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.
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 6:49 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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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.
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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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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:18 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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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions
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,
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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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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
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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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:35 PM EST up reply actions
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:49 PM EST up reply actions
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
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 Fehr and Balanced 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.
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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?
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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
No, Mrs. F&B bought that round.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
Because you actually have to meet up with us to cash in on the drinks. It’s just not worth it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:27 PM 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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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!
What about “Unleash Tackleberry”?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Next Flyers game someone should get “Unleash Huckleberry” up there.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
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?
by topshelf_22304 on Mar 11, 2010 8:39 AM EST up reply actions
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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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
They wouldn’t let you near a suite, hippy.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:42 PM 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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definitely
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.
Since everyone is airing their pet peeves this morning I’ll toss mine in as well…it’s offside not offsides.
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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?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:05 PM EST up reply actions
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
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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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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
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.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
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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No jury of my peers (hockey fans) would ever convict me!
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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.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:19 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?
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.
by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
ruh roh
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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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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
I love going to see games, I hate watching on TV though.
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I’d rather listen to baseball on the radio. There’s a limit to the number of times I need to see the pitcher look for the signal from the catcher, the batter step out of the box and so forth. And MASN seems to have something against showing where the fielders are. At least Charlie and Dave will say where the batter is being shaded.
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A Nationals/Orioles game was fun?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
It was a Nats game, yeah. The second batter socked a dinger, so it was immediately more exciting than I expected. After that, it chilled out, but it was very relaxing and fun.
I have basically 0 rooting interest, so it doesn’t bother me that the Nats lost.
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it doesn’t bother me that the Nats lost.
That’ll help!
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
Quite a few. Though it’s only fun when you’re near the front with the drunk guys heckling people. This one guy was heckling Cliff Lee so hard once
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 11, 2010 9:19 AM EST up reply actions
I had fun booing Alex Rodriguez at Skydome Rogers Whatever-They-Call-It-Now in August.
So did everyone in the stadium. His got booed and then popped up at every at-bat, then on his last at-bat he absolutely crushed it.
Good times.
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Is there any truth to the stories about couples in the hotel room providing more action to watch than the players on the field?
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Also, my buddy is a king heckler and buys tickets by the bullpen just to heckle. His favourite target (for some reason) Mike Timlin.
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“You don’t say.”
“You don’t say!”
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Greek chorus:
“Who was it?”
Mel:
“He didn’t say.”
Phone rings again, Mel picks it up:
“You don’t say.”
“You don’t say.”
“You don’t say!”
:: hangs up ::
Greek chorus:
“Who was it?”
Mel:
“Same guy.”
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That’s actually older than Mel Brooks… that routine was done by Spike Jones and his City Slickers back in the 1940s. :-)
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
When you use the !?! construction in punctuation, that implies getting upset. Just so you know.
It started in section 108 – they started doing it and it’s spread across the arena. I don’t join it until the third goal, but after that I will.
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Yea, doing it for one or two is stupid. Three+ is mildly legit.
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Pretty much. One or two is kind of stupid, but come the third goal I’ll jump in.
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And don’t you hate it when they sing-song the goalie’s name when we’re tied or losing? I hate that! So much!
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I don’t. I look at it as trying to help your team. It’s less important what is being chanted than that there is noise in the building. It’s energy, and whatever the crowd chooses to use to generate energy is fine. Like KFH said, it’s a sporting event, not the debate club.
And, FTR, I suggest not ever going to a Philly sporting event if this bothers you.
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I can’t tell if the guy in the upper right corner is a rational person trying to break this shit up or if he’s helping the choker cinch in his hold..
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Its been at VC since at least last year.
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, I know it wasn’t all the goalie’s fault.
Yes, I do care when the other team scores.
Yes, I know the Flyers don’t suck.
But whatever…it’s a sporting event, not the debate club.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 9:10 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Some people take it way too seriously.
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Some people think mild statements of dislike are the same thing as organized protest.
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by jordanDC on Mar 11, 2010 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Mild statements of dislike becomes continuous b&c when you see a thread like this several times a week.
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Probably, but the person who started it in this case doesn’t get to many games, so I wouldn’t blow up on her about it if I felt the same way as you.
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As I told PPP – she was simply the unfortunate final straw. This rant has been building for some time but has been locked down until now. Sorry, SCF, that really was not directed at you personally, you triggered a rant directed at the Rink in general.
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Lucky me.
No in all seriousness thanks for apologizing. No hard feelings.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
thanks jordan :)
I’ll just go back to Seattle now
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
Nah. It’s not personal, and I’m sorry if you felt that it was. This sort of rant happens all the time here at the Rink, and I hit the wall with it this morning.
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I think living on the west coast/South Pacific has made me overly sensitive…I’ve lost my DC-bred edge, damnit!
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
I bet you use your turn signals and let people merge in ahead of you too, you wuss. :)
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That being said, not using turn signals is a pet peeve of mine.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
and when mild statements of dislike are made repeatedly, it essentially becomes organized protest.
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Although it is funny when there’s a goalie change. …. four, five, six, etc., except that the goalie currently in the crease maybe gave up one. I get the point of the chant, but at that point I can’t help but laugh.
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In this case, it’s the “your” collectively, as opposed to … we need a plural “you” in the English language, is all…
It’s “Y’all” and “all Y’all”… right?
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Y’all is a great invention. I grew up in New Jersey, so no southern accent, but that’s one thing I picked up very quickly once I settled in here. You know, back in the stone age.
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Yeah, y’all’s the first thing I picked up when I moved to NC. Dropping ‘pop’ for soda was next.
I have a C on my heart.
I give every Midwestern transplant I run into here in AZ the same response when they use the word ‘pop’. I say – Where on the bottle/can does it say ‘pop’? They all look so confused.
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by bilspacecadet on Mar 11, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
it’s the “coke” one in the SE that’s totally nuts. i asked my cousin to bring me a coke and he brought me an orange soda like it was the same thing.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
apparently the “other” responses are frequently “cold drink.”
Would you like a cold drink, hon?
by bilspacecadet on Mar 11, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
...Cold drink always reminds me of...
This is your action news reporter once again, and we’re here at the gas station. Pardon me, sir, did you see what happened?
(Witness):
Yeah, I did. I’s just in here gettin my car checked, he just appeared out of the traffic. Come streakin’ around the grease rack there, didn’t have nothin’ on but a smile. I looked in there, and Ethel was gettin’ her a cold drink. I hollered, “Don’t look, Ethel!” But it was too late. She’d already been mooned. Flashed her right there in front of the shock absorbers.
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“Y’all wanna coke?” Yeah. “What kind?”
Sounds right to me. :)
by Hello Dahlen on Mar 11, 2010 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Instead of Coke/pop/soda, my cousins from South Boston would ask for a “tonic”. A Whaaaat??
"It hit me on the pants. I had protection. It felt good. Why? I wanted to win."
Unless they literally wanted tonic water, that’s kinda weird.
by Hello Dahlen on Mar 11, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, you gotta get some booze in there.
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Hah, so I’m not crazy, just old.
From Bilspacecadet’s map:
Other, lesser-used terms include ‘dope’ in the Carolinas and ‘tonic’ in and around Boston, both fading in popularity.
"It hit me on the pants. I had protection. It felt good. Why? I wanted to win."
I don’t mind some dope with my gin and tonic.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Not sure what part of the SE you are referring to. Half my family is from NC and I’ve been around the South plenty. No one uses the "coke’ word to reference soda more than anyone else I’ve seen. Hell in the Eastern part of NC I suggest you not even mention that brand.
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the map’s got it right, from my experience. extended fam is from GA/FL, call all soda-type beverages coke.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
GA – That is because that is where Coke is from.
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And Northern FLA is really just Southern GA.
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Hell in the Eastern part of NC
if you don’t play in the SEC, you’re not in the SE. :)
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
but wouldn’t a coke-friendly town protest to calling another soda (especially pepsi) “coke?”
(i see what you’re saying, i’m just saying…there’s a pepsi factory near daytona where my fam lives, and they all throw around “coke” for everything).
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
sorry about the way way OT stuff. agreed with CP2Devil, it was the sweet map that sucked me in.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
I say Y’all. it’s so much easier.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Dammit….“anything but”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, if over a year old is new.
Search the Bog, there’s a whole write-up on it.
by Gin and Tonic on Mar 11, 2010 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
There was also a Red Line Monday segment on it.
"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 9:31 AM EST up reply actions
New to me….I’ve been to 2 games in the last year.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
Okay, that explains it. It’s not a new thing, and lots of people have mentioned it.
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Well it’s fucking annoying and I’m freaking out about it!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
SEATTLE ANGRY!! SEATTLE SMASH!!!!!!!!!
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by Ovechwin on Mar 11, 2010 9:38 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
She’s going to eat some granola a write a song about it.
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You have to use the Eddie Vedder voice
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
In my youth that was known as the Fozzy Bear voice.
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by CP2Devil on Mar 11, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I always thought Fozzy’s voice was a little too high for Vedder. Can’t go wrong with a Vedder/Gumb comparison though
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
Better than Cookie Monster vocals.
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Fozzy’s voice?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
Are you arguing with yourself? I mean, I too go back and forth over whether or not I like Tom Waits, but still.
GUTEN TAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
Waits is awesome. Rod Stewart should be shot for ruining “Downtown Train”.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
Nah, Seattle’s into hipster indie music now.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
I actually don’t have a problem with “its all your fault”. I find it kind of amusing, and prefer it to people sitting on their hands or checking their blackberry. And yes I know its an old college hockey chant.
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
I yelled loudly "STOP IT! YOU DON’T WHOOP EVERY EX CAP! " and didn’t hear any more from my section after that.
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Gramps has gone cold. AO and Nick are off a little. I can see BB changing it up, it’s what he does
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Love to see Chimera on that line.
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Are you sitting Ovi to make that happen?
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I agree. Just swap him with AO and we’re golden.
How many teams can boast a third line with a 50+ goal scorer?
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by fat_daddyo on Mar 11, 2010 9:09 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I have to believe that he will allow Ovi, Backs and Knuble to figure it out. Not the right of the season to mass tinker.
Well, it’s worked well for a long time – they’re having a little cold spell. I’m not too worried.
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Well and by cold spell you mean like 2 games? Didn’t Knubs have 2 scrappy goals on Saturday?
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but none since then!
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Someone reported getting a twitter from Tarik that Knubs and Belanger will be scratched for tomorrow. (I assume they’d be back on Sunday.)
If that’s the case, the lines may be. (Caveat: my speculation)
Ovi/Backstrom/Semin (With Knubs out)
Flash/BMo/Fehr (a line that’s worked)
Chimmer/Laich//Bradley
Walker/Stecks/Gordon/
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I think it’s likely that Bruce will test-drive his Chicago lines on Friday and choose to sit the same two guys two games in a row, then go back to a rotation.
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With the report from Tarik (via Twitter) that someone reported, I doubt if that will be the case. There is no way that Knubs and Belanger will sit out against Chicago. I think that BB will use the lines he perceives as his best players.
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I can’t imagine Belanger sitting, he’s been much better than BMo. Although I don’t mind BMo playing to keep Flash on the wing.
by Davethecapsfan on Mar 11, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
Leaving L1 aside as I don’t think it’s changing, 21/28 and 16/25 have to be the wings on L2 and L3. They seem to create much more energy than other combos. The Flash/Morrison/Semin line is really not impressive — too soft or something. Belanger has shown enough to me to give him the shot at 2C. As for 3C, I have to go with Flash, making BMo the odd man out. We will end up with bad face off matchups here and there but those line combos give us the best chance to win. Maybe you give BMo a shot a 4C (with some combo of Stecks/Gordo/Brads/Walker — always with one of Stecks/Gordo) but I suspect BMo won’t be good in that role.
So:
8-19-22
21-18-28
25-14-16
the rest with Walker/BMo the odd men out on most nights
Walker/BMo were my likely candidates to sit out the next two games, except that Chicago has some pretty good centers.
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Clipping penalty...
…on Walker. Insanity or a good call?
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Good call. As a matter of fact, it looked to me like it was retalliation for something too. Walker went for and got his legs so there was no doubt.
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He was either going for the legs or trying really hard to get to the bench for a change.
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I think it was all an experiment in bilocation gone terribly awry.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
haha
Hey, I think I saw you on TV at the game a couple games ago. Do you sit in the lower level in that Carey jersey?
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Yup. Apparently I was on TV during the first period of the Rangers game the other night- I got a few texts about it.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
Weird that I spotted you as I think we’ve only met once. Must have been that hair of yours standing out.
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Haha, clearly I’m a just such a distinct and unforgettable person! Are you the one who spotted me at the Calder Cup finals game last year, or was that someone else (I think I killed that brain cell)?
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
Couldn’t have been me, hadn’t met you until the pickup game this season.
And I couldn’t forget my goalie!
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Ah yes…that would make sense. Clearly I need more coffee this morning.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
And you couldn’t backcheck for him either!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
That was kinda what I felt. It was a very strange looking play, but I’ve seen guys slide through opponents legs on all fours lots, and never seen a clipping penalty called.
I wasn’t surprised it was called a penalty because it looks so awkward, but clipping? Really?
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
Eh, I think you could see Walker deliberately throw his weight downward and along. I like the call.
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I haven’t seen a replay, and honestly I’m not surprised that something was called, but that is the first time in 25+ years of watching hockey I’ve seen clipping called at any level.
Everything is a chance to learn.
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Do we know the referee hand signal for clipping?
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From the NHL rulebook on signals:
Rule 30.5 Clipping
Striking leg with either hand behind the knee, keeping both skates on the ice.
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Interesting, don’t think I even learned that one when I was a ref for a little while. Maybe USA Hockey doesn’t/didn’t have it in their book.
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Yes we do.
It’s “Striking leg with either hand behind the knee, keeping both skates on the ice.”
They don’t have a picture up on the NHLOA BBoard… (they do for most penalties).
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
There were like 3 clipping calls in the week before I went to Vegas. Matt Cooke got one for sure.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
I had to look...
…but it really was clipping. The arena announcer said tripping.
In looking at the rules…
45.1 Clipping – Clipping is the act of throwing the body, from any direction, across or below the knees of an opponent.
A player may not deliver a check in a "clipping" manner, nor lower his own body position to deliver a check on or below an opponent’s knees.
An illegal "low hit" is a check that is delivered by a player who may or may not have both skates on the ice, with his sole intent to check the opponent in the area of his knees. A player may not lower his body position to deliver a check to an opponent’s knees.
It really looked to me like Walker fell down and accidentally ended up clipping Boychuk when he slid into him. By the strict definition in the rule, it was clipping, but it certainly wasn’t on purpose, at least not from where I was sitting.
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Penalties don’t have to be intentional to be penalties. One of those facts of sports that you hate when it’s your guy getting the penalty but love when its your guy on the receiving end of the infraction.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
You’ll get to know what clipping is during the upcoming Skins season. Also, the term chop blocking.
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When I first saw it on TV I knew it was a penalty, it looked like he got himself real low and checked around the other player’s thighs. The only reason I noticed it was it was odd to see someone drop so low so fast to check someone.
Looked to me like he was trying to get in front of him and separate him from the puck, kind of by “snaking” his body in front, but the Carolina player was moving too fast.
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Good call. Any time you basically tackle someone from 3/4 behind them, you’re going to get a penalty.
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no idea since comcast failed to show a replay..again.
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by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 11, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
It’s really amazing how bad CSN is. Monday night, my roommate stopped to watch part of the game and was confused since he heard Joe B but was actually able to see faceoffs and replays and the like…this is a guy who’s probably seen about 15 hockey games in his life and the difference in production quality between VS and CSN was that dramatic..
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 9:38 AM EST up reply actions
i think instead of showing the replay they played a brief interview w/ irbe. now, nothing wrong with hearing from the wall, but they probably could have put that between periods or during another break. i think overall comcast does a decent job but the lack of replays on things that happen right before a tv timeout is annoying.
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by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 11, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
And to think that CSN-DC is one of the best CSNs for hockey…
CИДHИЙ KPOCБИЙ: АЛEKCAHДP OBEЧKИH, OH CEЙЧAC TBOЙ ПAПA
by red army line on Mar 11, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Really? Which is worse? CSN-SJS, CSN-CHI, CSN-PHI all do a better production job, IMO.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
Some captains lead with lockerroom pep talks, Ovechkin leads by knocking someone on their ass. His payback hit on Ruutu after Ruutu had flattened Nik was a classic. Then he pancaked Ruutu again in OT for good measure. The look on Ruutu’s face as he went back to the bench was of a guy who realized he had started something he couldn’t possibly finish.
That was awesome. As soon as he blasted Nick I was like ‘here it comes,’ and then Ovie didn’t disappoint.
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Ovie has to protect his buddy!
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by EmilyB on Mar 11, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Isn’t there a clip in the Caps opening video of Mean Lars flattening Mike Richards?
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I think Ryan Callahan might say that’s already happened when Nik laid him out in last year’s playoffs.
One of the greatest sequences of hockey you’ll ever see.
Block Callahan’s shot into an open net at one end, deliver a counter hit at the other end that turns into a goal.
That was Backstrom making an emphatic statement: “Ryan Callahan, I’m simply better than you are… at everything.”
we're not gonna allow someone like Downie to go after him.
by Sct112 on Mar 11, 2010 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Go to practice and wait for Sloan to skate by, lulz
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by ns on Mar 11, 2010 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
He destroyed D. Hatcher in the playoff series.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
“I told him it’s not my job to fight,” Ovechkin said with a smile. “My job is score goals. I was just trying to protect Backie.”
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by wickedwitch on Mar 11, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Yup, saw that coming as soon as Nicky got slammed. Awesome.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
I couldn’t tell who it was that got flattened behind the Caps’ goal – I was down at the other end of the ice – but when I saw Ovi out there I was pretty sure paybacks were coming.
I love Ovi for that.
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it really got the fans back into it too. liked how Schultz followed suit and threw the body around in that same sequence
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I actually was somewhat disappointed with how short-lived that fan reaction was. Lots of cheering for the initial hit, then blah again.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
So this is the big news?
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2010/03/barack_the_red_campaign_is_a_g.html
Sorry but count me out.
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I personally couldn’t care less whether or not the president decides to partake in hockey games. If he doesn’t like hockey and want to go, so be it, his loss. But I’d prefer if he would just own up and say he doesn’t want to go instead of saying “yeah I’d like to bu…”.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Mar 11, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I can’t even imagine the security nightmare if Obama attended a Caps game…I’ll happily watch that game from the comfort of my Seattle-based living room.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Why anyone would ever want to attend an event where a sitting President is at is beyond me. It’s one big hassle. I tried to explain that to the yokels out here when both Bush II and Barack visited. I told them I’ll be as far away as possible.
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Clinton came to a few games too, no?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
I’ve been to a Nationals game that Bush attended and an Orioles game Clinton attended and there was no noticeable disruption to me either time. Perhaps they treat indoor events differently.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Mar 11, 2010 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
They would.
You can bet your backside there would be security all OVER the place. Metal detectors, etc.
It would be a NIGHTMARE.
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
Booze-sneaker-inners would need to get creative.
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snicker
It can be done. Wear high-tops, and put an airplane-sized bottle down the inside along the ankle.
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
Nope. Ask anyone who attended the ’99 WWC Final. Secret Service closed all the exits, but one after the final game. It was a nightmare.
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i dont recall any metal detectors at the rose bowl that day. no problems getting in or out. secret service doesnt close exits to a big stadium…pretty sure the fire marshall would have an issue with that. it’s always a nightmare getting in and out of that stadium when it’s packed because its so damn old and not built for 95K people. bill was in the press box anyway.
now going to opening day for the nats in 05 was tough cause the prez was going to be on the field in the open. dont recall the issue when the prez when to the wiz or gtown game. if he stays in ted’s box i dont think there will be big issues. if the prez wants to see the caps in person, i’m all for it.
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by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 11, 2010 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
There weren’t metal detectors because it was a surprise visit. He showed up after everyone was in the stadium.
They closed Gates C,D, E and forced everyone on that side of the stadium out a small opening at the North gate.
As for the Rose Bowl itself, great sight lines, but besides that its a mess. Its poorly run and the parking is a nightmare because of its location.
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Presidential security done right
Was four years ago, when we took my dad to a Nats game at RFK for his birthday (July 8). The Marines were there with a Toys-For-Tots promotion – hand over a toy or a donation, get a Nationals lunch bag. I gave them ten bucks and still use the lunch bag today.
Anyway, near the end of the second inning a murmur when through the crowd, and we looked up at the scoreboard. Say, that looks like…Condoleezza Rice! And… Laura Bush! And…hey George, happy birthday sir. GWB’s birthday is July 6 and just like my dad, he wanted to go to a ball game. Later on, when I went to get something to eat, I got a look at the back parking lot and it was stuffed to the gills with black Escalades and angular men in sunglasses and grey suits.
Upon reflection, I realized that Toys-For-Tots was an outstanding way to bring along a bunch of fully-armed Marines and making Presidential security hassle-free for the rest of us.
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by EmilyB on Mar 11, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
no noticeable disruption
It is the secret service =]
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by zephyr on Mar 11, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Mobile rec.
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Me too. The Caps don’t need to be a prop.
Besides, Steinz’s description of Obama’s joy o’hockey makes me think of Mike Wilbon’s.
Although I have to tip the hat to RMNB’s devoted website. Well done, sir.
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The website looks great. They put a lot of work into it.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 11, 2010 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry, but somewhat lame. OK, lotta lame.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
"Mike Green needs to work on his goal celebrations."
Time to sit down in front of the mirror and practice saying “frak yeah!”
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Perhaps Captain Ovie will lead the team in goal celebration drills at practices.
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Washington (99) vs. Boston (70)
Pittsburgh (84) vs. Montreal (72)
Buffalo (81) vs. Philadelphia (74)
New Jersey (81) vs. Ottawa (79)
West
San Jose (93) vs. Calgary (75)
Chicago (93) vs. Nashville (77)
Vancouver (85) vs. Colorado (80)
Phoenix (85) vs. Los Angeles (83)
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So hoping that Boston holds on to that 8 spot.
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by jordanDC on Mar 11, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I know we’ve played them well so far, but I’d like to avoid Buffalo.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Carolina and Montreal are actually the teams I would least like to face.
BB concurs. Regarding Carolina, he said last night that they “scare the heck out of him.”
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 11, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
I’d prefer MON to CAR. If CAR makes it they’ll be hot as hell and they play us well. MON is so small that in a 7 game series I think we will wipe them out.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
You want Boston most, right?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
Probably, though ATL is also tempting. I can’t see ATL taking us more than 5.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
I like ATL best actually. I can’t see them keeping up this post-kovy production and with or without Savard, the B’s can still be tough to beat.
So hoping that Boston holds on to that 8 spot.
Especially since they’ll probably be without Savard. According to a report in today’s Boston Globe:
“Savard remains in his Boston home, showing no improvement in the Grade 2 concussion that Cooke delivered in Sunday’s game. According to Chiarelli, Savard is experiencing throbbing headaches and nausea.”
And Matt Cooke gets to play tonight.
Bastard.
But next year’s rules would have him suspended for that hit!
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
Is that wishful thinking or did the league actually move on a rule change?
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
Depends on your definition of the words “move” and “rule”.
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The owners did unanimously decide on this:
“A lateral, back pressure or blind-side hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and/or is the principal point of contact is not permitted. A violation of the above will result in a minor or major penalty and shall be reviewed for possible supplemental discipline.”
I’m certain that isn’t the final wording of the rule – but there are plenty of rules in the NHL rulebook that can be either a minor or major penalty.
It still has to go through two more levels of approval before being made an actual rule, but it’s expected to pass.
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
I thought it was the GMs who decided that?
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
That pretty much sounds like a direct response to the Cooke hit. Thank goodness.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
Sure looks like it.
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
I hope that they will make the distinction between “accidentally bonked someone upside the head” (minor penalty) and “kabonged somebody semi-on purpose” (major).
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
I particularly hope they use the terms “bonked” and “kabonged” in the official rule.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I agree completely. Also the phrasing “upside the head.”
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
Having grown up in and around Baltimore, I see no problem with this.
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wait, seriously, that’s not how the rest of the country talks? I say “upside the head” all the time! but come to think of it, I don’t think i heard anyone else say it in Minnesota.
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My California girlfriend has remarked on my use of the phrase in the past, I’m pretty sure.
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This is one of those penalties that will be called almost always as a major IMO.
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by zephyr on Mar 11, 2010 10:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Most likely. It’ll be called as a minor about as often as you see a boarding minor…
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
How about the Cooke-Richards rule?
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
That sounds like it should be the name of a tariff, ala Hawley-Smoot
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Me too. Boston or Atlanta. Would not care to face MTL and NYR’s been done.
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Agreed – Atlanta (though I doubt they sneak in), Boston, NYR, MTL in that order, but really, no first-round opponent should scare the Caps.
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Very true. I’m not convinced that NYR is going to make the cut either, not if Gabby isn’t 100% healthy. The standings can stay exactly as they are and I won’t be unhappy.
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Agreed – I don’t think NYR is in based on what I saw of them last week against the Caps and how they’ve played since.
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That’s what I’m thinking. I’m thinking the most likely scenario for a playoff opponent is going to be either BOS or MTL. Who’s got the tougher schedule?
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Boston faces:
- PHI * MTL * NJD * CAR * PIT * NYR * ATL * TBL * CGY * BUF * NJD * FLA * TOR * WAS * BUF * CAR * WAS
Montreal faces:
EDM * BOS * NYR * TOR * OTT * BUF * FLA * NJD * CAR * PHI * BUF * NYI * CAR * TOR
so off-hand, I’d say Boston has the harder row to hoe.
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t love MTL as an opponent as games in Canada will be borderline unpleasant for AO. But he’s a big boy and will have to suck up and deal just like the rest of us.
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I agree. I wish the Yotes would get an easier matchup.
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There won’t be an easy match up out west. LAK is about as easy as they’ll draw since they lack playoff experience.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
True, though I’d prefer Canucks, NASH, Calgary/Ducks/Wings/#8 seed TBD, Wings, etc. over the Kings. Still better than Hawks or Sharks though.
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Wow. I would not ask for DET, VAN, or ANA. Those teams are going to know how to step their games up right away. PHX has a better shot with LAK or NSH because they might play regular season hockey for the first part of the series.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
It’s all about matchups. Yotes match up better against those teams. I’d take the Ducks in a heartbeat.
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I think if ANA and DET make the playoffs it’ll be real interesting in the first round and at least one of them upsets CHI/SJS.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
San Jose/ Calgary would be epic, too, if Calgary can find a way to score.
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I like a couple of guys on Calgary, but overall that’s a boring team. I’ve tried to watch some Flames games this year, and it’s pretty painful.
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Calgary, outside of Iginla and Kipper, is pretty bad this year. I don’t think they get in.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 5:36 PM EST up reply actions
Man, one of the very few games I have missed and Mike Green scores…TWICE! :( for missing it. But :) for two goals. <3 Greenie.
by RockinRed4Life on Mar 11, 2010 10:44 AM EST reply actions
Worn out his welcome...
It was nice when the astronaut wasn’t getting attention on CSN every game. Combine that with the Olympic break, and I think we almost went a full month without him.
Now he’s back.. and just as annoying as ever. If I was behind him, i’d flick his helmet all night, and if he stood up to do his stupid astronaut dance, well, I don’t know what I’d do, but.. yeah.
by TFG on Mar 11, 2010 11:01 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I’m not a huge fan of him. Or Cowbell guy.
Goat? Cool. Hornguy? Awesome. The other folks are all too contrived, IMO.
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Cowbell guy doesn’t bother me.
“Capstronaut?” Dumb, dumb, DUMB. Do not like.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 11:55 AM EST up reply actions
Cowbell guy isn’t as bad as Capstronaut, but his effort isn’t really organic (it’s the product of an in-game video, right?) and he comes off as a bit more “look at me” than Goat or Hornguy, IMO.
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and he comes off as a bit more "look at me"
In a weird pedophile kinda way….
"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"
I wouldn’t go that far (besides the fact that I don’t think pedophiles want to be looked at).
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His jersey really shows how overly committed he is to the shtick.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
Goat’s jersey says GOAT on the back, though, and Horn Guy’s says HORN GUY, so…
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Mar 11, 2010 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
But both have been around long before the sellout crowds. It takes commitment to get chants going when there are only 35 other fans in the entire building.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
I think I’m ok with 1 or 2 or ever 25 cowbells .. But once someone got this bright idea to sell them pregame at the Turtle.. I may murder said person..
"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"
As a guy that used to play for the Chiefs and get beat by Reston all the time, I fucking hate cowbells.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
sorry to bring up the past.. I’ll let you know when I find who started this “mini red cowbell” thing…
"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"
Speaking of guys that used to be around in the Cap Centre, I miss that guy who used to play the trumpet. He would pop up in random sections off the concourse, play a tune, and then be gone again.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:35 PM EST up reply actions
We watched him fall down the stairs (like, all the way down from the top) from across the arena one time.. pretty hilarious.
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He was like some kind of trumpet playing phantom.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
really? I never noticed him before…
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
I know about Goat’s jersey, but I must have missed Horn Guy’s. I don’t recall seeing that.
by Gin and Tonic on Mar 11, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
I agree, but it does sound pretty cool when there’s a huge cheer backed by frantic cow-belling.
"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Mar 11, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
What are your thoughts on the guy with the cape and weird glow globe thingies? He creeps me out.
Love Goat and Hornguy. I had the pleasure of sitting a few rows behind Goat for my first ever Caps game, so I’ve always loved him.
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That guy is incredibly weird. I always seem to spot him going into the bathrooms, how awkward must that be? “Dude, hold my cape.”
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
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He sits about 2 sections over from us, so we see him a lot around the upper concourse. I don’t get his shtick.
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I believe this is his blog: http://capitalspirit.wordpress.com/
Not a big fan, and he can get pretty annoying when you sit directly behind him, but he’s doing something unique, and no one (team included) is forcing him down my throat, so more power to him.
But yeah, I’ll never sit behind him again.
Cowbell guy wants to be Goat or Hornguy so bad, it’s annoying.
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I don’t understand the Cowbell Guy hate. He’s been around for a while, his dedication is high (gloves and all), and at least he has a real cowbell, not those cheap little red ones. I like that he adds the exclamation point at the end of Goat-led chants.
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by Scott in Shaw on Mar 11, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
I just hate cowbells, honestly.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Fair enough. I will say I’m glad I don’t have to sit near him.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Mar 11, 2010 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Dude has passion. Gets a pass from me for whatever thats worth.
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 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
Hornguy is awesome. I sit a few rows behind him.
FWIW, Hornguy approves of the “all your fault chant” or at least participates.
by Gin and Tonic on Mar 11, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
he has said he doesn’t mind horn guy impersonators. Just wants people to make noise and support the team, which I tend to agree with.
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 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
I hope this place never becomes like Hershey, where they sell those dreadful things, and kids toot on them non-stop (oh, Uncle Paul) for THE ENTIRE GAME.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, it’s pretty bad if you get seated near one of those kids. It’s also rampant in Norfolk, where it’s especially apparent because nobody cheers or otherwise makes much noise if nobody on the ice is bleeding.
/ramping up Norfolk-hate for upcoming road trip
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When they get that AHL franchise in Charlotte next year, it would be fun to do a road trip to see the Caps and Bears if they’re ever down there at the same time. Bonus points if you can somehow include seeing a Stingrays game in all that.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Charlotte was every single bad southern hockey stereotype. UGH. They didn’t knwo anythign about hockey and just wanted to see fights. And boy were they drunk. And fights in the stands. Awful.
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There was a guy bleating away on his horn – IN HIS CAR IN THE LINE TO LEAVE GIANT CENTER.
I really came to an appreciation of the e-z exit from Verizon Center that day.
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No, but that doesn’t stop our entire section from laughing when we hear a really bad impersonator.
by Gin and Tonic on Mar 11, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
I mind them. There’s a particularly sad-trombone-sounding brat in Section 107 that needs to be grounded.
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by Scott in Shaw on Mar 11, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
I’m hugely appreciative of both Goat and Hornguy, I feel like they really help get the crowd going. It’s all about creating a hostile and intimidating atmosphere for the other team and ramping our boys up, right? Those two are probably the best at it in the entire arena.
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by Knee high to a duck on Mar 11, 2010 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Any guy that can fill an arena with his own voice without a microphone or speakers has my support. Ridiculous pipes.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Where’d you get those kick-ass pipes?
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 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
Today seems to be “bitch about annoying trends at Caps games” day.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
Better than “bitch about annoying on-ice trends at Caps games” day, no?
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very, VERY true
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like it would have been if Flash didn’t score.
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Eh, maybe not. I feel like people this week are willing to give the guys a pass due to the weird line/roster situation we’ve got going on. If the current on-ice confusion continues, however, the on-ice bitching will commence quite soon.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Right. Flaws with 15 games left? Meh. Flaws with 5 games left? Panic.
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Plus, Carolina’s red hot. The first and third goals were the kind of thing that happens when you’re in the zone. Rebounds drop right where they need to, little wristers find a lane through traffic…
On the plus side, Theo had a strong game, and the Caps mostly dominated the puck. With a couple more breaks they could’ve had 5 or 6 on the board in regulation.
As for how we feel with 5 games left, I think this team is always going to have flaws. The question is going to be, can they score enough to whitewash the stains?
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I’ve often wondered if Goat, Hornguy, etc. read the Rink.
"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 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn’t be surprised. They both posted/lurked on the official Caps boards back in the day.
"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Mar 11, 2010 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
0 comments. He needs to de-lurk. Or perhaps he refrains because all his comments would have to be onomatopoeic?
"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 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Either that or he has to blow three blasts on the for every three words he types. HORN HORN HORN! PK NEEDS WORK!
"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Mar 11, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
*on the horn
"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Mar 11, 2010 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Did you secure you’re tickets for tomorrow’s game Miss?
"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"
that I did!
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome! Where we drinking at before hand??
"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"
Depends on when my friend can get off work…but Rocket Bar is a constant favorite of mine.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
FYI — If you’re looking for a place to meet near the Phone Booth, Rocket Bar always works, and there’s the new Iron Horse Tap Room as well (off of 7th, near Crime and Punishment museum). I’ve never been there to pre-game before a caps game, so I don’t know how crowded it gets, but it’s not a bad place either.
Green Turtle is always a mess, so I avoid that one. Bar Louie is usually crowded as well, but they do have weekday happy hour with $3 drafts (all drafts), so if you’re looking to drink on a budget, that’s not a bad choice at all.
Sorry to interject, just trying to help…
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Mar 11, 2010 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
Any help is always appreciated! Trying new spots is always awesome!
I’ve hit all the major 8 that they promote during the bar tour and have yet to find one I don’t like.
If anyone else wants to come out and have a pint or two before the game at Rocket Bar at 6pm, you know where to find me!
"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"
Never heard back from d’ohboy…Think he might have changed his mind and decided to go.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
ya’ll want to meet up before or after as well? I’m gonna try to get my fill of Rinkers while in town
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
i’m playing it by ear, but both are possibilities. will let you know.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 11, 2010 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
there is a Post Game Party at the Lucky Strike. I just found out about it by my STH update email. FWIW
"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"
So basically avoid Lucky Strike after the game? lol
I’m getting down to DC early to try to grab something meatless for dinner and grab a few drinks. I don’t think Rocket Bar has food, right?
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no but you can bring food in, or order California Tortilla
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
So I’m guessing I couldn’t get my 19-year-old sister in then?
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Okay, so here’s one I like. At about the 1:10 mark in each of the two periods at the Pens game, some guys in front of me yell “Hey Wes, how much time left?” right before Wes Johnson announces “One minute. One minute left in the period.” Now THAT made me laugh!
"It hit me on the pants. I had protection. It felt good. Why? I wanted to win."
It’s a good gag, don’t get me wrong, but it goes way back out here in L.A. I remember hearing it at the first Kings games I attended back in ’90 or so.
by bilspacecadet on Mar 11, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I figured it’s not new. Just thought it was a good one that no one would really get upset about (see the bulk of the posts above).
"It hit me on the pants. I had protection. It felt good. Why? I wanted to win."
You have to yell “THANK YOU!” after Wes says it, too. At least, the polite college kids do.
"If you close your eyes in the NHL, you'll take one upside the head." - Alexander Semin
by mercurialwinger on Mar 11, 2010 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
I’m a big fan of that, but we just keep it between ourselves for the most part. I don’t wanna be “that guy”.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:36 PM EST up reply actions
“That guy” is a real issue for lots of people.
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Apparently so, from today’s comments! I don’t do the 1-min thing, but I didn’t mind it in college. At Caps games, though, it’s weird. And it’s just been a lone random person at each recent game.
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by mercurialwinger on Mar 11, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions
the Miami (Ohio) kids did that at Frozen Four. They had it down to a fine science of when to yell. i think the BU and VMT kids did as well.
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Today seems to be "bitch about annoying trends at Caps games" day.
Festivus came early this year. We are all participating in the Airing of Grievances.
"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 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Does that mean Festivus doesn’t end until someone pins J.P.?
"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Mar 11, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Think we’re all just getting cranky waiting for the playoffs?
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
This is how
I was planning on rocking the red from now on…dont you think VC could use a Red Ranger…
j/k………by the way did any one catch the 2 Jonny Wier wanna bes at a game around halloween…One was dressed as Buzz Lightyear and the other Woody…I wonder how that was determined.
“Ok sssilly you be woody”
The not-so-veiled gay jabs are close to the line.
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by Scott in Shaw on Mar 11, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
oh my…really? In no way did I mean to offend anyone. I just didnt know message comments were taken so seriously. However I am a noob on this board and I have noticed some highly sensitive folks out there.
I read the sign up rules and did not think this was anti gay in anyway. I have a gay cousin and have picketed same sex marriage rallies with him. I am certainly not a homophobe.
I will tighten up…but think some people need to lighten up.
In other words I am sorry to those who are offended it was not a jab or intentional…just my sense of humor is all.
No worries. I wasn’t personally offended, and I’m not trying to be overly-sensitive. I just don’t want things going too far down that road. We can all be funny and have a good time without making comments that could be misconstrued as being even remotely homophobic, racist, etc.
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by Scott in Shaw on Mar 12, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, he has definitely worn out his welcome. I didn’t exactly defend him but I didn’t exactly point out how ridiculous it was in the past, but it’s about time he shelves the costume. Especially when he apparently didn’t toss his hat onto the rink after the Ovie hat trick
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eh, doesn’t bother me but then again I sit in the 400s. Maybe i’d feel different if I sat behind him (says the guy who used to wear a Sombrero and keep it in his lap until the “good luck” wore out with the losses in the first round against the rangers in Games 1 and 2)
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 1:37 PM EST up reply actions
I keep watching that video of Ovechkin's second goal against Dallas
Anyone else think it’s amazing? I mean, he made a nice fake, it was in transition just like Caps hockey should be, a wicked wrister that’s Ovechkin’s trademark, the commentary was good, and the goal song really fits in with the fast pace and transition goal, really only audible at the “oh-oh-oh” part. My favorite Ovechkin goal video ever (though liable to change in May and June, I think)
CИДHИЙ KPOCБИЙ: АЛEKCAHДP OBEЧKИH, OH CEЙЧAC TBOЙ ПAПA
It’s not my favorite, but I remember asking myself after seeing the replay “Is there another player in the game who can do that?” I don’t think so.
I keep wondering, and I’ve looked but haven’t seen this mentioned, if Ovie was pulling a double move there. It’s as if he knows that he’s tried the “move towards the middle fake, then storm wide around the D” move so much that the D was expecting it.
So he faked his fake: inside, fake to the outside, the D bit, he moved inside and shot.
If he thought it out that clearly in such a short amount of time, he’s a genius. If he did it on instinct, then he’s just really really good.
by bilspacecadet on Mar 11, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
1920's guy in caps locker room
fresh from stein bog
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2010/03/1920s_reporter_guy_and_alex_ov.html
first of all, this was not a very funny premise to begin with, but the guy who was delivering the line was horrible. sounds like nate handled him more politely than most espcially since it sounds like the guy didnt have the right credentials.
i love youtube as much as the next guy, but the fact that it gives dopes like this an outlet for their act is sad side effect. it would have been better all around if nate ignored him and denied him what he wanted most, to be tossed.
also love the nazi references to nate. very very appropriate.
lisa hillary, what the f? hair cut questions.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
Nate can’t ignore him, unfortunately. If he does not have the correct credentials, it is Nate’s responsibility as the PR guy to control access to his people. That sort of stunt isn’t something that Nate as a PR guy can let slide.
I think Nate did the best job he could under the circumstances. What makes me laugh is the whole “do you know who 1310 The Ticket is and how many loyal listeners we’ve got?” Do they think that DC actually cares? The bottom line is, he was somewhere he had no business being and was pretty much being a toolbag while he was there. Anybody with half a brain isn’t shocked that Nate kicked him out, and anyone who really stops to use that brain will realize that there isn’t a feasible option besides tossing him.
No Alex, no ratings. Know Alex, know ratings.
i agree that nate did what he should, just sayin’ i’m sure the tools as 1300 the ticket would have been dissapointed if the guy had not gotten tossed. no doubt that was their sole objective.
in the end, it wasnt even funny. did they think ov would have the slightest idea what they were trying to do or were they just trying to embarras him knowing he would have no clue what their angle was.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 11, 2010 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, the Sedins just donated $1.5M to the Vancouver Children’s Hospital. Nice.
I have a C on my heart.
No doubt in two installments of $750K
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by jordanDC on Mar 11, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
oh that is bogus.. they’re not even holding their sticks the same!
"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"
First time Mrs. YLM saw them it was a scream…
“Those two guys look alike and have the same name”
“Yes dear…they’re twins”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 11, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
Fun fact: they have the same plus minus as of this moment.
CИДHИЙ KPOCБИЙ: АЛEKCAHДP OBEЧKИH, OH CEЙЧAC TBOЙ ПAПA
by red army line on Mar 11, 2010 2:37 PM EST up reply actions
You don’t have to tell me twice!
"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"
The Sedin twins? Never had you pegged like that.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Bill Houlder, good stuff. Goes in the same part of my brain as all the late 80s/early 90s borderline players: Steve Maltais, Chris Felix, Jeff Greenlaw, Kent Paynter. Great for invoking when you find yourself needing to reference obscure Caps players. Cause there’s always a need for that.
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Houlder’s a step up from those guys, IMO. Maybe short-termed as a Cap, but dude played in the League for 16 seasons and 800+ games. And had a killer ’stache:
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Billy was always the guy that was supposed to be the #2 for us—we had a solid D, all with single digit numbers: 3,4,5,6,8—and it seemed aesthetically perfect that a young guy would make the team, complete the corps, and wear #2.
That should have been Bill Houlder.
Except he wasn’t good enough. Next thing you know, Mikhal Tatarinov is wearing #3, Al Iafrate has some number with three digits and my whole dream went to hell.
From “What we’re reading”:
First playoff scenario of the 2009-10 season…
The Washington Capitals (idle) would clinch the Southeast Division tonight if the Atlanta Thrashers lose (regulation or OT/SO) at Columbus. If the Thrashers win, the Capitals would still clinch an Eastern Conference playoff berth if the Montreal Canadiens lose in regulation to the Edmonton Oilers.
Scarred from years of being a fan of the Dolphins, I hate having to hope for other teams to lose for mine to make it into the playoffs.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
I hope they win so the Caps can get themselves in tomorrow night. Not that it matters, of course, but still.
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Agreed. We control our own destiny. No backing into the Division Championship for our Caps.
Today we are all Thrashers fans. And apparently also Habs fans (sorry, LeafsNation!) Does that mean we have to cheer for Chris Chelios?
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Er, OilersNation.
#readingcomprehensionFAIL
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Big difference between needing another team to lose in order to make the playoffs…and needed another team to lose so you can clinch a playoff spot with 4+ weeks left in the season, IMO.
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Mar 11, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I think this angle is overplayed. We did win to make the playoffs. Maybe the clinching game is an ATL loss, but our ridiculous wins early in the season are the reason we are in that position. We aren’t the 8 seed hoping for the 9 to fail. We are the 1 seed just waiting on a technicality.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Just checked the standings, and I didn’t know that:
The Caps have the best GA/gm in the SE in addition to the best GF/gm
The Caps GA/gm is about on par with Nashville
Vancouver’s offense is about on par with Chicago
Phoenix needs to play 11 more road games
Only 5 teams in the East and 12 overall have a positive goal differential
Only 1 team has more GP now than DC: Montreal
The Caps have the best interdivisional record at 15-2, Chicago is really good too at 14-5
Columbus is 4-0 against the SE
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Was just listening to NHL Live. Belanger was on, and I didn’t think I heard him say it (hey, it’s background noise), but after he hung up, Clement and Simpson were recapping, and I think they said Belanger and Knuble are out tomorrow. Have we heard anything from the beat reports yet?
"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."
Hadn’t heard that. Interesting scoop.
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Gramps!
That would blow up my test-driving-a-Chicago-line theory.
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Confirmed (insofar as peeps on Twitter said they heard the same thing).
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wow…huge
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 11, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
I DVR it every day, I could go back on watch it to see…
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Mar 11, 2010 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yup…that’s what they said…FWIW
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Mar 11, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
McNally mentioned Carlson will have a seat tomorrow also.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 11, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions
Do we get a partial refund if we’ve got tickets?
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I’ve been asking for one every night since Erskine signed his extension, and I’m still waiting on that money.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 11, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
the refund is coming in the form of hot pockets coupons
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In keeping with his (lack of) speed, I guess I have to leave them out in the sun to get them hot enough to eat.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 11, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
They want to make sure Stecks gets some good minutes.
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Oddly, Stecks sat vs. TB last week.
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Konopka’s out for a week or three with (I think) a back thing.
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So it’s safe for Stecks to go back in.
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Ooooh, I had a scoop!
Honestly, my reaction was, “What!”
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This is taking it too far. I am all for a little competition, but you dont bench your best players.
When did they say BB is supposed to “set” a lineup?
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My guess — April. This month, with games every other day, people are getting a rest every so often.
On benching players in a rotation, there are certain players who should not sit out similtaneously. Do NOT bench Ovi and Semin at the same time. Or Ovi and Backstrom. Or, Semin and Backstrom. Or, for that matter, Semin and Knuble.
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BB said by the middle of next week.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Mar 11, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
Random story of the day:
I sat next to Mike Knuble’s kid during warm-ups.
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Did Grandpa Slippers kid have a kid already?
"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"
I was a few minutes late to the game last night – what kind of reception did Pothier get at the start?
Mild applause and cheers when announced as a starter. Some idiots whooped him when he first touched the puck in game, but that was shouted down by others and came to a stop
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by Sombrero Guy on Mar 11, 2010 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Another Random story:
Some guy fell down the seats last night!!! He was so drunk he didn’t really care though. It was insane, luckily the bars caught him!
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Wasn’t the bumbling drunk that I had to endure recently, then.
I’m surprised I haven’t seen more people fall down the stairs at games. They’re terribly steep.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
This dolt was climbing down the seats, mistake number one.
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Yeah.. that’s how I ended up with beer all over me last time. Same guy later poured half his beer into a lady’s hair below him as he absent-mindedly jabbered with his friends.
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Knuble
Grandpa Slippers didn’t practice on Tuesday, per http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/ovechkin-knuble-take-day-off.html Wonder if his scratch for tomorrow is a health/injury issue, but minor, so they’re not admitting to it. (Sorry if someone already pointed this out.)
Sometimes, you really just want to hit a b**ch.
been a while since I’ve posted these!
Points
Ovechkin, 94
H. Sedin, 90
Crosby, 84
Backstrom, 80
St. Louis, 79
Semin 14th, Green 18th,
Goals
Ovechkin, 44
Crosby, 44
Stamkos, 41
Marleau, 39
Gaborik, 35
Semin 9th, Backstrom 19th, Knuble 26th
Assists
H. Sedin, 63
Thornton, 61
St. Louis, 55
Backstrom, 54
Richards 54
Ovechkin 6th, Green 9th, Semin 29th
Plus/Minus
Ovechkin, 42
Schultz, 37
H. Sedin, 32
Backstrom, 32
D. Sedin, 32
Green 7th, Semin 9th, Knuble 14th, Poti 17th, Morrison, 26th, Fehr 30th
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In all the categories there are at least 3 Washington players, if you go to top 30…just wow.
by RockinRed4Life on Mar 11, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
I count at least 4 in the top 30 in each category :)
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When the team’s goal differential is +75, well, those goals are coming from somewhere. Buncha lousy puckhogs.
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Someone keep an eye on Marty St. Louis tomorrow. Can’t have him getting past Lars.
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In the points, I mean. He’s already ahead of Nicky in assists. Must be the Stamkos factor.
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I’m pretty sure the numbers are wrong, as Nicky should have 55 assists already – they made a big point of it last night during the broadcast.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 11, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
And I would absolutely not be shocked if Stamkos takes the Rocket Richard trophy with the way he’s been playing of late.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
That guy is insanely good. I had no idea. I’m chalking up last year to Melrose being an airhead. Stamkos and Hedman are pretty decent building blocks.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Nah. Last year wasn’t all on Melrose. I think Stamkos needed another year to build muscle and learn how to play against NHL players. He started to find his game late last year and then this year he really has turned it on. He’s on a ridiculous scoring pace right now and I could see him staying hot enough to pass AO and Sid while those guys are gripping the sticks battling each other.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t watch much TBL, especially last year, so you’re probably right.
Do you think Stamkos is for real, though? Franchise-type player?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I do. He skates like the wind and has plenty of skill. He had all that hype coming out of the OHL and then his slow start I think made people think he wasn’t as good as the hype, but I don’t buy that. Hockey fans have been spoiled by all the great success players have had right out of juniors, so I think there is too much pressure on young guys in general now. But Stamkos can play, that’s for sure.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
He certainly is playing better under Tocchet than he did under Torts. Torts was a wrong fit coach for him.
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Well he never played for Torts, and only had a brief stint under Melrose so I don’t know how much you can conclude.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Best part of me being about me not being able to watch the TB games tomorrow and next Saturday is not having to watch St. Lopis make the Caps look bad.
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wanted to point out, the Caps lead the NHL in plus-minus with a +65.
Second? Chicago, with a +43.
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Look at our little Nicky all growns up on the league leaders lists. Maybe people are comparing Crosby to the wrong Capital!
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by Scott in Shaw on Mar 11, 2010 4:40 PM EST up reply actions
I have had that same thought before too. I mean, numbers aside, they even are actually in the same position at center.
by RockinRed4Life on Mar 11, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Shhhhh. Don’t wake them from their slumbers.
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From CoppernBlue
A look at the European League rankings. It’s not a lot, but it’s worth a quick look. Definitely a couple surprises.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 5:39 PM EST reply actions
If the KHL is the best Europe has to offer, :: facepalm ::
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Ha. That’s not the biggest shock to me; I expected that. Where the SEL falls was the biggest surprise.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
That too. I was a little concerned when Mackan’s team made a big deal about the arrival of their new star winger defenseman. He’s 16 years old.
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Well the guy may just be that good. I was more surprised because it seems like guys from the SEL do a real good job of jumping in to the NHL as compared to other leagues. The CZE and FIN leagues may just be older and more experienced leagues.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
And the Czechs may be burning off the last of their well-developed players – I saw something that said youth hockey is not doing well at all there (and Slovakia)
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Correct. The WJC performances and draft numbers support that point.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions
That being said, the Swedes have a lot of great players in an excellent development pipeline. Russia better get on the ball or Sochi is going to go even worse for them – and on home ice.
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Their defense sucks.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 6:38 PM EST up reply actions
And looking at the last couple drafts I’m not sure where the reinforcements are coming from. Kulikov will be ready (developed in the QMJHL) and Orlov might be ready. But Russia isn’t exactly teeming with prospects like SWE.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
When Volchenkov and Grebeshkov are your best defensemen, thats trouble.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
Tyutin isn’t bad either, but he’s not great. I think Volchenkov is going to play 28 minutes a night in Sochi unless they have some super-stud develop before then. Because the guy that could supplant Volchenkov is not in the NHL right now.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
I forgot about Tyutin, but you’re right, Volchenkov is better.
Do you think AV is the best Russian D on earth attm?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah he probably is. Gonchar is slowing down but he still has the best offensive game of any Russian D, I’d say. But if you say “you can have one Russian D on your team for the Cup run” I’d take AV without hesitation.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Gonchar won’t be there in Sochi, I don’t think. Neither will Markov. Grebeshkov might. That doesn’t look good, and I don’t know of any Russian defensive prospects off the top of my head.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I forgot about Markov. He’s young, he’ll be in Sochi. I might take him over AV but for our needs I think AV is the better fit. AO and Markov are tight though so there is that consideration.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
He’ll be 35 in Sochi. Doable.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Considering Gonchar is like 37 and he just played, and they don’t have anyone to replace him, I’d bet on it. Didn’t realize Markov was that old already.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
Dmitri Orlov is our Russian D prospect, and Kulikov is a rookie in FLA and he’s having a good year. That’s all I know of.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
real shame that the Czechs and Slovaks haven’t be able to continue to produce elite talent. I always hate to see countries drop off like that.
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And Poti and Corvo lose a plus. Fitting.
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If there’s anything on NHLN game wise tonight?
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MIN/DET is on now.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
nvm
Wild-Wings. That should be good. Great filler for all this free time pregame.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 11, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
i know i asked this a while ago, but now that it’s closer to the game (relatives coming in from out of town, i’m hoping to get them into the caps)………..will there be a practice at Kettler saturday morning? there’s another game sunday afternoon in chicago….
I don’t know for sure, but I suspect the Caps will pack up their gear and fly to Chicago right after the game tomorrow night. The game on Sunday is extremely early – a 12:30 Eastern start, which translates to 11:30 Chicago time plus the clocks spring forward for Daylight Savings time which means the game will start at essentially 10:30 in the morning, DC body-clock time.
Which is ridiculously early to play hockey.
It seems to me that it would make more sense for them to practice in Chicago, but I’m not their scheduler.
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I’m trying to root for PIT and I just can’t. I want CAR to lose but my soul is just rooting for them against my will. I found myself hoping Cole scored on that breakaway.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Mar 11, 2010 9:13 PM EST reply actions
I’d say you should be ashamed of yourself, but I’m in the same boat.
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 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Atlanta down 2-1 with 2:21 to go. Not that the division is on anyone’s mind or should be, but sad for it to be decided THIS early.
Columbus takes a penalty with 1:25 left. Gotta spice it up right?
by Davethecapsfan on Mar 11, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
The Caps are in the playoffs! ATL loses 2-1 to CLS!
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Southeast Standings
| 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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