Wednesday Caps Clips: A Theodorgasmic Eleventh Straight
by J.P. on Feb 3, 2010 6:09 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's win from the us, WaPo (blog, gamer), Vogs, DCEx, Joe B., Steve Kolbe, Ed Frankovic, Peerless, RMNB, FFODC and StC from the winning side and Stanley Cup of Chowder, Bruins Blog (BGlobe), The Enterprise and Black and Gold Blog from the other side.
- Hat tip to @Love4Greenie for the inspiration on today's title.
- It may not have been Brooks Orpik's "The Shift," but Alex Ovechkin certainly got Johnny Boychuk's license plate number and exacted some instant retribution three times over. [D.C. Landing Strip]
- The Bruins may still be regretting letting Mike Knuble go (and that was written before last night). [CSN New England, The Enterprise]
- The captain spoke with the local media pregame. [CSN New England]
- On the streak at eleven. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- January saw some serious statistical dominance by individual Caps. [TSN]
- AO is the League's most valuable forward... [Puck Prospectus]
- ... but maybe not the most clutch. Right. [The Hockey News]
- Some more power rankings, with the Caps holding in the top spot at CBS Sports, up one to first at SI, and up one to second at FOX Sports.
- Reactions to Alan May's remarks on the Mike Green suspension. [Puck Daddy, OFB]
- Speaking of former-Caps-turned-CSN-talent, Craig Laughlin recalls the team's last ten-game win streak. [D.C. Sports Bog, and no, this isn't the same thing we linked to yesterday]
- We know that Ovi is immune from "The Southeast Division Effect," but he's an exception to the rule. [Hockey or Die (and an enterprising FanPoster would take a look at the rest of the Caps)]
- The Caps' dads are along for the current roadie, and are as entertaining as their sons. [FanHouse]
- Semyon Varlamov and his goalie coach stayed in Hershey when Michal Neuvirth and the team headed to Norfolk. [Patriot-News]
- Nearly a week out, NBC is already hyping Ovechkin-Crosby. [Puck the Media, NBC Sports (video) and NBC Sports (video)]
- Are the Caps interested in Raffi Torres? If so, why? [BlueJacketsXtra]
- Should you have trouble sleeping, check out the interview I did with Goal Line Report over at Kukla's Korner (seriously, though, thanks to them for thinking of me). [KK]
- Per the HHoF, on this date back in 1996, "Peter Bondra scored four goals, (including 3 in the third period), and added two assists, and Michal Pivonka scored twice including the winning goal at 1:21 of overtime and had three assists, as the Capitals won 6-5 over the visiting NY Islanders."
- Finally, happy 42nd birthday to Frantisek Kucera, the centerpiece of that big Kris Beech-Michal Sivek-Ross Lupaschuk deal back in the summer of 2001.
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And Jose gets first star of the night from NHL.com. Supremely well deserved.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Alright, talented ‘shoppers – you’ve got a day and change to work on this.
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Starring…
Bruce Boudreau as Major Reisman (Lee Marvin)
Ted Leonsis as General Worden (Ernest Borgnine)
Brooks Laich as Joseph Wladislaw (Charles Bronson)
Alexander Semin as Robert Jefferson (Jim Brown)
Alex Ovechkin as Victor Franko (John Cassavetes…. “Boy, do I love that Franko”)
Dean Evason as Sergeant Bowren (Richard Jaeckel)
Pierre McGuire as Major Max Armbruster (George Kennedy)
Boyd Gordon as Pedro Jiminez (Trini Lopez)
Gary Bettman as Col. Everett Dasher Breed (Robert Ryan)
John Erskine as Archer Maggott (Telly Savalas)
Eric Fehr as Vernon Pinckley (Donald Sutherland)
Mike Knuble as Samson Posey (Clint Walker)
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Feb 3, 2010 7:16 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Nice.
Btw, your recap is now in the Clips.
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"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
It’s a movie poster from Dirty Dozen. Surprisingly, others did not get an error.
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Odd! I can see it…
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
It’s a schooner!
"Why don't you smegging well smeg off, you annoying little smeggy smegging smegger!"
A schooner is a sailboat stupidhead
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
May be a browser thing with FireFox
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 10:17 AM EST up reply actions
It was down for me, and then it was up later. I think it’s server problems on the other end.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
I tweeted this question, but thought I’d ask it here as well – buy or sell tomorrow night at MSG against the new-look Rangers as the toughest test so far during the streak?
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Losing 6 of their last 7, coming back from a road game at LA last night? Sell, but not an easy one.
Damn! Looks like my women is on time.
Incomplete answer – must provide at least one tougher game (Pitt being the easy answer, I’d think).
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Gotcha. Well like GS, I’d go with Detroit, with Anaheim being a dark horse second.
Damn! Looks like my women is on time.
Im worried that Atlanta, the 2nd back to back at home, with two of the past 3 games against being 1 goal games, will be our toughest test before the break.
Sure, but I had thought the question only referred to games that have already been played. If you include games that have yet to be played, Friday could be a letdown, and MSG hasn’t been kind to us in years past. Friday is that special jersey patch, thing, so there’s a little bit of additional motivation there, I’d think.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Plus it’s possible that Holtby could get a start. Theo had a 41-save game last night, tomorrow MSG. It would be logical to let Braden take the second game of the back-to-back so Theo can be fresh for the Pens.
Also, Neuvy is banged up. (Unless they’re gonna recall him for the Friday game, and just didn’t want him playing in Norfolk/worried about travel issues with the snow we’re about to get.)
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Sorry, I can’t see Twitter at work – what does it say?
I’d kind of like to see Holtby get a start, and Holtby’s first NHL start would be a shot of motivation for the team as well.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Unless he loses.. then he’ll forever have the stigma of being THAT GOALIE that blew the winning stream during his first NHL game.
Not that we caps fans would care THAT much because ya gotta lose some times, but I don’t know how that would play with his confidence level.
If someone had to hold the burden of ending the streak, I’d rather Jose have to carry that load. He can take it and we wouldn’t think any less of him.
You know what? For my lights, we’ve got the franchise record now. Okay, so it’s a cool winning streak. I’m not even worried about it now that we have the franchise record. I’d rather take that risk and see what Holtby can do.
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For my lights, we’ve got the franchise record now.
Yeah, but they don’t have the NHL record of 17. Do you want them to pull an Indy Colts and send in the subs when history is in view?
by b.orr4 on Feb 3, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t want Theodore run into the ground, either, trying to get it.
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by gotsparkly on Feb 3, 2010 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He’s in such a groove, I doubt he wants to ever come out. And because of Bruce’s goalie rotations, Theo’s only played in 31 games this season so he shouyd hardly be worn out. Also, don’t forget, he’s got a two week break coming up. I say play him until Varly is ready to come back. I’d be shocked to see Holtby get a start if the streak is intact.
You know, that’s the silver lining of all the goalie trials and tribulations this year. Assuming everyone stays healthy and in the groove now, they’re all going to be relatively fresh going into the playoffs.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Theo just sat a game with a hip flexor issue. Not sure if you want a guy with a possible nagging injury to play 5 games in a row
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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
Theo just sat a game with a hip flexor issue
Good point. Start Holtby!
by Brainumbc on Feb 3, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s really not in view yet, but I agree with your shot at the Colts.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
I hope the Colts suffer an epic, embarrassing collapse. I hope horrible, horrible things happen to them.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Ouch. I stand in opposition. Not really a Colts fan, but I respect Peyton Manning’s game. Hope he torches the Saints.
Baltimore native. My hate for the Colts is second only to my hate for the Penguins.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
lower body injury, will not play tonight.
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Thanks most kindly – sucks for him, though. And yes, Hershey’s getting our goalies hurt, dammit.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
by gotsparkly on Feb 3, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Theo and Holtby in NY with the Caps
Varly and Irbe training in HER
Neuvy still in HER with lower-body issues
That leaves Cash and who, exactly? to backstop the Bears tonight. Is there any word on another Stingray callup or is Stretch on a plane to Norfolk?
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From the Stingrays site
Received in a trade for future considerations with Utah, Buskirk, 21, comes to the Stingrays with a 5-8-1-0 record, a 3.39 goals-against average and a .881 save percentage. The Windsor, ONT native started the season 4-1.
I have a C on my heart.
Jason Bacashihua & Parker Van Buskirk. The Admirals’ announcer is gonna have fun tonight!
/ now I want Parker van Buskirk to start at the phonebooth. That name would be awesome in #WesJohnsonVoice
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Sure, but I had thought the question only referred to games that have already been played.
It did.
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Unless you have statistics
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed. I have Atlanta circled as my trap game.
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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Agreed, but honestly, like I said above, I wouldn’t be wrecked if it happened. Start Holtby and let Theodore rest for the Pens. Let him have the backing of the home crowd to start him and give the skaters a shot of motivation. If it happens, it happens.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Not for nothing, but the unbeaten streak record is 14, which the team could tie on Sunday assuming they got that far with it.
Damn! Looks like my women is on time.
by Bald Pollack on Feb 3, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
That’s the league wins streak; the team unbeaten streak is 14.
Damn! Looks like my women is on time.
by Bald Pollack on Feb 3, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
“On paper,” the Pittsburgh and Detroit games posed bigger challenges (Pittsburgh has tons more skill that NYR, and Detroit still knows how to cobble together wins).
“In game,” I thought the Phoenix and Anaheim games were tougher than this one should be, because those teams played a station-to-station game and didn’t let the Caps get off and running.
The Rangers play a game for which they lack enough skill. They do try to play with tempo. But if no one other than Marian Gaborik is scoring, and if Henrik Lundqvist isn’t strong in his second game back after a bout with the flu, the Rangers should not be competitive. If the Caps get off early, it could get really ugly, really quick for the Rangers in their first game back home with their “new look.”
If you've read this far...seek help.
Sell. As noted, the Rangers will be playing their first game back east after a three game west coast trip. That’s never easy on the home team.
Toughest test so far? Last night in Boston to break the record against a team desperate for a win in a building we haven’t had much luck in.
Tougher test will be Friday against Atlanta. The Thrashers are off until the game on Friday, will be waiting here in D.C. while the Caps are in N.Y., crowd on Friday could be sparse because of the impending doom, and Pittsburgh at home on Sunday on the horizon.
Detroit is somewhat living on their former reputation. Anaheim had played an OT game the night before. Pittsburgh was in a somewhat simliar situation, recovering from a west coast trip but they had hosted the Islanders before us. However, both teams were missing key players.
Ted Leonsis Used to Recommend: http://capsnut.blogspot.com/
Everybody Wang Chung......
Please load brain before shooting off mouth.™
I agree with you on the Friday crowd risk. I’m going to be sweating out the forecast for the weekend. These are the last two home games before the Olympic break, and I really don’t want to miss them. I especially don’t look forward to the possibility of a slew of empty seats on national television on Sunday.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Not worried about Sunday. The snow is slated for Friday and iont Saturday, and there’s plenty of time to prepare. If past history this winter is an indicator, the roads should be drivable by Sunday morning.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I’m counting on that. (please, please,please, oh please)
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Friday’s likely to be light, but I’m planning to go no matter what. I want pics of those jerseys.
Besides, I think a lot of people will make an extra effort to get out for Pittsburgh.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Yea, it would have to be pouring snow to get me to not go.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
No 4WD in our driveway. All I need is to get to the Metro, but that’s 10 miles away. As long as they get my street cleared, I’m probably good to go. Of course, this would have to be the time the game is at noon. Means I’ve got to be able to get out of the driveway by around 10:30 at the latest.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Which jerseys? Is there something special happening?
Also.. was there mention of a ‘Rink postgame party in DC on Friday? I’m most likely gonna be going to the game after all.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
It’s the 35th anniversary, they’ll have special patches.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
ohhh right. That’s gonna be sweet.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I think the first 15k fans get something too.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Yeah, a poster. I’m trying to figure out if this is the same poster they already gave to season ticket holders.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I’m sure you can find a use for another one, even if it is.
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
Is that a suggestion?
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Weellll I know for a fact that brothersaur wants one.
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
Pretty sure when he comes home for break it’ll be hanging on his bedroom wall. Shhhhh.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Family conversations are great.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I didn’t hear a mention of the party, but that could be fun.
Icethetics was commenting on this – the jerseys will have a 35th anniversary patch on them and will be auctioned off after the game. There will also be a display of jerseys worn throughout franchise history and I’m inclined to take a digital camera and oblige the request in this link.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
‘Rink postgame party in DC on Friday
yeah, I need to actually get my act together and organize this. Tentatively, post game part at Penn Quarter Sports (Indiana Ave & 7th street, by the archives metro station). Free wings with your ticket, win or lose, and buy-one get-one Blue Moon and Leinie’s Amber.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Those are some good deals. I’m in for sure.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
yep
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I won’t have tix for Friday’s game… does it have to be day-of-game?
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
I won’t have tix for Friday’s game… does it have to be day-of-game?
I think so. But there may be some kindly souls who will share their wings with you
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
another question.. i love wings.. i can eat them all day… any day.. whats the limit here a dozen? 6 wings?
um…….I think its about 10 wings. Sometimes the kitchen messes up the order and you get a full order, which is a heaping plate of messy wing goodness.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Dammit guys, now I want wings.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
craving Old Bay Wings. i blame everyone.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
Old Bay is quite simply the nastiest powder on the planet.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
the entire state of Maryland may very well try to fight you.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Bring it.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
It’s not so much a hatred of Maryland as it is a dislike of being there and it’s customs.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I have lived in VA modt of my life, but I love maryland customs and culture, i just don’t think i’d live there, because the MD suburbds of DC suck compared to the VA ones, and as much as I love Baltimore, going to caps games without driving, plus being able to occasionally catch practice is hard to give up
Aim for the head baby Jesus
And Nanny Obrien’s (in Cleveland Park) Maryland Style wings are some of the best wings i’ve ever had.
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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
my mom used to ship me Old Bay when I lived in Duluth, before Old Bay suddenly ended up available nation-wide. I got half the city hooked, I think. Had to guard my little canister like it was the last precious grams of cocaine.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
ha. my uncle visited from abroad and is a big seafood guy. the second he tasted Old Bay his eyes lit up and he raved about it. i think he even tried to import it and sell it back home.
he mailed a pretty hefty box of the stuff almost immediatly for personal consumption.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
ENJOY YOUR NASTY TASTING FRYPOWDER
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
did Old Bay do terrible things to you as a child?
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
It may certainly have. I may have a reaction when I eat it.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I have a reaction. It’s close to bliss.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Mine may involve my lips peeling a little bit. Or a lot.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
That’s more allergies to one of the components than a dislike of the taste, though…
I need a snappy signature...
I’m not a big sea food person so I don’t know if I’ve really had old bay.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Marylander’s put it on their fries. I put cajun powder on my fries and dip them in mayo.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Old Bay is my secret ingredient for fried chicken, too.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Mayo? How German!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Not really, American Mayo is quite different =/
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Yea, but mayo with fries is so European.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Mayo on corn on the cob is really good. I picked that one up in Mexico; they use mayo instead of butter.
I need a snappy signature...
big fan of paprika or Adobo on my fries. mmmmmmmmm.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
Okay well, I have a little free sample thing and I’ll give it a try, and post my review.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Oh God. That’s just sitting out by itself at the end of a very long string.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
I’m with Sombrero, you’re now on my shit list.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Hey, if you like it, eat it. I just think it smells and tastes flat out awful.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Glad you’re keeping him company over there in Wrongland.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
its highly populated
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
Lack of enjoyment of a condiment is hardly an indication of my coaching abilities.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
This is why you’ll never be a coach.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
The principal is the same.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Now I’m thinking Buffalo Phillies for lunch.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Ummm hook a sister up.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Hah. If you pay for yourself, you’re welcome to come. 7.50 combo = a sub and 5 wings + a drink.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I’d prefer delivery :3
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Do they deliver?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I’m sure you could!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Probably not. I only know of a middle school near your house, and not your actual location.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Too bad I don’t have any cheesecake to barter with…
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I can see a negative now.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I have cinnamon popcorn and clementines and uhhh free hugs? Do you accept hugs as payment?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
My fiancee probably would not. Also you live on the opposite side of my house from BuPh’s.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Hey, friends hug too. I guess I’ll just have to get them myself? Lame.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Yep. I’ll probably go to the one on Rt. 1 and Smoketown around 12:30 :3
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I think I’ll just settle for Burger Boys wings. They’re probably less delicious, but much less far and stuff.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Have never heard of. Where are they?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
In the shopping center with Bloom and ACE.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
They pretty solid?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Eh, they aren’t spectacular.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I’m now considering this place, just because I like trying new places and this BuBos seems closer.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I think I’m going to go try this Burger Boys joint now. I’m pretty hungrah.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Right this second?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
When I get my brother to wake his butt up.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I guess tell me when that is and I’ll go get me some wings too.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I am heading out now. It’ll take me 10-15 to get there, according to g-maps.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Okay see you there, unless I die and stuff.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Do they offer anything other than hot wings? I’m not a fan of hot food but if they offer BBQ or teriyaki, I’m in.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
At Glory Days, you get 10-12 wings free, depending on location and you have a week to claim. Their sauces include “Glory Sauce” which is honey and hot sauce, basically, a BBQ, mild, medium, hot, and some crappy old bay sauce.
This is for several people.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
No, I’m talking Penn Quarter – I know what Glory Days has got (was there last night).
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I see now where I got confused.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
It’s okay. Glory Days wings are really good – I get the Old Bay, the Tangy Asian, or the zesty orange, though those do have a kick to them and I usually dip those in blue cheese to cut the spice.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I’m a medium in ranch kind of guy.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Yea. Bleu cheese >>>>>> Ranch with wings.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Feb 3, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I just don’t like Bleu Cheese.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I like ranch, blue blue cheese does a better job with cutting the spice.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
100% agree, first thing i always do when i order wings is make sure i get ranch (and not bleu cheese)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
kellobellow and I must have similar eating tendencies.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
seems like it! i don’t like the flavor of bleu cheese at all, plus it’s chunky, which is just gross. i know very few people who like it, actually (at least people i eat with on any semi-regular basis).
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I like it. Great on a bacon cheeseburger, too.
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I like ranch on my bacon cheeseburgers, but I’m weird.
I’ll also mix ranch/ketchup together for a tortilla chip dip. Spoilers – it’s a liquid blue Dorito dust. But I don’t do that often.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
i find ranch on anything other than vegetables disgisting, it remonds me of gumby’s
Aim for the head baby Jesus
hahahaha gumby’s! i had way too many late-night pokey sticks in college.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Just because it’s easy doesn’t mean you can ignore it.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
I feel like it’s just for kids. Like.. I’ve grown up, and that punch in the flavor face isn’t good anymore. Not nuanced enough or something.
/food network elitist
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food network elitist
Ditto. How can I not be with Jose Andrés as my client??? Though, I still have a soft spot for SoCo food everyone once in a blue moon.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
Ugh … everyone = every. iPhone spellcheck fail.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
I blame all of you for my lunchtime order of BBQ wings.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I got me some wings. And yes, I blame all of you.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I tried the boneless ones at Wendy’s.
I will not be having them again.
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I tried those once. I will not be trying them ever again. Gross stuff. It’s like chicken nuggets enrobed in hot sauce.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I got wings as well. And an awful burger.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I had Campbell’s soup. The Chunky Sirloin Burger variety (low sodium). I was a good girl for lunch today!
I need a snappy signature...
That sucks. Normally their burgers are pretty decent.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
The meat itself was fine, but the bacon – awful. Unlikely I would get a bacon burger again.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Checkers has the best burger bacon by far.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I like Five Guys, though.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Fudruckers yo.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Ostrich Burger
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
You people have far too much control over my appetite. Going to get lunch. Hopefully it includes wings or a burger.
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
Hope it’s better than mine was!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I ended up getting wings from Bloom. So… no. It’s a stop-gap measure to the wing craving, but they just taste like fried.
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
Oh, and for the record: blue cheese. (Though that was mostly to use as salad dressing.)
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
Ew.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Sorry, coach. Except, it’s delicious. Not really sorry at all.
"I broke my face," he said. "Ran into Brendan Shanahan. You can Google it."
Except is always crowded like woah.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I just Jordandc’d that sentence.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
That name means nothing to me.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
i grew up on five guys, and forever there were just 3, then the original closed and i had to go to king st, now they are everywhere
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Woah, the king st one is that old? That’s right where I work. It’s always packed so I assume it’s money.
thats what she said?
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
(reply fail to “I like five guys”)
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Nah, it worked! You just gotta click “up” to see what’s what in this long-ass side-hugging thread.
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I especially don’t look forward to the possibility of a slew of empty seats on national television on Sunday.
In all seriousness, what’s the chance of this happening? I’m willing to bet there will be folks from Prince William, Northernwestern MD, etc not being able to make it to the game. Put an ad out there on craigslist and sent an email to season ticket holder acquaintances saying I’ll snap anyone’s tickets if they can’t go.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
Send the email to me first, pls.
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Pardon?
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 10:30 AM EST up reply actions
If somebody’s giving up their tickets..
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I sure will. There’s already people emailing me back dropping their prices pretty significantly. Needless to say, I think the snow will affect the asking prices people are putting up on Craigslist, etc.
I’m still regretting, somewhat, the fact I donated my tickets … ah, well, it was a for a good cause and it went to the right person.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
But you should be able to get some, I’d think, if the snow is coming.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Yeah, I’m working it …
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Hell, I will even run/walk to verizon center from where I live
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Btw, what’s your email address? Didn’t see one associated with your SBN Profile.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
thiazzi@gmail.com works. I’ll update my profile.
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Gotcha, thanks. Will holler.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
I live in PW and like I said, only if it’s some kind of blizzard out there.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
PWC’s school district may close for rain, but our hockey fans are legit.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Truth. I miss PWC school closing.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I have mixed feelings about it today. On one hand, I could have been getting some experience today. On the other, I’m off.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Well, the forecasters aren’t going to say for sure any earlier than tomorrow but it is sounding like we could be in for another 20 inches or more of snow. For me it depends on when things start on Friday. I’ll already be in the city for work so it is a matter of getting into the area and finding a place to park which is no small feat now that the city has raised the meter rates and extended the enforcement times.
As for Sunday, yeah, the storm should be cleared out but the December storm cleared out by Sunday morning and OPM closed the Federal Government on Monday anywyay. The crowd could be kept down because people may not be dug out in time to make a faceoff at High Noon.
Luckily I live on a Snow Emergency Route so I should be able to get out to the game on Sunday.
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Everybody Wang Chung......
Please load brain before shooting off mouth.™
NOTHING is going to keep me from the Penguins game. I may have to strap on the snowshoes to get to the metro, but its underground from my stop to Chinatown.
Also, last home game prior to the Olympics. Last time (incidentally, also against the Penguins), the Caps did a nice little thing prior to the game to congratulate their Olympians.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I’ve got two extras of YakTrax Pro if anyone runs …
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
Winning the SC is of biggest importance sir
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Well yeah, obviously. But you have to take some pleasure in the little things too or you’re going to be a miserable fan most of the time.
Heh. I agree with you, and the comment was laced with a certain measure of snark.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Like I told Holt Worth down at the bottom – yeah, we’re still thinking just one thing and everyone’s eyes are still on the prize, but you have to appreciate the small things too, and this is fun while it lasts.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
“Sorry. I hate when it does that.”
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
Detroit was by far the toughest. There is no way the Caps should have come out of that game with two points; they were thoroughly outplayed. I would say that last night’s game would come a close second, but I was never all that worried because I knew that the B’s couldn’t score.
However, I think we’re all forgetting what was, probabilistically, the least likely game to win, and that’s the first game in the streak against Florida way back when.
There's a fine line between arrogance and ignorance and only I manage to erase that line.
My question is pretty much “heading into the game,” not in retrospect.
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In that case, either the Red Wings or the Flyers. I don’t care how bad the Flyers might stink in the standings.. they’re dangerous, and in more ways than one.
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I’ll be afraid of NYR. They may suck by most counts, but they hate us, and they will try to eat our children.
They also usually play us pretty well.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Brash not getting a sweater ever again, if Scotty Hockey has anything to say about it.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Was it Scotty Hockey or the other Rangers blogger who took heat for calling Brashear an “Animal” and Gomez a “Mexicant”?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
There’s nothing I can say about that comment that I can’t in turn say about Afghanistan.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I’m ready for a 4-goal, 7-assist game by Ovie. Been a while since he’s put up one of those.
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True, the drought’s been long, and I feel malnourished.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
I’m ready for some of that Tom Poti awesomeness we discussed last night!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Actually, then I’d say Florida most definitely. It was the third game of a three-game trip and the second night of a back-to-back against a goalie whose righty catching glove gives us fits. Moreover, we had played like crap the night before in Tampa.
Otherwise, I’d say Pittsburgh, partly because of the team, and partly because it was a road game.
There's a fine line between arrogance and ignorance and only I manage to erase that line.
new-look Rangers as the toughest test so far during the streak?
Toughest test? Casino Night. The caps had to sit there and listen to you boring fans jabber on about this and that
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.. ok before you guys get your feathers all ruffled at me like you always do let me say.. THAT WAS A JOKE. Ha… ha.. ha.. drink your coffee!!!
Wrong Link to Caps Recap
Hey JP, the link to Vogs’ recap is the preview from yesterday
If you’re going to point out inaccuracies, at least do it with an avatar so you possess some Rink gravitas, my friend.
Damn! Looks like my women is on time.
The Peerless link is also broken (for me at least).
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 3, 2010 8:22 AM EST up reply actions
There was a / at the end that I had to delete for the link to work. Just sayin’ is all.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 3, 2010 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry – my “ahem” was shorthanded for “it’s working now that I fixed it.”
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Ahh, I’m running a little slow after my large Setsubun dinner I ate a little while ago.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 3, 2010 8:37 AM EST up reply actions
Kovalchuk to Kings?
Source: Ilya Kovalchuk Close To Being Traded To The Kings
Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuck, this year’s top catch on the NHL’s trade market, may be on his way to Hollywood. Sources are rumbling that a deal is nearly complete that would send Atlanta’s franchise player to the Kings. There are currently no details on what the Thrashers would receive in return for one of the NHL’s top snipers.
Well, at least he’d be playing across the country instead of in New Jersey, but if true the Kings figure to be right in the discussion out West.
By the way, this report came out last night so I apologize if it’s already been refuted in a previous post/thread.
Bob McKenzie pooped on it, but we shall see.
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Aaaaaaand, I’m currently stabbing my eyes out.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t put too much stock into it. The Kings seem to be mentioned as a possible destination for every impact player that is even rumored to be on the move (like Malkin).
I’d be OK with them renting him for a while, though.
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How much Coal could a Kovalchuck chuck if a Kovalchuck could chuck coal?
Who is this “Kovalchuck” of whom they speak?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Feb 3, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Speaking of Laughlin. . .
Did anyone catch this beauty: towards the end of the game he basically assumes the Caps have it in the bag at 3-1 and JB warns him the game is not over and in only a way Laughlin can he says "Yeah sometimes I go early. . . "
JB had to restrain himself and I nearly coughed up my cheerios. I realize this is very low brow humor but stil, that was damn funny.
For the record, Pens is the tougher test especially after the shlacking the Caps already put on them once. They are pissed, everyday up the Pittsburgh media reports on what the Pens did and then also what the Caps did, it is pretty much an obsession and I am loving every minute of it.
The question is “so far,” so you’re getting ahead of yourself a bit (though the Pens game during the streak certainly was arguably tougher heading into it than this Rangers game).
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The obsession is going both ways. Watch Comcast Sportsnite; they won’t be announcing all the NHL scores every night, but they’re sure giving us Pens highlights.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I think they’re giving us highlights from the Eastern Conference mostly; watch any of the Western feeds and they give mostly highlights from the West. Sure they’re hying the Pens – bet that everyone is. Just be thankful the Super Bowl is the same day or we’d all be drowning in it.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Great quote from Tom Poti.
“It’s nice to have streaks and stuff,” he said. “But we have bigger goals for this team.”
I know that’s just what he’s “supposed” to say, but it’s really good to hear it nonetheless. Can’t say enough about how pivotal a role Poti has played recently.
by Kolzilla on Feb 3, 2010 8:31 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
He’s been killer the last three weeks or so.
And just fine before then, too!
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Danke shoen.
Happy to be here
Looking forward to jumping eleventy billion dead penguins in my super-bad rocket-powered zamboni on Sunday….
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"Making a difference through motor sports."
by Evel Knuble on Feb 3, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So what is a Theodorgasm? Sometimes it is 3 or more easy and sometimes you have to work really hard just for one!
#NeedsMoreBradley
I think it involves flopping around.
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For thursday
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
LORD PALMERSTON!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Feb 3, 2010 9:01 AM EST reply actions
We’re going to rain on NYR’s parade. Yessir, it will be a shower of skill on display by the Capitals.
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The people will spray the boys with roses and floral displays
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
LORD PALMERSTON!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Feb 3, 2010 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
And all the little squirts in the audience will ooh and ahh and hope a puck comes flying their way.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I just hope the team is good on the PP that night
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
LORD PALMERSTON!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Feb 3, 2010 9:06 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
A Golden Shower of Hits?
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Haters wanna hate, lovers wanna love, I don’t even want none of the above~
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
by Whiter Mage on Feb 3, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Hey, it was no picnic for us either. A true lose-lose.
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eventually a fire sale that led to the Ovechkin lottery pick!
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
And there’s the eternal silver lining.
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That might have been the least impactful “big trade” in the history of earth.
If you've read this far...seek help.
I’m not sure about that. I’m with Sombrero Guy. Had Jagr not come and screwed up the Caps so badly (with Butch’s help) then chances are Ted/GMGM don’t blow things up. Then there would be no Flash, Laich, Ovi, Baks, Green, etc. That trade looks better and better to me as times goes on.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Corey Sighting?
I don’t recall this being discussed before, but I may have missed something. I got the good old paper version of the Washington Examiner at the bus stop this morning & it had a bonus section called the Caps Extra. It looks like it was entirely done by Corey and has some interesting notes/features (including an interview with Ovechkin & a bit on Flash as a Center that I don’t recall seeing anywhere before). I apologize if this is old news or already been covered – just thought it might be of interest if not already mentioned.
In one of the sections where he reviewed a “memorable game from the past” or something like that he made it sound like the Caps Extra was going to be reoccurring. It was a cool little bit wrapped on the front page, I hope it catches on. The Ex is a plucky little upstart and besides the Sunday post the only dead tree media I read.
TSN Stats...
Leading Scorers: Three are from the Canucks and they play on the same line. #1 and #3 are on the Caps and play on different lines!
Five of the top +/- guys including much love for Jeff Schultz. Woot!
The 5-on-5 goal differential is telling though… 7 of the top 10 are from Washington, meaning there’s scoring going on everywhere as I don’t think the Caps are playing with 7 skaters out there each night (although some teams might swear they are). Also included are the Sedin twins and Zach Parise…yeah guess they’re ok too. ;-)
And with regards to the 1996 memory, what the thing doesn’t say was that the Caps were down 5-2 heading into the third before they rallied to come back, and that after Pivo scored the winner, Mike Milbury (then Islanders coach) instead of leaving the ice with his team, walked up to the ref and got in his face… It’s always fun to watch Milbury get schooled… it seems to happen a lot.
Let's go Caps!
from the TSN stats, I was pleasantly surprised to see Sami Lepisto finish in the top ten for January plus-minus! Good for him.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
from the TSN stats I was pleasantly surprised to see Sami Lepisto finish
Its not as if they’d screw up and list him as Sweeden.
(sorry that was awful)
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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Winning Streaks
Does anyone else think it would be cool if both the Caps and Ottawa still have winning streaks by the time they play each other?
Yeah, that would be a wacky set of circumstances.
And we’d crush them, obvi.
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Mos def?
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Feb 3, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nope, Mos Def …
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
Awesome.
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
"If you close your eyes in the NHL, you'll take one upside the head." - Alexander Semin
by mercurialwinger on Feb 3, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
They are the only intelligent beings on this planet, aren’t they?
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
never EVER leave home without your towel
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
I enjoyed that movie, even with a few glaring discrepancies between it and the book, and am sad they didn’t/haven’t made… um… shit. I can’t remember the second book… is that the Restaurant at the End of the Universe?
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
yup, that’s the second book. i thought the movie and casting was going to be terrible but was definitely proved wrong. they did a pretty good, and difficult, job of bring to life Adams’ humor.
i really wanted them to include a quick clip of the Wowbagger (immortal being who’s goal was to insult everyone in the universe), though.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
Still liked the BBC 6 episode series a little better, if only because that does go into the 2nd and 3rd books.
"Ah, dinner. The perfect break between work and drunk." - Homer Simpson
related to yesterday's media bias discussion
related, Ottawa is a Canadian team right? It seems like there is more press about the Caps streak than the Senators streak
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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Caps are doing it with more offense. Also, Ottawa’s been off for several days.
Just some thoughts.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Caps have juice because they have big names and were already on the media radar.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
its like a Celebrity wedding vs a local yokel wedding. Both involve marriages, but you can only read about one of them while in line at the grocery store.
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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
Not sure if this adds to the “bias” discussion – but the NHL Network is pretty biased towards the Caps. If the Caps played that night, they almost always get the opening spot. I know that’s partly because they score a lot of goals, but seriously I don’t remember the last time they played that NHLN didn’t lead with their game. Although maybe that’s less of a bias and more of a marketing decision.
The eagle never lost so much time as when he submitted to learn from the crow.
this picture is great
(AP photo, but I found it at RockTheRed.net)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Feb 3, 2010 10:16 AM EST reply actions 11 recs
I found it at the top of Becca’s recap.
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haha, i obviously went to bed early last night as not to jinx my snow day :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
When I saw that save last night I immediately though back to this save.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Ditto.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Feb 3, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
This is an incredibly awesome shot. I want to be able to shoot photos like this one when I grow up.
I need a snappy signature...
All you need is a Canon EOS 5D Mark II or better, perhaps some Canon L glass—the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, and a spot where the holes in the glass are. :)
You will be all grown up then! And about $5,000 poorer.
I would love to get myself a Canon EOS 5D Mark II, but I’m pretty committed to Sony at this point. (They bought out Minolta several years ago, and I have Minolta lenses). I’m eyeing the Sony Alpha 850, which is a 25 megapixel DSLR that runs about $2k for the body… it also has onboard image stabilization, and it does cleanup for high-ISO shots, both of which are things I want. The lens would be the G-series 70-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens - I’ve had problems with f2.8 being too low in the focal length department – if I focus on the guy’s chest, I lose his face. I might also go with the G-series 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens, because it’s black and doesn’t look like a professional lens. :)
I need a snappy signature...
Stupid formatting tricks...
I’ve had problems with f2.8 being too low in the focal length department – if I focus on the guy’s chest, I lose his face. I might also go with the G-series 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens, because it’s black and doesn’t look like a professional lens. :)
I need a snappy signature...
Good observation on the f2.8 focal length…I’ll keep that in mind in the future. My buddy has the Canon L 70-200mm f/4 and that lens is amazing enough.
Yep, seems whatever lenses you start w/ dictates what bodies you buy for the rest of your life. :)
I chose Canon b/c the entry level DSLRs (XSi is what I have) have the best continuous shooting frame rate w/o buffering for the price and I enjoy shooting a lot of outdoor water sports.
That’s a good point on the continuous shooting rate. I get 3 FPS with my Sony Alpha 100, and the 850 is not any faster, but I can still get pretty good stuff.
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Yeah, the XSi is 3.5 fps for 53 jpegs. The Canon 7D is 8 fps unlimited! I drool over that camera, and, for it’s feature set it’s not ridiculously priced. Someday.
The 850 looks like a nice camera, just checked it out. I like the onboard image stabilization.
I do too; it comes in seriously handy when you’re trying to hand-hold a camera for a long exposure.
The one drawback to the Sonys that I have found is that they do not tolerate cold well. If you fire the flash and the camera has gotten cold, an Alpha 100’s flash will fry. :-/ So the easy solution is to keep the thing at a reasonable temperature, instead of leaving it in the car in Chicago in February!
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Sounds like you speak from experience on the flash fry thing. :(
Yes, w/ Canon (and Nikon), it stinks you have to pay a few hundred extra bucks for every lens if you want image stabilization. Much better to have it on camera, though I’m sure I remember Canon saying it’s better for it to be on the lens (as they rake in $millions$).
Yeah, unfortunately, I do… I fried one a couple of years back doing exactly what I said not to do.
You also don’t want to take them out in the rain – at least not the previous model (the Minolta Maxxum 7D) – but that was sheer stupidity on my part.
Canon does think it’s better to have image stabilization on the lens, and it might well be, but it does cost a few hundred bucks more per lens, and if I’m dropping that kind of money, the thing better be gold-plated.
I need a snappy signature...
did anyone see Ovie’s taped interview with Lisa Hilary last night? (either during post game, or sportsnite, I can’t remember) He sounded like a star-struck little kid when talking about Fedorov.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Didn’t really see any talk about it last night, but I hope Greenie was taking notes watching Ovechkin last night with those hits on Boychuk. You want revenge for a hit? Fine. Learn from the master. Although I’ve got to admit that I was waiting for that to blow up on him.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I was sorta, too, when I wasn’t absolutely laughing my ass off. I love Ovi.
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So was Boychuk. The cameras caught him on the bench and he had this big smile on his face like “WTF was that”?
Anyone for some XBox 360 style NHL 10? We could go on an 11 game OTP or EASHL winning streak.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I’m in, when do you usually play?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’d be more inclined to play regularly if I had people who would play. I more meant now-ish. I can play most of the time after four.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I haven’t played online much at all, been stuck playing in BAP mode, but I’d be interested in joining a game now and then. Gamertag is snakeggriffin…
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
by snakegriffin on Feb 3, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
XBox live tells me that user name does not exist :x
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
try it with one g. Just a guess.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Try Snake G Griffin – but case and spaces shouldn’t matter.
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
I think the spaces do – the cases I would think not.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Accepted request. Used to be able to change the format arbitrarily as long as you didn’t change the actual alphanumeric characters. Interesting, as that must be a fairly recent change. I’m usually on between 6-11 depending on how much homework or motivation to go to the gym I have. I’ll probably be playing it sparsely starting next Tuesday for Bioshock 2, though.
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
Btw, here’s an impressive stat for you: In 56 gms, the Caps have scored at least as many goals as 9 teams did all of last season (MIN, OTT, NSH, TBL, PHX, LAK, NYR, NYI and COL).
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Fun With Magic Numbers
Division Magic Number: 29
Conference Magic Number: 45
FWIW – a bit early to look at this I realize, but that number’s going down.
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by gotsparkly on Feb 3, 2010 10:36 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Not too early with the rest of the SE sucking and the points piling up. After the break I smell a fan shot!
Last year, we had a spreadsheet that did an awesome job of tracking this. I think it used some VB and was beyond my Excel skill to duplicate.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I put together an Excel spreadsheet the day after Thanksgiving when there was nothing going on in the office.
For the life of me though I can’t figure out how to get it to sort and keep the forumulas straight.
Ted Leonsis Used to Recommend: http://capsnut.blogspot.com/
Everybody Wang Chung......
Please load brain before shooting off mouth.™
The playoff spot is 28 so we could concievably clinch the playoffs and division at the same time.
With our win combined with losses by New Jersey and Atlanta last night, we shaved three points off of all three numbers (playoffs, division, and conference).
Detroit’s win in regulation not only shaved four points off the President’s Trophy number, 51, but put us in the drivers seat for that one right now with very little room for error.
Ted Leonsis Used to Recommend: http://capsnut.blogspot.com/
Everybody Wang Chung......
Please load brain before shooting off mouth.™
Because these sorts of things are fun, no matter how premature, here’s the first round playoff match-ups if the season ended today.
EASTERN
Washington vs. Tampa Bay
New Jersey vs. Montreal
Buffalo vs. Philadelphia
Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa
WESTERN
San Jose vs. Detroit (this would be epic! The Wings have Nabby’s number)
Chicago vs. Nashville
Vancouver vs. Colorado
Phoenix vs. Los Angeles
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
The Caps-Nings would turn into one nasty opening round series methinks.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
As nasty as a 5 game series can possibly be.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Five? Really, that long?
I would say four, but only because there’s no way for the Bolts to lose it in 3.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Caps on Feb 3, 2010 11:41 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
UGH! I don’t like those at all. I don’t want to see Marty St. Louis in the playoffs again.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
given the whackiness of the east, I’m sure the first round opponent will change about 50 more times between today and the end of the season.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
given the whackiness of the east, I’m sure the first round opponent will change about 50 more times between today and the end of theseasonweek.
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by renstar on Feb 3, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Prospal-Jokinnen-Gaborik
on paper, that’s a pretty damn good line. They didn’t do much last night, but I’m concerned about stopping them, esp. since Gabby has turned into a Caps killer this year.
Honestly, I have never been that impressed with Olli Jokinen. I don’t think the Rangers won that trade.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
agreed on both counts….right when Slats gets rid of a bad contract, he turns around and picks up another. I guess that’s just how he rolls.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
He’s perpetually stuck in [three years ago] with the guys he goes after.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Does Tom Dolan own the Rags as well as the Knicks?
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
Slats has to be glad he doesn’t know shit about hockey
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
Yeah, the Rangers would be screwed if they had a meddling owner giving out horrendous long term contracts to big name players…
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Off Topic
Are you still making it down here for the pick up game? Assuming Kettler doesn’t shut down on us …
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
Yup, I’ll be there to lock it down in net.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Nice. Was worried we’d end up with one goalie. Depending on which team you play for defense will be non-existent. Going to pens caps game as well?
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
Don’t think I’m going to the Caps-Pens game, but I am planning on coming down Friday for the game against the Thrashers.
And I’m completely fine with no defense – I’d much rather face a ton of shots then stand around.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
are you referencing Ted or Dan? Just checking.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
I don’t know what Ted or Dan you are referring to. If you are talking about my username, I am referencing both Slapshot and the True American Hero.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Ted Leonsis and Dan Snyder, I think.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
Ah. Well in that case, neither. I was taking a shot at Sather suggesting that even if they had a meddlesome owner they couldn’t be offering any worse contracts than they already handing out.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
The Rangers only won because they got rid of Kotalik’s contract. Jokinen isn’t very good and he is overpaid, but at least his contract comes off the books after this season. But that probably just frees up money for Sather to offer another dumb contract.
On a side note, watching the Rangers game last night the announcers mentioned that Jokinen was appealing for a penalty call in the third. On the replay they showed a pretty hilarious and terrible dive by Jokinen.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
On paper, that’s a paper line.
Gaborik… "pass me the puck, pass me the puck, clickclickclick
Jokinen… “do-dee-yoh deeyoh-dee-yoh…”
Prospal… “only two more months of f this…”
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Feb 3, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
OFB Tweet
NBC does realize that the #Caps changed logos and colors years ago right? Right?! effing idiots! http://bit.ly/a1N3zm
Shocking that such poor attention to detail would exist in Dick Ebersol’s universe. I mean he knows how to do TV. Just ask him.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
for those who can't watch video
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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 3, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
I mean, obviously we’re putting on the throwbacks.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
And the game is at Midnight! Woot! Party all night!
Usually for a noon time, folks say 12 PM or 12 N.
Let's go Caps!
Ha!
"My left hand has pretty much turned into a claw anyway."
by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
To be fair, the Caps haven’t been on NBC in a long time. Plus you never see highlights of the team so how are they to know the team has changed logo’s. Also, without the use of the internet, its hard to keep up with all these logo changes…
Why do I think these graphics are produced by folks who have never watched a sporting event ever. I bet they wouldnt screw up the logo for Project Runway…just sayin.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Feb 3, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
Uh, duh. Screwing up the logo for Project Runway would be a MAJOR issue, sir.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
speaking of Project Runway...
Will they have a dude on there next season named “Jason Clymer?”
What? Why are you looking at me like that? No, sir, I’m not gay. My wife watches it.
by bilspacecadet on Feb 3, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
A good chunk of rink rats love that show, myself included. You don’t have to be gay to enjoy it (Though I don’t know if it helps).
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
My new LifeGoal® is to be Nina Garcia.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
You want to be a dismissive bitch? haha
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m already a dismissive bitch. I want to get paid to be one, and have people love me for it.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
dear god. Is their Olympic coverage going to be equally half-assed? (wait, don’t answer that)
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
i’m guessing the logo for the Canada-Russia matchup will include USSR and a hammer and sickle…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Feb 3, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
apparantly MSNBC got the memo. new logo now in place and game time restored to 12PM.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Feb 3, 2010 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Dude, you're way off base...
Finally, happy 42nd birthday to Frantisek Kucera, the center piece of that big Kris Beech-Michal Sivek-Ross Lupaschuk deal back in the summer of 2001.
Really? Please. Everyone knows that “centerpiece” is one word, not two. Sheesh.
Not to get ahead of things
but if they win tomorrow night, start dusting off the Friday the 13th references…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
did you know?
the K button goes UP the yellowed comments (without turning them white).
that is all.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 3, 2010 11:57 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
the J button goes DOWN the yellowed comments without turning them white.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 3, 2010 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
the R button opens a reply to the comment that’s highlighted.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 3, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
the X button turns a highlighted comment white without scrolling up or down.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 3, 2010 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
She’s got a Magic Numbers one to do already.
I’d be willing to do it. However, the only codes I know are the ones listed on every page. Would someone wiser than I in the button arena be willing to e-mail codes?
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
I think Natty’s got a lot of them listed in this thread, and he’s probably just hitting every key to find out what it does.
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If you press the reply button, and then type “kwyjibo” and hit the “post” button, then you post a reply that only says “kwyjibo”
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
i think this thread exhausts the whole list (besides Z of course). not completely sure…didn’t want to mess around with non-letter keys!
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 3, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
the + key works like k
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
Katie Strange is reporting the Isles are waiving Witt. Finally. No offense to Brendan, but he was done years ago.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Sweet
Now he can start his second career as a traffic cop.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven back to Pittsburgh, and hear the lamentations of Sidney Crosby.
by Holt Worth on Feb 3, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Isn’t Witt the guy who went to the Islanders because he wanted to play for a contender?
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And I’ve never quite forgiven him for that. Leave to get out of the rebuild, fine. Leave to play for a contender, fine. Claim to go to the above and decide to go to a shitty team, that is an insult to the previous team and the fans of said team.
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I think we’ve already gotten the best revenge possible, how about you?
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I was never a fan. His contract holdout to start his career was nonsense, and when he finally did arrive he always had poor discipline. Not my kind of player. Give me Jeff Schultz over Witt every time.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
He asked for the trade at the beginning of the season and was a good teammate until the trade deadline. I had respect for that. He also went to NSH and got us the pick that turned into Varlamov, so he did play for a playoff team before chasing the money. And really, if you’re Brendan Witt and NYI throws that ridiculous contract at you, how do you turn it down?
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Heh. But come on, as much as he wanted to contend, when a jackass GM offers you a contract that is way above what anyone else will offer, you have to take it. Unless you’re Manny Malhotra.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I don’t hate the guy at all. He would not be good for this team, though.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
If he could be had for just this year, I might take a pass. Who knows?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
As a left wing who can pound some skulls. Honestly, I see him as comparable to Erskine, who’s been hurt a lot this year. I think the only reason I’m against him is his contract.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I kid on that. It was posted in haste. No, he could be another gritty d-man, and yeah, chances are he just takes too many dumb penalties, but if the man is coachable at all, and I don’t know if he is or not, and he was available for one year, there wouldn’t be a real reason not to take him.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Even if he’s not an upgrade over anyone? I get the nostalgia factor for real, but I dunno.. If his name was Brendan Smith would you still be interested?
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More so. The nostalgia isn’t really anything. I still think Mo is overachieving and Witt would probably be an upgrade on Erskine, if he could be coached out of dumb penalties. If not, then not worth it.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
It’s getting to the point where it’s hard to argue the case for picking anybody else up. Team’s on a big streak.. I dunno if I’m even fired up about Kovy anymore to be honest.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I agree, with respect to the forwards. I can see an argument for picking up a d-man or goalie. Do I think we should? Maybe for D-man, no for goalie, but I can see the arguments.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Again, I’d be ok with a D if it was a clear upgrade. I think Witt would just be another 6-7 on this team.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I agree, but I think another 6-7 man makes other 6-7 men more movable for a 3-4, if that makes any sense.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
We have 3-4 6-7 guys in Hershey, though.
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Niedermayer, Hamhuis or Johnsson
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by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think he’d be available, but I think I could live with him. I should probably look into it a little more before taking a firm position. I seem to remember another American D that started in EDM with great offensive potential…
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
His 5v5 offensive stats aren’t great compared to, say, Visnovsky, but he plays the highest QComp with some of the lowest QTeam.
He also looks like their best PKer, along with Jason Strudwick.
He’s 27 with a 4 million dollar cap hit that runs until 2014. Pass, unless GMGM is rock-solid certain that he puts us over the top this year. Which is impossible.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah the certainty is impossible to know, and 4 mill is a bit tough with the guys we have to resign. But if he’s a great PK guy and I know he has size and can skate… just makes it tougher to dismiss off hand.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
and Pothier’s 2.5 million. Theo’s 4.5 million and Nylanders 4.875 are potentially free next season
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Theo: gone
Nylander: gone
Pothier: I think he sticks, but at a lower number?
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But see: Nick Backstrom, Alex Semin, Mike Green, Karl Alzner, John Carlson, Neuvirth, Varlamov, Flash, Fehr, and basically everyone else that is important to this team. They all need new deals before Gilbert’s is up.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
no doubt we have our own guys to worry about, and the expiring money from the current on their way out the door vets will help. I don’t think I’d want to see the Caps add a 4 million per year multi year contract, but something COULD get worked out if needed.
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I don’t know if he’s great, he’s just got the best GAON/60 on the team. Its not by a huge margin, it’s just better than everyone else on the Oilers. I’m still a bigger fan of a Ladislav Smid deal, personally.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like Smid has been on the cusp for years now. He just needs to take that next step. But he’s close.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for pulling those numbers. I remember him as being overpaid, but I wasn’t sure just how overpaid.
He’s a great puck-mover as well as being good defensively. Offensive numbers aren’t there this year because the whole team’s in the shitter, but he’s done it in the past.
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And by Strudwick I mean Grebeshkov.
Also, the worst D GAON/60 on the PK, by far? Steve Staios. 11.61 versus 8.44 for Gilbert. The next highest is actually Strudwick (oops) at 9.57. I am categorically opposed to acquiring Steven Staios.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Brendan Witt is no longer an NHL caliber player. He has not place on the Caps.
The streak – and the attendant luck that is a part of all streaks – is camouflaging some weaknesses. Namely, the PK and defensive zone coverage. The team could still use a good D.
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I agree with all of this. We are getting lucky with posts, huge goaltending performances, good bounces, etc. Especially the last 3 games we haven’t looked very good. We’ll come back to earth soon.
But I’m also with Jordan that there’s no point picking up a guy if he’s not a clear upgrade, which Witt is not. No need to swap depth players at this point as our chemistry is obviously pretty strong.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, once the Merciless God of Posts and Crossbars removes his favor from the Caps, they’ll have more difficulty.
It could be balanced out, however, if AO or Semin gets red hot. And they’re due, imo.
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AO especially. He’s been snakebit for a while. Semin was hot for a couple weeks earlier, not sure that he’s due again just yet.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
Good point. I got a feeling that AO has a 10-12 goal week in him. Hopefully soon.
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kidding, right?
Bad enough that the “crease-clearing D ‘we’ need” is post-lockout slang for “let’s get our PK out there and really raise some heck!” Witt was never fast or smart, and he said he didnt want to be here. I’d rather give Alzner’s sister the minutes than see Brendan “Half” Witt back in a Caps uniform.
I’m not saying we should take him, just if contract situation was different, I might be willing to test him out.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
The guy was washed up when the Caps traded him. He’s now 2 steps even slower. If you want a traffic cone to put on the blueline you minds well bring Clymer back. At least they are already paying part of his salary.
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I’m not saying I would do it right now, but I’m saying if situations were different, I’d give him a chance, and who knows what would happen?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Yeah.. if he were a better player, he’d be worth a look.
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More the Contract, hater.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
But it’s his play—slow, stupid, and undisciplined—that got him waived by NYI. ‘Cant cut it in Hempstead’ is a long way from ‘helps the Capitals’.
If he’s only making Carlzner money….how’s the team not better off with Carlzner?
I think you’re missing what I’m saying. I’m saying if his contract was only for the rest of this year, I’d pick him up, because he makes mo/erskine movable. Moving those two to get one d-man allows us to get Carlzner on the roster. I dunno, I’m just throwing out ideas.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Inclined to disagree, but ok.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I disagree with your disagreement. They’re plenty movable given the return, Alz, and Carl.
Lumberjack is just the slightly more difficult to replace due to skillset availability within our system.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t see GMGM or BB as being high enough on BOTH Carlson and Alzner to have them both on the playoff roster yet. This makes Mo and Erskine tougher to move because one of them has to stick around by their model.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Agreed. We won’t go into the playoffs with 2 rookies on D if GMGM can help it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Again, I’m not saying it’s the right call, but it’s the call I most expect them to make.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I think going into the playoffs with only one of Carlznerson is the right move. That means you can’t move Shamo and Erskine. One has to stay.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
I definitely would not.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
I will say that I never meant to imply both should be moved at once.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
This is great and all...
I was really hoping for last night’s win. I really wanted the team to break the franchise record. I’m really happy they pulled it out and was planning on putting together an honorary photoshop(possibly prompted by JP) this morning in celebration.
But I realized…this isn’t what I want. I don’t really care about the streak or the record. No one really cared about the previous streak record and soon enough everyone will forget this one, too.
I’m sorry, and I want to make clear I have no intention of bringing down the party, but last night’s win doesn’t mean much in the end. After a night’s sleep it feels empty.
I only care about one achievement. I only want one thing for our team.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven back to Pittsburgh, and hear the lamentations of Sidney Crosby.
by Holt Worth on Feb 3, 2010 12:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I know what you mean, but you have to appreciate the small things or you’re going to be miserable all the time. No, in the end it’s not a Cup, but appreciate the ride while it lasts. June is a long way away and there’s a lot of hockey between now and then. it’s okay to live for today and think towards tomorrow too.
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by gotsparkly on Feb 3, 2010 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Right. This is a really special thing the Capitals are doing here. The offense is putting up historic number. It may be a long time before we get to see anyone, let alone the Caps, do something like this again.
I’m enjoying the hell out of it.
by Kolzilla on Feb 3, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, its pretty unbelievably special. Caps fans have just been spoiled with all sorts of historic runs over the past three seasons, both from individuals and the team.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I completely agree, and I had a lot of fun last night, but let me put this way:
It was great to get over that last ridge, but we’re not even to the hard part of the mountain, yet.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven back to Pittsburgh, and hear the lamentations of Sidney Crosby.
And the reason I don’t worry about that is this quote from Tom Poti last night:
“It’s nice to have streaks and stuff,” he said. “But we have bigger goals for this team.”
Bingo, sir.
The boys know there’s a mountain left to climb. We know there’s a mountain left to climb. The front office knows it. Everyone knows it. But that’s for tomorrow. The Caps have the day off and are running around the Big Apple with their dads, and we can take the day off and celebrate too.
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I like Boudreau’s general philosophy about these kinds of things. Enjoy it for half an hour. And then get back to work.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. I figure we’ve got today because the Caps have today off.
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Hey, you’re a fan. Enjoy anything you want as long as you want.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Am liking the comment from RMNB about the Spinal Tap streak -
We’re not documenting a successful season here; we’re documenting the path to a championship. Respecfully, I don’t want to hear any more talk of a Spinal Tap "This one goes to eleven" streak.
This one does not go to eleven. This one goes to June.
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by gotsparkly on Feb 3, 2010 12:05 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Very much not.
I don’t want to go predicting a parade yet – there’s a lot of hockey in there still.
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I think talking about parades before playoffs end is akin to talking about shutouts before regulation ends.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Feb 3, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
Nothin’ wrong with that.
{ducks}
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by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
So the next time one of those gets ruined in VC, we have you to thank, right?
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Didn’t seem to have any effect the last time I did it
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by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
This one goes right up Pennsylvania Avenue
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
With the Capitol Dome way at one end, and the rose garden right at the other end.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
CSN-
Just for any of my fellow puckheads in MD and VA with FiOS, according to the Bog, FiOS is now offering “CSN+” in all of the MD and VA counties with FiOS. For example, I know it was missing in Howard County, though I think MoCo had it. So even though the game Friday against ATL was the last one scheduled for the minus, and it’s now been changed to HD, this is still good news.
Hey Wizards and Caps fans, we’ve heard your cries and we’re answering. Starting [Tuesday], FiOS TV customers in Maryland and Virginia will have Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic Plus (CSN+), the CSN MA overflow channel that gets you your Caps and Wizards games.
As many of you know, we’ve been offering these games on FiOS1, a local channel that’s available in the D.C. metro area, but does not include parts of Maryland and Virginia. We’ve worked closely with Comcast on this, and found a solution that gives FiOS TV customers all of the Caps and Wizards games they want. We’ll continue to offer the CSN+ content on FiOS1 in the D.C. metro area, and on channel 334 in the rest of the region.
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by Alz Well That Ends Well on Feb 3, 2010 12:12 PM EST reply actions
Just so yall know
Brian Pothier will call in to NHL Live at 1:30 today (NHL.com, NHL Network, XM204/Sirius208)
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And Breaking News from Tarik via twitter
Just landed in New York, and I’m hearing Michal Neuvirth has a lower body injury and won’t start tonight in Norfolk. Not so good.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
My title line there was just dripping with sarcasm. Absolutely saturated with wet, sloppy sarcasm.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I really hope Tarik considers replacing the phrase “I’m hearing…” with “word on the street is…” It would amuse me.
haha, oh man. I agree.
I wonder if he knows he uses the crutch all the time.. or is it on purpose?
Think he’ll trademark it?
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I’m hearing we have three games left ‘til the Olympic break so I’m more-or-less okay with our goalie situation.
IS KEPTIN NOW
Six, actually…
- Caps at Rangers
- Thrashers at Caps
- Penguins at Caps
- Caps at Canadiens
- Caps at Senators
- Caps at Blues
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Still, not too bad, I think. Is there more than one back-to-back in there?
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yes. NYR and then ATL is one, and then MTL and OTT on the road.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
And how many games between the end of the olympics and the deadline? That doesn’t leave us much time to determine whether the current G situation is sustainable for a cup run. That’s my concern.
Well...
12 games in March, 8 games in April = 20 games… roughly 1/4 of the season…
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That would be six, then… and they’re all this month. Sorry, I read “end of the Olympics” as end of the season, somehow.
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Yeah I gotcha.
So basically McPhee needs to decide if Varly is healthy enough to depend upon down the stretch, or if Theodore is capable of sustaining this type of run. That’s an awfully tough call to make.
I’m not completely betting against Neuvirth. The kid started in the Czech Republic last year and ended the season hoisting the Calder Cup.
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WTF
Old comments seem to keep popping up as new on me on here today. This is really strange; I haven’t left the page… what the hell!
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because I now you guys so much, Mike Wise apparently has a new target: “Stephen Strasburg is BRAINDEAD!” He’s on some “baseball players are idiots” rant because baseball players are less likely to go to college.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
his co-host is just absolutely killing him. Wise swears college teaches athletes life skills, so all these baseball (and hockey) players who don’t go to college are idiots and unprepared for life. whoever the co-host is goes “Um, of the 4 major sports, which ones have the bigger off-court/filed/ice problems? Hockey is squeaky clean, and when was the last time you heard of baseball players bringing guns into the locker room, or going on trial for murder? You don’t.” it’s kinda amusing.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
ugh
college is the farthest thing possible from real life. you do not learn life skills there.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Especially not as a DI football or basketball player.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
Brandon Jennings seems to be doing great, and Strasburg went to college, hell even Bryce Harper is technically going to college, even if he is 17
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Drew Storen also went to college (stanford) and that kid is whip-smart and an absolute hoot. Wise is just an idiot and got taken to task for it.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
he’s getting roasted alive. this is some quality radio.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Between listening to Tony until noon and then switching to NHL Live, I don’t really listen to Wise very much. Can always catch the podcast eventually if there’s anything good.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
NHL Live is only on satellite, right? I’d love to be able to listen, but I have to use my ipod to pick up radio, and it only does FM.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
football players are the only professional atheletes that typically last four years in college, and thats because of league rules
Aim for the head baby Jesus
yep. And it pisses me off.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
pisses you off they have to stay for 4 years, or pisses you off that other sports athletes DON"T stay for 4 years?
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sorry, pisses me off that the NCAA system is used as the development league for the NBA and NFL. And the NCAA being the nice, corrupt, money-hungry organization that they are, they’re happy to go along with this charade of being completely independent.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
I just want athletes to go to enough college to be able to type coherently and use proper grammar on their twitter pages.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I’ve got an MA and still can’t string together a coherent sentence on the interwebs some days. I don’t think a few college credits is gonna fix Greenie.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
emotionally drained...
…already. game 11 took a lot out of me and i wouldn’t be surprised if the Caps are in the same boat.
Thursday and Friday games are going to be a struggle, me thinks.
Semin is a Checkahhhh? Fleischmann is a Centahhhh?
11 straight calls for...
DC Landing Strip - Waxed and Ready to Go
by Alex Reed on Feb 3, 2010 1:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Mountain Dew throwback is delicious, discuss.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Mountain Dew
You lost me right there.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
after mixing Mountain Dew with Bacardi Limon for a whole year, i can never drink the stuff again. hooray high school!
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, but you don’t watch Lost so I don’t necessarily trust your opinion anyway.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
by Ovechwin on Feb 3, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’ll start watching it next time I get a good 120 hour block free.
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That’s like trying to watch Babylon 5 straight through! (Which I will admit to having done, with breaks for sleep…)
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I told you, watch the first 4.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
highly recommended. I honestly plan on netflixing the whole series and watching it straight through starting this summer.
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You could probably just watch the recap they played before this season started. I don’t think you’ll really miss anything.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
Yeah, I’ve never watched the show really but I watched that and the premire last night. I felt like I could follow what was happening pretty well (by that show’s standards, anyway).
you miss out on the experience though. That being said, I’m a little obsessive when it comes to movies and TV. I can’t start a movie part way through unless I have already seen it, and I won’t start watching a TV series unless I’ve seen every episode from the start.
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I tend to be the same way, unless it’s a sitcom or some shit.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
a show like Arrested Development though, builds upon previous running gags and benefits from full series viewing.
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Lost is just sort of ridiculous though. They are just making up insane stuff as they go along. The I watched every episode up until last season and really don’t feel like I was part of a cool experience or taken on a magical journey.
I’m more of a weeds\dexter\bsg\entourage\good cartoons kind of guy.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
The one thing that definitely ISN’T true is that they are making it up as they go along. The end of the show was negotiated years ago, and many clues from even the first episodes of the show show (ha) that they knew where they were going. (I’m obviously not denying that the entire story of Lost wasn’t known when they sat down to write the first episode, or that adjustments have had to be made due to actors leaving, writer’s strikes, etc, but the general idea has been there the entire time).
The rest is your opinion, sure, but I’m tired of the “even-they-don’t-know-the-answers” meme.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 3, 2010 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
agreed. They had to adjust a little along the way, but they knew the high points they were taking along the way
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by Sombrero Guy on Feb 4, 2010 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
Oh, I’m sure I’m missing out on plenty. I just don’t have time to watch a show like that if I haven’t been on board for so long. It would take months and months worth of my free time to catch up. I just watched the recap so I can watch it with my lady, who has seen them all.
I’m sure there’s a lot of however-many seasons that can’t be compressed into 60 minutes, with commercials. But I can at least follow along.
The one thing that’s definitely true/nice about this season is that the “flash sideways” device doesn’t really require any prior viewings of the show to appreciate, at least in part.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 3, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
Same here, haha. Sometimes I’ll end up catching a half-way done movie on TV and I’ll be mad I missed the beginning. :(
Still haven’t caught up on Dexter s4 because I missed a few episodes…
Nah, someone tried to watch the recap with me and she couldn’t last one segment before giving up. And, really, the whole time I was thinking about how ridiculous the show would look if you got all that information at once.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 3, 2010 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
You cracked that open before I even got home.
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Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I couldn’t wait. I drank one driving home.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Have you tried the regular Pepsi? We saw it the other day, but it was like $5 for 12.
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Nope, the MD was 3, which was pretty sweet.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Pepsi however was 2.50.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I left the pack in my car and brought in two. I figure if I don’t leave them in my car, they’ll be gone by 10 PM.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Flavor.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Real Sugar.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Nice. On a related note, I miss code red. You never see it at Taco Bell anymore. The baja stuff is beyond awful.
Where I work sells code red.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
That’s hilarious, given where you work.
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I know. We sell random as seen on TV stuff too. They always have stickers justifying that they are useful for pet owners.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Pretty much. One thing is a window washer, and it’s like, hey do your dogs lick your windows? Uhhh no, mine don’t…
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
So what would “licking windows” be a euphemism for?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
What you gotta watch out for is when the dog gets a taste for drapes..
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Yes!
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i love the way the cat falls off the table in Charlie’s ad. always makes me smile.
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
by ns on Feb 3, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
funniest show on TV. Hands down.
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The world series episode had me crying to stop laughing, I love that greenman has made it to Vancouver
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Greenman made it to the Verizon Center the day before Halloween.
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by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 6:33 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, I’ve been meaning to take a look. Never seen it.
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It’s hysterical. You’d love it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
when one of the funniest, most bitter, sarcastic people in all of hollywood, decides to join a show a year after it already started, you know its funny
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I believe the show was the result of F/X literally giving the best amatuer submitted pilot a limited run of episodes for a series. After the initial 6 episodes or so, Devito jumped on board with both feet.
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Pssst
Kitton Mittons
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
i actually really like pepsi throwback (i pretty much run on pepsi during the week)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
i prefer coke withg real sugar, but its hard to find, you can get it in some latino markets
Aim for the head baby Jesus
I heard costco has it occasionally.
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Passover. Coke labeled Kosher for Passover is made with pure cane sugar, under the watchful eye of a rabbi.
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Oh, nice. When’s Passover, again?
/former christian
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
I live for that every spring. Passover starts at the end of March this year, FTR.
Usually two-liter bottles with a yellow bottlecap.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Feb 3, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
One of life's simple pleasures..
For the last hour or so, I thought it was Tuesday. But it’s Wednesday! WOOOOO!
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Mirtle has some great stuff up at the Globe today.
First, the Playoff Push. Since he projects that to make the EC playoffs, a team will only need 87 points this year. That means the Caps only need to go 3-23-1 over their remaining games to hit that mark.
Second, a look at just how much better that Caps offense is better than everyone else. Right now, the Caps are averaging more than 1 goal per game better than the league average. That’s just unreal.
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On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
That second link is interesting. Look at how many Cup winners are in that group. Of course, those teams were from a different era, but I think it’s interesting to note that teams that vastly outscore the rest of the league do a pretty good job of winning the Cup.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
1970 Bruins are outta control there…2 goals above the league average? Mother…
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Seriously, that’s a laundry list of some of the best teams of all time. It’s pretty freakin’ amazing to see the Caps on the same list, although that may end – I think they’re overperforming a bit right now. The rest of the league better hope so, anyway.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
You could also say we underperformed early, and it took a little bit for our offense to start clicking. Plus, once we get Kovalchuk our offense is going to be even more awesome!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
jordanDC hacked F&B’s SBN account?
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You must have missed the bit where I said I’m cooling off on the idea. 11 wins.. I mean..
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Gotta look beyond that. 11 wins is nice, but it’s a product of luck and skill. Can’t overlook the luck, and ignore the holes that are still there.
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Apparently, I did miss that.
Winning streak is just that a winning streak. I still want a D-man.
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I’d still like Hamhuis from Nashville.
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I’d be alright with that. If we could get Suter, I’d throw roundhouse kicks.
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Agreed. Earlier I was big on a Suter for Semin deal because they are both studs but both the second best at their position on their team. I just don’t think NSH would do it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure I like that one. Trading away too much of our offense.
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It would definitely be a hit, but Suter would be around for longer and would be a huge upgrade on our D. Like I said, I’m not really on this train anymore.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think losing Semin would be a significant enough hit to worsen our offense, and I think this playoff season will be a good barometer of how much Semin is worth to us long term.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
This playoffs is key.
I just don’t see NSH wanting a KHL flight risk. The way some of our forwards have stepped up this year I think we might be able to survive losing Semin, but I’d rather it be done in the off-season.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
Is Semin a KHL flight risk? He sounds keenly aware that it’s more fun to play PHI than to play Vityaz; he’d lose a lot of press insulation (no 8-meter shadow to hide in, and they know he speaks the language); and Stanley is Stanley.
I think he is definitely a flight risk. I’m not sure he has the burning desire to win the Stanley Cup. He could go back home and be comfortable and make much more money and not have to fight through any difficult D. He’d have 5 curl and drag goals a game.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
I think the Cup’s the only reason he left his cozy Siberian home in the first place. I think he wants Cherepanov’s health care and Vityaz’ D like you want an animatronic Lemaire to sit with at Caps games. I think cracking jokes with Holtby and speaking to Tarik through an interpreter cracks him up, and that he’s only a flight risk to a non-competitive team that’s short on Russians.
…like NSH.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve been harboring a baseless conspiracy theory that the Caps org is actively-passively (if you follow) trying to encourage Semin to go to the KHL because they know eventually he’ll tie up more money than the team can juggle with and somewhere down the line he won’t fit with this being the biggest hard factor (as opposed to other less quantitative factors) . They know with his highlight reel skills it’d be bad PR to send him to another team and talk about money.
They brought in the KHL used car sales guy for a few days right smack when Semin was out for a short set period of time. (Yes I know, when isn’t Semin out). After that’s when he was quoted as saying “I’m not going to lie..”blah blah, very interesting thing to consider…
Just a baseless theory, but I continue to feed it wherever I find a scrap. And topical.
I don’t think he is anymore. It’s possible to read too much into things, but I’m not sure a guy who wants to go play in the KHL takes a one-year extension to accelerate his NHL UFA rights. I think Semin wants to play in the NHL, whether for money or glory or whatever.
Losing a forward like Semin is going to hurt your offense 100 times out of 100, the question is how much is Suter going to upgrade your defense. If it’s more than losing Semin hurts your offense, you pull the trigger. Also, it depends on who’s more expensive going forward — if Semin costs half again as much as Suter, it’s a question of Suter + X being greater than Semin.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, me too. But not going to happen, unfortunately.
I think Hamhuis instantly goes to the top pairing with Green. Combined with Poti/Schultz at #2 pairing, that’s a D-corps I can live with.
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Hamhuis is the top of the list.
Nieds would be OK. Not sold on his top line potential at this stage of the game, but he’s probably better than Poti.
After that, I dunno.
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Nieds is way better than Poti.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Part I of the GDT from yesterday had an epic convo with ‘On the Forecheck’ Predsblogger Chris Burton about what it would cost the Caps to get Hamhuis.
And I ain’t too modest to say I started it.
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Yeah, that was a fun conversation. F&B would be pleased to know I brought up Jason Arnott as well.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Hell yeah. You know I’m a big Arnott fan. Can I get a synopsis of what Chris Burton thinks Hamhuis will cost?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
Either Flash or Fehr, plus maybe a lowish pick.
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But he made sure to point out that no one was consulting him, either.
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It’s interesting. I think Fehr is a more valuable player, but Flash, as the 2C now, creates a bigger hole in the roster if he leaves.
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Exactly, which is why I was pushing for Arnott too~ ;)
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I’ve never been in love with Arnott, but he’d be a decent stopgap if we had to part with Flash.
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Obviously. I could live with that trade, without question. Fehr would probably be the guy to go, which would make me sad, but it’d be nice to see him get a fresh start without the doghouse baggage.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
I’d do Fehr + a pick in a heartbeat. I, myself, think Hamhuis probably costs a bit more than that, though.
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As would I. Flash would sting a bit, only because of the hole created.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Probably. And I think part of the reason Fehr won’t have much value is because of how BB uses him. His production is good, but every GM is going to ask why he can’t get past the 3rd line and gets healthy scratched still.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
Since it’s hard to beat out Alex Semin, Alex Ovechkin, Mike Knuble, Brooks Laich, and Flash for top 6 winger jobs.
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He’s not competing with Flash for a top 6 winger spot at this point in the game.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 3, 2010 7:56 PM EST up reply actions
Flash was a winger — now a center. Still, the other guys I listed are hard to beat out, if that’s who are top 4 wingers are. A tall order to beat any of them out.
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I know. Just being a stickler for details.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 3, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
TSN says we are not in the mix.
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Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Exactly. NJD doesn’t have as much cap space as us, or as many prospects to deal. But it fits the narrative of “NJD needs more O” despite the fact that Lemaires would hate Kovalchuk. He’ll go somewhere, I just hope it’s us or out west.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
To the Kings. I like the Kings.
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I kinda do too. I root for all the CA teams over basically anyone but the Caps (don’t tell BoC!). I saw a game in LA (v. VAN) a few years back and it was an awesome time… what I remember.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Liked the Kings ever since they got Ziggy and Felix.
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Loved Felix. Never liked Ziggy. Ever.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
I hope not. Yotes division is already loaded. Too bad the Yotes don’t have new owners yet. They could use Kovy badly.
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For sure. The ownership disputes and how that affects roster decisions is something that most fans don’t pay nearly enough attention to. I wonder if Waddell would have already been fired if the ATL ownership was settled.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Excellent point. The drama in ATL with Hawks/Thrash ownership situation hasn’t gotten much play nationally. Seems like its been going on for years now.
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I read Lehtonen is out now, too. Probably played his last game as a Thrasher. Dallas and St. Louis interested.
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I wonder what they get for him as well. With all those injury problems he won’t get what his talent deserves, but should still get something valuable.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
Wouldn’t be opposed to grabbing him if one or more of our goalies is hurt on deadline day.
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What makes him any better than what we have? He’s good when healthy, but what exactly has he won? I don’t see that he’s worth anything to the Caps.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Well, you can’t win much in Atlanta.
He’d be a good band-aid if Varly or Theo is hurt at the deadline, even if it means he eventually just sits in the pressbox once they get better. Cut him loose in the offseason.
Dude is way better than his numbers.
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Saw that. I wasn’t really serious and I’m not sure I buy what TSN is selling. I don’t think they’d know what GMGM wants to do.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions
Marcus Johansson update
I wanted to post this earlier so Ice Warrior would be sure to see it so hopefully he does.
Mackan has been out of Farjestad’s last couple of games with “an injury” that none of the articles bothered to describe. So I emailed the editor of hockeyligan.se and he was happy to hear from American fans and said that Marcus is still dealing with the wrist injury that kept him out of the bronze medal game.
I remember we were skeptical that it wasn’t really an ‘injury’ that kept him out of the game, but apparently it was.
So there you have it. He’s more or less week-to-week with an upper body injury. But he’s young and should heal with the proper treatment.
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by EmilyB on Feb 3, 2010 2:43 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Nice legwork!
IW is a lady, though.
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rinks rabbits are international?! awesome.
Also, YNC, I second that nice legwork! I’d love to know what hockeyligan.se’s editor’s first thought was when he saw an e-mail from an American asking after Marcus!
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
She very nice, too. She contacted Lulea for me about a jersey.. I’ll have to ask real nicely again next time I actually have enough money to buy something.
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Great stuff. There is no way anyone could have convinced me Sweden was sitting him for injury in the WJC. Shows what I know.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Paraphrasing Allan May
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.
That is all.
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by jordanDC on Feb 3, 2010 2:59 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Time for a Chatty Cathy thread?
724 comments (before this). About 180 on Old Bay/Wings. Another 40 on Mountain Dew. Another thread about why Mike Wise sucks. There were a couple nuggets in here, but it’s getting ridiculous.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 3:47 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
I thought Caps Clips threads were always Chatty Cathy’s.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
yea, i’ve seen alot of people directing people to OT threads lately when they were in either the Clips or the GDT’s, both of which are supposed to be open
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I guess I’ll defer to the boss but I never thought Caps Clips were supposed to be a free for all. This was supposed to be where hockey related links and discussion that don’t fit in other posts go. GDTs are more lawless, but it’s reaching the point where it’s not even worth reading the comments in the Caps Clips, which is a shame.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
The better thing to do, I guess, would be to make an OT thread along with things, but spontaneous conversation will suffer.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
That’s the concern. But seriously, 25% of this thread (at least) has nothing to do with hockey. If I’m in the minority then that’s fine, and the Caps Clips can keep going this route.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 3:58 PM EST up reply actions
No Fun Parade~
But I get what you’re saying.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Eh, not a lot to discuss that hasn’t already been discussed. When the team has won 11 straight then there isn’t a whole lot to complain about and everyone is happy.
by Kolzilla on Feb 3, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I dunno. I can see some things to talk about from last night’s game that aren’t perfect. But, the winning streak is good good that talking about any of them just seems nitpicky and Debbie Downer-ish, you know?
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Or we could talk about other non-Cap hockey.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
We don’t all watch every game, though.
We should, yes, before you say it.
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Lately I’ve been off my game. The lady has been around much more so I haven’t seen as many games. But you don’t have to watch every game to bring up something. You can just post a link you find interesting and see where it goes. I was kind of dismayed that RedBirdie’s Mirtle links were completely ignored but there was a significant discussion about Mountain Dew.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
I second this, especially the part about RedBirdie’s Mirtle links. There’s some really top-flight stuff in there, complete with Gabe Desjardins stat evidence.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
for what it’s worth, it’s easier for me to jump into a conversation about Dew than it is for me to read a whole article, digest it, and formulate an opinion while I’m at work trying to be at least a lil productive.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
yeah I often z through a lot of threads when I realize its 35 puns in a row, or a topic I have no interest in.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
I did that too. But it gets to the point where I’m Zing so fast that I’m not even really reading anything and I’m not catching anything of value, even if it is there.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Don't tell me what to do.
The biggest impediment to me enforcing any code of conduct is the fact that I don’t get out of bed before noon.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
Then I’d have to go to bed earlier. Which I won’t.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Bullshit. I stay up til 2 and get up before 7.
I’m shaving years off my life, but those aren’t the fun years anyway.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
2 is my early bed time. And I still never make it. I have the rest of my life to get up and be a working monkey. I have about 3 more months to be a self-indulgent slacker. I’m taking it.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yes! First J.P. tells me that you can dick around while studying for the bar, now you tell me that I can slack off and be a successful lawyer. Everything’s coming up F&B!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
way back in the dark ages i worked with a guy who worked at baskin robbins while studying for the bar, he just wanted something mindless
Aim for the head baby Jesus
And how’d it turn out? I’m all for mindless, but at some point I’m going to need to pay down these loans.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
well he studied in his off hours that was the point, to rest rest his brain while he worked so he could study at night
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Oh, right. Well, I’m just going to make the Mrs. support me while I study. I’ll spend my downtime at the Rink.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
“Support” eh?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I missed whatever you’re getting at.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
Google “fresh pepper blog” and you can find some cached pages of an awesome blog that captured life as an associate drone. Good stuff.
Here’s one of em
http://freshpepper.blogspot.com/2005_09_01_freshpepper_archive.html
I threw a couple caps-related links out there, but apparently Mountain Dew is a more interesting topic.
and sometimes, you just have to defend the honor of Old Bay.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
The Mirtle stuff was great, those were a couple of the nuggets I was referring to.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
I thought fanshots were made for specific links. I’m willing to go off to OT threads if that’s what the MGMT wants.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
just me, personally, but I tend to throw the links I find throughout the day (like a 5 or 6 Caps-related content posts that Steinz is doing lately) in the Clips, because its easier, and if I made a new fanshot for each link, it would shove fanposts off the front page in a day. Like I said, that’s just how I do it, my personal feeling. Trying to balance getting info out there without overloading the fanshots.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
Well about 100 of them were from jordanDC (although to be fair I think about 10 posts were Caps related) and another 70 were probably ovechwin.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
You grumpy types should just be glad Moustache wasn’t around today.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
How am I grumpy? Simply stating a fact. You assumption types should just…
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
You sound sensitive and grumpy. See my above post posted at Feb 3, 2010 3:57 PM EST
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I’m just messing around. I do that a lot, as you pointed out.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I know; I’m just messing back.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
Wow, Z, I thought we were cool, now you gotta go and bust this out. Ouch.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I think we still are unless you’re really upset about me counting off-topic posts =D
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I feel like you probably Ctrl+F’d my name and assumed I didn’t talk about hockey the entire thread.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
this one didn’t even START as a hockey-related comment. all the way on the left side of the screen. just sayin’. not sure why a chatty cathy couldn’t co-exist with clips. works pretty well at PPP.
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 3, 2010 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
One thread. You’ll live.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
one thread that lasted 85 comments (and counting). a thread that, had it been its own OT post, would have had more comments than 2 of the 3 recommended fanposts right now. the old bay/wings thread is even longer. yes, there’s an audience, but why not make it easier for people to filter out the hockey discussion?
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 3, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
I can’t even take you seriously. Capitalization isn’t that hard.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Tunnel vision response. Classic!
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 4, 2010 1:52 AM EST up reply actions
I wish it was. Seriously, who the heck can’t press the shift button? Either way, I don’t feel any need to explain myself for harmless junk like this.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
And he capitalized stuff like PPP and OT!
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
Natty is actually e.e. cummings
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 4, 2010 9:12 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Because failing to use perfect grammar, punctuation, and capitalization completely invalidates a point being made on an internet message board.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 4, 2010 5:47 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No, but I lose a bit of respect for someone when they do.
Tom Brady is Sidney Crosby, except Tom Brady has felt the touch of a woman, and has his own house.
I actually just scrolled through the whole thing and guessed. And as you can read above I think the Clips threads are fine to be a chat thread, I was just making a comment…
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
Throwing my full support behind this – anything that gets a higher proportion of hockey talk gets a rec.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone else read this article (not directly Caps related, but Ovechkin mentioned) by Buccigross about East Coast Bias?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
So, getting back to JP's question about the toughest game
I’d post it there, but I can’t find it with all the junk about bleu cheese, burgers and mountain dew. I’d be in favor of a Chatty Cathy thread, btw.
Anyhoo…back to the toughest game.
When a streak reaches the proportions of the current one, the next game is always the toughest, tougher than the prior ones in all senses. I don’t know for sure, but my gut says that the players start focusing on the result they want (“God, we’ve got to win to keep the streak alive”) instead of focusing on process (“Let’s have a good shift, skate hard, move the puck and go to the net”, for instance).
The focus on desired results leads to progressively more standing around, which inevitably leads to a loss.
That’s my theory, anyway.
"You want to start being part of the Rink? Fine, but more’s expected of you than John/Jane Cap Fan. Carry the cause of informed discussion to the unwashed masses and don’t crap in the yards of other SBN sites if you decide to go over there. They’re passionate about their teams too, no need to troll elsewhere and/or be a sore winner." --BP
I think you’re right about focusing on the big picture at the expense of the details. (Hopefully that doesn’t happen in the Spring.) It’s like they played last night afraid to lose. They needed to take it to BOS and just go win it. Luckily, Theo covered their asses.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:16 PM EST up reply actions
I’m liking Mike Knuble more and more as a guy who can provide guidance in the focus-on-the-details, uh, focus. Side note: he looks and sounds like Han Solo…
Theo covered asses like a pair of XXXL boxers last night – the save on Wheeler when he was alone in front for several hours was a thing of vbeauty.
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Yeah that was a huge save on Wheeler.
And agreed about Knuble. It also says a lot that PHI was talking about how much they missed him earlier in the season.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
If he’s healthy come playoff time, then we’ll get the acid test.
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Healthy or not, he’s the kind of guy that’s going to play. If he can skate, he’s in. He’ll have to tear his hammy on the VC ice again to keep him out.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
You go find some wood to knock on.
You go find some right now!
(yes, I’m telling you what to do)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 3, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions
Dood, you’re ’poseta be the unsuperstitious guy around heeeere…
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Yo no creo en brujas, pero que las hay, las hay
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 4, 2010 2:30 AM EST up reply actions
I did it. But not because you told me to!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Co-worker/Flyers fan keeps waltzing past my office with “games dont count til April”. He seems unable to appreciate “I know. Thanks for the swell Knuble!”
Not going to be true. That team has no business not being in the playoffs. Too much talent on the roster. At least when they make it Johnny Ringo will be exposed yet again.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Yeah. The Flyers will make the playoffs.
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There were guys open in the slot and driving to the crease all night. That’s going to have to stop.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Well, when the Caps either enter the zone under control and with speed, or dump the puck and forecheck hard, they play good defense. First period last night, they were doing neither, so they were scrambling to catch up all period, and that tendency reappeared sporadically throughout the game.
If the Caps skate hard, they force the other guys to play their game. It’s the games where they don’t skate hard that their slow D get exploited.
"You want to start being part of the Rink? Fine, but more’s expected of you than John/Jane Cap Fan. Carry the cause of informed discussion to the unwashed masses and don’t crap in the yards of other SBN sites if you decide to go over there. They’re passionate about their teams too, no need to troll elsewhere and/or be a sore winner." --BP
i agree with the premise of your theory. it’s hard to keep a streak like this going. similar to pete rose chasing 56 games or cal going for the consecutive games record. every game the media scrutiny gets bigger and there’s more hype, etc.
i’m not in the room, but i sense that this team isnt really squeezing their sticks or getting all worked up over it. i think they are enjoying the ride and really like winning. i think they appreciate the history of a club record, but like poti said, they have bigger things to accomplish.
now, if they keep it rolling and approach the 15 or 17 game mark, that may change. the key will be how fast they bounce back after the lose a game.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
At this point, they should just ride it. What else do they need to prove?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Regular season means Cheney, so not a lot. They just need to be healthy and playing well as they come down the stretch and into the playoffs.
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Kovie's on the move
Bringing this to a fanshot, but figured you’d want to see it.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
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by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 3, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
If they pick up Kovalchuk, their team will have 7 players on it next year.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Well, as it is, players will have to be moved to get them under the cap. Getting Kovalchuk (and obviously not resigning him) could actually facilitate this process, if the right players are part of the deal.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 3, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
From the "least shocking headline ever" archives
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:29 PM EST reply actions
I take so much pleasure watching NJD not be any better than last year. They had a coach that had an up tempo, aggressive style, but let him go. Then they bring back in Lemaires and the original Trapper ‘Keeper and yet they aren’t any better. They can take their pick, but either Lemaires and the trap aren’t all that, or Brodeur isn’t.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
Toldja they were outperforming their true talent level…
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Brodeur is starting to look tired, in my opinion. Some of their young guys are starting to hit the wall, as well.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t watch enough to know if Brodeur is looking tired, but that sure wasn’t the excuse last year. Guys may be hitting the wall but you are also seeing what happens to a team with no offensive depth. The Devilz have 2 players that scare anyone offensively: Parise and Elias. Elias is out.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Wasn’t he out at the beginning of the year, too? They had some young guys getting points and Marty was running almost neck-and-neck with Miller for goalie stats, neither of which has been true over the last month or so.
I do agree about the offensive depth part, but they (somehow) managed to overcome it earlier.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
Outperforming their true talent level, in other words.
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Yeah early they were good. That’s when kellyn tried to tell me that Andy Greene > Mike Green.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
I missed that. All I have in response is a gigantic ellipsis. The kind that goes on for pages.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
certain it’s the former. I can’t think of another goalie in the entire league whom I’d rather not see in the playoffs.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
Meh. They ride him too fricking hard, and he’s burned out by the stretch run and the playoffs. He’d be a threat if he was getting 45-50 starts a year, but when he’s getting 70? Not so much.
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Yeah, I don’t think he missed a start between last night and November. That’s absurd.
A career worth of that has to take its pound of flesh eventually.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
I could see that being an issue, but the guy can take a series from anyone by himself if he’s healthy, and he’s playing lights out this year.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
Had been playing lights out.
And I don’t think he’s any better than Lundqvist, really. I don’t fear the Devils in the playoffs. I do fear the Pens. And the Sabres to a smaller degree.
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Pittsburgh’s size and skill down the middle, and their ability to forecheck HARD are two things the Caps don’t match up with particularly well. The Sabres are good, if Miller is healthy. No doubt about it.
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I think great goalies can be figured out during a playoff series, in a way that a physical/skilled team cannot. Pens scare me more than Sabres.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 4, 2010 2:34 AM EST up reply actions
Mwahahahahaha. I hope Miller gets every start through the Gold Medal game and Brodeur gets every start through the Consolation game and Lundqvist gets every start through wherever they go.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
So you have Russia going for Bronze?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
I refuse to predict anything here.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Don’t want to be held accountable? You know Natty is always watching.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
I fear the Devils in the playoffs. We still haven’t quite got the trap figured out.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Feb 3, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
The whole league has been trapping the Caps for the past 15 games or so. Look at Anaheim. I think they’ve turned the corner on that particular issue.
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But nobody does it like NJD.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
Helps when you have a HOF goalie.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Because Clemmensen was so bad when Brodeur was out.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Right. The goalie helps, but the discipline and execution is second to none. It’s like a culture to that organization at this point. They’ve trapped for what, 12 of the last 15 years, at least?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
When you preach a system from top to bottom, and you do it for an extended period of time, it tends to be successful even with Roster turnover, especially when you see a GM on the same page with the coach(es). Cases: New Jersey, Detroit. Washington I think is trying to follow the same mold.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Wasn’t saying Marty was the only reason, but he’s a huge help. Not just saving the puck either. His stickhandling is a asset as well.
To be sure guys like Pandalfo and Rolston are a big part as well. Those guys are so schooled in the system. NJ role guys are always so solid. All credit to Lou.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Well, true. I don’t worry about them though, what with the Brodeur fatigue issues and the lack of scoring.
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I keep waiting for Marty to truly fatigue. Never happens. Hate that guy.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
I disagree. I think his performance tends to degrade over the course of a full season.
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And then he gets it back for the playoffs.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
I may be wrong, but didn’t the ’Canes run him all series?
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
They did. If anything I think it was mental not physical fatigue that cost him in that series. He was perturbed a lot.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Apparently you haven’t watched the Devils in the playoffs since they won in 2003. Brodeur has definitely not been himself in the playoffs since the Scotts left him.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure how to link an individual tweet, but per Bobby McKenzie:
CBJ fires Ken Hitchcock.
Later, trap-happy-grandpappy.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:31 PM EST reply actions
Just saw that. Milan Jurcina will be happy.
Also, Nash.
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So much for his job being “safe”, as the GM said just after the Chimera deal went down…
I hate defensive coaches. Good bye, and good riddance.
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more to the point: GM, just stfu and say nothing, or just George it and say something bland and unaccountable.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
Well he was trying to send the message to the players that the coach just won’t get fired, so take your heads out of your asses. But if a team quits on a guy there is nothing else you can do.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a good point, but it’s about integrity. Say just that in public: the coach is not going to get the ax. It’s on you players. Period. I just think it leads to a general sense that what the guy says means nothing, but maybe that’s GMSpeak 101 I missed.
Driving under the influence of hockey since godknow's when.
Yup. What GMs say means nothing. They say what they need to say; not what they think.
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by Gould Old Days on Feb 4, 2010 8:51 AM EST up reply actions
Agree with you on the bottom line: once a team quits on a coach, it’s over.
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This means they’re gonna get really, really, really good.
by DrinkingPartner on Feb 3, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Lets hope this has an effect on Canadian Olympic team
#anyonebutCanada :)
…though some claim it could be a good omen. pfffff
by mch on Feb 3, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
My favorite reply involves Jabba the Hutt, but given who our coach is, I don’t want to throw rocks at the glass walls.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
I hope they trade Kovalchuk to us tonight so he can play for us against ATL! That would make Holtby’s NHL debut much easier.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
added 4:47pm, via a Tweet from Kevin Allen,
Thrashers’ want list hasn’t changed for Kovalchuk deal: they need players who can help now. There are interested teams we don’t know about
Why do they want players that can help now, as opposed to next season and beyond? I don’t think they make the playoffs without Ilya and no team is going to want to give up 3-4 improvement-over-Atlanta roster players for one winger, even if it is Kovy.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Fehr+ShaMo+Laing for Kovalchuk?
/ducks
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Who are you ducking from? No Thrash fans around here. I’d do that deal in a heartbeat.
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oh god yes, we basically replace fehr with an allstar, i’d throww in a pick or ten if we could get a long term deal before the trade
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Depends on the term of the deal. AO money is a no-go for Kovy, we could spend it better elsewhere. Like, say, Backstrom. Or Mike Green.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
I was talking as just a rental. Long term would be even better.
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8 mil is possible for a couple/few years. Somebody ran numbers. I seen him.
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I don’t want that contract on the books when Green comes up for an extension in two years. If we sign him to a two-year deal after the trade, it’s all good. However, if given the choice between the two — which is what that amounts to money-wise — I’m taking Green over Kovy every day of the week.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
I hope you won’t find many people that will argue with you about this here.
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I’d give up Fehr+Shamo+Laing even if I knew for a fact he’s signing elsewhere. You gotta take your shot sometimes.
But the Caps don’t need Kovalchuk.
Even Waddell would laugh in your face if you offered that package for Kovalchuk.
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by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Laugh joyfully as he feels he’s ripping you off.
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The Rangers are interested?
WTF is up with that? They have zero use for Kovy.
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Do they even have the cap space for him?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
Nope. They’d need to try multiple players.
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Yep. Any way you slice it, they’re hard up against the cap and potentially eating bonus cushion
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe Slats is stupid enough to move MDZ and Staal, plus throw in Avery and Drury to make the cap numbers work out plus a couple picks, in order to try and make the playoffs this year. Maybe.
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Don Waddell would have to eat paint chips as his snack before nap-time to make that happen. Drury’s contract is an abomination.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
They’d have to move Drury, Redden or Rozival.
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And none of those scenarios are going to happen.
Then again, someone DID take Kotalik…
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 3, 2010 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Gaborik is the only guy who can score on the Rangers. Yeah, they definitely have no use for an offensive dynamo like Kovalchuk.
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by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
I really hope somehow he can stay with the Thrashers. It’s really sad to watch franchises fall apart.
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The big shame is all of the prospects they have now that you know aren’t going to stay too much longer. Bogosian, Pavelec, Valabik, Kane, among others. There’s talent there, but it’s being wasted.
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What the hell happened to Bogo this year? It’s like he fell off a cliff, production-wise.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
Rookie wall.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
I guess I thought he’d hit that last year, but he did miss a big chunk of time with a broken leg.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. He didn’t get physically worn down playing against men all year. I assume that’s what caught up to him.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Kane is a rookie who could still be playing Junior, he’s going to be a restricted free agent for a loooong time. I don’t think he’s going anywhere.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
I mean, not any time soon, but I don’t see him developing as well in Atlanta as well as he would, say, in Detroit, Colorado, or frankly any other team.
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He won’t stay. And I agree about the franchises falling apart. I hope NYI, PHX, and ATL all get settled and stay where they are.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions
if the development deal doesn’t get done, i could see the islanders to brooklyn in the Nets new arena, the guy who bought the nets is russian and it will be a sweet new arena
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I would love the Islanders to stay in the area but leave the Town of Hempstead. That town doesn’t deserve a professional team with the way they are holding up the Lighthouse Project.
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by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
The Islanders should move to Brooklyn. It’s on the LIRR and will have a (presumably) hockey-capable facility relatively soon, to house the (Russian-owned) Nets. It makes a lot more sense to me than KC.
With all of the interest in Kovy, you’d like to think they could pull a deal that would be an overall upgrade for the squad.
Unfortunately, they have Don Waddell making the deal.
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GlobeKPD
Bruins NOT considered one of the serious bidders for Kovalchuk, according to source familiar with offers ATL has in hand.
KPD is a pretty reputable source. Interesting.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
How do you know Washington’s becoming a hockey town?
We’re not even on the list of teams in the mix and Kovalchuk is a trending topic. Awesome.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Redskins will sign him. Just watch.
by redlineblue on Feb 3, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
"I mean, they just kept throwing hats."
After that, the article is hard to read.
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Fitting that he only gets a hat trick on Free Hat Night. The Pens fans need free things to participate in traditions.
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Every single hat looks exactly the same., curves and everything, with no differences. I’d just assumed.
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It definitely was free hat night.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
In fairness, if you take out gimmick goals, Crosby’s lead is a massive two.
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Gimmick goals? They don’t count in a player’s goal totals…
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The Campbellnomics article.
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Oh, yeah, I saw that and had the exact same thought. The shootout goals are where he’s so far ahead. Stupid.
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In fairness, if you take out gimmick goals, Crosby’s lead is a massive two.
In fairness, if you take out empty netters…
IS KEPTIN NOW
In fairness, if you take out empty netters…
In fairness OV still works for those …
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by UnleashFurry on Feb 3, 2010 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Campbellnomics doesn’t account empty netters.
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Sid has 1, Marleau has 1…AO has 4.
Sid also has a 2-1 Home v. Road distribution in his goals. He’s not clutch!!
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But there’s no reason ENers SHOULD be taken out. An EN goal often clinches a game that was previously in doubt. It’s one of the most important goals in the game most times it’s scored.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Feb 3, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Beat me to it. It’s the last couple of minutes of a game that’s still being contested and it’s not clutch? Please.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
No, no, it doesn’t count because it doesn’t beat a goalie. The way Ovi shoots, he doesn’t even have to try for EN goals.
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by CapitalCentre on Feb 3, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
EN goals have always been here, they can be measured back to the beginning.
Remember that Bruin announcer quote last night somebody (looking at ceiling whistling) posted?
Wayne Gretzky is the all-time leader in EN goals and nobody smirks when they look at his totals or wonder about his place in hockey lore. (huge paraphrasing liberties there)
There are lots of reasons to think shootouts won’t be here forever, but in either case, you can’t compare scoring against the ages without taking out shootout GWG’s
And actually, shootout winning goals also count as go ahead and game winning goals to Campbell, so Crosby is picking up more than 1 point on some of his SO goals.
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by Killer_Carlson on Feb 3, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions
The first part of my evil scientist scheme has come to fruition.
Now the Flyers just have to pick up CBJ’s newly relieved coach and the path to their dark revival as they try to retake their place in the galaxy will be complete
No. Do not want. If he gets another job, I hope it’s out west. I only want to see that guy once a year, twice tops. 4 (or 6) is far too many.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, terribly sorry ole chap, didn’t see you’d broached that the firing had occurred already.
I think I got Mountain Dew in my eyes, looking down at the Old Bay and missed your post on the subject.
It’s just I started worrying about Hitchcock ending up back in Philly/saying they should swap coaches when the Juice/Clark trade had me take a closer look at the situation in Columbus.
by Icebat on Feb 3, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Oh, I wasn’t complaining about that; I thought your point was sufficiently different that I didn’t give its position to the left a second thought.
I’d love to see the Flyers crash and burn, but I hate hate hate hate seeing Ken Hitchcock hockey.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
I think I got Mountain Dew in my eyes, looking down at the Old Bay and missed your post on the subject.
This line gets a rec. I’m all for a higher proportion of hockey talk. Feed my addiction.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
He’s already joined a ton. Do we really want to push people away from this site because they want to talk about hockey?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Do we really want to keep dividing the blog because half of us don’t like the OT chatter?
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I don’t see what’s wrong with division. Nobody is saying not to have the discussions, some of us would just like to see it in another thread. And as I said, I’ll defer to J.P., but the fact that he rarely makes an appearance below the top 1/4 of the thread suggests he’s not a huge fan of the OT chatter either.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
It doesn’t mean he’s not supportive of it. I’ve thought about it, and I think maybe the best way to do it would be to let people be spontaneous, about anything, but if there’s so many that the posts are less than half of a regular post in width, maybe a polite suggestion to start an OT about it (Or move to a Chatty Cathy thread) wouldn’t curtail the spontaneous discussion too much, and would keep the conversations in Caps Clips relatively hockey related.
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That’s my preference. I don’t mind the random references; that’s some of the stuff that makes this place great. But when you have a conversation carrying on that is pinned to the right side of the screen that’s more than an OT interjection; that’s an entire OT discussion. I would like it if there was a Chatty Cathy thread so that when it became clear that the wings comment was going to evolve like it did the people that were interested could hop over to the other thread. If people are too lazy to switch to another thread, which would have a link available on this page, then that’s probably a sign that the conversation isn’t that important anyway.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, that’ll be conducive to discussion.
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So what? I didn’t realize this place was supposed to be a free fire zone for discussion. Are you suggesting there should be literally no focus to the conversation? I know you’re in favor of the open-ended stuff but I don’t see why you’re so against a compromise that would respect both sides of the argument.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
Ever been to somethingawful?
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The Flyers have the wrong coach. The right one is back on the market.
And CBJ needs the Flyers current coach.
Wrong Star Wars character for Hitch.
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It’s the dark forces at work behind the current events.
(I agree we don’t want Hitchcock back behind the bench in Philly)
Any team who deliberately hurts Ovi deserves to be cursed. What have the Blue Jackets done since then? Nada.
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Come off it, every team’s game plan is to go after and stop Ovechkin in any way they can. It’s a testament to how good that guy is that so few are successful.
CBJ wasn’t doing anything that the rest of the league doesn’t do every time the Caps are on the ice.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Just about every division opponent sans Atlanta has gone after AO physically. Hitchcock was asked about it in the presser and responded honestly, that’s all. The only reason it came up at all was because there was an injury during the game.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
An what was the name of that asshole Blue Jackets player who started it? Chameera, or something like that? What a douche.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 4, 2010 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
Is that Semin’s Olympic headshot?
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Feb 3, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Except I don’t think the Flyers are in the market for a new coach at the moment but I see where you’re coming from
Blue Jackets were certainly shaping up to be Flyers Light under Hitchcock. They WERE the team that deliberately injured Ovi (and I rooted against them for a long time after Nov 1 and was very pleased to see them, basically, self destruct.)
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BaDaBing!
Nice to know there are decent people out there on amongst craigslist. Just scored a ticket, at face value, to this Sunday’s game!
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Some people may be dumping tickets for Sunday’s game due to the weather and the fact they may not be able to get out of their neighborhoods.
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Or UnleashFurry is browbeating them about it.
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From the Holy Shit department
Bears game available to watch free online tonight @ atdhe shhhhhhhhhh
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Mostly all of them are. They’re usually the inhouse feed with the opposing team’s announcers.
I have a C on my heart.
Watching it now. 1-1 tie in the second period (I know, weird).
Love what Bacashihua put on the back of his mask: “Cold Hard Cash”.
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So… the islanders waived Brendan witt… should GMGM try to claim him? I say yes, he’s the kind of d-man we need, he’s a veteran, and we have the cap space. thoughts?
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We’ve talked about it above. Consensus is mostly “no”, and one “If his contract was different, I’d think about it.”
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Brendan Witt has the highest GAON/60 on the Isles by a mile, while having the worst GFON/60 by a mile. He plays against the opponents weakest lines. Not just no, but hell no. He’s too old, too slow and a liability at both ends of the ice.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
Meanwhile, in Calgary...
Anyone think GMGM should make a push for Kiprusoff? Just asking. They seem to be loose with their stars these days.
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Even if he was available, which I doubt, I wouldn’t want him. He’s good, but he has a 5.8 million cap hit until 2014/15. That’s too much for us to be committing to a goalie with the guys we have in the pipeline. And that’s before even talking about what kind of package we’d have to part with. I just don’t think it makes sense for us.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
Not to mention that he’s getting old, dude is already 33. He’ll be really old by the end of that contract – 38, getting more money than Khabibulin. No thank you.
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by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks all for that. As usual, I come here to get learned. Still, a veteran goalie seems right for us. If you agree, who could you see coming here?
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I think if we get a veteran it’ll be a backup type guy. The organization wants Varlamov or Neuvirth to take the net for the future but may want some experience just in case. Then they’d be looking at a guy like Marty Biron. Still, I’d prefer them to finish the year with the goalies they have, and go into next year with Neuvirth and Varlamov set to battle.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
I couldn’t guess at what GMGM will do with our wealth of goaltending riches… Personally, I think any one of our 3 starters this season could backstop the team in the playoffs this season. Some pundits disagree, and think that none of the Caps goalies are up to the task. If you were looking for a #1 guy at the deadline, Turco is the guy whose name is out there a lot.
Turco is a terrible choice. He’s not any better than what we have, but much more expensive. If we are looking for a goalie to carry us now it’s too late.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
I have no desire to have the Caps add a goalie at this point. We’ve got three guys who can do the job if called upon. Obviously, if health concerns linger then its another story. Hell I’d probably feel comfortable with Holtby too.
Add a D-man and I’m done if I’m GMGM. Only way I’m not is if I think I can get some serious value in another trade.
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Kipper is just as inconsistent as Theo, albeit with a higher average skill level. But in the playoffs, it’s the 4-game trough that kills you, and Kipper is susceptible. For what it would cost to get him in trade and what it would cost to keep him (his huge contract, as F&B has pointed out) NO THANKS
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by Gould Old Days on Feb 4, 2010 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
Dreger’s on the look out, N. Wallin is going to San Jose, it seems :x
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Why would SJS want him? And doesn’t he have a no-trade clause? I think he’s stopped a trade on a prior occasion. And I love that Whitney nixed a deal because he wants a 3 year extension. What an ass!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Bummer. I’ve been secretly hoping for a 3 way deal to get Wallin in a Caps uni for 2 deadlines in a row. That would give the Sharks some added blueline depth in case of injury.
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I just don’t think he’s that good and I hate the idea of trading with CAR so I’m totally against getting Wallin.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t think he’s amazing by any stretch, but I like the way he plays and I think it fits a need. I wouldn’t give up much at all for a guy his age who is a UFA with his numbers. Just a wish on my part.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
I don’t want anything to do with Jim Rutherford’s sloppy seconds.
Sew up your heart, grow a pair, and watch hockey.
by Fehr and Balanced on Feb 3, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Apparently he waived the NTC, deal’s all but done. Wonder who goes back the other way…
And honestly, if you were playing for the Canes and had a chance to go to the top team in the West, wouldn’t you? This little hot streak of theirs will end, and even if it doesn’t they’re still looking at a season that ends in April.
CSN Programming Chance
Per the Caps mainsite: CSN Programming Chance, the Capitals v Thrashers game on Feb 5 was originally schedualed to air on CSNPlus, it will now be broadcast on CSN HD
Who was originally on at 7pm on CSN-HD? None other than your Washington Wizards, perhaps a big billboard sign to a changing sportscape in DC
People are stupid, a person is smart. This leads me to believe there must be at least one smart hockey fan in Philly.
mirtle
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced defenceman Mike Komisarek’s shoulder injury will require season-ending surgery
Rough for TOR and rough for Komisarek, missing the Olympics. Hopefully Tim Gleason steps up big for the Red White and Blue.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Feb 3, 2010 9:18 PM EST reply actions
Holy shit. Wow.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
so… i didn’t feel the need to fanshot this, but found it pretty amusing:
http://darkbluejacket.blogspot.com/2010/02/free-milan-t-shirts-now-available.html
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Feb 3, 2010 9:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Is it “[set] Free Milan” or “Free Milan [Take him, please]?”
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Definitely “[set] Free Milan”. He’s been riding press box, and I know more than one Jackets blog is upset about it.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Prior to being fired, Hitchcock made a couple of remarks along the lines of Jurcina need to stop play BB hockey and play Hitchcock hockey.
Poor Juice. Here’s hoping he finally gets some game time.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
On Draper having to wear a USA jersey at practice: "well at least the Wings can settle bets without involving gold plated desert eagles!"
FYI
Bears won over Norfolk Admirals in SO (Chris Bourque) after equalizing a few minutes before the end. Goalie Bacashihua made two terrific saves less than a minute in regulation.
1200+ comments… I shift+A’d this entire thread. Anything interesting happen?
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Feb 3, 2010 11:07 PM EST reply actions
No.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 3, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Good to hear. Now I don’t have to read through it all.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Feb 3, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
I love it. Put it on everything.
"Dozens of people spontaneously combust each year. It's just not really widely reported."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Feb 4, 2010 6:54 AM EST up reply actions
Since this post has gotten to like 1200+ posts. . .
I opened the post up on my tablet and just picked out random thoughts. . .i may not even quote them correctly, but its a loose summary of this immense Clip thread.
1) Jose is awesome. 2)Schooner vs. Sailboat? 3) Rangers MIGHT be very tough game
4) Neuvy stuck in HER with lower body injury. . .hehe 5) New Goalie rotations?
6) Geaux Colts 7) Boston was desperate 8) Snow this weekend! /gasp! /4WD!
9) First 15k on Friday get poster apparently 10) Rink postgame party on Friday
11) 500 posts about Wings, Old bay, Crabs, Burgers
12) 2 Things JapersRink loves: The Capitals and Food 13) WM hates Maryland?
14)200 Posts about seasoning 15) JordanDC likes CRAYYYBS 16)We want Wings
17) Never leave home without a towel 18) WSHvTBA PlayOffs, WSH wins in 3 games
19) UnleashFurry lives near VC 20) Timmy Tee is a good poker 21)Kovy maybe King?
22) Alex “Tan-gway” = CSN Fail. Hockey >BBall for CSNHD = CSN Win. . .finally
23)Kotalik is a good player but bad contract 24) Jose is awesome
25) AO has 4 EN. Player with most EN goals = Gretzky. What’s gimmicky-er? SO > EN
26) Pittsburgh fans loves Von Dutch hats. They’se d-bags
27) Komisarek = OutForSeason 28) Should we go Brandon Witt?
Its not comprehensive. . .but i tried. . .
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
by kingzman264 on Feb 4, 2010 12:08 AM EST reply actions 5 recs
Missed ...
Debate on splitting out all the OT stuff to a PPP-like Chatty Cathy vs maintaining status quo in the daily Caps Clips. And where do stand, good sir?
BTW, did you catch my responses to your queries on DVR capturing from a several days ago?
haha i did indeed!. Well I think it is all good in the Clips. That being said, once it gets near about 800, i think it is in all of our best interests to carry the conversations over to an OT thread or a Clip, Part Deux thread. All the stuff in the thread was great, whether it be about old bay, the rest of the schedule, or Chatty Cathy discussion. It fluctuates from hockey talk to off topic in a natural way
I didnt! But I will definitely check it out, i really appreciate it!
Still waiting for someone to draft Paul Newman. . .
12) 2 Things JapersRink loves: The Capitals and Food
Makes me happy
18) WSHvTBA PlayOffs, WSH wins in 3 games
Genius.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Feb 5, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Snow
If airports close this weekend, what will that do for the Pens game? Unfortunately I’m supposedly flying in on Saturday so my weekend is probably going to suck really bad.
I’d like to give Ovie a big shout out for the shift where he gave those 3 great hits to Boychuk and took 1. His energy line style and his scoring line skill are the main reasons why he is the greatest(and for the opposition, the most dangerous) hockey player in the world today, and a Pearson award winner.
What amazing date in history are we giong back to today, Mr. Peabody?
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington
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82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 121 |
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Atlanta
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82 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 83 |
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Carolina
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82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 80 |
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Tampa Bay
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82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 80 |
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Florida
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82 | 32 | 37 | 13 | 77 |
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