Saturday Caps Clips: Thrashers @ Caps Game Day
by EmilyB on Dec 4, 2010 11:30 AM EST
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Your savory Saturday brunch links:
- On this morning's episode of Japers' Rink Radio, Pepper and Russell welcomed two all-stars to the show. CSN color analyst and former Caps sniper Craig Laughlin discussed the Tomas Fleischmann/Scott Hannan trade, and then Globe and Mail hockey editor James Mirtle chatted about everything else. The show's available for download now on iTunes. [JRR]
- Previews of this evening's second-to-last regular season throwdown with the Thrashers from Caps.com (plus game notes), NHL.com (Rosen, who seems to have forgotten about the Caps' season opening loss), AJC.com, Peerless, RLS, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Bird Watchers Anonymous for more coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- Happy anniversary
MCIVerizon Center! But we need to talk. [Peerless] - Hooray! The Caps have their rugged veteran shutdown defender. Lots of free time now to fret about that whole second line center thing. [WaPo (Carrera), Ted's Take]
- Alex Ovechkin...
- ...shot by shot, and maybe ought to be shooting more... [RtR]
- ...had five memorable
goalsplays this past week... [CSN] - ...is a setup man... [WaPo (Carrera)]
- ...and a proud metric football-playing son of Russia... [CSN (Masisak)]
- ...but his stock is falling. [ESPN (Burnside)]
- On the flip side of the coin, Sidney Crosby just might be all that. Your move, Alex. [RLS]
- "Did you know Alexander Semin also kills penalties?" Imagine that. [Puck Prospectus]
- With Semyon Varlamov returning to health and joining Michal Neuvirth in tending the Caps' net, it's almost like a plan coming together. Huh. [DC Examiner (McNally)]
- The Caps' last six games in Fenwick. [RLS]
- Last call for Goalwavedoffgate [SI (Hackel), Caps video (Boudreau)]
- D'ya want Brett Leonhardt to DJ the Winter Classic warmups? Us too. Go here. [Facebook]
- Survey says... [Sports Business Daily]
- Karl Alzner, Jeff Schultz, and Matt Hendricks walk into an embassy and mustachio'd magnificence ensues. Well done, mates. [British Embassy on Flickr]
- Finally, will the Caps' home sellout streak end any time soon? [Holden]
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SI’s interpretation on Goalwavedoffgate(which we should call every controversey now Something-gate) would be highly interesting if:
It was 1999.
I can’t recall another time since then a ref called goalie interference by reason of being in the paint, and no contact.
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
I’m totally over it. Spilled milk.
Obviously, it exposed a pretty silly rule – that such a critical decision can’t be reviewed by the folks in Toronto. I would think most of us would take an NFL-style (since all rules in all sports must be compared to the NFL!) 30 second commercial break and 30 seconds of slow-motion footage of the play. It’s almost like a mini-game.. people dig the drama.
But the Caps took two of four points on a 48-hour road swing, nobody was seriously hurt, and I got a root beer float. It’s all good.
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This…should we have deserved at least a point in that game? Probably. But it’s water under the bridge. Raycroft played very well but we didn’t take advantage of enough chances. A shame we wasted Knubs’ goal because it was a massive one for him and the team for all of 22 seconds.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
Put Dallas behind us, doesn’t matter anymore. Tonight should be a good test Atlanta has played us tough. Hoping Varly continues his strong run of play and we do a “better” job of drawing penalties while not taking any.
It’s gotten to the point where I’d really really like Ovie to pot a couple tonight to break that slump.
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I agree. I love that he is getting assists, but I would love to see an Ovi goal/goal celebration!
I like Laich, but I <3 Green
by RockinRed4Life on Dec 4, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
According to the data I’ve dug up, I don’t think its missing any,
Varly against ATL is 4-0 in 5 games (replacing JT60 in one game though he was not credited with the loss) with a 2.47gaa and .898s% in his career.
Neuvi is 5-1with a 3.21 gaa and .892 s% in his career.
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.
High scoring games…although we owned Atlanta for awhile and this Atlanta team in no way resembles that one.
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
For the most part yes, though both goalies had atleast 1 game to inflate their stats positively. Like the 8-1 42 save game Nuevi had, and Varly had similiar.
Though both goalies combined are 9-1 combined against ATL.
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.
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Looks good on him.
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It does…although his stat line from last night looked awfully familiar.
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
i worry about varly in net against the Thrash.
our past games against them have involved them getting scoring streaks, something which varly has not handled well in the past. if they put a few up in a row here, I fear varly is going to struggle
If you’re worrying about him in goal, I’d be more worried about Big Buff taking a run at him, like he did Neuvirth. Brittlegroin wouldn’t survive that.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Pretty sure that’s what Scott Hannan was acquired for. Big minutes stay-at-home defender, keep a close eye on crease and goaltender.
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I thought he was acquired to take care of that OTHER groin problem we have…Tom Poti :(
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
As long as they’re on the ice at the same time, no prob. I hope.
That run he took at Neuvy was from clear down the other end of the ice.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Erskine will be in the lineup as well to handle any bs.
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
Minus his ’stache. :(
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Makes me sad :(
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, booo. What, he didn’t raise enough money to keep it? (I’m guessing the real answer is the wife said it needed to go.)
"It's always good to have vikings."
Its not a conern for me. There are a number of caps on the team that will go after him for another run.
That and the way Ref’s are, Varly actually gets injured Buff gets thrown a gamer and suspension. BUT that’s considering, ya know, the NHL is consistent and can be predicted on.
But there’s Brads, Chimer, Erksine, potentially Hannan(paired with Erksine most likely) and even Ovie.
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.
Any word on whether Kane is playing tonight?
Anyone have thoughts on PK Subban getting scratched again?
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scratched again? bloom is off the rose I guess. On the other hand maybe it will be good for him to be able to take a step back and refocus.
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
Several steps back. Two games and counting.
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Nice to see that Carlson hasn’t really had any regression of yet.
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
Oh whatevs he already had a semi bad stretch earlier in the year. I notice it with Green as well (although with Greenie it might be because he’s not 100%) but Carlson’s major learning curve right now seems to be when to jump into the play offensively and when to be conservative. So far so good.
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
He’s going to bury one tonight
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Pierre Lebrun said in his chat that he thinks Subban is a bit ahead of Carlson. Umm, no.
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by red army line on Dec 4, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
No surprise though I guess. I don’t mind everyone on our team having a chip on their shoulder.
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Subban gets all kinds of press because he isn’t bad, and he’s Canadian who plays for the Canadiens team.
Who would of figured the american kid being an underdog.
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.
Wow, PK has been a healthy scratch? If that doesn’t humble him then nothing will.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
They said it was a HS, but right now I’m wondering if he isn’t banged up a little. If it really is a two game HS then that’s not great news for him. Normally you’d think they’d give him one game in the press box and then get him back out there to see if the message was received. Then again, maybe Yannic Weber was just too good last game for them to sit him again.
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You have a point there, F&B.
I recall this past spring when Green was a “healthy” scratch so he could get a rest. But then he was scratched the next game too. (It then turned out that Green was dealing with wrist issues.)
Rocking the Red for the Caps since 1975. Rocking the Red on additional fronts as well.
Evander’s knee is still very questionable. Coach sez his “explosiveness” is lacking.
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Sucks for him, but I’ll take it. He’s been feasting on us this year.
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Mixed feelings about that. I’ll take the advantage for one game, but there’s a chance we could see this team in the playoffs. Better to solve him now than have to worry about it in April.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Just play, you know, defense against him. All due respect to a guy that puts up 14 goals a game against the Capitals but he’s not that great that you need to figure him out.
I will say he’s starting to become a bit underrated. He was just the guy hero who beat the snot out of Cooke but in a few years he’s going to establish himself as something of a name if he can improve his defensive play.
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Did I look on great Orion sloping slowly to the West.
remember how we keep saying the officiating can’t get any worse? Tonight’s refs? Auger and McCreary. Oh boy.
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I’m going to just pretend like I didn’t read that. For my sanity.
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by Davethecapsfan on Dec 4, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
I’m just trying to prepare you for the display of incompetence that will be on the ice tonight.
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All I ever ask is that they be equally bad to both teams. The refs working the game last Sunday made it to that point in the third period, I believe.
"It's always good to have vikings."
sad that we’ve reached the point where you’re serious when you post “All I ever ask is that they be equally bad to both teams.” We’ll accept ineptitude as long as it’s consistent ineptitude!
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I wish I could listen to the 30th episode. Seems there is a problem with blog talk radio.
Braden Holtby needs to be in Washington 2010
Hershey is having Teddy Bear toss night. So, does that mean you toss a bear instead of hats for a hat trick? I admit I haven’t looked at their website yet, or I might know the answer to that.
"It's always good to have vikings."
toss your teddy bear after the Bears score their first goal. the bears are donated to charity.
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Love that tradition in the A.
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It looks a little lot like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjwLc1OsMOY
CBo’s first game back after his visit to Western PA, BTW.
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It’s the cutest thing ever.
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Teddy bear cannon!
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And Ima calling a goal for @AndrewGordon10 for the TBT.
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Smiliest Bear in the world.
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Gordo from last year
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Though I guess it’s not just in the A. Pretend I didn’t say that part.
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yeah, they do it in the E, too. It was teddy bear toss in Toledo when I was there a few weeks back,
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Tonight is also the Stingrays’ TBT night.
Cody’s team had theirs last night. Cody had about a million SOG, but couldn’t get one through, and the Broncos went scoreless. On TBT night.
:(
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Apparently they tossed their teddies after the game. Awkward!
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I don’t want to know that teddies are appropriate attire for hockey in Swift Current! :)
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I just looked it up. That’s pretty cool, although a pain for the opposing team.
"It's always good to have vikings."
good thing Crosby never played in the A, eh? “They won’t stop throwing teddy bears!”
sorry, it just never gets old.
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by RedBirdie on Dec 4, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Actually it does.
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by Bald Pollack on Dec 4, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
7pm start?
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Da.
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GDT should drop at 5.
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Just got to VC, boards are still on ice from GTown game, I’ve seen way worse here before, but ice probably won’t be great tonight #Caps
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shit ice, shit refs. Why didn’t I sell my tickets?
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Its not like its snowing in DC or something…
Or is it? All i know is its been snowing non-stop where I live for the last 4 days.
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.
nope, no snow. We might see flurries tonight, but in the city itself, it’s probably not going to be cold enough. Nothing will stick, it’s been too warm.
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