Thursday Caps Clips: Caps Edge Canes
by J.P. on Mar 11, 2010 7:20 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's win from the WaPo (blog, gamer), Vogs, DCEx, Joe B., Ed Frankovic, Peerless, OFB, FFODC, Caps In Pictures (pics... duh), RtR and RMNB from the Caps side of things and Lord Stanley's Blog, Canes Country and Red and Black Hockey for the 'Canes point of view.
- Mike Green needs to work on his goal celebrations. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Bruce Boudreau says that he'll be settling on one set lineup pretty soon. [Capitals Insider]
- More on Gabby and his affinity for the word "reckless." [D.C. Sports Bog]
- "The Caps have no confidence whatsoever in veteran Jose Theodore." That's why they stood pat at the deadline, right, Mr. Brophy? [Sportsnet.ca]
- By using public tranpsortation, Scott Walker is not only battling Matt Bradley for a spot in the lineup, but for the designation as most envrionmentally-friendly Cap as well. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Caps-related Photoshop of the Day. [RtR]
BigSome news coming later this morning from Agent Steinz and RMNB. Be sure to check The Bog at 10:00 AM.- Finally, happy 43rd birthday to Bill Houlder.
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You let me down this afternoon J.P. I can only catch the weekend games, and rely on the Rink for my weekday recaps!
Glad to see the Caps pull out the win of course.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Mar 11, 2010 6:49 AM EST reply actions
Also, where’s my OTOT?! That’s where I get most of my posting action with my inability to watch games!
/spoiled Rink-Rat.
I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Mar 11, 2010 7:01 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry ‘bout that – it’s up now.
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I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Mar 11, 2010 7:30 AM EST up reply actions
I always love to see E. Staal have an off night.
I have to go. But if I find one single dog hair when I get back, I'll rub... sand... in your dead little eyes. I also need you to buy sand. I don't know if they grade it, but... coarse.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Mar 11, 2010 6:54 AM EST reply actions
E. Staal, J. Staal, J.Staal or M. Staal, pick anyone and I will be happy to see them have an off night.
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by Lunatic Fringe on Mar 11, 2010 8:36 AM EST up reply actions
I’m with you, except on J. Staal. Desert Dogs need all the draft picks they can to work out after Porter & Mueller mess.
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They also swung and missed on Blake Wheeler.
Doesn’t seem to be hurting them this year though.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 8:51 AM EST up reply actions
Well, he refused to sign with them, and they did get a compensatory pick. Plus, he’s not exactly lighting the world afire in Boston so maybe it was better that they got the compensatory pick. (Or maybe you meant that he’s not that good in BOS so it’s still PHX’s swing and miss in the draft.)
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Would that mean that Staal has…well, Staalled?
What? Did I say something wrong?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Mar 11, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
Then you must be happy pretty regularly. Especially this year. I also love that he missed a chance right before our GWG.
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Maybe I’m just out of the loop, but from looking at @nateewell’s twitter, there appeared to have been some sort of dispute involving him and some radio people from Dallas after the game Monday night…anyone have any idea what that was all about?
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 6:55 AM EST reply actions
Look at the video and assorted links about it here.
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Video has been removed :(
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Can someone describe the sequence? I never got a chance to listen to it; I know a little about the running gag, but what happened?
"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."
For those who don’t know the joke…here’s a compilation.
I love how Eli is the only tool who doesn’t know it’s a joke. Good Sid/Ovie bit in there too,
http://sturminator.blogspot.com/2010/03/1920s-reporter-guy-master-list.html
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 11:04 AM EST up reply actions
It’s really dumb because he doesn’t dress up like a 1920’s reporter.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
None taken, since I assume you mean he’s incredibly handsome.
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…and rocks a sweater vest like nobody’s business.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Rockin’ same right now, as a matter of fact. Chilly in the office it is.
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yeah but he’s strictly radio, I believe.
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
The Penguins are definitely set in goal with just as many goals against as the Caps in fewer games. Yet somehow the Caps are absolutely screwed and should have no faith what-so-ever in their goalies.
No I won’t argue that the Caps goaltenders are awesome. But they aren’t quite the Achilles heel that everyone seems to think they are. The Caps have more issues beyond goaltending.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Mar 11, 2010 6:56 AM EST reply actions
I agree. Theo et al may not be capable of stealing a series, but on an on night he can definitely steal a game, and keep us in the series. The team in front of him just has to play like they’re capable, and we’ll be fine.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
I find it hard to believe that the offense will suddenly disappear in the playoffs, which the media in general seem to be making out to be the case.
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by red army line on Mar 11, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
Did anyone happen to catch On the Fly last night? They were talking about the high risk/high reward of our D. The long outlet passes seemed to be the factor for the discussion. Forget who the host was, but he basically laughed at the notion that the Caps would be hurting in the playoffs because the Caps have the offense to win in the regular and postseason. He was literally laughing at the fact that people think the offense will drop off because it’s the playoffs.
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Yeah, I saw that. The guy sitting in the middle (don’t know any of their names really) was arguing “playoffs are different” and the other two were rightly pointing out, “for this team?”
Sometimes, you really just want to hit a b**ch.
I will say, Mike Green’s pass on the Jokinen goal was fucking pathetic.
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Goals Allowed per Game amongst playoff teams:
1. SJS 2.37
2. NJD 2.38
3. CHI 2.39
4. BUF 2.43
5. PHX 2.43
6. CGY 2.44
7. BOS 2.45
8. VAN 2.55
9. COL 2.59
11. LAK 2.64
12. PHI 2.66
14. MTL 2.74
16. WSH 2.76
18. OTT 2.78
20. NSH 2.80
21. PIT 2.85
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by winterion on Mar 11, 2010 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
that nashville number…way higher than i would’ve thought. is my impression of nashville as a defense-first, grinding team just totally mistaken? i expected the sharks and preds would’ve been swapped. shows what i know about the western conference.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
That was my first reaction as well – how the hell are they where they are with the 20th ranked D and whatever it is they call an offense?
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Thats kind of a good question. Our defense is pretty good, but Rinne has been a sieve at times.
Our offense is actually 12th, so better than you think.
Really, though, we’re only here because of Barry Trotz and the same amount of hard work.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
No, you’re right on NSH, but SJS has been a great defensive team for years now.
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They have one of the best top 6 out there- Boyle/Vlasic/Blake/Murray/Huskins/Wallin is quite solid.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
And their coaches have been very attentive defensively. Wilson and McLellan both make sure their teams are good in their own end. Definitely a team effort.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Honestly, as much as I hate them, I’m always baffled at the choke jobs. I know Thornton isn’t a big game guy, so m/b Heatley will help.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Heater has been good in international play, which are by definition big games. Marleau’s playoff performance is about the same as Iginla’s. Thornton is the big name guy I blame the most because he just doesn’t translate his game to the playoffs when he needs to. The other problem is they haven’t gotten great performances from their secondary scoring in recent years either.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Clowe, Setoguchi, and Malhotra are pretty capable— I like the Sharks to make it to the conference finals this year.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
I’m kinda in “I’ll believe it when I see it” mode with SJS. But I do like their 4th line and Gooch for sure.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Aside from Brophy’s foolish assertion that the Caps have no faith whatsoever in Theodore, the rest of the article is dumb as well. He writes off any goalie without playoff experience (like Quick and the Nashville duo), yet lists Colorado as one of the two teams with no question marks in goal. Tell me Brophy, what does Craig Anderson’s NHL playoff resume look like?
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Mar 11, 2010 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe Brophy did a quick (no pun intended) check and saw Anderson has no NHL playoff losses? (I think)
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by red army line on Mar 11, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Well if it’s involving RMNB, I’m guessing it’s involving OV, Semin, or Varly. Maybe it’s a long-term contract deal with Semin? Or maybe they’re expanding to include the young guns too and they finally got the Backs deal hammered out?
I’m going with contest, or interview.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 7:31 AM EST up reply actions
Uh, yeah, Don’t get your hopes up for anything too substantive.
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Huge. Ginormous.
That said, I’ve tempered the language in my tease.
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I wish them luck and all, but meh.
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 11, 2010 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
wait really? that’s the announcement? lame.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 10:07 AM EST up reply actions
That website looks pretty sexy though. Nice work.
"We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
I’d actually rather see us win the President’s Trophy without the President ever having attended a game. I’d love to win the Cup and visit the White House before he attends a game as well, but if we go to the SCF he’ll probably have to go visit. At this point I kinda don’t want him to ever go see a Caps game. He clearly has zero interest in the team or the sport. Fuck him.
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by Rob Parker on Mar 11, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
It’s like every president gives lip service and nothing else. Don’t know why people think he’ll actually attend. has anyone other than GH Bush attended? I think he was a VP at the time so it hardly counted.
President and sole member of the Erskine lobby.
Pretty sure Clinton came a couple of times.
"It hit me on the pants. I had protection. It felt good. Why? I wanted to win."
Clinton just loved to do stuff like that. friend of mine danced with Chelsea and she said apparently that was Bill’s great regret, he couldn’t get to as many games (in any sport) as he would have liked to.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
The Blood Cult of Matt Bradley. Tune in Wednesday when Japers Rink offers their first burnt offering to Matt Bradley to give him an endless supply of the blood for his strident ways.
That’s what she said.
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by Killer_Carlson on Mar 11, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
wow..
"the other day on sportscenter they said something along the lines of "the capitals score so much tiger woods is jealous" haha had me laughing hard while i was eating my cereal"
Sorry, I just had too.
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by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Perhaps they are going to announce that they are reducing the size of their website’s masthead?
"We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 8:15 AM EST up reply actions
And by “they” I mean RMNB.
"We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 8:25 AM EST up reply actions
.
Hey, thanks for this last night:
I expect more Rink-related texts on the Jumbotron going forward – the challenge has been issued.
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Can’t I just buy you a tasty arena draft?
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 11, 2010 8:01 AM EST up reply actions
Why yes, you may.
In fact, I was sipping a not-nearly-cold-enough Rogue’s Dead Guy pre-game and thinking to myself, “Why do I still buy my own beers? Don’t I do enough for the people to deserve some liquid thanks?”
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Depends on what liquid you’re seeking…..zing!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 8:05 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, we got you a tequila shot… on second thought, you may have paid for your own.
"We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 8:06 AM EST up reply actions
I most definitely did not pay for that one, and certainly appreciate it. If your fellow readers were as generous, I’d be well-quaffed.
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Hell yeah for brownie points.
"We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 8:10 AM EST up reply actions
This is most certainly a sycophantocracy.
I think I just made up a word, btw.
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Just add it to urban dictionary and your set.
"We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 8:16 AM EST up reply actions
Haha… for someone who’s always in there pretty much right at 6 for warmups, I rarely have anything better to do. Challenge accepted.2
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You’re welcome! I’m trying to work on the viral marketing for this place, one tiny reference at a time. Someone after that posted #needsmorejapersrinkrefrences, but I wasn’t as quick with my camera phone.
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I said it last night in the non-Recap but I’ll say it again. I sincerely apologize for putting such foolish notions in Miss Ovechwin’s head!
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 8:48 AM EST up reply actions
You’re corrupting the youth of Japers’ Rink!
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Corruption is its own reward.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Mar 11, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
I tried to not only get one at VC, but also on the Jumbotron in Atlanta.. neither wants to put up a message of “Unleash Mr. Nasty”….
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Mar 11, 2010 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
I suppose I could do “Unleash Mr. Clean”… but Mark Messier’s retired.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Mar 11, 2010 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
What about “Unleash Tackleberry”?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks to Zephyr for the cheap tickets last night. They were good seats. I tried really hard not to fart on them.. although I think I pissed off your neighbors
Speaking of Huntsy, I’m excited Windsor/London is going to be on NHL Network Friday. That’ll be a good cut in when the Caps are at commercial.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
I was at my parents’ place last weekend and stumbled across the commemorative poster they gave out that night- completely forgot that I had it. I guess I should finally get around to framing it or something…
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 8:35 AM EST up reply actions
I found my poster last weekend as I was cleaning out my basement. I thought about framing it too, but it’s not quite the most aesthetically pleasing piece of art out there.
Grimm's in. Jacoby's next?
Apparently framing the posters you had in college doesn’t make them classy. Who knew? I will have to redecorate my place someday I guess. All my Caps, Terps, and Led Zeppelin posters will need a new home.
"We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 8:41 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, it is kind of cheesy-looking, but I figure it’s good for the slight piece of history. I mean, I appreciate that they wanted to include his All Star Game appearance, but those ’97 jerseys were some of the ugliest ever.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 8:43 AM EST up reply actions
I like it. At least it looks like a painting and not a shiny photo poster.
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 Mar 11, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
I have mine framed. Now I just need to find a way to get Dale to sign it.
Also have the Rod Langway hall of fame poster framed and signed, and Caps All Time 30 poster framed and signed by Langway, Kolzig and Bondra.
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 Mar 11, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Tonight I get to eat my own food instead of buying from wherever happens to be handy and sit on my own couch for longer than it takes to put my shoes on. You have no idea how special this is until you go without it for a week.
This crazy new job does have its compensations, though – I watched last night’s game from a corporate suite :)
On a topic-friendly note, I’d actually prefer to see Atlanta win tonight. I am so not worried about the division it’s not funny. I’d like to see them squeak into the playoffs (even if that means we take them out in the first round), and it’s always nicer to clinch at home instead of on an off-day.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I just got an offer to attend the Pens game in a suite. Decisions, decisions…
I have a C on my heart.
Do you have to wear pants in a suite?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 8:43 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
never
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
by ns on Mar 11, 2010 8:44 AM EST up reply actions
I will gladly take your spot if you don’t want to go…
"We are such fans of your music and all of your records. I'm not speaking of yours personally, but the whole genre of the rock and roll."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 8:44 AM EST up reply actions
Uhhh, how about yes for the decision? Jealous!
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See, it would be with work people so I’d have to be all professional and stuff.
I have a C on my heart.
If you should uh, decide to go.. I’d um.. be happy to purchase them seats of yours.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Heh heh…you’d sure be living a suite life…heh heh
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 8:53 AM EST up reply actions
That depends. Are they suite tickets or suite passes? The difference is that the former is your ticket; the latter requires your regular seat ticket to get into the Verizon Center but just gives you access to the suite.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
Nice. You’re set, then. Mine were passes – they went with my regular ticket. That was the only way I could accept them, as they had no monetary value.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I think I’d almost rather sit in a normal person’s place, y’know?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
The suites aren’t bad, and the seats are comfortable, but I think the best seats i’ve sat in at VC were in the club section. I like being on the lower blue line in the regular seats we get, but I got a really good, detailed view of everything from the club section. Its easy to lose the action in the far corners from down low.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 8:57 AM EST up reply actions
Awesome!
I had a great time last night watching from a different point of view, and got what I think are probably some really good photos, but with the vestiges a borderline migraine headache last night, I didn’t dump the camera. I’ll probably do it tonight, if I’m not restringing guitars.
I need a snappy signature...
Break the tension and have fun around your corporate suits.
Their initial reaction will be shock, but that’ll quickly turn into jealousy and then everyone will say screw it, let’s have fun.
It’s a high risk strategy, but if it works the pay off is pretty lucrative for your social cache (which, as we all know, is a pretty big component to the rat race).
Whether that works depends on your industry. I’m IT, which tends towards a loose corporate culture in its own confines but conforms to the rest of the world when outside. Unfortunately, I’m also a government contractor, which can be a really, really stiff affair. Middle ground is always a good way to go – have fun, but mind your manners. We had a Canes fan from Cisco in the suite too.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I didn’t think about that one!
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She’s right. The price of corporate suite passes is having to be semi-corporate. (I didn’t let that stop me from jumping up and cheering goals last night, though.)
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
I’d certainly have to tone down my usual goal celebration.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I definitely could not do a suite for a big game. Too many people talking about stuff other than hockey would be a major distraction.
I definitely could not do a suite for abiggame
Been in suites 4 times in my life. All were due to family reasons. Hated it every time. Loudmouth suits who love talking about themselves and no one watching the actual sporting contest. After the last time I vowed never again.
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by Carl Putnam on Mar 11, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
I sat in a suite way back in 2007 right after Bruce took over, so the Caps were getting exciting again. The lady sitting in the suite with us decided she would rather watch a Real World/Road Rules challenge show on MTV and had it blaring in the suite. My dad was ready to murder the woman. Especially since Maryland was playing VA Tech at the same time and we thought it would be nice to have it on in the background for score updates. It was not a fun evening.
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I would have killed her. I have never been in a suite for a hockey game, but I have for Wizards and for college basketball games. I loved it basically for the lack of lines for food/beer/restrooms not to none of those were paid for by me. My sister actually went to a wizards game in the abramhoff suite and said it was just amazing.
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Also the first game I ever saw in a suite was Maryland beating Kansas when they were the #1 ranked team in the country, and I was sitting by a senator from Kansas, it was great.
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My first suite experience was at Comcast Center. I worked for the Terrapin Club in college and their Xmas gift to us was suite tickets to an ACC game. Got to sit with Mote for a bit. It was comical and fun.
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This is true. You can enjoy the game, though, and you can wear a jersey. You don’t necessarily have to go in professional dress. You do have to act professional though – I didn’t visit with my usual section mates because I had to deal with the corporate schmoozing thing.
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Yeah, I’m not sure how I would react if I watched a game from a suite…whether it would be more towards my in-seat heavy drinking and yelling loudly, or my at-home nervous pacing and quiet muttering…and heavy drinking. I’d guess somewhat of a combination of the two.
The only time I’ve ever been in a suite at VC was for Nine Inch Nails/Queens of the Stone Age a few years ago. Nobody else showed up, so I snuck a few friends in and it was actually pretty awesome, since we could enjoy ourselves as thoroughly and cheaply as hanging out at home, but with the added benefit of a solid view of kickass bands. Of course, if I had co-workers/bosses/clients there, I’m sure it would have been quite different…
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
Alcohol is my one hard and fast rule in professional social situations. YMMV, but I do not drink around my coworkers unless everyone else is, and then I might have one – never, ever more. There’s absolutely no faster way in the world to ruin your professional reputation than getting smashed in front of your co-workers.
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Fortunately, I’m a government contractor doing construction management work, so all of the co-workers I see on a day-to-day basis aren’t really caught up in keeping up corporate appearances. In fact it’s pretty much standard practice for most people to get hammered at company picnics/dinners and the like. One of the many perks of my job!
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
I had to check with my management chain on corporate policy regarding accepting gifts, but that’s a government contractor thing. I don’t know your situation, but you might need to do the same.
Do it. The suites are stacked, they’re privately catered and have their own private restroom. They hold about a dozen or so people at most. Better food than what you get on the concourses (and comparable to the club level but it’s brought up to you).
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I did it last year for the Montreal game (with the awesome Ovi goal). It’s nice, for sure, but I kind of like enjoying the Pens games w/ my section mates.
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Sat in one for an MTL game earlier this year. One of the commenters here, Snakegriffin, was there too. Didn’t even realize it till a few weeks later when this topic came up that we both frequented this site.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 8:53 AM EST up reply actions
Well, an Atlanta loss would lock up the division and a playoff spot but should Atlanta win tonight, a regulation loss on home ice by the Canadiens to the Oilers (you can stop laughing now thank you) would clinch a playoff spot for the Caps on the off day.
Or the Caps could earn a point tomorrow night too. Either way, we’re and it doesn’t matter how we go about doing.
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I don’t know about y’all, but I would very much like to see the caps WIN the division this year, not take it in an overtime loss like they did last year, if you know what I mean? It was a little less-satisfying to hear them announce us as the Southeast Division Champions when we went to overtime, and then to have us lose the game… :-p
We can do it. This is a good year!
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I understand what you’re saying but even if we “win it” tomorrow night ourselves, there’s still 16 games left in the regular season and much, much bigger fish left to fry.
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it happened
a douche sitting next to me at the game starting yelling “whoop” in the 3rd period at Pothier, and thought he was the funniest man in the building. between that and the “who cares!” chant i wanted to drop kick him in the face. who cares? i do! they just tied the game, jackass!!
that said, fun game! very happy to see Flash finally put one away. now Laich needs to get it out of his system.
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I fucking hate it when people try to be funny at games. I hate it even worse when some asshole laughs and encourages it. At the last Caps/Thrash game, I had to listen to this fat zilch go “KOVALLLCHUUUUUUUK! KOVALLLCHUUUUUUUUK!” through the whole game. How the fuck is that even remotely funny?
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by jordanDC on Mar 11, 2010 8:58 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
One of my least favorites is the corporate muckety mucks who think they are god’s gift to hockey analysis and decide to impart it on their less fortunate seat mates.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
Or the “first date” where the guy is trying desperately to impress his new girl with his vast hockey knowlege that isn’t really so vast.
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Had a couple sitting behind me in November where the dude was just so sure that Ryan Suter sucked, and was explaining to his girl why this was so.
As you can tell by his chosen player, he didn’t know a whole lot.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:05 AM EST up reply actions
None of the Sutter brothers has sucked at hockey. Coaching….well, no one’s perfect.
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by Killer_Carlson on Mar 11, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
right.
"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
“LINE CHANGE!” Yes, dummy, they do that a lot.
“WHOA THEY’RE RUNNING A GREAT CYCLE!” No, dummy, that’s just passing around the perimeter on a power play.
“OFFISDES!” Shut up.
“Schultz is a puss!” SHUT UP!
“We need a fighter on this team!” DIEEEEE!
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What? You aren’t impressed that I know the offsides rule and can point it out to everyone around me?
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
ARGH!
Boo a legit penalty, why don’t ya.
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Well ‘scuse ME! I’ll say “offsides,” or, “that’s gonna be an icing call” on a regular basis during the game, and if I see a penalty (on the other guys) that actually gets called, my usual reaction is, “THANK YOU!” Sorry you find that sort of behavior offensive, but I’m not gonna change.
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I don’t care if you say it. I do that stuff too. Just don’t broadcast it to the section like you’re Joe B in training!
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I’ll boo legit penalties, get unnecessarily upset about an offsides call, shout delay of game whenever the puck goes over the glass, taunt the opposing goalie when we are losing, and stand up and stick my hands up in the air when the refs don’t call a penalty. Take that!
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I’ll boo legit penalties
I will never understand this.
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I understand it perfectly well. I believe the word is “pulling your chain”.
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no strong feelings about it, but each of LIOLI’s bullets could work to slowly work down the refs….creep into their heads that maybe they’ve been missing some calls, maybe they should be giving the caps a break later in the game. even if the refs have everything 100% correct, we can’t let them think that.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
I will! Thanks! takes it and runs away
I do think, on the offsides thing, that perspective has a lot to do with whether or not it is a legitimate call. From where I sit, if it’s close, and the linesman is sitting right on the line, and actually paying attention, then most of the time, I’ll be wrong and he’ll be right… MOST of the time.
But I hate it when the ref is looking right at the guy committing a hooking and doesn’t call it.
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The only time I’ll bitch about offsides is if a player bitches about it. These guys know for the most part when they’re off and when they ain’t.
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The way I see it, and offside(s) call is just a minor setback. Sure it can kill a well set up play, but all it means is a neutral zone faceoff. In the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
If Washington we’re a plodding set play team or dump and chase team, I’d agree.
But because so much of the Caps system is predicated on and meant to set up those transition chances, those bad offsides calls hurt us more than most.
Opportunity cost kinda thing i guess.
I’ve seen a bunch of close calls, but I bet in 95% of the cases where the linesman calls an offside on a close call, they get it right. They’re told if it’s a tie, it’s onside.
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Mar 11, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Since everyone is airing their pet peeves this morning I’ll toss mine in as well…it’s offside not offsides.
Rule 83 – Off-side
83.1 Off-side – Players of the attacking team must not precede the puck into the attacking zone.
by Yoshietree on Mar 11, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This one annoys me too, but not enough to say anything.
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Yeah I feel the same way about wing/winger.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
How do you feel about wingar?
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by red army line on Mar 11, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
I think you mean wingah
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t even know which one it is, or how it started. At any rate, Scott Cullen thinks Mike Green should be the Norris winner at this point.
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by red army line on Mar 11, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
I hate it when people say “Happy New Years,” so I guess I’ll have to force myself to go to “Offside” now.
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Now that I know it bothers people, I’m going to keep saying offsides just to be a prick.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
someone tell the caps PR department..
You know what GMs should look at? Offsides. As often as it’s whistled incorrectly, there’s got to be a way to improve the rule.
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by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
No,no.no The all-time greatest fan blunder happened last season.
I was at a Sens game and some 20 something douche in a throw back Gartner jersey trying to disguise the fact he was a noob was screaming at the top of his lungs “Thats Icing, thats icing…are you blind ref”…which typically I dont mind ref heckling simply because I have issues with authority, but the problem was that Ottawa was on the PK.
I believe that guy has attended 1/2 the hockey games I’ve been to in my life.
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That made me cringe just a little bit.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
On Monday,
I was informed that Kozlov scored the game winning goal in game 7 against the Rangers. He told me I should have been there, the place went nuts, craziest he’s ever seen it.
I told him that I was there for Fedorov scoring the GWG and that it was pretty amazing and that I couldn’t imagine how it must have been when Kozlov did it.
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by zephyr on Mar 11, 2010 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I’m not sure if I would have had a stunned look on my face upon being told that Kozzie scored the Game 7 winner, or would have been on the floor laughing.
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Kozlov, not exactly known to shoot laserbeam wristers from the half wall.
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by Killer_Carlson on Mar 11, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
My comment actually wasn’t a complete dismissal of Kozlov, as I’m a fan.
He did score twice in that series!
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Those goals were huge too. I just got done throwing him under the bus looking at my gf wearing her “Kozlov is my Hero” shirt saying WTF and then he came through. I haven’t missed him with Knuble here though.
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Yeah, Knuble’s obviously better. I just always liked Kozlov for whatever reason.
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Kozlov was money in shootouts. Wish we could keep him around just for that.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Now see, darlin’… that guy in the middle with the puck… he’s the “shortstop”… now watch, he’ll throw it over to the guy on the right side… he’s a “flanker,” and they call that an “alley-oop.” Oh, look, now here is where they run past the linebackers — they play defense — and he goes in on the “goal catcher.” He’s named after the position in football, the guy who catches the pitches and wears a mask. Oh, and the masks? They’re made by elves.
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by ThePeerless on Mar 11, 2010 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s even worse when you’re having a legitimate discussion with someone else.
On multiple occasions people have decided I want to talk to them in the game. One memorable time was when the Caps were playing in MSG. I was talking to my brother about the game, and some lady in front of us turned around telling us we’d never score on Henrik, to which we replied of course we won’t, we aren’t playing.
Later in the game Rico Fata (I believe) scored and my brother and I were talking about how nothing could ever get by Lundqvist, and joking that the Caps’ worst player scored. Less than a minute later Straka scored on an empty net and the lady turns around to tell us that their “worst player” just scored. Truly some golden analysis from a bastion of hockey wisdom.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Mar 11, 2010 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
That story sounds familiar…
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by Killer_Carlson on Mar 11, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe his brother already told you?
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Maybe he was one of the other nearby spectators.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Mar 11, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe K_C is the old lady.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Crap, you’re onto me.
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by Killer_Carlson on Mar 11, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions
We have a guy that sits behind us in 407 we’ve nicknamed Pepper Brooks, after the Jason Bateman color commentary character from Dodgeball. Our wonderful Pepper Brooks bestows commentary loud enough for everyone in the section to hear, but every single comment he makes is either blatantly obvious, dead wrong, or completely inane.
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
SG, you coming to baltimore ESPNzone this weekend?
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure. Have to go out of town with my girlfriend but hoping to get back in town by game time on Sunday
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
makes you want to get stabby
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by ns on Mar 11, 2010 9:06 AM EST up reply actions
There are ways to be funny at a hockey game….
- When the opposing team is called for offsides, you can yell “Hey! That’s cheating!”
- When an opposing player (or players) run into each other and go down, yell, “Whoops, pardon me!”
- Of course, if a guy goes down on his own by tripping over his own feet, it’s acceptable to shout “Look out, it’s slippery out there…”
You just have to pick your spots…
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Mar 11, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
You’d change your tune if you were at a game with me. I’m funny as hell when I get in my hecklin’ moods.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
Any particular players you like to heckle, or are they all fair game?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 5:52 PM EST up reply actions
Well of course I have my favorites. But any game at MSG is fertile heckling ground. Back when Datsyuk was still pulling his annual playoff disappearing acts I used to go after him pretty hard. But he finally found his playoff game so that has subsided. I was at a ANA/DET WCF game the year ANA won the Cup and I was ripping on Datsyuk and Hasek pretty hard all game. The DET fans in the area were not amused but the Ducks fans loved it.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
So this whole “It’s all your fault” thing is new…I don’t even think it was going on over Winter Break when I was in town. And I want to know who the hell started it and why is it catching on, it’s the dumbest chant/taunt EVER. But seriously, where did this come from!?!
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
How much time and energy are we going to spend on this complaint?
I think that too many people on this board spend too much time and energy getting bent out of shape over chants and calls they don’t like. Chill out. Nobody died and made you the hockey police. You don’t control other people, and getting all hot under the collar over something you can’t control is a waste of energy. Relax and go with the flow, or stay home and watch on television.
Besides, would you rather a silent and perfectly behaved (and boring) rink? No thanks, for my lights.
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Nobody died and made you the hockey police.
That’s because you can’t just wait for somebody to die to be made the hockey police you have to KILL to be made the hockey police. Start with the whoopers and then the corporate fans.
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by PPP on Mar 11, 2010 9:09 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Go right ahead. I’ll be the first to report you to the police so that you can watch from your cozy little jail cell.
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by PPP on Mar 11, 2010 9:11 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Is this where I ask if you’re doing ok this morning?
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by PPP on Mar 11, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
No. I have seen this line of curmudgeonly complaining come up several times a week across multiple threads, and I’ve hit the wall with it. This has been a long time building and it’s not directed at any one person specifically.
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Except for me who you are trying to send to jail!
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by jordanDC on Mar 11, 2010 9:21 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Pffffft
“Community Service” is the word you are looking for!
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by PPP on Mar 11, 2010 9:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No, the killing of corporate fans would be considered community service.
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I think this is plenty community service, don’t we all?
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by red army line on Mar 11, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Exactly. If I’m on the jury he’s acquitted the minute I hear “author/editor of Pension Plan Puppets hockey blog.”
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
You don't need to go to jail..
You’ve suffered enough this season…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Mar 11, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Start with the suits who complained it’s TOO COLD at a HOCKEY GAME and made mgmt turn up the heat at ACC.
Good gravy.
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by EmilyB on Mar 11, 2010 9:11 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I’m thrilled when I’m cold at the game, because I’m hoping it means the ice is decent. Of course, I’m almost always cold in general, so maybe I’m not so good of an indicator.
For the record, there have been plenty of games where I haven’t been cold.
Oh, and rec’d.
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I just remember AO gasping for air at the last game in TO.
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Leafs fans have a special place in their “hearts” for the corporate fans, no?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:15 AM EST up reply actions
Yes
It’s that place where I wonder if I could call it a crime of passion.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
As a Leafs fan that would be accepted.
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by PPP on Mar 11, 2010 9:17 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Nobody asked for silent. Some people just don’t like super choreographed negativity.
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You can not like it all you want, but you can’t stop them from doing it, and I’m honestly getting a little tired of all the complaining that this board does about it. It comes off as holier-than-thou. Nobody is tying you to the Metro cars and making you go to the games. If you can’t handle a few obnoxious idiots, stay home and yell at the kids to keep off your lawn.
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by gotsparkly on Mar 11, 2010 9:13 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Right, it seems like another case of people thinking that complainers care a lot more than they actually do. I don’t like the chant, but I’m not exactly in tears when it happens. If somebody comments on it, I’m going to let them know I agree. It’s not like you can stop people posting their opinions on a board, nobody’s forcing you to read, etc. Dang.
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by jordanDC on Mar 11, 2010 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Thank you…yeesh.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
I agree to an extent, and generally speaking, I skip past threads like this most of the time thinking “Oh spare me, they’re on their high horses about the crowd again” and ignore it. I probably will do so in the future, since I don’t realistically thinking I’m actually going to stop any of these threads. However, you state your opinion, I’ll state mine – the continuous complaining is a waste of time and energy.
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If the “stupid chant” crowd want to get their panties in a bunch, then why don’t we here about how a thunderous “Red” and an even more unsightly “O” is screamed during the National Anthem? Two things I personally find FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR more offensive than 3 sections of people making fun of the opposing goalie. Oh, and what about the multiple “waves” I saw in the “Fortress of Hockeydom” during the Olympics…did someone tell the Canucks that they “can’t do that! this is hockey!”
We hear about that just as much, I’d say. The O and Red thing.
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Yea, and it’s not going to get it to change. Make the anthem instrumental and you instantly have more people singing, therefore less people yelling/downing them out. Solution.
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But then Bob and Caleb would cry.
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People did the “Red” thing at Cornell…for some reason it was a lot less obnoxious in college. Silly kids.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:50 AM EST up reply actions
I actually think it’s a great idea to chant “It’s all your fault” when a goalie lets in 1 goal on 19 shots in the first period. How could that come back to bite?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
Besides, would you rather a silent and perfectly behaved (and boring) rink?
No definitely not. And I’m not sitting here getting all “hot under the collar”. I just was surprised at how popular the chant actually was, and was merely commenting on its relative newness (at least based on my experience). And honestly just sort of wonder how things like that actually get started. I mean, I"m only going to be at one more game this season, and I’m going to enjoy it no matter what people decide to shout after goals.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
It's All Your Fault
Is a great chant. It’s done at TFC games. I figure if a basic chant gets a quiet rink used to making some noise it’s a good thing. That’s why I don’t mind the wave at games either.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
I’m not starting it but if the building is dead and everyone is sitting on their hands then whatever wakes them up is acceptable.
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I’ve seen the wave done at Jays games before, and it usually ends up failing hardcore
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 11, 2010 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
Because you can’t do the wave when you’re taking a nap.
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I used to like it, and now I have no idea what appealed to me. I even attempted to watch the World Series last year and couldn’t do it.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
I’ve given up on baseball. The Yankees have too much money and they can constantly buy premier free agents. Rumor has it they’ve signed the Pennant to a Contract extension
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 11, 2010 9:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s lame. I love the Yankees, but I hate the lack of parity. I hate that my team wins just because they can spend millions on anyone, while other teams are forced to scrap. I’d love a salary cap.
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I went to my first MLB game towards the end of the season. It was actually pretty fun. I’ll probably go to more games this year as an excuse to get into the city and have beers.
It was raining through half the game, which was actually pretty cool. It needs to do that every time.
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