the division or winning the President's Trophy. I just care about getting to the playoffs." --GMGM
That’s hilarious that they use the term “always respecting his guests.”
From what I saw, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
I see zero Bob Costas in him. He doesn’t derserve that kind of compliment.
Michael Landsberg’s dream guest on Off the Record would be none other than Michael Landsberg.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
by Rather Bengt on Oct 8, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of caps…I was glad to see BB was wearing the same cap I spent ~25 bucks on in the summer. Grey around, red at the front, white sticking out.
by red army line on Oct 8, 2010 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s so odd watching the MIN/CAR game…the crowd is so quiet, politely sitting there. It’s unnerving.
"Because the game is not just about fighting no more. " D.J. King
apologies if this is in Clips and I missed it. WaPo has video of various Caps talking about their first NHL moment. A lot of usual stuff: “my first goal” or “My first game” (although Alzner is, as always, cute. “My first goal, in Toronto. Ovechkin assisted. It doesn’t get any better than that!”).
But Mike Knuble brings up a game we talked about yesterday. “I remember my first game really yell. Detroit and Colorado. Goalies were fighting at center ice….very memorable game. People remember it.”
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Man, the scouting reports that had his skating as an issue were way overblown. He’s not blazing fast in a straight line, but he’s got amazing edge control and his transitions are just fine. He moves sideways very well and he looks strong on his skates so far. I can see the comparisons to Crosby’s skating style from Gary Roberts now; I don’t think Rutherford whiffed on that pick based on early returns here.
I still think Fowler and Gormley may be better picks overall, but Skinner is no joke.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 1:53 PM EDT reply actions
I still hope he turns out to be a bust. But it doesn’t look like that will happen, not even close. Damn.
The guy is Peter Schumpmaker. Lord knows what a schump is, but you can bet your bippy his ancestors made them. What he's doing is far worse than crafting fine schumps.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Oct 8, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Gormley signed his ELC. The blueline in PHX is going to get crowded in a couple of seasons.
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Assuming they actually keep their players, right?
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Of course. They’ve got so much depth on the blueline I’m guessing they’ll trade some of it for picks or forwards down the road. Even with OEL and Schlemko starting the year in the NHL, the Rampage blueline is loaded. Prospect wise they’ve got Goncharov, Stone, Ahnelov, Brodeur ,Summers, and Ross. I really liked what I saw from Goncharov & Stone in the rookie game I went to.
Speaking of the Rampage, our old friend Nolan Yonkman is on the team.
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And that shootout goal was freakin’ sick. That guy’s gonna be good.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I was less impressed with the SO goal. He almost lost the puck and Backstrom misplayed it. The play he made to almost get that chance in OT… that got my attention.
Fuck Cam Ward. Havlat hit that damn post and it should have been a PS given the situation. Oh well.
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The OT forecheck and the play he made to set up the Ruutu (are all of them such dirty fucks?) goal were both really solid.
Backstrom did misplay it, but even after Skinner almost lost the puck, he settled it down and moved it to his backhand well. Not nearly as pretty as the Eberle shorty, but he had to make a couple of good moves to recover from his mistakes.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t even put it in the same breath as Eberle’s goal. For shame. When Skinner does it against defense from live play then wake me up.
I like Tuomo, I would be happy if he was a cap. He has his moments but considering how dirty his brother is Tuomo comes off downright saintly.
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Sheeeeeeeeesh
And now the VS announcer says Skinner’s hands were like Pavel Datsyuk. Could this goal possibly get more overhyped?
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Definitely not hands like that, don’t even go there, VS.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe some day he reveals hands like that. I doubt it, but maybe. All I know for sure is that Datsyuk has a highlight real of at least 25 plays that put that SO move to shame. When you invoke Pavel Datsyuk, it’s implicit that the player didn’t lose control of the puck. Skinner made a nice recovery and had Backstrom swimming in the crease, but Datsyuk has the puck on a string.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Case in point: When Skinner can do this, he can claim Datsyuk hands.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I almost came watching this, not kidding.
Pft why play a small French guy when you have a Svensk viking.
I’m way ahead of you.
Pft why play a small French guy when you have a Svensk viking.
by Malin A on Oct 8, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Because it was a Finn getting abused?
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Datsyuk top-5 list. The 2nd place one is amazing, Budaj is looking the wrong way the entire time.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I was planning on taking a pregame nap but I guess I’m just gonna watch Pavel-Porn instead. /Tack
Pft why play a small French guy when you have a Svensk viking.
by Malin A on Oct 8, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fuck the what, now? Just because he’s relatively good, able to skate well laterally, and is short and slight doesn’t make him Datsyukian. Screw whatever Ward’s smoking, I want what that guy’s on.
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Oh, and new content.
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Oooh! Oooh! Me. I never did. I never new about it before last season. It’s the oasis in the desert. Every day I check in to make sure it isn’t a mirage.
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Same here. I talk about CI though – which is where I used to post.
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
Me too. But I gave it up. Too annoying.
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 8, 2010 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Never.
Lloyd Christmas? You mean the guy who was butt-hurt in yesterday’s Caps Clips thread?
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
Yeah. DROP THE PUCK exclamation mark guy. Not nearly as entertaining as lifetime caps fan.
Eat, drink, and be merry! And then drink some more.
I think DROP THE PUCK guy is Feds91, but Lloyd Christmas might have done it, too.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember when people said that my elitist statements about Caps Insider’s commentariat were hurtful and made people hesitant to comment here?
Remember when I said that I didn’t care, so long as it kept the slack-jawed mouthbreathers out of here?
Yeah.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
by D'ohboy on Oct 8, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I do and I agree in large part; that place is a cesspit. I’d just be wary of painting with too broad a brush, there are some smart folks over there fighting the good fight.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
If they’re smart folks, eventually they’ll end up over here.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
by D'ohboy on Oct 8, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
There are a few good and knowledgeable posters mixed in with a lot of mouthbreathers. I get irritated by a few who are too fixated on the past and can’t see anything good about the present-day Caps. And those few tend to dominate the thread but without anything new to add to the conversation.
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 8, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey so am I at this very moment. Hello fellow mouthbreather.
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 8, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, then he was the nitting-with-no-k guy. We’ve had some extra-specials around here recently.
Eat, drink, and be merry! And then drink some more.
Yeah, that was Lloyd. It was a bit weird – he was generally one of the less abrasive posters on CI.
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
He seemed to think that this place bans dissent. While I think we can exhibit some forms of groupthink, I don’t believe dissent is unwelcome. You just have to be prepared for the number of people who might respond.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
While I think we can exhibit some forms of groupthink
We definitely do get this sometimes, but I dig that people are willing to draw lines and argue their points, even (especially?) if those points are subtleties. A good argument leaves both sides with new perspective and knowledge.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I think what JR has isn’t groupthink, it’s nuanced disagreement — there’s not the widespread, blind adherence to camps/lobby that haunts other blogs/boards.
The last mosquito that bit me had to check into the Betty Ford Clinic.
I think that there are aspects of groupthink wherein a consensus is reached on certain players and that consensus is rarely challenged in any serious way.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
by D'ohboy on Oct 8, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I also think some of that has to do with people jumping the gun on what they expect to hear. When someone starts saying Schultz sucks most people are already positive they’ve heard the complaint that is about to follow, and are usually right. Aside from Schultz, can you identify players that have reached “group think” level? Maybe Flash, but even he has defenders. Semin most certainly does. There has been lively debate about how much AO did or did not fail the team against MON. So maybe Backstrom?
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Poti: Good ES defender, lousy elsewhere.
Green: significantly better on D than the general perception around the league.
King: Fighers don’t help you win/don’t deter the psycho grit guys (e.g., Downie)
Just some examples of commonly accepted propositions around here, contrary to which any argumentation is likely to draw a swift and thorough rebuttal.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
There are vociferous arguments about Poti’s qualities. Some people don’t even think he’s that bad on the PK, they just think he’s overused. I don’t see much consensus on Tom Poti.
We may generally accept that Green is better than the perception around the league, but that’s because the perception around the league has him playing Sandis Ozolinsh level D on a good day. How good Green is definitely gets debated, though I think this is your best example.
There are definitely people that like the addition of King (Cluster!). Most people don’t think the deterrence works regarding the Downies and Carcillos, but I think the jury is out regarding exactly what value an enforcer has. I’m one of the most anti-enforcer commenters here and I said that I thought King was a good pickup for 600K. I think the problem people have with the pro-enforcer crowd is when they take the “This team is a bunch of P-words and we need some red meat in the lineup!” attitude.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Oh, we definitely had lobbies. I hope they’re gone, those arguments were incredibly tiresome.
What we do have is a bunch of folks willing to make and back-up points that may not be intuitive. It’s the major reason I spend so much damn time in these comments.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
And It’s why I’ve spent so much time reading these comments. Such as the Getzlef/Fehr thread today. I had nothing of worth to add to the discussion but I sure learned a lot about both players and expected shooting percentages.
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 8, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Dissent is always welcome. The crucial thing is the nature of the comment, not the content. Someone who comes in and argues an unpopular opinion but does it by making solid points, being respectful to others, and who wants an honest dialogue is always welcome, whereas someone who states a more popular opinion but does it with name-calling, insults, profanity, etc is not.
by David Getz on Oct 8, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Everyone agrees thats dumb. Your dumb, you eleetist.
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by Alz Well That Ends Well on Oct 8, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
bunch of
elitist, judgmental, stat-slurping, Sarge-supporting, 87-respecting, caramel-latte flavored* continuity snobs.
But I’d only say so here.
*New!
There's no 'i' in "team". But there's a 'nap' in "champion".
(Full disclosure: I wear crocs, which I am informed detracts from my manliness quotient.)
No self-respecting male ought to drink any kind of latte, much less a caramel latte.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
it’s not so much that Crocs detract from your manliness quotient, as they’re a crime against humanity.
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by RedBirdie on Oct 8, 2010 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, that’s the general reaction. I don’t get it, to tell you the truth, but I won’t deny that the mocking is relentless.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Either you’re a schlub who has no sense of style or goodness in the world, or you just dont give a damn cause rubber shoes are comfortable
I’m thinking you trend more towards the latter
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Such a waste of a good username and avatar.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 8, 2010 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Got a link? I want to see what he said. Sure to be entertaining.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
it’s in yesterday’s clips, towards to bottom.
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I don’t want to put words in f_d’s mouth, but I think he’s looking for the trash-talk in other areas of the internet. I’m morbidly interested in it, my own self.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
well, in that case, let’s organize a Rink field trip! What the hell else am I going to do for the next 3 hours?
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Yeah, you’re thinking the same way I am, KH.
I even invested a little time scanning the comment section at CI…didn’t find anything spicy (which doesn’t mean it’s not there).
Would love a link if anyone’s got one.
(JP??)
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Found it. In the end, disappointing (probably should not be surprised, of course):
Justafan. You are right. But at least this board allows one to speak their mind. If you want everyone thinking the same thing and being moderated, you should check out japers rink
The stiffs at Japers don’t like when people say Philthy or Crysby. Can you believe that noise? That site sucks. It does have some good links though..
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
yeah, his rant in clips yesterday was way more fiery. I was hoping for a crazy rant about how discussing advanced stats while sipping caramel latte’s and nitting with grandma while wearing white khaki pants means we’re all a bunch of blind homers with all of the intelligence of sheep.
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See here and here. Just search for “lloyd.”
Yes, I caved and looked at CI comments. Now excuse me while I go shower off.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Oct 8, 2010 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
more or less dirty than you feel after wishing for the Flyers to win last night?
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Good point.
Still scrubbing.
Won’t come out.
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
Man, I’d do dirty things for the SJS scouting department. Demers, Couture, Setoguchi, Pavelski, etc. A team that’s been that good for that long shouldn’t have that kind of quality depth.
Your move, McPhee.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
Outside of Couture, aren’t they all relatively low-round picks? I know Pavelski was…
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
undrafted.
!!
In case it doesn’t show, I’m super-high on Couture going forward, I think that guy can be a seriously good two-way forward in the very near future.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Couture was a 1 also (in 07). Their pick history be here.
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Couture from Clowe, with Setoguchi screening Mason. That’s a good lookin’ PP2 unit.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not even sure how much Setoguchi was screening Mason, he looked like he was off to the side. Not a good short side goal for Mason to give up.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 8, 2010 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m bad luck for Mason. He had his shitty first period while I was watching. I left and CBJ tied it up. I returned for the third period… coincidence? Can’t be. I just wish the guys I have in this game would fucking do something (aside from Pavelski, you can always count on the American).
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Unless his name rhymes with “shitknee” or “vessel”
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 8, 2010 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes. Unless it’s one of those clowns.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Or limpdick.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ridiculous pass by Filatov on that PP goal. I can’t believe he threaded it through all that traffic.
Release the Mackan!
No kidding, that guy is good. Watching this game, the Jackets have a pretty good of a top-6 in Nash, Filatov, Vermette, Voracek, Brassard, Umberger, but they need some 3rd line depth and desperately need a top-end blueliner. I don’t think they’re too far away from contending, honestly.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, that blueline is too shaky for them to seriously contend in the West unless rookie Steve Mason returns. From the looks of the first period he’s not back yet.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 8, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Hejda in a contract year? Any chance we can get him as a rental? Has he lived up to his ’09 Alan Ryder analysis?
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
He is in a contract year and Ken Hitchcock gave him the hardest competition, with the worst teammates, with by far the worst zone start out of all the D. He got killed by that comp, but that doesn’t tell me much considering how bad his situation was.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Hejda is good, but the last time we got excited about a guy from Ryder’s ‘09 analysis didn’t turn out so well.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 8, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Did Ward really just say that Frolov and Fedetenko would take the pressure off Gaborik and allow him to get to 50 goals this season? What the hell?
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
I will gift you of the primary insight picked over many years of Canes fondness: Don’t question it, just sit back and marvel at the WTFery before you. Absurdity can be the blanket that keeps you warm in the face of the ridiculous.
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by alex_k on Oct 8, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t think you do. He’s still high off of Scotty Walker’s right fist.
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by Rob Parker on Oct 8, 2010 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
oh, Aaron Ward. Makes more sense now. I couldn’t figure out why Cam Ward cared one bit how many goals Gaborik might score. I feel like an idiot.
Clearly, it’s time to crack open another beer.
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Where to Watch in Tysons
I unexpectedly will be able to watch tonight (awesome!) But I don’t have cable. Anybody know where I should go for a Caps crowd in Tysons Corner VA?
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Try Chicks n Wings – right near Silver Diner off Rt 7 (near the mall)…..or there is a TGIFridays and a Gordon Biersch in the Tysons Corner Mall which have decent bar areas/flat screens…..
by Ray of Sunshine on Oct 8, 2010 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Columbus loses Hitchcock and gets Filatov on the team and their offense already looks far more dangerous. Shocking. I’m shocked I tells ya.
Release the Mackan!
They really needed to work the PP through him late in the third, they spent a lot of time on the other side of the rink, screwing around. He’s by far their most creative playmaker right now, in my opinion.
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by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
And it’s a damn shame that the rumors about Filatov coming here from last season weren’t true.
"Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful" George E.P. Box
by Knee high to a duck on Oct 8, 2010 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Definitely. I don’t see them making the playoffs, but at least Columbus games should be more entertaining this year than they have ever have been.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Oct 8, 2010 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
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