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7 - Single-game career-high shots on goal total for Eric Fehr while playing on the top line Sunday night

over 1 year ago J.P. 36 comments 0 recs |

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He put up five against Atlanta back at the start of the losing streak, and was subsequently a healthy scratch against Toronto. He put up six against Florida the next game, five of which came in the first period, and was subsequently demoted to the fourth line in the third.

I have to wonder what his game last night will do to his spot in the lineup. I’m guessing he’ll be a healthy scratch again.

by Wheeler on Dec 20, 2010 11:55 AM EST reply actions

If it was just the 7 shots, then I’d agree with you. But the fact that one of those shots hit the twine, I think he’ll stay in the lineup. Where he’ll play will depend on if Semin returns to the lineup (Per Corey, he’s skating today at the optional practice).

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by bagace on Dec 20, 2010 12:01 PM EST up reply actions

Technically two shots hit the twine, one was just a second too late.

by Dimagus on Dec 20, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions

And you have your answer. The universe is a cruel place, sometimes.

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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 20, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions

I have very few bad things to say about Boudreau, even with the recent slump, but the seeming disconnect between player performance and the way he rewards some of them has always somewhat disturbed me. Flash getting consistent time on the second line and PP despite not performing well enough to deserve it was obviously the best example of that, but I’ve always hated that Eric Fehr was basically the opposite of that. I was very happy to see him up on the top line on Saturday, and even happier to see it produce results.

by Kevin O. on Dec 20, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions

Quality of shots and play away from the puck certainly had something to do with those demotions.

by Yoshietree on Dec 20, 2010 2:06 PM EST up reply actions

Bombardment with payoff was good to see.

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by oldemystix on Dec 20, 2010 12:04 PM EST reply actions

Let’s hope the ugly goal gets him going again, rather than being just a little flash in a run of sludge.

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by fat_daddyo on Dec 20, 2010 12:06 PM EST reply actions

Per Corey, F16 out tomorrow night due to death in the family.

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by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 20, 2010 12:27 PM EST reply actions

Boo, death. Boo.

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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2010 12:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Death gets a down arrow and remains undefeated.

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by dcsportsfan1 on Dec 20, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

oh no! condolences to the Fehr family.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 20, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions

He’s kind of a sneaky little you know what and it seemed to coalesce nicely up on the 1st.

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by sydtron on Dec 20, 2010 12:40 PM EST reply actions

I looked pretty good working on the top line. I’d like to see him get a few games up there. Maybe a tryout for next year.

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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 20, 2010 12:47 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

He looked*. The fuck? I? hahaha

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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 20, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

Way to out yourself, Fehrsie.

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by boutros23 on Dec 20, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions

Hahaha I promise just a typo.

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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 20, 2010 3:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I knew it!

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by BetterOffWith28 on Dec 20, 2010 1:14 PM EST up reply actions

{snicker}

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by WordsOnIce on Dec 20, 2010 1:59 PM EST up reply actions

You trying out for the team next year? Good luck, hopefully last night’s audition works in your favor.

by jaytown99 on Dec 20, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions

Yawn

by philarmy on Dec 20, 2010 2:38 PM EST reply actions

Thanks for this valuable comment which adds so much to the discussion at hand.

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by Bald Pollack on Dec 20, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 13 recs

PS Nice new sig.

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by SeattleCapsFan on Dec 20, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions

Preview of tomorrow’s Noon Number:

1 – Number of worthless comments philarmy will make in the future before being kindly asked to leave this community

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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2010 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 14 recs

unfair.

Ah, but we covered that. It is a statistical fact. You can argue the circumstances, the surrounding cast, etc, conditions, bias in personnel management, but ultimately the stat itself is true.

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by Icebat on Dec 20, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions

Well before I heard Fehr won’t be playing due to a death in the family, I was going to say I would be perfectly fine with BB sticking with a top line of 8-19-16 for a few games and sticking Semin back on the 2nd line with Laich… even with Ovi not playing like Ovi, those would be two pretty formidable lines to stick out there.

Knuble would be the odd man out, and he hasn’t done all that much to make me think he shouldn’t try the third line… what do you guys think?

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by Laich Button on Dec 20, 2010 3:24 PM EST reply actions

Knuble needs to play with good players to produce. If you put him on the third line, that’s fine in that it will limit his minutes and keep him fresher (perhaps for the PP), but don’t expect much production there. I still think his best fit is on the top line, maybe second line.

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by J.P. on Dec 20, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions

Keeping Knuble’s legs fresh for the spring would be nice, also giving Fehr an opportunity. Knubs probably won’t be around next year, someone’s going to need to be on that line to muck it up in front of the next.

Fehr seems to engage in pushing and shoving after the play, usually giving a great disgusted look to the other player. I just wish he would play more with that disgusted, pushing and shoving attitude.

by Upstate NY on Dec 20, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

But now it looks like neither Semin nor Fehr will be available for tomorrow’s game. Hence, Knuble moves back to the 1st line. And who gets the 2RW slot? The most logical person is Andrew Gordon.

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by CapsFan75 on Dec 20, 2010 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

Now that Flash is gone, looks like Fehr’s gonna’ be the one under a microscope now :)

Speaking of Flash: He’s the second star of the week. 11 pts in 9 games with CO.

Good for him.

by Brainumbc on Dec 20, 2010 3:42 PM EST reply actions

If I’m remembering correctly most of these weren’t perimeter shots either (shocking, I know). I’d be interested in looking at the official shot chart though if anyone has a quick link.

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by Alex Reed on Dec 20, 2010 4:59 PM EST reply actions

I didn’t think Fehr’s problem was perimeter shots. Admittedly, he is very streaky and may have a long dry spell but has had some scoring streaks in his career as well.

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by CapsFan75 on Dec 20, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

Off topic but does anyone know the song that was in 24/7 after they lost to Colorado? Here’s a link to the first episode, it’s around the 43 minute mark.
http://www.hbo.com/#/sports/24-7-penguins-capitals-road-to-the-nhl-winter-classic/video/24-7-penguins-capitals.html/eNrjcmbOUM-PSXHMS8ypLMlMDkhMT-VLzE1lLmTO1yzLTEnNh8k45+eVpFaUsDGySSeWluQX5CRW2pYUlaZyMjKyMQIAYmwXOA==

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by Chaz-Capapalooza on Dec 20, 2010 6:04 PM EST reply actions

psssst….belongs in the Clips thread.

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by RedBirdie on Dec 20, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions

Eric Fehr is old news. Versus says that this Thursday is Crosby vs. Ovechkin! There was no mention of their teammates so I’m not quite sure what to make of it.

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by hotdog88gt on Dec 20, 2010 10:30 PM EST reply actions