Capitals Lunchbox, Episode 2

by J.P. on Dec 1, 2010 5:23 PM EST in Capitals Lunchbox

In which Russ Thaler and I discuss the Scott Hannan trade, the Caps' MVP to date and which Sasha reigns supreme. Dig it.

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Way to contain it when Thaler said Boudreau. Just a mild brow lift.

And I hear you talk the talk, but I don't see you walk the walk and I still don't believe a thing you say.

by D'ohboy on Dec 1, 2010 5:41 PM EST reply actions

I went to full screen view to see some of the reactions. Great on-screen poker face. I doff my cap to you, sir! (And I’m glad to see/hear you mention Neuvirth — as soon as she asked the question, his elf face sprang to mind.)

Got my user name back from the dingo...

by alex_k on Dec 1, 2010 5:55 PM EST up reply actions

Seriously, that was a headdesk worthy moment.

They’re still winning!

Yeah, because Neuvirth went absolutely nuts during October and the team finally (and mostly) stopped shitting the collective bed in November.

This is the epitome of judging outcome over process; this exact mode of thinking got Tuuka Rask traded for Andrew Raycroft and got a million and one stupid contracts signed.

"Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful" George E.P. Box

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 1, 2010 6:01 PM EST up reply actions

MS Paint

the eyebrow raise caught my attention, too.

Thaler: “I’m going with the most valuable person on the Washington Capitals. Right now, to this point in the season, my MVP for this team is Bruce Boudreau, the head coach.”

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JP:

by Natty Bumppo on Dec 1, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs

Ha. I’m, like, incredulous!

Btw, now that I’ve been MS Painted I feel I’ve arrived… somewhere.

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by J.P. on Dec 2, 2010 6:27 AM EST up reply actions

I agreed with the argument that Boudreau did a good job righting the ship after the New Jersey game…a bag skate on the road in the middle of a 7-games-in-12-days stretch is the type of thing that could completely backfire if not executed correctly. I give him credit for getting “tough” with the guys when they (apparently) needed it.

I think BB is a good coach, I think he’s the right coach for this team, and if had been fired after the playoffs, or were to be fired now for whatever reason, I’d be a bit pissed about it. I know there are those out there that don’t necessarily share this feeling, but I don’t feel like I’m really going against the crowd here either. Funny how the more a team wins, the more precarious a coaching job can become…if for no other reason that expectations get raised and more attention starts to be focus on every single detail of a team’s performance.

Having said, not a good choice for “Most valuable person” for the Caps up to this point in the season…not by a longshot. Neuvirth probably the first name that jumps into my head…and I can probably rattle off a few other names before I start to consider Gabby.

Regarding the whole “Ovechkin talking to Kovalchuck” issue, if it weren’t for Boudreau, and his reaction to it while it was happening, it would probably have never have been something he had to diffuse, so no credit to him on that one…sorry Russ.

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by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 1, 2010 10:59 PM EST up reply actions

No music bed, better seating arrangement and the hamburger seems to play a lesser role. Oh, and apart from Boudreau being the MVP (if you wanted to be that guy, just throw GMGM out there) another solid episode.

Many a night from yonder ivied casement, ere I went to rest,
Did I look on great Orion sloping slowly to the West.

by sydtron on Dec 1, 2010 5:45 PM EST reply actions

Is that the same woman who used to be the leader of the Red Rockers?

And I hear you talk the talk, but I don't see you walk the walk and I still don't believe a thing you say.

by D'ohboy on Dec 1, 2010 5:48 PM EST reply actions

I have no idea, but I’m totally objectifying her right now.

"Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful" George E.P. Box

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 1, 2010 5:49 PM EST up reply actions

raise the standards bro

by philarmy on Dec 1, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions

It’s a continuity joke, brologna.

"Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful" George E.P. Box

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 1, 2010 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

As a woman and a vegetarian, I find your juxtaposition of luncheon meat and female. Are we all processed for your delectation?!

Got my user name back from the dingo...

by alex_k on Dec 1, 2010 6:12 PM EST up reply actions

As a psychology student, for the most part, yes. Not in a demeaning way, but that’s just how most men think at least in a base or unconsciouss manner. Lizard brain in action

by philarmy on Dec 1, 2010 6:19 PM EST up reply actions

We’re not going down this road again in a content post. Continue discussion in the OT/OT if both parties are interested.

"Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful" George E.P. Box

by Knee high to a duck on Dec 1, 2010 6:22 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Sorry, I was just making a jokey reference to previous disagreements (though in my characteristically awkward way).

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by alex_k on Dec 1, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions

yes it is

by vt caps fan on Dec 1, 2010 5:55 PM EST up reply actions

Thaler looks surprisingly (oddly?) adolescent. And Michelle should consider hair up glasses on next time.

"If you don't shut the [hell] up, I'm going to kick you in the balls so hard your dentist is going to have to work around them at your next cleaning."

by Bald Pollack on Dec 1, 2010 6:11 PM EST reply actions