Friday Caps Clips: The Caps Have Arrived (in Pittsburgh)
by J.P. on Dec 31, 2010 7:55 AM EST
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- Assuming that the Winter Classic is played tomorrow, tune in Sunday morning at 10:00 for a brand new episode of Japers' Rink Radio with special guests Alan May and Dan Steinberg to discuss the weekend's festivities. [Japers' Rink Radio]
- Notes and assorted whatnot from yesterday's outdoor practice. [Caps365 (video), Dump 'n Chase, CI, CI]
- The Caps have arrived. [NHL.com (Rosen)]
- No one's worried about the weather. I mean, they are. But the game will go on. [ESPN, CI, CI]
- A guide to Pittsburgh. [RMNB]
- Who says the Winter Classic is all Alex vs. Sid? [NHL.com (Rosen), Examiner]
- Close but no Classic for Andrew Gordon? [NHL.com (Rosen)]
- Predictions a-plenty. [Sean's Ramblings]
- Getting ready for the Alumni game. [KOL, NHL.com, OFB]
- The Caps aren't worried about AO's rough first half... [NHL.com (Masisak), USAToday (Livingstone)]
- ... and here are five theories as to what's been goin' on. [SI (Farber)]
- Putting three-fourths of the Young Guns in historical perspective. [Puck Prospectus]
- Who is J.R. Reich? [FanPost]
- Some more thoughts on Episode 3 of 24/7. [Puck Daddy, Empty Netters, PHT]
- Counting down the Top Ten Stories of 2010. [Peerless]
- The Bears kicked the weekend-in-Pittsburgh off the right way. [SHoE, WaPo]
- A Russian blows up Russian nesting dolls filled with Russian dressing. Clever. [Puck Daddy]
- For all the latest news today and throughout the weekend, be sure to check our "What We're Reading" sidebar on the front page of the site and our Tweet Tweeters page.
- Finally, thanks for the kind words and congrats to all
my loyal subjects. [Capitals Outsider]
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As I scanned down the SHOE post on the Bears win, I couldn’t help but notice that it looks like Fahey gets 3rd pairing in Hershey. If this guy is the 5/6 defensman there, why is he the first call up to the Caps?
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Pfffft…Yeah, whatever. Congratulations Darth JP. Ack … I … ech … can’t… /gasp/ … eck … /choke/ … breathe.
/big gasp and wheezing. catches breathe/
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by Christoph J on Dec 31, 2010 8:37 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I know it’s just a regular season game. I know it’s worth two points just like every oither game, but I have to believe the Caps need the win tomorrow more than the Penguins. Lose tomorrow and it means the Caps have lost to the Pens twice in ten days (even if the first was on a gimmick) and further cements the public perception that the Pens own the Caps and the carryover that Crosby owns Ovechkin. It also somewhat derails the good vibes that are around the team now after righting the ship. Then there’s the whole 24/7 thing and having your failure immortalized for the entire hockey world to view. On the other hand, a win sends them off into the new year on a major high, energizes the team and the fan base for the second half of the season and maybe gets Ovi and Backstrom out of their funks. So even though I keep telling myself it’s just another game, the reality is it’s a lot more than that.
Between 24/7 and the commute up there I definitely want to see them win….and it definitely feels like more than a regular season game…but let’s not forget that two years ago the Caps were 3-0-1 against Pittsburgh. I’m pretty sure we all remember how the Playoffs turned out that year.
Perspective Check
Meh. Perhaps. I buy your argument given the current juncture that the Caps are in this season and the satisfaction of bragging rights for beating the Pens. This would be huge bragging rights and truthfully, yes, it will be immortalized. To point.
Immortalization of being Stanley Cup champions? Or. Immortalization of being Winter Classic winners over hated rivals?
At the end of the day, I’ll take the former anytime. Every day. Every hour. Every minute. And in a heartbeat, ever since I was a Caps fan.
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I don’t think it was either/or. I’m pretty sure everyone would rather be Cup Champions that Winter Classic champs.
Talk about Syntactic Ambiguity
CNN.COM’s nhl page: One of the headlines reads:
Truth & Rumors: Senator nails wife in stands
yet another sign the Caps have gone mainstream in DC: the local weather is also providing forecasts for Pittsburgh because of the WC.
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Olie Kolzig on NHL Network, too. Lookin’ fine…
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watch practice live RIGHT NOW! With Olie!
per corey, they did a team picture at center ice with everyone, including Boyd Gordon (no skates) and Matt Bradley (no pads)
I hope they’re wearing these unis for Dino Cicciarelli throw back night. They look fabulous.
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for Becca, I think this is a Knublet leading the way in one of the mohawk hats: http://plixi.com/p/66949312
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Olie bringing the Neuvy love. And saying “goaltending isn’t a question in Washington.” when the usual “ZOMG! But they have two 22 year olds in net!” meme came up.
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stop the presses. George McPhee cracked a smile.
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Hendy!
hats off the NHLN this afternoon. This is such a hockey geek’s dream. I wish we could watch practice every day.
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awwwww, Mike Green set it up so his buddy could propose at center ice (with what looked like HBO filming every second of it!)
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Bruce looks completely awestruck. I love it.
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so many Caps with kids who aren’t even walking. It’s just a giant pile of “AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW”
if JP comes in, his head is going to explode with all the cuteness overload :)
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The Potibaby in his little hat with the ears? Adorable.
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super adorable. Same with the Knublets running wild on the ice. speaking of which….there’s one whacking his dad.
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Keeps him young :)
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odd that it was a Knublet that got into it with Ovie?
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Brooks and the gf. She’s cute.
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Why do you have to objectify her? Why can’t she just be a nice girl.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
by Rob Parker on Dec 31, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
You know, I get that’s a meme and it’s all fun and you’re making a joke, but that kind of dismissive attitude can be pretty infuriating. You might disagree with those issues, but you could at least respect that they ARE issues for other people.
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by Hang a Laingtern on Your Problems on Dec 31, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
booooooooo, Pittsburgh fans. boooooooo.
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Karl, rockin’ the red facial hair.
they’re all trying so hard to be polite about poor ice conditions.
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Archie sighting! skating with his kid, who is wearing a Backstrom jersey.
and now we’ve got Aylonka Larionov interviewing Semin. She asks in English, he answers in Russian. so very Sasha.
boutros, I think we’re the only ones here today! :)
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I feel bad for anyone who’s missed this. It’s been pretty great.
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it’s been ridiculously fun. Olie, CapitalsBabies in cute hats, Knublets, George McPhee smiled…..not a bad consolation prize for those of us who couldn’t go to Pittsburgh.
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Per NHLN, they will announce at 5:00 PM today whether the 1:00 start time for tomorrow holds. I’m betting they slip it into primetime tomorrow… an 8:00 night game would be beyond awesome.
The ice will show everything.
that’s sure what it sounded like to me as they were finishing up the Caps broadcast. I think they’re only up against the Rose Bowl if they push it back. Probably works in NBC’s favor, since they won’t compete with Penn State, Michigan, and Michigan State all playing against the scheduled 1 pm start.
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Postponement to Saturday evening likely
Katie Carerra reporting:
By Katie Carrera
According to an NHL source, the Winter Classic between the Capitals and Penguins will be pushed back to an evening start time in order to avoid inclement weather forecasted for the Pittsburgh area on Jan. 1. The league and its broadcast partners could delay the game to as late as 8 p.m.
The ice will show everything.
Eakin back in vs. Sweden today. anyone else watching?
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ugh, Canada score 58 seconds in.
sweden now on PP
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Which one? Canada is really targeting Adam Larsson. That is some bush league shit. At least the second time they cross checked him onto their own goalie. What fucking morons. I kinda wish Roy was a little more shaken up by that. Classless and stupid.
That Sweden goal was siiiiiiiick.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
that one, too, but I meant the one where Canada (Johanson, I think) threw a Swede into the Swedish goal.
you make it to Pittsburgh?
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I’m not going to Pittsburgh. Seems to be a pretty common incorrect assumption these days. I looked around for tix a bit but nothing I could afford.
That Johansen move was definitely a dick move too. Pretty late and he threw the guy right into the post. Canada is so easy to hate. Sorry, Bengt.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I’m not watching – could you keep an eye on Patrick Cehlin for Sweden? Want to hear how he looks, supposedly getting rave reviews. I already know what Ellis is like.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
Cehlin has been real good. I saw them play the Czechs and he was all over the place. Today will be a bigger test but he’s already had a chance or two. I’ll keep a closer eye on him.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Thanks, I’d tend to trust your eye – from what I’m hearing, I’d like to get him to NA as soon as possible. May have been a steal.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
When was he taken?
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
5th round, last year (this year, really).
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Definitely looks good so far.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Glad to hear. Supposedly is just a good, solid goal scorer, who doesn’t necessarily make a living in the Hornqvist/Holmstrom areas, which would be nice to have coming up in the ranks.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
NHL is saying they'll play rain or shine...
it seems like the Pens are more set up to play a game on a sloppy surface than the caps…Is this the league showing favoritism to the Pens?
Suspend Colin Campbell!
I think the 5 pm announcement will be the game is pushed back. Latest weather looks like there’s a window to play uninterrupted and without rain tomorrow.
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Canadian fans are a bit like Philly fans. No matter how obvious the penalty, they still can’t believe the penalty was called.
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I will forever hate Marcus Foligno. He’s on the Tyler Myers shit list that is impossible to escape. He could save a bus full of burning children, or change a flat tire after a tough loss, and I’ll hate him forever. Dude was born and raised in America and then plays for Canada. Fucking label whore.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Wow, wasn’t aware. Meathead.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
He was born in Buffalo when his dad played there and this is his first international tournament so he had a choice. His mom apparently said “I know you have a choice, but just remember you’re Canadian.” So he played for Canada. Woulda been a top line stud for USA. Fuck him.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
That’s terrible. Ick.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
there’s several of them on Canada, isn’t there?
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Maybe. Foligno is the only one I’m sure of.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
tried looking it up, but Hockey Canada seems to have conveniently decided to go with “hometown” rather than “birthplace.” You’d never know Foligno was born and raised in America.
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Bad play by Roy and the D, but a fucking SHIIIIIIIIIIIIITTY goal by Canada ties it up. SWE goalie has to get his head out of his ass. That’s a fucking dagger that you just cannot live with against Canada.
Bright side? Roy looks very questionable.
Eakin just threw a nice hip into Celhin taking him down. Cody has definitely been throwing the body today but it sounds like his hand is almost useless. Pierre said that he doesn’t expect Eakin to shoot at all today.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Shit is right. Isn’t Lerner supposed to be a relatively highly regarded goalie prospect? That was hot garbage on a plate with a poop garnish.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
He actually played in the preseason this year for Ottawa and looked great.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Well he needs to channel that if SWE is going to have a chance today.
Adam Larsson has been smart but pretty quiet from what I’ve seen. Maybe he wakes up as the tournament goes along, like Carlson did, but right now I can see why he’s falling a bit in prospect ranks.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Does Canada have any undrafted prospects?
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Couterier is undrafted but he’s projected to be top overall in 2011.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Duh, I knew that, thanks.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
jesus, slop like that is fucking inexcusable.
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Really really unlucky bounce but they need to buckle down late in the period. Hard to fault anyone completely but it sure stings. Ultimately, that third one is the least objectionable. The first wasn’t covered great, the second was garbage, the third was just real unlucky.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
“stormed backed”? Please. 15 first round picks and a couple more than will go in the first round. That’s not storming back, that’s “they never should have been playing from behind in the first place.”
I need to run out and get some bubbly for tonight. see y’all in the second period.
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Habs trade Max Lapierre to the Ducks for Brett Festerling and a 2nd rounder in ’12.
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addendum
With Perry and Lapierre on the same roster, more goalies will be run than ever before – that is a whole lot of dirty for one team.
Then again, they won a Cup like that.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Except that the dirt bags they won the Cup with a) actually fought their own battles and b) were supplemented with a lot of skill that wasn’t always in the box. Pahlsson and MacDonald are gone, Selanne is getting old. And of course Prongermayer is gone. Don’t think it’s gonna work for them the same way.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Oh, I don’t either, sorry for the confusion. Just unfortunate to see they’re taking the same route again.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
From Steinz on Twitter
Huh. RT @SkyKerstein: #Caps Laich says they probably got fingered 200 times on the way over in the bus
teehee
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confirmed
8 pm EST start for Winter Classic on NBC.
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Hahaha Canada. Sweden ties it up.
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Roy looks like a sieve right now. This is exhibit A of why I said goaltending wasn’t going to decide this tournament. Neither goalie is helping their team out and it’s going to come down to the skaters.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Maybe if they had started the other guy they’d be doing better. ;-)
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Maybe, but if they are sure he’s the backup then I doubt it. He only played on game against a weak sister so it’s hard to know how good he is. I just don’t think they have any goalie that is all that good.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Check out who Visentin was drafted by.
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Didn’t even have to check once you said that. What do you know about him? You think he could outplay Roy right now?
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I’ve only seen Visentin in person once (at rookie camp scrimmage against the Kings). I thought he was ahead of what I would have expected for an 18 year old goalie. I haven’t seen enough of either guy to say one is better than the other.
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And another! Sweden!
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Roy has to do better on that. Good shot but Roy is making me feel good about USA’s chances. I think our shooters can beat him.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I’m feeling really good about the US chances against canada if that’s what it comes down to.
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I think Campbell’s looked great, actually.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
I agree. Didn’t see yesterday but he made big saves against FIN. Excited to watch tonight. If he ends up being a difference-making goalie then that’s awesome for us. I just don’t expect it. He hasn’t faced an offense like CAN/SWE/RUS yet.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
He was even better against Germany than against Finland, albeit with less work. The one thing I’ve noticed is he makes the second save really well.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
whoo walked in just in time to see goal #4!
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dammit.
I hope this doesn’t turn into the CAN-RUS game where Canada just owned the third after two really good periods.
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8 goals on 33 shots total. Pretty sad for the goalies. Lehner’s stat line is horrid. Leafs fans must be laughing.
Jarnkrok misses the net high. In a game like this you have to make the goalie make a save. Missing the net is brutal right now.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
aren’t almost all highlight saves lucky?
is it just me, or is this game getting a bit sloppy?
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nice read by Eakin in the pull up. Schooled
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.
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Yup. Jarnkrok should have either kept going or tried to put the puck to the trailer in the middle of the ice. Nice read by Eakin. He’s much stronger on his skates than I expected, at least at this level. We’ll see how strong he is against men.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Hopefully in the A later this season
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.
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Sorta. Him returning to the A means he’s probably not playing for a Memorial Cup, which I’d like to see. But if he comes for the very end of the season after the Memorial Cup then great. At the very least he’ll be in the A next year.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
where do you think Kuznuts spends next season?
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Unfortunately probably so. I hope it’s the AHL but I’m very skeptical. It would be great to get Kuz and Orlov into HER at the same time.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I think his contract will need to be bought out to go to Hershey. He also seems to think another year in the K means he’ll be able to jump right to the NHL. Maybe Varly can talk some sense into him and let him know Hershey isn’t that bad.
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is it the case that he personally buys the contract out, or does that come out of the Caps’ pocket? maybe splitting hairs here…
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I don’t think the buyout is a big deal. If he tells GMGM he’ll go to HER then I think the Caps would probably cover it. I don’t have a good handle on whether one more year in the KHL would let him jump right to the NHL. He’s the leading forward scorer on his team now and gets peanuts for ice time. Next year he’ll be more physically mature, but will he get the ice time and the coaching needed to make the adjustment to North America? I tend to doubt it.
And one of the big reasons I want him and Orlov together is so they aren’t the only Russian on the team.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
since Galiev has already spent a couple years in NA, I imagine the transition will be easier for him. But since he was drafted from the CHL, he’s not eligible for Hershey until 2012-2013 season, right?
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Sweden has missed the net a bunch on good chances. They need to keep testing Roy but they aren’t. Maybe they are aiming for corners but at this point just fire it right at the goalie and dare him to not let it leak through.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
he’s a sieve?
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
well, besides that :)
the trainer was out looking at his face just a minute ago.
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Dylan Olsen is a moran. Second time he’s almost killed his goalie by cross checking Swedes onto his head. If the Swedes had a little more Canadian aggression in them they’d have already taken that opportunity to kill Roy. But instead they are just falling onto him.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
if Roy gets hurt so badly he’s out, it’ll serve Canada right. I’ll feel bad for Roy, but it’s the fault of his own teammates.
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Totally agree. I’m not saying I wish Roy was hurt (playing like this I want him to spend every minute in the net!), I’m just saying he’s sorta lucky not to be hurt worse. Lots of players feel the cross check from behind and then just dive into the goalies on the ice, but it doesn’t look like Sweden is doing that.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
per McKenzie
Minnesota Duluth defenseman Dylan Olsen signs 3-year contract with Chicago Blackhawks and will join AHL Rockford
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oooooh, that is NOT going to go over well in Duluth.
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Did they really expect him to stick around? I guess it’s a dick move in the middle of the season but he’s not exactly on a powerhouse and his development will probably be better served going to the AHL.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
they live and breathe UMD hockey up there. it’s the whole leaving mid-season thing. Plus Duluth has been having a great season, they’re a top 5 team right now, imo.
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Rikard Rakell has looked great in this tournament. I think he’s going to open some eyes and make some noise leading up to the 2011 draft. Wouldn’t mind the Caps grabbing him depending on the slot and all that.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
anyone know what these neck collar/guard looking things the Canadians are wearing? makes them all look like they’re going for the Dany Heatley turtleneck look. which makes me want them to lose even more.
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I think those are all just normal neck guards. I don’t know if it’s a rule for the tournament; I haven’t paid attention enough to see if others are wearing it. They protect throats from being slit by a skate and are mandatory in all youth leagues in the US and I think Canada. Definitely one of those ridiculous quirks among athletes that they just stop wearing them as soon as they can. They create basically zero discomfort at this point and can save your life.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Game back on. GO SWEDEN.
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Stupid penalty. Canada has been running Larsson all game and he finally retaliates and puts his team down.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I know, very stupid. That’s Canadian PP is scary good.
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(Mostly) baseless draft speculation. Caps take Maxim Shalunov in the first round. Ranked around 20, should be higher based on skill. Sounds like the kind of guy that falls to the Caps. Unfortunately we don’t have a second so we’re going to have to hit on that first pick. Rakell is more likely a second round pick but I’ve really liked his game for Sweden so far.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Maxim another Russian that everyone is afraid to take a chance on?
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you can make yourself laugh a little by imagine what Bruce’s rant would be for taking a stupid penalty like that on the PK.
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Ridiculous job by Sweden. How can you leave guys that open in front of the net. They were in trouble once they took those penalties.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
great move…too bad
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--James Beard
GORGEOUS goal by Cehlin ties the game. Burton must be pumped.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I missed it, Preds game is on. That good?
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Gorgeous. Short side under the bar after lowing down the wing with speed.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Niiice.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
You’ll like him. He’s small but he has the speed and hands to play with NHL competition. We’ll see how tough he is but he could easily become a nice secondary scorer.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
That’s what I was hoping, maybe a player who can play on Hornqvist’s other wing down the road.
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by Chris Burton on Dec 31, 2010 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe. His size is going to be a concern but his skating is tantalizing. Good that he’s in the SEL this year for sure. He probably needs a couple years before the NHL, maybe one in the SEL and one in the AHL but I think he has the tools to make it work.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Roy totally caught cheating too. This guy is just guessing now. Dropping way too soon, maybe that’s why SWE keeps trying to pick that top corner.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Yep, had he stayed up a little longer its an easy save but I love what I’m seeing for the U.S chances. BTW OT but hell of a matchup between us this week so far in MRTS
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Fucking Quick shit the bed or it would be a bit better for me. I have a feeling this is going to be another close matchup that I lose in a landslide. Now Getzlaf is on IR so I’m kinda fucked.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I’ve got Sullivan, Erat and Toews out hurt right now… I’m pissed.
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That’s on Roy—short side high is awful right there
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.
--James Beard
Yup. Also noticed that Gudbranson didn’t do such a great job on Cehlin there. Didn’t play the puck or the body and let Cehlin get right to the bottom of the circle. Still need the goalie to make that save.
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Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
This is a great game. Not so much for the goalies, but as a spectator? Fantastic.
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Fuck that call
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.
--James Beard
One ref was literally standing right over the falling players and the guy half the ice away calls it.
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Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
per Corey
Mathieu Perreault said he will play tomorrow without the full shield b/c he couldn’t see well at his feet.
Little warrior.
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Also had a concussion. Not surprised.
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Definitely not surprised. I think most of the damage was from the shield.
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Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
His face looks awful in today’s team photo.
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Do you have a link? I’ve been away from twitter most of the day
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Also sooo glad Erskine grew the stache back out for this game
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Look at Alzner. LOL.
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Amazing I don’t know how I missed this. Hockey players are just fucking great.
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
King isn’t even looking at the camera.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Avon Lady makeup call
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.
--James Beard
yeah, a bit soft.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
and now they’re gonna shove their whistles in their pockets…typical
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.
--James Beard
Yup. But it’s better than two more soft calls, IMO.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
oh, no doubt. It’s actually been a pretty well reffed game, except for the last half of this period. Schenn could have gotten the gate for that pathetic swan dive. I hope the ref let him have it.
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--James Beard
wow, great action
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gå sverige gå!
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Jarnkrok looks like a great player and a classic Red Wing. Grrrr.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
he’s dominating in the dot, too
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.
--James Beard
I’m sure am.
For me Peter Forsberg is not just my favorite hockey player he is the reason I fell in love with hockey.
I knew you would be loving his play.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
I actually didn’t’ think he was that good tonight. He was amazing against CZE though and småkronorna played one hell of a game tonight – I’m one proud Swede right now.
For me Peter Forsberg is not just my favorite hockey player he is the reason I fell in love with hockey.
Deservedly so. That was a fabulous hockey game and those boys played great. Definitely deserved to win and didn’t have much luck go their way to help them out. I thought Jarnkrok was real good but Canada just seemed to get a stick on the puck right when he was in a dangerous spot.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
How do you feel about Rakell?
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Oh I don’t think CJ was bad I just expect a lot from him and I know he can play much better. Rakell plays in North America so I haven’t watched him much but I thought he stood out in the three scrimmage the Swedish team had just before WJC.
I like that he always compete hard all over the ice and helps out defensively. Players that are used to put up a lot of points don’t always to that. He haven’t had a bad game in the tourney so far but I need to see more of him before I make up my mind about him.
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From Katie
Forgot to mention in all the resked news: Poti said he’s not sure about his status for the WC. The games he missed were bc of a concussion.
I guess it at least isn’t his groin again but I feel like this could be worse
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Huge save by Lehner there
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Love that Eakin’s on in the last minute.
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He’s been great despite playing with one hand.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
And they have him on in the OT.
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I hope this doesn’t go to SO. This game has been too good. It deserves better than that.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
Agreed, also is it the same as the olympics where anyone can shoot multiple times?
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
I think you have to have 3 different to start then you can repeat guys. Schenn could end up taking 5 shots. Mueller and Toews went like 5 rounds each a few years ago. So lame.
Drunk Guy: "Alex Ovechkin is playing more like Magic Johnson than Michael Jordan this year."
Laichitor: "He has AIDS?"
what genius came up with those rules? the only thing that is entertaining at all about a shootout is when you get to the depths of the roster
If it's too loud, turn it down.
Sweden carrying the play…c’mon you viking bastards!
A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch.
--James Beard
Gotta love chimera
#Caps Jason Chimera on benefits of WC time change: “Maybe the fans will get a few extra beers in them so they can be a little bit louder.”
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Aw man, Green’s friend who proposed today? A Pens fan. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=547990
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Lindberg, baby!
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I was waiting to use that. :P
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