Friday Caps Clips: Working for the Weekend
by J.P. on Dec 17, 2010 6:42 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Be sure to tune in for another sure-to-be-interesting episode of Japers' Rink Radio tomorrow morning at 10:00 as Pepper and Russell welcome CSN Washington's Corey Masisak. It's sure to be like 24/7, but with more cursing*.
- Notes and assorted (non-24/7-related) whatnot from yesterday's practice. [CI, bridgetds (pics)]
- Decoding the whiteboards. [Puck Daddy]
- It's said that the optimist invented the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. (It's also said that two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights made the first airplane.) Anyway, here's a biplane or something. [Slap Shots]
- Sticking with the sunshine, one of the bright spots in Wednesday night's loss to Anaheim was the play of Brooks Laich. [CI]
- Another bright spot has been the play (if not the result) over most of the past six games, generally. [RLS]
- Mike Wise blames HBO for the Caps' recent woes. In jest. We hope. [WaPo (Wise)]
- Alright, here are your gobs of 24/7-related coverage (including the teams' own reactions in the first few). [Caps365 (video), WaPo (Steinberg/Carrera), Ted's Take, CI, CI, TBD, Post-Gazette, Down Goes Brown, Kurtenblog, Red Light, ESPN (Burnside), Peerless, Peerless, SB Nation DC, Mr. Irrelevant, Box Seats, The PensBlog]
- Here's Mike Green's spot on LaVar and Dukes yesterday. [106.7 The Fan (audio)]
- Like Vogs before him, E.J. Hradek points to the team's five-on-five play as the biggest problem currently facing the team. [ESPN (Hradek; $)]
- Michal Neuvirth and Semyon Varlamov show off their Winter Classic lids. [Caps365 (video)]
- That Matt Bradley was always such a nice boy. [OFB]
- Rosters are set for the Winter Classic alumni game. I predict the Caps alums jump out to a 3-1 lead before eventually losing 4-3. You know, for old times' sake. [NHL, PHT]
- Here are some of the big-ticket items that might be on your holiday/trade deadline wishlist (if you're GMGM, that is). [ESPN (LeBrun)]
- Bobblemania. [Capitals Outsider]
- D.J. King has a sweet hockey name, so he's got that going for him. Which is nice. [Deep End]
- A couple of former Caps will be honorary captains at the AHL All-Star game. [AHL]
- Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby on TPIR. Un. Real. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Grabbing a cold one with Peerless. [Peerless]
- And speaking of suds, are you looking for somewhere to watch the Winter Classic? Here's a spot. [Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse]
- Well isn't that a dashing look, Evgeny Kuznetsov? [FanShot]
- Finally, happy 45th birthday to Craig Berube and happy 52nd to Dave Poulin.
* Actual cursing not guaranteed.
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The price is wrong Bob!
Haha, don’t think I can say it better than the comment section over there.
Boy, it is hard to understand why the NHL isn’t more popular. Here are its two greatest stars. One is a mumbling homeless person, the other delievers his lines like Corbin Bernsen’s Roger Dorn during the Amex commercial in Major League. God almighty.
Nice perspective numbers from Peerless.
After a few of the last games and the inside knowledge that Bruce is making some changes to the system have me feeling a bit better about the next few months. I’m starting to think we may see a bit of a different Caps team.
This next game should be really good. The Caps have so much riding on this as far as a regular season game goes. Rags rematch + 24/7 embarrassment + slump busting + Ovi is probably dying to score for HBO. Oh, and they are getting paid to play hockey.
Think twice before you speak, and then you may be able to say something more insulting than if you spoke right out at once.
In honor of their appearance on “The Price is Right”, a local radio station, WBIG, was having a contest called “The Ice is Right” where the contestants would guess the over/under for prices of catalog items and the winners would win tickets for an upcoming Caps game. WBIG has been giving away Caps tickets as their prize this week.
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
I’m starting to think we may see a bit of a different Caps team.
zephyr the eternal optimist.
I really hope you’re right.
Less drama, more hockey
by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 17, 2010 9:31 AM EST up reply actions
I feel like the team will turn the corner soon, on the theory that you know a streak is ending when the results belie the flow of the game. When you win a game you should have lost, a winning streak is on its last legs; and the Caps really played well enough to win against ANA, so I feel like Boston or Ottawa will fall over the weekend.
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I was more referring to the “different team” aspect. I’ve said from day one of this losing streak that I don’t want them to start winning until they start playing a different game. I couldn’t watch the Wed game, but from what I’ve heard and based on the “inside knowledge” zephyr was talking about…I’d like to believe that changes are actually in the works.
Less drama, more hockey
by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 17, 2010 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
We already saw a slightly different Caps team against the Ducks. I want to see the differences with the normal finishing and I will be a happy man.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
Normal finishing as in blowing other teams away 6-2 like the 2009-10 Caps or normal finishing as in capitalizing on those chances where lady luck random fluctuation rewards them with goals rather dented iron?
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by Christoph J on Dec 17, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Both. More hard work will create a higher volume of prime scoring chances, but it will not continue where this team will be ringing the iron or goalies getting lucky with pucks hitting their sticks on the scoring chances they are already creating. Eventually a losing streak like this was going to happen. Eventually stuff goes wrong for an extended period of time…all part of random fluctuation ;)
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
Not just you.
I always liked this one:
"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 17, 2010 7:45 AM EST up reply actions
Looks like a snow-covered puck was shot at his cage. At least Neuvy kept his Czech castle looming over the Pitt. Bridge, though I wonder if he will play, given his love of the outdoor game.
"I would feed them lefts until I was pretty much tired of doing it." - Alan May, JRR, 10.16.2010
Would someone be able to screencap that perchance? I can’t see the video here and I’ll forget to look when I get home.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Not a screencap
But Bridget’s pics from this morning have these shots:
Here’s Varly:
And Here’s Neuvy:
"I would feed them lefts until I was pretty much tired of doing it." - Alan May, JRR, 10.16.2010
Thank you :) I think I like them both, although I know what some of you with dirty minds are implying about Varly’s mask…
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That Varly may have designed most of it but the finishing touches were all Semin?
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by J.P. on Dec 17, 2010 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Popped collars in full effect.
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Collars up, thumbs down.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 17, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
How wrong it is that HBO uses a Slap Shot soundtrack item for a Pens bus ride, when the only cast member of that movie in this 24/7 production is employed by the Caps?
If you've read this far...seek help.
Blasphemy. Utter blasphemy.
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by Christoph J on Dec 17, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
While it’s not a part of this mornings Clips, guys on the team have been compared to Harry Potter characters. Yesterday, I learned that Marcus Johansson’s line in Sweden was known as the Harry Potter line since he was considered to resemble Harry Potter.
Link: http://blogg.vf.se/sportbloggen/files/2008/12/dsc00117.jpg
(He obviously switched to contacts, somewhere along the line)
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
I learned that Marcus Johansson’s line in Sweden was known as the Harry Potter line
Just to clarify: He played with Henrik Björklund and Gustaf Thorell for a couple of games in 2008 on what at the time was known as the Harry potter line a name that Richard Wallin gave them btw. But they didn’t play a lot of games togehter so it’s not a “line” in “Legion of Doom” or “the army line” kind of way.
Malin, you’re amazing. Seriously. Your insights are terrific.
The ice will show everything.
by cuqui on Dec 17, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I will admit you’re much more of an expert in Swedish hockey then I. I had done a search on the Harry Potter line and used some of the listed terms but hadn’t learned the entire time frame of that line combination but did find one nice pic of the trio. Johansson’s hair was pretty long in those days.
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From the Pensblog review of 24/7:
We will mention, however, that everything we assumed about Bruce Boudreau is 100% correct.
His obsession with the Penguins is ridiculous.
Um, I think he mentions the Pens once in a reference to the HBO cameras being there. Obsessed? I’d say the fact that they are even mentioning that suggests a bit of obsession over there.
I mean, if we are going to take one line from that show and extrapolate it to determine someones personality, we could conclude that Max Talbott likes to punch children and views Santa as nothing more than a pimp.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 8:07 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I find that, in general, fans on both sides of this rivalry are obsessed with discussing how obsessed members of the other side’s organization and fanbase are with members of their side’s organization and fanbase.
Now we can obsess about how obsessed they are with how obsessed Bruce is.
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So you are suggesting we suffer from a compulsive obsession disorder?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I personally recognize that we’re sort of “second city” to Pittsburgh. Their top rival is the Flyers, or any team that has historically [sigh] presented a tough playoff challenge for them.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 17, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
Does this obsess look infected?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Dec 17, 2010 8:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
As much as I hate to say it, Guins fan might have a point. While watching the show I told my wife about it, the Caps referred about the Penguins at least twice; Penguins to Caps, none.
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.
by BetterOffWith28 on Dec 17, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Whoa! Two whole references?! And without any context (such as a question that might have lead to one of those responses)?! These guys really are obsessed.
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They weren’t even playing the penguins!
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
ZOMG!
And when Bruce referenced them in the context of the HBO project, he could have easily named any of the other teams HBO is covering, but he didn’t. Ob. Sessed.
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And he had sauce on his face hahaha wtf
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
It was penguin blood. He is so obsessed with them he bit the head off a live penguin to motivate the team. I heard it tasted like a cross between Florida Panther, Atlanta thrasher, and a Philly cheesesteak smothered in Buffalo sauce.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
It’s funny because after he bit it off he choked on it four (game) days later.
"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 17, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Ha ha! yeah, wtf indeed. i got an image of that corny Cap’s rap video with fake ovi eating penguins… they should add BB putting sauce on one of them…
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.
by BetterOffWith28 on Dec 17, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
I concede obsessed is too strong, but it’s a forum, of course people blow things out of proportion to make a point.
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.
by BetterOffWith28 on Dec 17, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
Not in this forum they don’t.
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by J.P. on Dec 17, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
While watching the show I told my wife about it, the Caps referred about the Penguins at least twice; Penguins to Caps, none.
Beg to differ. When Fleury called Talbot a “douche” that was a direct reference to what Talbot called Ovechkin. Obviously the Penguins are totally obsessed with the Caps, even when they’re winning.
was it really a reference to that? Maybe Talbot is the type to call all sorts of guys douches all the time, so Fleury was just returning the favor and that’s why the guys all found it funny.
by vtcapsfan99 on Dec 17, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
OMG you guys, check out this stat: With Scott Hannan in the lineup the Caps are 0-7, but Flash has scored 25 points in that same time. Conclusion: BLOW IT UP!!!
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Just to point out the obvious: I saw that stat somewhere yesterday (probably here), and I thought to myself, “man that kind of sucks.” But, then I came to my senses and realized that Flash is a good player, and with the right team and playing on the right wing he would be a great asset. But, we made our bed and at least we have someone on D that is better than Sloan and we don’t have to deal with Flash’s bloated salary (yes I realize Hannon’s cap hit is more than Flash’s, but he is probably worth more to this team than Flash).
"Hey, atta dinnin stick a who!"
Wow really , Flash already has 25 points w/ Colorado? that’s pretty impresive. Good for him, sucks for us.
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.
by BetterOffWith28 on Dec 17, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
sucks for us
Um, no. I wish him the best, glad he’s doing well (so far). Do. Not. Want. Back.
Less drama, more hockey
by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 17, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Nah, that was exaggeration – he’s only got 10, and 6 of those came in the last 2 games.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
For reference, he has 10 pts in 7 games with the Avs.
In 23 games with the Caps, he had … 10 points.
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As I noted yesterday, his TOI is up 30% in COL.
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And his healthy scratch time is down 100%.
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by EmilyB on Dec 17, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Flash is definitely taking a hit in the NCC/60 totals since the trade.,
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
yes Nacho Chip Consumption
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
With all of the injuries, Erskine’s NCC/60 has nosedived too. It’s a shame, as he was once among the league leaders in that category.
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by The Ghost of Bebop on Dec 17, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
We’ve seen hot stretches from Flash in the past as well…unlike Streaky Semin who was great for 5 and bad for 5 a lot of the time, Streaky Flash was great for 5-10 and bad for 20-25 after that.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
he has 10 pts in 7 games with the Avs
How many of those were playoff games? < grin >
(of course, given the strength of the West this year, they all might as well be)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 17, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
How many of those were games played in the second-half of the season? < grin >
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Thanks, yeah 25 points in 7 or so games soundsa bit much :P
What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.
by BetterOffWith28 on Dec 17, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry wrong reply btn. :)
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by BetterOffWith28 on Dec 17, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
From the DGB 24/7 “review”: A dig at the Skins’ is always good.
The league initially wanted to hold the Winter Classic game in Washington, but could find no evidence that FedEx Field is capable of hosting professional sporting events in January.
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by apk3000 on Dec 17, 2010 8:44 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ooooo burn. Sad, but true.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Dec 17, 2010 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
Technically not true. The Skins did have one playoff game at FedEx…11 years ago…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
And they actually host a week 17 game in January this year, but never let something silly like a fact get in the way of a joke.
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by Down Goes Brown on Dec 17, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Yup, I appreciated the joke. I was sadly pointing out how close to true your comment was. And yes, Jan 2 could set a new low for attendance at FedEx field…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
Ah, it could be worse. Sure the Skins are having another rough year, but it’s not like your starting QB is Rex Grossman…
(Disclaimer: I’m a 49ers fan. Our starting QB has hands that are too small to grip a football.)
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by Down Goes Brown on Dec 17, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
…yeah, that would really suck if Grossman were in against the Cowboys. And if such a decision could divide such a cohesive, friendly locker room. Whew! Really dodged a bullet ther-…crap.
Hey, at least the Caps are doing wel-……..dammit.
The Wizards are………..HA. No.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Nationals haven’t lost lately…
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by Down Goes Brown on Dec 17, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Disagree. You see that Werth contract?
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Point conceded.
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by Down Goes Brown on Dec 17, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
The contract is way more than it should be, but when comparing it to the Red Sox who paid even more to a guy who is a great player anywhere but their own ball park it doesn’t look as bad.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
I choose to examine awfulness in a vacuum.
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Good point…I think it’s as much PR than anything, showing their fans they are willing to spend the money to try to make the team better.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Awfulness In A Vacuum
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 17, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
The contract is way more than it should be, but when comparing it to the Red Sox who paid even more to a guy who is a great player anywhere but their own ball park it doesn’t look as bad.
You’ve obviously been reading Tom Boswell, the unofficial house publicist for the Nats.
I did catch that piece but it’s also true, when you root for the O’s too the rest of the AL East provide much better games to watch. I’ll be curious to see where they bat him in their lineup as well. Still an obvious upgrade, but I think the Nats might actually get more bang for the buck (even if the buck is still too high).
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Carl Crawford is the best base stealer since Ricky Henderson, will hit 20 HR a year and is in the prime of his career.
Jayson Werth was the #6 hitter on the Phillies, who play in the National League, and is 31. The two signings are barely comparable.
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Yea…but Crawford is an outstanding player because of the combination of bat and glove. Who needs defense in left field at Fenway? His bat alone is not worth 20 mil per year.
Werth was the number 6 hitter in a lineup with Chase Utley and Ryan Howard.
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by twistedlogic on Dec 17, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, we used to have a punter who’s hands were too small to grip a football. At least both franchises have some Lombardi’s to look back on, old as they may be.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Aside from really bad weather, Skins fans will be at the game.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
Damn. I am going to have to find a source for that. The clips in the linked stories were outstanding.
My favorite moment: “Next time, fight a tough guy, Engell.”
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As usual, DGB’s 24/7 recap takes the cake. Definitely worth a read through. In addition to the Skins dig mentioned above, some of my favorites:
According to a recent survey, a majority of Washington Capital fans believe that their current losing streak is the absolute worst thing that’s happened to the franchise since its inaugural season in 2006.
Sidney Crosby travels with an entourage of three people with tasers who’s only job is to immediately shock him if he starts to do or say anything interesting.
Your expensive new television’s warranty doesn’t cover damage sustained when you instinctively leap off the couch and roundhouse punch the screen, as you recently found out thanks to an unexpected closeup shot of Matt Cooke.
Particularly that last one…way more up close and personal than I ever wanted to be with Cooke.
Well done, DGB, well done.
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Original ideas
Caps fans are all bandwagoners, check.
Crosby is boring, check.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
Oh no! A blog writer made a joke about something that someone else has said before!
Less drama, more hockey
by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 17, 2010 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
2006 inaugural?
"And as it’s my personal opinion, I’d appreciate not being told it’s stupid, thanks." - BeccaH
He’s making a Caps Fans are Bandwagoners joke.
by mechanicsville on Dec 17, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
24/7 and Ovi's fight
Perhaps already covered, if so, appologies, head cold meds have me looped…
The “Good job buddy” comments at the end of Ovi’s fight. Do you think that it was more a recognition of “Good job Captain trying to motivate your team” vs the fight itself? “Hey, great right hook”?
"Right now, I can't wait for the playoffs." -- Mike Green 1/18/2010
That’s what I took from it. Probably also was each guy letting the other know that it was nothing personal in that specific situation.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
Reminded me of this fight a couple years ago between Brashear and George Parros. Watch just after they get separated and Parros taps Brashear on the arm as if to say, “Good job.”
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I loved when Larouque said “good luck” to a guy he was about to throw with.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Parros is the only enforcer in the league I’d actually like to have on the team.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Seconded.
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
Thirded. The team could ride his mustache to success.
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by zephyr on Dec 17, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I thought it was specific to the fight — good job getting in some punches and not collapsing. Especially since, as far as most people remember, it was Ovi’s first.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 17, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
A lot of people speculated that Dubie’s positive comments about Ovie and the fight after the game were a not so subtle dig directed at Crosby, but during warmups 24/7 caught a bit of convo between them of Dubie playfully telling Ovie he needs to grow the beard back and Ovie responding pleasantly. Possibly those two just respect each other.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
I think it’s both, he actually likes Ovie and is getting in another dig at Crosby, and what better way to do that then by respecting Crosby’s main competitor (according the NHL brass and the media)?
by vtcapsfan99 on Dec 17, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
I can buy that…and have no problems with it either haha
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
I think this is all pure speculation. He said positive stuff about Ovi after the game as well. Seems just like a mutual respect situation. I’ve always liked Dubinsky. Just like Callahan, I just wish he wore a different jersey.
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by Carl Putnam on Dec 17, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions
I think Dubie can act like a bitch sometimes but if he had a Caps sweater on I would have no problem with it
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Dubinsky fall into “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” category. He hates Crosby and isn’t afraid to say it, so he’s A-OK in my book. Of course, I can see where a Pens fan wouldn’t like him.
Do Pens fans like anyone not on the Pens?
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by Carl Putnam on Dec 17, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone who gives it to the players they really hate. But only for that particular moment.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Bad ass. From Caps Today:
Classic preview – The Capitals will look a little old school at today’s Kettler Capitals Iceplex practice, as they break in new equipment to be worn in the 2011 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic on New Year’s Day. Among the gear on display are new masks for the team’s two goaltenders, red helmets and red pants with white and blue stars down the sides. Each player’s gloves are new as well, to match the color scheme of the old-school jerseys.
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I know folks are peevish about the patch, but I love the starred-and-striped pants. Darned job.
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by CapitalCentre on Dec 17, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
I was downright angry about the patch. But I’ve reconciled myself to it. At least it’s good and big. I think they look good.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 17, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
At least it’s good and big.
That’s what…
I agree. I’ve let it go and even bought one, and it’s suh-weet.
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If anyone’s going and gets pictures…post ’em here? :)
I know Bridget will probably get some if no one else can but I’m dying to see what they look like on the ice (and not with bare feet, ahem, OVIE).
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Left-handed shot… Becca taking a picture… I’m betting this is Laich.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions
looks like he’s got a dman’s colors on, and becca just posted the pic, I don’t think she took it, otherwise why would she be asking who it is?
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
You’re right about the colors, but Brooksie’s known to wear ’em, every now and then.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Bauer equipment, if that helps.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
It doesn’t for me. Do you recognize him?
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
I’d have to guess Alzner, because Poti uses Warrior, 52 and 74 are righties, and Erskine tapes the shit out of his ankles.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
by jordanDC on Dec 17, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’d never noticed Erskine’s ankles before… I’m going to look for it, now.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
Never noticed that, either, although I DID notice that Johnny likes to keep his pants unzipped/ripped on the inner thigh. Nylander used to do it, too, gotta love that flash of bright, blinding white skin as they skate past…
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I always find it interesting to see matching equipment. My gloves are definitely not the same brand as my skates (oh wait, they are, now, actually) or my pants or my helmet.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
You’re not sponsored, either.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
I mean more for comfortable equipment. I wear what’s comfortable, and it’s never all the same brand. It’s not really an issue of cost (to me).
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
Yes, must be Becca’s photo, otherwise she’d source it.
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Ha….um, yes, of course I would. I mean, I totally did. Btw if you can’t see the invisible ink that credits it, it was posted on Twitter by @CapsNewsNetwork.
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Didn’t the old-school helmets have white numbers on the back or am I misremembering?
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by Bald Pollack on Dec 17, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
I think you're right
If you can see it in this picture, upper right-hand side:
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Anyone else think white helmets would have been better? Or maybe blue?
I’m not loving the red.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 17, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
White helmet over white shoulders would look weird.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
They’d be red shoulders. I think white would have been better, it was (and is, I think) always white helmets w/ white jerseys and red w/ red.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Not if you add white shorts! Now, that would be a look…
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Dec 17, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
From the top of Heinz Field, you’ll be happy for red helmets.
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Those are definitely not hockey haunches.
/Farber’d
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I wasn’t in the OT Hockey thread last night, so it was probably discussed, but apparently Stretch has competition in the ATO goalie department now.
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=546627&navid=DL|NHL|home
"It's always good to have vikings."
Lopsided Alumni Game Rosters
Everyone says that the rosters are lopsided, but how lopsided are they? Well I did the grunt work and the answer is "very".
Pens-Caps Alumni Game Rosters: Career Stats
Games – Pens: 19022, Caps: 10130
Goals – Pens: 5625, Caps: 1938
Assists – Pens: 9169, Caps: 3150
Points – Pens: 14794, Caps: 5088
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by SkinnyFish on Dec 17, 2010 9:50 AM EST reply actions 6 recs
Bondra, Pivonka, and Cote make up a staggering percentage of those Caps numbers.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
May be worth breaking them down by actual playing time with their teams for the extremely bored. Coffey had 1400+ games, a little more than 300 with the Pens, Trottier had almost 1300 games and just more than 150 with the Pens.
"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 17, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
And it really doesn’t much apply here. You’re not getting “Pittsburgh” Paul Coffey, you’re getting “Paul Coffey.” Even if his Penguin stay wasn’t as productive as his Edmonton stay, his body of work is what is compared here to the body of work of any defenseman you care to name for the Caps (including “Hartford” Sylvain Cote).
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Dec 17, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Well, to be fair, the Pens have been around since 1967 while the Caps didn’t exist before Ovi got here.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Great point. I mean, who are the Caps gonna use as alums? Scott Walker?
Oh, wait… they are using Scott Walker.
Lame.
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i wasn’t aware the DC Metro extended all the way to Heinz Field.
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
"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 17, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Really, there needs to be minimum games played limit to qualify as alumni. Does this mean Alex Forsyth qualifies too?
I took a three credit class at Maryland one summer, does this mean I am a UMD alum? If so, can I get free tickets to the Military Bowl?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Are you a masochist?
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty lame when a member of the Pens’ alums (Tocchet) played more games for the Caps than a member of the Caps’ alums (Walker).
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Larry Murphy played more games with the Caps than the Pens.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
I guess there’s a lot of lame goin’ around (though, in fairness, I don’t think that a guy who got jeered out of town and every time he came back should be forced to play for the that first team).
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I’d suit up for the team I won Cups with vs. the team that whooped me out of town…
Murph could make a living out of playing alumni games.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Wait til 2012 and the 25th anniversary of the Canada Cup alumni games are held, Murph wil be there.
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
The only hope is that the Caps alumni are going for wrestling style intros. “Wait a minute, that’s Olie the Goalie’s music!”
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He’ll do a run-in and clobber Mario with a loaded water bottle.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
Tremendous
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:09 AM EST up reply actions
“By god, Doc, that man has a family!”
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
Better question…which old school wrestler’s music would be Olie’s theme? Jake the Snake?
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
Hahahahahahahaha
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxeaHuMNP3g
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
Happy Birthday Dave Poulin
As blasphemous as it may sound coming from one who watched hockey during the Caps’ Patrick Division rivalry days of the 80s, but Dave Poulin was always a favourite player of mine even if he did play with the Flyers.
Poulin played his junior hockey at Notre Dame but was never drafted and played a year in Sweden while working internationally for Proctor & Gamble. He played for the AHL Maine Mariners before signing on with Philly at the end of 1983. It was in the mid to late 80s with the Flyers that Poulin became known as one of the league’s premier defensive forwards. His good speed, great hands, primo faceoff skills and acute hockey smarts made him a penalty killing force for the orange and black. He scored 76 and 74 points in his first two seasons and Philly went to the Cup in his second season, losing to the Oilers Dynasty.
In the later 80s, Poulin was named Flyers captain and although his offensive totals went down he was recognized more and more as a defensive specialist, In the 1987 Finals, he was assigned to cover Gretzky and Messier. He won the 1987 Selke for top defensive forward and was named to the all-star games from 1986 to 1988. In 1989-1990 he was traded to the Bruins for Kenny “The Rat” Linseman. The Bruins made the Cup Finals in his first season there, but again Poulin’s team lost to the Oilers.
In the 1990s, injuries took a toll on Poulin’s career, but he did win the King Clancy Award for top humanitarian on and off the ice in 1993. He finished his career off with the Caps in two seasons from 1993-1995. He now works in the Leafs front office as Vice President of Hockey Operations.
“I took a great deal of pride in my defence. And defence to me is like cleaning. It’s hard work. If you have a willingness to learn and a willingness to do it, you can do it. And I took a great deal of pride in that. Some nights, driving to the rink, knowing the next three hours every time Gretzky stopped on the ice you were out there. The last year in my division, I had Eric Lindros eight times, I had Mario Lemieux eight times, I had Mark Messier in New York eight times and then I had Adam Oates on my nights off. But I took a great deal of pride in being out there when they were out there.”
—Dave Poulin, Greatest Hockey Legends.com
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 10:09 AM EST reply actions 5 recs
Team USA U-20s start their camp in Troy NY today.
Caps’ D prospect Patrick Vey (Boston College) is there.
Good luck Patrick!
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I think there’s a Vey on Canada, but Pat’s last name is Wey.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
No this is Jewish hockey superstar Oy Vey.
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
You are correct, jordandc. Linden Vey played on Cody’s line in the first scrimmage at Camp Canada but was among the first round of cuts. Got the name stuck in my head.
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Gillette must be proud
My favorite comment from the show was Ovie, upon hearing that Semin’s cross-check to the neck victim had been “cut wide open:” “Well, maybe he has sensitive skin, yeah?”
Subban hit on Marchand
The hip check AO landed last week was an eye opener, but P.K. Subban’s “back” check on Marchand last night has to be a top 10 to this point in the season. The NHL dot com recap page is here.
"And as it’s my personal opinion, I’d appreciate not being told it’s stupid, thanks." - BeccaH
Regardless of what one may think of Subban, it was a great, clean hit.
Here is a video clip of the hit alone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_BStkVC_zQ
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
And will continue to be until they start calling the damn instigator.
Eat, drink, and be merry! And then drink some more.
They called roughing on one of the Bruins who skated over to start trouble.
"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 Dec 17, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Hope that ref has his resume polished.
by Ginga on Dec 17, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, but if Subban had bit and dropped mitts, I doubt they give him the instigator.
Eat, drink, and be merry! And then drink some more.
Krecji-Cammalleri fight
The real excitement took place later in the game when noted pugilists David Krecji and Mike Cammalleri dropped the mitts
http://video.thescore.com/watch/mike-cammalleri-vs-david-krejci
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
That is a fantastic hit.
Will not look so fantastic when he tries it again and the guy goes around him and scores. Will also not be so fantastic when he hurts his back doing it.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 17, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions
What was your perspective? Did you see him flip or did you just see his skates come up from behind the boards?
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
You could see it coming a mile away; I saw him flip up like a helicopter, it was crazy. Tootoo had just been boarded badly with no call, I don’t think he was happy.
by Chris Burton on Dec 17, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
Full speed look at the end is great
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5K4m5qoQro&feature=related
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
This was a pretty sweet Dustin Brown hit also\
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcyPtKjPx14&feature=related
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
haha, yeah. I remember that one.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
“OH MY GOD HE WENT AFTER HIS OWN BABY!”
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like he was aiming for the head
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Had today been new years, who would you start in goal for the WC? Neither has been especially good, so splitting time come to my mind as an option, but keeping one goalie warmed-up in that weather will be hard enough.
I would go with Varly.
Stats may or may not prove otherwise, and I also don’t think the goalie that ends the losing streak should be annointed the #1. Sure, giving up 7 goals in a game doesn’t look good, but you can’t put all of those goals on Varly. I feel as if Neuvirth has been letting in more soft goals of late. However, maybe a vote of confidence in a game like this may be what he needs to turn it around.
There are still 6 games in between now and the WC, including 1 against the Pens. I’d split up these next 6 games, use them as way of having some “friendly” competition between the two goalies. The game against Pittsburgh next week may end up dictating who gets the start in the WC. If the starter of that game plays well, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them back in there on New Year’s Day.
by JimCareyFanClub on Dec 17, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
I go with Neuvirth, if only because his mask is infinitely better than Varly’s.
by Wheeler on Dec 17, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Pronger needs to have surgery on his foot.
How many rehab nurses will he knock out with his wayward elbows?
Did he make sure to pick up the puck that did the damage?
by sk84fun_dc on Dec 17, 2010 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The field of oral surgery has seen many encouraging advances in the post-lockout era.
Well he probably has sensitive skin, no?
by redlineblue on Dec 17, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Case in point
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by Rather Bengt on Dec 17, 2010 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Surprising fact
Tonight is the first night ever that all 30 AHL teams will play in the same night.
"Semin had two goals this year, Perreault comes in and he gets three."
I know that happened in the NHL a few seasons back. Must suck for people in Toronto who have to review goals and whatnot.
"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 Dec 17, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Just to qualify, it’s also the first year there have been 30 AHL teams.
Not to rain on their parade or anything…..
"It's always good to have vikings."
Yup, which is why I stated first time this season in my post (not the post you are replying to, I understand)
The hip check AO landed last week was an eye opener, but P.K. Subban’s "back" check on Marchand last night has to be a top 10 to this point in the season. The NHL dot com recap page is here.
the Boston Herald did not take too kindly to the Habs victory last night, nor that hit:
The Canadiens are a despicable and dirty little hockey team that loves to dish out nasty cheap shots, often from behind, often after the whistle — and shows not the slightest willingness to back up the stick-work by dropping the gloves.
Uhhh, seriously?
"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 Dec 17, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously.
I thought today was April 1 at first.
by Chris Burton on Dec 17, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
This is unbelievable. What is McPhee doing? Why not just add another two years to Poti’s extension while he’s at it?
SSDD.
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by Carl Putnam on Dec 17, 2010 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
2 years 3 M.
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Well, no. But it’s sort of dumb. Why is he spending this money instead of using it to extend guys who are a little harder to replace (ie, Semin or Laich)? Erskine has played well at times this season, but he’s a dime-a-dozen type of player. One that you could get for a lot less.
This is the crux of it. This makes no sense. Erskine’s contribution could be had for half that amount.
Patron saint of quality footwear.
McPhee has this tendency to award the loyal soldiers in a way that hurts the team long-term.
"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 Dec 17, 2010 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
This is inexcusable. Locking yourself into three bottom-three (or worse) defensemen for multiple years at cap hits over league minimum is madness. It will destroy the team’s ability to make more important deals.
Complete negligence.
I have to agree that his strategy of taking care of the top and the bottom can work for the forwards but I don’t understand the need to worry about a 3rd pairing D and your #7 and #8 guys. So sad.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Okay…this was not the good news I was hoping for.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
FanShot up on the front page. Take the chatter there, s’il vous plait.
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I’m fine with the Erskine extension, personally.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 17, 2010 12:26 PM EST reply actions
I want to know the cap hit before I’ll be fine with it. I’m OK with the general idea of extending him, but he doesn’t even deserve what’s he’s making now.
"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 Dec 17, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Someone just said 1.5 per for each year
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 17, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
Neuvi’s mask looks better than Varly’s WC imo.
The splashes of snow just don’t work for me (on Varly’s mask).
I do like the Neuvi at the bottom and caps stars going along the jaw line.
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.
NHL Waiver Wire
From Bob McKenzie
Jassen Cullimore (CHI) and Jon Sim (NYI) on waivers.
The OatesStache: Tickling taints since 1975.
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Nothing to gain for the Caps or the NHL. Withholding the Caps was one of the biggest bargaining chips the NHL has had during the whole Russian stand off and now we are just going to give them that.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
This was posted a couple days ago, but I will rec it every time. Mesmerizing.
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by Scott in Shaw on Dec 17, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions
I know yesterday people were looking for 24/7 online and various “bootleg” sites were suggested. Well, you can watch it legit at nhl.com now.
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=58&id=87985&navid=DL|NHL|home
"It's always good to have vikings."
is this the un-bleeped version? My brother finally arrived with his better laptop. Sounds like this could be some excellent Friday night family entertainment.
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I clicked ahead to check it, and sorry, it’s bleeped. But it will do while you wait for someone to get you a good copy. :-)
I’m finally going to get to record it tonight. I’m planning to put it the series on DVD, assuming of course that the team stops losing.
"It's always good to have vikings."
I bought a DVD recorder a year ago. I have yet to figure out how to hook it up. I think this series will be my inspiration to finally do it (or else bribe my brother-in-law or someone other more intelligent person) to do it for me.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
The basic recording is easy. The detail stuff (like menus and titles) I’ve kind of given up on.
"It's always good to have vikings."
if I could get just a basic copy after everything airs, I’d be forever grateful. :) assuming this season turns around, ya know.
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