Friday Caps Clips: Lightning @ Caps Game Day
by J.P. on Mar 12, 2010 6:37 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight's game against the Bolts from Vogs, Peerless and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Raw Charge for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory, this is the fifth meeting between the Caps and Lightning on the season, with the Caps winning 3-0, 3-2 and 5-4 games and taking a 7-4 loss in Tampa.
- As of yesterday, it looked as if Mike Knuble, Eric Belanger, John Carlson, Tyler Sloan and Quintin Laing would be tonight's scratches (Caps In Pictures has some shots from yesterday's practice, by the way).
- By virtue of Atlanta's loss last night, the Caps are once again Southeast Division Champs. Yawn. [DCEx]
- Back to Belanger, he's the subject of today's Post hockey file. [WaPo]
- Apparently there are seven cities that deserve a Cup more than D.C. does. [The Hockey News]
- Brooks Laich is just so awesome at life. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- That the Caps are below average in both minor penalties taken and penalty killing is, um, troubling. [Peerless]
- Set aside a few minutes to read the last three paragraphs and daydream a bit. [Puck Prospectus]
- Lisa Hillary sits down with Ted Leonsis for a chat. [CSN Washington]
- Could Alex Ovechkin set the single-season mark for points by a leftwing? Missing those eight games sure didn't help his chances. [A Capital Offense]
- Scott Walker really loves the Metro, which brings the total number of D.C.-area residents who do up to... one. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Caps fans on Twitter get a big plus-one. [Dump n' Chase]
- Which is more important to an organization's success - a franchise player or an owner who knows what the hell he's doing? Luckily, Caps fans don't have to choose. [SB Nation, Ted's Take]
- Barack the Red, if you're inclined to do so. [D.C. Sports Bog, RMNB]
- Good stuff from Laich and AO on stick preparation, though ESPN's video player is NFG. [FanShot]
- Another reason to love John Carlson? He's a Shawshank guy. [CSN Washington]
- Know what's awesome about that whole "1920s reporter" schtick? Yeah, pretty much nothing. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Vote on who should win the Hart Trophy. [NBC Sports]
- While you're making your weekend plans, consider making the RtR/FFODC viewing party for Sunday's game part of 'em - a chance to boo Cristobal Huet with friends! [RtR, FFODC]
- Mike Modano chose not to waive his no trade clause to possibly be moved to Washington. His loss (and maybe ours, in a sense). [ProHockeyTalk]
- The Caps and the Bears: one heck of a duo. [Patriot-News]
- A look at the Caps' amateur hockey efforts (and no, "signing Tyler Sloan" isn't on the list). [Ted's Take]
- Finally, happy 33rd birthday to Brent Johnson, who I believe retired after last season. Or something.
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Good lord, I swear to God that every other NHLer cites “Shawshank Redemption” as their favorite movie. I love reading THN’s “Getting To Know (X Player)” because they are so hilarious.
So, Player X, what music do you like:
“Little bit of everything. Metallica. Pearl Jam.”
Favorite Ice Cream flavor:
“I’m a vanilla guy.”
Favorite movie:
“Shawshank Redemption”
Favorite book:
“I don’t read too many, but probably the [latest inspriational athlete’s autobiography]”
It’s so hilariously boring. Like Crosby boring.
But “The Shank” is really a great film.
"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"
Shawshank is my all-time favorite film. Guys always think I’m weird and that it should be some chick flick. I also love A Few Good Men, and Tom Cruise has absolutely nothing to do with that love.
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You want answers?
"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
You can’t handle the truth.
"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
That whole scene is so good, it deserves to be shown in its entirety:
Judge Randolph: Consider yourself in Contempt!
Kaffee: Colonel Jessep, did you order the Code Red?
Judge Randolph: You don’t have to answer that question!
Col. Jessep: I’ll answer the question!
[to Kaffee]
Col. Jessep: You want answers?
Kaffee: I think I’m entitled.
Col. Jessep: You want answers?
Kaffee: I want the truth!
Col. Jessep: You can’t handle the truth!
[pauses]
Col. Jessep: Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for Santiago, and you curse the marines. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Santiago’s death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don’t want the truth because deep down in places you don’t talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don’t give a damn what you think you are entitled to.
Kaffee: Did you order the Code Red?
Col. Jessep: I did the job I…
Kaffee: Did you order the Code Red?
Col. Jessep: You’re Goddamned right I did!
"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
by fat_daddyo on Mar 12, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Kaffee: Did you order the Code Red?
Col. Jessep: You’re Goddamned right I did!
Its too bad that’s not a little more PC… that would be a great clip for a scoreboard vid at the booth.
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by iwearstripes on Mar 12, 2010 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
they could just use the “Did you order the Code Red?” part at the end of a clip.
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That makes me really want a Mountain Dew.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
I like the diet one. Its great cold. Not so good at room temperature or below.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
here here, sistah
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Two of my Top Five, fo’ sho’.
Game-Over Green? Canada-Over Carlson!
by Scott in Shaw on Mar 12, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Favorite book:
"I don’t read too many…"
Jeff Schultz’d
"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 12, 2010 7:42 AM EST up reply actions
Favorite book:
Sarah’d
"This guy is an android. He's not human....Oh my goodness."
by Sam DC on Mar 12, 2010 8:00 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
So true on Shawshank. And yeah, super-boring Q&A.
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Without looking at it, I’ll take a stab and say LH was doing it?
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 8:00 AM EST up reply actions
Huh. Lisa normally does them. Maybe there was a rat in the locker room.
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 8:07 AM EST up reply actions
No, they sent that guy back to his radio station in Dallas.
"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 12, 2010 8:09 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Beats the tortured Scott Mellanby joke I was going to go with.
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Always thought this was fun when it was going on.
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
That was great. I always loved that picture of Barrasso taking cover in the net from the shower of plastic rats.
Of course, that also led to the famous Patrick Roy line….“NO MORE RATS”.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:20 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Stupid Roy. He’s a whiner!
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
I think Morgan Freeman would sound great doing color for Vs. I have no idea who he would replace because its been so long since I’ve seen a Vs. feed.
I truely hope that scratching Knuble for tonight’s game is only because he’s a little bit older and could use the rest, and not for other reasons. Especially on the tear he’s been on the last month or so.
I need 100% of you guys to give 110% 100% of the time.
saving him for the Hawks game :)
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
by ns on Mar 12, 2010 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
I have no problem with any of the scratches. Knuble looked a little slow/invisible in the Carolina game, so he could probably use the day off. Carlson needs to sit out a couple of games so he doesn’t lose his Rookie of the Year eligibility for next season and Belanger could probably use the game to sit up high and get an overview of how the team plays its system. Laing and Sloan, well…
Throw Fehr on the first line in the Knuble role?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
The wasy move for Bruce is to reunite the Care Bears. We’ll see.
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Wasy?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:13 AM EST up reply actions
Ah! I lovw that song by the Commodorws!
And Mikw Commodorw!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
I prwfwr thw Faith No Morw vwrsion.
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Its likw wwrw all talking with chwwks full of marsh mallow
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Thw thrwad is dwgwnwrating as ww spwak!
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Spiwak?
“He was a neo-Nazi….”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
When did Elmer Fudd show up?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Mar 12, 2010 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
That’s Mikw Grwwn
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
aaaaaaaaah-ahhhh-ahhhhhhh-ahhhhhhhhhhhh
"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
See I had more faith in you than that JP. I thought Wasy was clever new slang for “Way Easy”
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Mar 12, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
.
I thought “way easy” as a portmanteau would be “weasy”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oops, maybe I should read down next time, wasy already covered. #needsmorecoffee.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Mar 12, 2010 9:58 AM EST up reply actions
Apparently there are seven cities that deserve a Cup more than D.C. does
1. Buffalo? OK, what’s the deal with rewarding a team with an owner who “doesn’t look to be in it for the long haul?” Call us when they get an owner committed to the team, the fans, and the community for at least the “medium” haul.
2. Minneapolis? They gave us Herb Brooks, so that’s in their favor, too. But by the same token, they have U-M, which has won five NCAA titles (the last in 2003). It’s not like they have nothing to live for.
3. Vancouver? Hey you just had the Olympics. Gimme a break.
4. Chicago? Ooh, this is a tough one. But hey, let ’em cry in their deep-dish pizza.
5. San Jose? The"Bill the Cat" of the NHL? ACK
6. Toronto? Are you freaking kidding me? Team Entitlement? Their fans seem to think the Leafs not getting a Cup is grounds for war crimes trials.
7. Los Angeles? The land where six-foot tall, blonde goddesses outnumber the population of cockroaches in New York? Hee-yeah… right. They’re suffering.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Mar 12, 2010 7:46 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Washington aside, that writer doesn’t seem to like the Southeast division. The other four teams round out the bottom of the list.
"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 12, 2010 7:53 AM EST up reply actions
Washington aside, I don’t like the Southeast division either.
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Oh C’mon, you have to feel for Buffalo! That city has never won anything. Maybe the Bisons did once. I don’t know. Minor League Baseball tends not to be celebrated too much.
Buffalo should be number 1-5.
Great hockey town. Great hockey fans.
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The first professional hockey game I went to was in Buffalo, my Dad took me, I was about 7 I think. Great hockey fans- kind of like Minnesota in that they actually know hockey, except people from Buffalo don’t talk funny. Smallest NHL city in the US too, and their fans are crazy about the cashews.
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by iwearstripes on Mar 12, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
The Aud was the place to be in Buffalo in the middle of winter. I went to a Buffalo-Calgary game when I was in college and the place was great….
Let's go Caps!
I saw quite a few games there, including Yogi Svejkovsky’s four-goal game.
Also saw Aerosmith there. Good times.
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Aerosmith put on a good show, back in the day
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Ever see that online thing where that guy broke into the old Aud and took pictures? It was pretty awesome.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to lose the Super Bowl four years in a row.
"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 12, 2010 8:01 AM EST up reply actions
I’m sure they are happy because they won the division 4 times in a row though.
Sorry for the snark.
So, how about them Bears?
Four conference championships in a row though. I’m sure that eases the pain….
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 12, 2010 8:20 AM EST up reply actions
I thought it was more appropriate for this forum to use division championships since its the equivalent to the SE.
I can’t even imagine what it must feel like to lose the Super Bowl four years in a row.
Since they had to go through my Dolphins and my first true love Dan Marino in the prime of his career to get there, no, you cannot imagine the pain.
Exquisite does not begin to capture it.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Actually I was a Dolphins fan when I was younger, and I still am to some extent. I worshiped Dan Marino when I was younger.
"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 12, 2010 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
I’m actually a huge Dolphins fan. Met Dan Marino when I was 8 years old, been a fan ever since. Dolphins, Orioles, Capitals…one championship appearance between the 3 in my lifetime (that being the Caps)… I’ve had a tortured sports fan experience growing up.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Mar 12, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
wow, your young, the Orioles have won a Series in my lifetime though I don’t remember it, but I do remember Marino’s only superbowl appearance
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Yup, born in 1986. Just after Marino’s one SB appearance, and the Orioles’ last World Series win.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Mar 12, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
You know the area code in Buffalo? 044.
(Snark from when I was 10).
One of the few products of the JMU football program to go on to play in the NFL: Scott Norwood, who missed the kick in the closing seconds of Super Bowl 25 for the Bills.
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by iwearstripes on Mar 12, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
JMU had two far far better pro players, Charles Haley, and of course the forever beloved around here Gary Clark, both of whom went to several Pro bowls
Aim for the head baby Jesus
Charles Haley also has 5 SB rings, which I think is the most any player has ever won. At least it was when I was at JMU anyway.
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by iwearstripes on Mar 12, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
See Jeff Pearlman’s book on the 90s Cowboys for some pretty awesome stories involving Charles Haley, and uh….Little Charles Haley.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
different sport, Minneapolis also has the Twins, who may not be able to get out of the first round but have won five of the last 10 AL Central pennants. And finished tied for it last season as well before falling in a one-game playoff. And two of the past 5 AL MVPs play there. Yeah, Minneapolis isn’t exactly hurting for sporting winners. Which is a hell of a lot more sports success than those of us in DC have seen recently.
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I have no idea how Pittsburgh and Detroit aren’t numbers 29 and 30 on that list.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
If I may, a reading from the Book of Zephyr:
Newsflash: it doesn’t make you seem more intelligent or like a better Caps fan if you neg on everything awesome they are achieving right now and talk about how nothing matters because they didn’t win the Cup yesterday.
That type of reply keeps popping up to people just admiring what the Caps are doing NOT in reply to someone saying, "Wow, I’m completely satisfied with this season and everything the Caps have done. Time to hang up the skates."
Crapping on winning the Division as a means of demonstrating that you have your sights set on bigger things is hellalame. We all want – and expect – greater things. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t recognize accomplishments along the way there, and winning a third-consecutive SED title with a month to go is an accomplishment worth recognizing… at least for a moment or two.
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by J.P. on Mar 12, 2010 7:55 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
I think its two different points of view who slightly (or more than slightly) exaggerate the others POV.
Such is the nature of most discourse.
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I saw it somewhere J.P.
It wasn’t in your post or Zephyr’s…
See… Exaggerating someone’s POV example at its finest.
Otherwise known as the Rinks favorite logical fallacy to debunk: the straw man.
"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 12, 2010 8:03 AM EST up reply actions
It’s all part of the rich parade of life…
- become competitive
- win division
- win a playoff series
- win conference
- win President’s Trophy
- win conference championship
- win Stanley Cup
On the other hand, isn’t the “title or nothing” pretty much the theme in Hershey?
If you've read this far...seek help.
Definitely. But it can be there – they’re in double-digits. If that was the policy here, the Caps would have, well, nothing. And as insigificant as Division titles may seem, I think it’s important to have something up to show what the team has accomplished in the past. Hopefully some day they can take down the less significant banners and replace them with more important ones.
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less significant banners and replace them with more important ones
aka Mystic’s Attendance Champion Banners. I want them to win their Division/Conference/Championship too.
"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"
Well, I take issue with those banners – those aren’t team accomplishments, their fan accomplishments. And utterly embarrassing.
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They’re embarrassing for the fact that those seem to be the only banners people who like to rag on the Caps want to point out in the VC.
I want the place as full of banners as possible. There’s something just so intimidating for an opponent about coming into an arena and looking up and seeing all those banners above you.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:20 AM EST up reply actions
Can’t see your pic.
But I just know that every time I went into Comcast Center and saw all those banners, it always made me go “wow”. I can only imagine what it looks like at a place like North Carolina or Duke.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:26 AM EST up reply actions
What’s funny is that I can’t tell from that pic whether it was taken from life (the right kind, not the magazine that waterstamped the pic) or from NHL 10. Those banners look a little pixelated.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
Speaks highly of EA’s work either way.
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i see some division banners up there in the great white north. what would be nice is if we are able to win the cup, the banner would be just as low key as these oilers banners. in other words, save some space for others. dont need some blanket sized banner like the bullets have for their title.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 8:26 AM EST up reply actions
I wish they had kept the old Patrick Division banner.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:27 AM EST up reply actions
i think that’s still up there, no? i’ll check tonight.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 8:41 AM EST up reply actions
Nope…they’ve converted them all to the new red style banners.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:45 AM EST up reply actions
oh, i got you. you wanted them to keep the old style banner. i like the red style banner’s (and retired numbers banners) better to be honest, but i do have an issue with changing the banner after its been hoisted.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 8:48 AM EST up reply actions
I agree with the basic premise that once a banner’s up, it’s up. I can understand they want uniformity, and they do look good, i’ll give them that, but I miss the old ones.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:54 AM EST up reply actions
I agree and have a bigger problem with the retired numbers being converted to reflect unis those guys never wore.
Of course, my bigger problem is that they still look to me like they’re Avalanche colors and not Caps colors.
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It may be that the old banners were getting shabby, too… they sold them for charity at the Caps Con, IIRC, and they looked like they’d seen better days.
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Mar 12, 2010 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
In there defense, I was at the igloo a few months back, after the Pens hoisted their new banner. Its identical to the banners from 90 -91, and 91 – 92, except the pens don’t wear yellow anymore, they wear gold, so the banner looks off.
Well, I mean, off compared to matching banners. I’d take 3 banners that don’t match over “attendance champions” anyday.
http://www.penguinpoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/09banners01.jpg
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by iwearstripes on Mar 12, 2010 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
wrong “there/their/they’re” = major fail on my part.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Mar 12, 2010 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
I’d like to know what Bob Woods thinks of Division or Conference banners.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
I’m surprised that once Lincoln Holdings bought the Mystics they didn’t take those down. Susan O’Malley was the one responsible for them.
"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."
Susan O’Malley was the one responsible for them.
Least. Surprising. News. Ever.
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Oh La Sooz. Boy did she generate a lot of hate back in the day.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
The WNBA has a pretty heavy following in the homosexual community, particularly among gay women, of which there are a lot in this area.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
Its not really my thing, but I wouldn’t call it “bad basketball” just because I have no interest in it.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
Take in a Lady Terps game sometime. It’s actually quite exciting, though I am admittedly biased having gone to umd when they won the national championship.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 12, 2010 8:48 AM EST up reply actions
I watched the entire tournament when they made their run. Good stuff, especially when KT hit that shot to beat Duke over that giant (I always thought we should have hooked her up with Will Bowers, so they would have giant babies).
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:52 AM EST up reply actions
Shay Doron was awesome.
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 12, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
they’re not even fan accomplishments, they are team distributing free tickets to fill seats accomplishments. but in the world of the WNBA, thats as good as getting paid attendance.
and i mean no disrespect to the players/coaches who are great athlethes. just the whole WNBA seems too much like a fabrication to keep some level of interest in basketball until the NBA season starts up again.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
Seriously
They gave me SEASON EFFING TICKETS to the Mystics when I purchased a couple Caps playoff tickets last year. Their attempts to fill seats knows no bounds. See also the time I bought Mystics tickets to get an Ovechkin autograph before the game.
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by Scott in Shaw on Mar 12, 2010 3:55 PM EST up reply actions
When is a kpb, the relatively silent partner, banner getting raised to the rafters?
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 12, 2010 8:46 AM EST up reply actions
You have to win a Cup or go into the Hall of Fame, so…
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On the other hand, isn’t the "title or nothing" pretty much the theme in Hershey?
Count ’em. Ten.
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Without even clicking the link, I’m pretty sure I can guess who he was replying to.
I’ll let you know if I’m right after I click through.
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Nope, wrong.
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ass-u-me’d too much
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A stat from the NHL "Caps Clinch: article caught my eye – if the Blackhawks win their division, they will be the first team not named Detroit to win it in TEN YEARS.
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What's even scarier?
If the playoffs started today, Detroit would be OUT!
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Mar 12, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
…and scared to death that the Wings might finish eighth
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by ThePeerless on Mar 12, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
So last night sucked.
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I have no idea what happened. It was like the twilight zone. They scored six 3rd period goals. We were up 4-2 heading into the 3rd.
/head, desk
As for Ellis, well, I’m not sure he’ll be starting the rest of the year.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 8:24 AM EST up reply actions
They were showing the replay of the game this morning while I was getting ready for work on NHL Network. Saw that Pavelski goal…wow.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:27 AM EST up reply actions
Ellis should’ve had it.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 8:28 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah…that looked pretty bad when Trotz gave him the ol’ heave-ho right after it.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 8:28 AM EST up reply actions
his tweet:
Nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 8:29 AM EST up reply actions
Sort of, but it was really his fault. There was only one boneheaded defensive play.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
I know, but you know my feelings about him!
You know he feels like crap today.
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Yeah, I feel bad for the person.
The goalie? He sucked.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Yea he did.
It doesn’t stop me from wanting to give him a hug.
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I think you’re taller than he is.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
So? Are we freakishly tall people only allowed to hug above our height?
Also he’s listed as 6’ So I may be in the clear.
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Just mentioning. ;) And 5’11 isn’t freakishly tall.
He seems shorter.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
Hey, as long as it wouldn’t bother him, it doesn’t bother me.
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I thought you were going to Toronto, anyway? You know, to see Jared?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
awesome
That has to be him.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Lies. Slander and lies. I’m going to Toronto to get the heck out of Virginia and have a grand old time.
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Sure. :p
I’ve seen you at PPP.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Oh god, that was the first game of a back-to-back? Hopefully NSH redeems itself w/ a little Duck spanking tonight.
I have a C on my heart.
Tonight’s the biggest gut check game of the year.
If we don’t thoroughly whoop ass I’ll be pissed.
Oh, wait. I already am.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
It’s one loss to the best team in the West. Relax.
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Maybe, but we completely blew it. Calgary and Detroit aren’t slowing down.
That said, 3-3 since the break isn’t apocalyptic. Yet.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 8:49 AM EST up reply actions
Weber finished minus-5 and Suter minus-6. Ye gods.
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And Kevin Klein was +2.
The world is ending.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
He gets a permanent +1,000 for being married to Phoebe Cates.
Lucky bastard.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:19 AM EST up reply actions
I suggest everyone watch the Rifftrax version of The Wicker Man.
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I’m desperately looking for the rifftrax version of XXX. That was perhaps the only thing where I thought I was going to throw up afterwards from laughing so hard.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
where would one find this hilarious video?
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 12, 2010 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
I think the difference is that Nick Cage used to appear in respectable films (e.g. Wild at Heart, Raising Arizona)
I’m a big fan of The Rock for its sheer entertainment value.
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Face-Off was good, and unfortunately non-hockey related.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
She's Out of My League
I really wanted to see this movie, but I just saw a preview last night and all the main characters are wearing Penguins jerseys. That killed it for me. There’s no way i could sit through two hours of that.
Yes it does, unfortunately.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Actually fortunately. I have NO DESIRE to ever see that stupid movie.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
My prediction for how the movie goes:
She’s been dared to go out with the guy, or she’s doing it for personal gain of some sort. The guy overhears the girl/finds a letter/reads a text that reveals she is just using him. The girl realizes she actually likes the guy and must convince him as such.
YAWN.
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OMG, you are so smrt! i can’t beliebe it!
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
“Can’t Buy Me Love” was awesome. Don’t shit on it.
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You have the nicest pair of rhododendrons in town.
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I’d say Hot Tub Time Machine is the logical sidestep.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Never did so one look so much to not want to be there than Kevin Kline in Wild Wild West
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by ThePeerless on Mar 12, 2010 11:20 AM EST up reply actions
haha
I turn it over to Barry Trotz:
The first two periods I thought we played extremely well. I thought we controlled the puck, and didn’t give San Jose too many opportunities to capitalize," Trotz said. "Then in the third period they got the two goals to tie it up. Then the fifth and sixth goals were some of the most horrendous things that ever happened to me."
Pretty much what I was thinking at midnight last night. Great quote!
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
I watched the highlights on NHL.com because I was curious. The 6th goal was absolutely brutal, but I didn’t think the 5th goal was that terrible. Pavelski was all alone in front. Still, Ellis did not look good at all.
Side note: It looks like the highlights on NHL.com now show the replays of goals. It’s about freaking time. Showing only the live angle is almost completely useless for most NHL goals, especially when watching on a computer and not on TV.
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by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 11:40 AM EST up reply actions
I did enjoy hearing the crowd chanting U-S-A U-S-A when Pavelski had the puck. That was kinda cool.
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Actually our old friend Johnny was allowing the GWG to Brian Pothier just 23 seconds into OT last night.
Johnny gave up 4 goals on 21 shots last night.
And we’re the ones with goaltending problems…
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by Caps Nut on Mar 12, 2010 8:25 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
There’s a 2.8% chance you’re right.
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No, they’re not
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Eight points out.
But its Manny Legace, not Cam Ward.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:16 AM EST up reply actions
Goalies come into Warshington prepared to be peppered by Ovie, though, is the difference. Frankly, the fact that AO still gets so many goddamn goals is a real hallmark to his greatness.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
Too many teams to overcome. You’re betting that all the teams battling for the 8th spot will tank. I think there are 6.
I’ll take the bet. Winner gets to change losers avatar for a month.
by JSchon on Mar 12, 2010 9:20 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I love this bet. Good luck to both.
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I’m still waiting on someone who’s willing to bet having to wear an “I love Crosby” shirt to a playoff game
I’ll wear that shirt. ;)
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
How about a catch-all bet for everyone. Anyone who wants in (and the Canes make it) have to wear a “Brainumbc is super awesome” tshirt to every playoff game this year and try their damnedest to make it on the jumbotron.
If that means having to go against your moral fiber during the kiss cam.. so be it.
And what do you have to do when the Canes don’t make it in?
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Seems like a lopsided bet.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
better yet.. you DON’T post for a month…
"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"
Since I have no common sense I must ask you J.P.
Would it be appropriate to move this betting discussion to a fanpost titled “Canes ployoff chances: Bet to shut up brainumbc?”
I wouldn’t even have to say ‘Tank’. A few teams could go .500 and the Canes could just keep playing the way they’re playing.
Besides.. when 5 of 6 of those teams are the rangers, and the REST of the southeast division… it wouldn’t be that surprising. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Flyers or Habs go into a freefall either.
Winner gets to change losers avatar for a month.
Fantastic wager!
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 10:18 AM EST up reply actions
Sure. What do you have in mind?
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See my above post
I’m still waiting on someone who’s willing to bet having to wear an "I love Crosby" shirt to a playoff game
I won’t be attending a playoff game, so that’s out. You’ve already got an avatar bet.
Loser has to put up a fanshot at Canes Country saying “I did/didn’t believe in the Canes and I was wrong”?
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Oooh.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
I already have a carbomb riding on it with Fehr and Balanced
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 12, 2010 9:30 AM EST up reply actions
I played this drinking game that revolved around chugging Car-Bombs and slapping each other. It was violent and involved girls. You can’t chug anymore, you lose. You can’t take getting slapped anymore, you lose.
Maybe in the Off-Topic Open Thread?
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Is she really wearing a McLovin T-shirt???
"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"
It looked like Colbert for a second.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
Ovie goal scoring title...
Reading the Puck Prospectus piece made me appreciate the fact we are watching one of the best to every play the game. I enjoy every minute of watching him play the game and looking into the future – it will be a sad day when his career is over.
Damn I’m glad we have him here in DC.
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Dunno if I haven’t seen you in here before or what, but here’s a rec, just because Ken Jeong in awesome.
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by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 8:31 AM EST up reply actions
*is.
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 8:32 AM EST up reply actions
Lisa Hillary sits down with Ted Leonsis for a chat
Uh, what’s up with the hair, Ted. You going all “Melrose” on us?
If you've read this far...seek help.
Brooks Laich is just so awesome at life. [D.C. Sports Bog]
This article is great, and not just because it is about Laich. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to read your tracks and somehow gain some meaningful information about how you are skating and then use that information to correct your stride. That has to be tedious. I wish I had a better eye for judging skating ability. Power skating is interesting stuff.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 12, 2010 8:41 AM EST reply actions
well first off.. I don’t get the opportunity to skate on really good ice. So reading tracks is pretty much impossible. Secondly I wish i could.
Hope that piece didn’t the Rink Rabbits jealous…
"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 don’t get the opportunity to skate on really good ice.
Neither does Brooks most nights.
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by CP2Devil on Mar 12, 2010 8:55 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Kettler?
OT to this thread, but I have to ask, do you really enjoy watching the WNBA?
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I skate mostly at Laurel. Best ice i’ve skated on is the Navy rink and Bowie being a close second.
"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 imagine the rink can’t be too busy when trying to read tracks. Pretty much impossible at most public venues. What I don’t get is how he reads his tracks when he is tired. Wouldn’t the ice be pretty beat up by the time he gets to that point?
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 12, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
I loved Laurel back when I was 10 and they understood how to take care of the ice. That has since disappeared, though.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:31 AM EST up reply actions
They had the original X-Men arcade game! I LOVED that game.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
I always played Battle Toads at the Frederick rink.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Mar 12, 2010 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
I believe they still have all those games boys… They just remodeled the concession area and set the games back up. I’ll check to see what they have left sunday.
"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"
Laurel’s ice is horrible. You would think that the patrick rink would be somewhat decent since they replace it every year (when roller takes over in the summer) but it’s the worst out of the 3. the olympic rink has all kinda ruts in it from the figure skating and practices. The back rink is so thin you can see the concrete underneath most times.
navy’s rink was beautiful the only time I played there. Ice was gorgeous.
Two things I don’t understand about the Gardens’…
1. Why on earth do they melt the Patrick Rink for the summer and not the back rink? It gets so hot in the summer back there.. just pure stupidity.
2. Why do we pay so damn much to play on such awful ice?
"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"
1. I heard that it costs them more money to cool Patrick in the summer because of it’s size, so fiscally it’s better for them to melt that rink. (which is why they closed down all those doors in the back too)
2. No answer to that. I feel it’s pretty lame to pay $8k per team and you can’t see the blue line.
yeah i heard that too but one has to think.. with all those roll up doors in the back.. no way it keeps more cold air in and hot air out.
I play against you there, I play for the Laughing Skulls.
"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"
If it was really an issue, the media would be rec’ing it.
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by J.P. on Mar 12, 2010 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hope that piece didn’t the Rink Rabbits jealous…
Probably too late… ;-)
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Mar 12, 2010 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone see Dan Carcillo last night?
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Heard that he swatted a linesman’s hand away os some shit? Good thing he’s matured.
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He pushed, swatted, and got all obscene.
Yeah, he’s definitely matured. LOL
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
I thought MarioD had stolen Travis’ password for a day.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:39 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m surprized that Down Goes Brown decided to try and argue with Flyers fans
Cheers, Complaints, homerism and bashing of mediocre pop musicians in 140 Characters
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 12, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
Reading it now….
Timonen and partner Lukas Krajicek were a combined minus-6. The line of Mike Richards, Gagne and Dan Carcillo were a minus-8 and that’s only because Carcillo was handed a misconduct for shoving an official while trying to get at a Boston player for a fight.
I’ll give the Flyers credit…no one knows how to meltdown better than they do.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:32 AM EST up reply actions
Uh, the Preds do.
#justsayin
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
Not with that sort of panache`. The only meltdown I ever saw that was better was a Caps/Pens game in 1992 or 1993. Caps were up 8-0 or by some ridiculous score, and Jagr got called for a penalty late. He was being taken to the locker room exit at the Cap Centre and he pushed the linesman away. He got a game misconduct and a suspension for it. Mario also got into it with the ref, yelling enough until he got thrown out as well…
Let's go Caps!
says here he gets 5 games, ’cause somebody gotta pay for Savard.
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by bigonetimer on Mar 12, 2010 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
oh snap!
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
So I’m in the car listening to WTOP this morning, and how’s this for a downer? The residential neighbors of the Verizon Center are pissed at horns honking after wins, so have at least one garage with a sign posted asking people not to honk. Poor Nate had to be brought into it (he’s quoted in the story). One of the costs associated with living in a busy city is noise. Sorry, folks. I’m sure if it was me, I wouldn’t like it either, but I could probably sleep through it if I had to.
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I laugh at the residents, ha-ha! I live on Duke St. and all I hear all day and night long are firetruck sirens and people with loud mufflers. AND I JUST DEAL WITH IT!
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I’m between Duke and Janneys, on Yale. Luckily, activity from the firehouse covers the noise from the trains in EisenValley, so we’ve got that going for us.
“I want to live in the shadow of an 18k-seat sports complex and (oh yeah) everybody shut up!” Classic.
Here’s the online version.
My bottom line is this: if you can’t take car horns at 9:30 PM, what the eff are you doing living in the city?
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by J.P. on Mar 12, 2010 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Amen to that. That’s like living in Linthicum, MD and complaining about all these god damn planes flying by your house
exactly. I don’t live by the ballpark thinking it’s going to be country-quiet during the summer (actually, I love being able to hear the crowd roar and the fireworks). Who the heck lives downtown, by the VC no less, thinking people aren’t going to be screaming and honking horns all the time?
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eh Max 60 w/ preseason..
"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 stand corrected for discounting the intensity of Caps fans’ reactions to pre-season wins.
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Every win counts in my book. Hell we could be like the Orioles and Spring Training is the best we do all season!
"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"
which goes a long was towards explain why I love Spring Training so much. it’s my brief glimmer of hope.
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There are 30 teams in baseball, 29 of them have Spring Training wins…. everyone but the Nats.
At least the Nats found a way not to lose yesterday.. the rain dance worked…
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I hope you’re right…. there’s very few things that compare to a good summer night at the Yard when they actually compete.
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The O’s are a long ways from the playoffs, but I’m just hoping for .500 this year. I think that is definitely doable with the cast we have.
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The thing I find fun about the whole thing… it looks like they’re using GMGM’s plan to rebuild the org. new practice facility (spring training for the O’s)… all young core… hopefully they’ll follow the same course.
If we win the cup this year… the car insurance premiums for everyone living within a 5 block radius of VC will likely go up.
True.. this isn’t deroit… but we’ve never won a championship out of a VC based team. If caps fans act anything like Terps fans.. ugh..
Somehow I see deliriously happy Caps fan dancing in streets and invading bars in search of celebratory vodka shots.
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It’s not that they expect silence, but somebody driving down your street honking like mad would be pretty annoying if you ask me…especially 41-57 times a year (over 1/10 of the year). One of my friends lives right around the corner from VC. Her dad works 2 jobs and her mom works 1 (all within walking distance of their apartment) to help her pay for college. They live where they do so they don’t have to own a car or take metro to their jobs. Doesn’t it make sense for them to live where they do?
Lighten up, people. It’s not like they want you to walk in silence home from the game. Just don’t honk your damn car horns as much so these people can have a relatively peaceful evening!
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by what Juneau about that? on Mar 13, 2010 1:44 AM EST up reply actions
Seriously, asleep at 9:30pm? Who is complaining, toddlers?
BTW, I totally started a horn-honking after a preseason win last fall. One of my favorite things — and the only thing that can make the horrific wait to exit an underground garage after a game tolerable!
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by Scott in Shaw on Mar 12, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Now thats about as silly as people complaining about people shouting “O” during the National Anthem!
Except people shouting during the anthem isn’t cool. At all.
But thats been covered.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
O
It has been covered by a small tight knit group of people who take things way too seriously. There are much larger, invasive and insulting things going on it the world we live in then some sporting event goers emphasizing a word in the National Anthem….
But thats been covered.
There are much larger, invasive and insulting things going on it the world we live in then some sporting event goers emphasizing a word in the National Anthem
Couldn’t agree more, but no one’s saying that’s not the case.
I don’t “OH!” I don’t “RED!” But I also don’t think it’s my place to tell people not to.
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Thats a good stance to take. I am not a big “force what i believe to be PC on you guy” at all…It has been a hot topic in the world recently and I dont understand why people get so worked up and offended. The bottom line is it will NEVER change. You will not stop it. Learn to accept it and not let it effect you, because if you dont then the "O"s win. I am a Bawlmer boy born and raised and I shout “O” at any sporting event in any city and I will be shouting it tonight at VC.
I dont feel like its anyones place to tell me what I can and cannot say due to the whole 1st amendment snafu…It also isnt MY place to tell you not to be offended by it…I just wish folks would lighten up. Its sports..its supposed to be fun…You only live once…dont sweat the small stuff..cant we all just get along and stuff like that.
That’s the thing – as much as it bothers me (“emphasizing” or not, I still find it incredibly disrespectful), I realize just as much that it isn’t my place to tell people that they can’t do it. And it’s not going to change – it’s too ingrained in people’s minds at this point. So I smile, shake my head, agree to disagree, and move on :) Like you said, don’t sweat the small stuff.
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by kellobellow on Mar 12, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Why thank you, I certainly try :)
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by kellobellow on Mar 12, 2010 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
It got run out of RFK by Nats fans and if Caps fans were willing to take a stand it would get run out of the VC too.
But it works both ways, your “right” to shout “O!” also give me the “right” to tell you where to take that nonsense.
Just don’t be offended by it…
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I don’t know. If your home was displaced when the old Convention Center was built, and you were living there before the Verizon Center was even built, didn’t have the money to move anywhere else, etc., you might have the right to complain.
GUTEN TAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
Fair enough. My guess, though, is that this isn’t the group that’s being vocal on this.
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These are the same people who are probably annoyed when there are too many people at the spy museum’s wine tasting events… The nerve of them
You’re still living in a city and unless you’d been living there before cars were invented you probably get your share of horns (especially from DC drivers), ambulances, firetrucks and police cars.
BTW, tell them to be quiet, it’s disturbing my blog reading experience.
I’m not sure why everyone is bothered by being asked to act a little neighborly.
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by CP2Devil on Mar 12, 2010 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This.
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by what Juneau about that? on Mar 13, 2010 1:33 AM EST up reply actions
I think its hilarious that everyone is making the residents out to be villains. Lighten up, these people already live near the Verizon Center. They already deal with shitloads of traffic on game nights and the normal noise that comes with it. If you honk more because they complained about the noise, you’re bush league.
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by what Juneau about that? on Mar 13, 2010 1:33 AM EST up reply actions
I saw the youtube compilation of Scoops Callahan the other day after a friend mentioned it to me. I thought it was hilarious. It reminded me of Ali G in that, during each comical, mocking interview you got a glimpse of the character of the person on the other side of the mic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzPuK0iMueo
To my delight many of the people who I had a feeling were…a bit uptight, to put it nicely, reacted rudely to Scoops. Phil Mickelson, notoriously hated by fellow players on tour, took a scathing tone when Scoops tried to do his shtick. Some other examples of reactions:
Belichick: Gives a wry smile (more emotion than I’ve ever seen from him during a presser) and says “next.” That’s about as positive of a reaction he can have to anything.
Brady: Completely loves it. Seems like such a grounded and great guy.
Eli: Totally confused! Answers the question anyway.
Sid the Kid and Ovie: Laugh it off and answer the question. As if the Golden Boy would do anything else!
Mack: HAHAHHAHA… doesn’t phase him. Hilarious.
Vince Young: Strung a bit tight?
The bottom line is… it’s all a joke — of the most lighthearted type. No one is trying to hurt feelings, or embarrass anyone for a laugh, just trying to interject humor in a place it’s rarely seen. Clearly this example you posted is one were Ovie was at the end of his interview rope and Scoops was pushing it a bit. But if you can’t find the humor in the shitck, then maybe you take yourself or life a bit too seriously… and if you were on the other end of the mic you might be reacting the way Mickleson did… and does anyone really want that?
I read Steinberg’s article as a DC and/or Hockey inferiority complex, knee jerk reaction to someone who seems to be trying to slight us and our superstar… and I’m a little suprised to see the same homer reaction on the rink.
Lighten up?
by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Mar 12, 2010 9:38 AM EST reply actions
I would be all for the guy if he actually DRESSED LIKE HIS GIMMICK. Either go all the way in, or don’t do it at all.
For the love of Mary…he looks like Eklund.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:40 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I just don’t find it particularly funny in the execution – nothing to do with me being uptight. Good concept, I guess, but just not really well pulled off. Comparing this clown to Ali G./Borat is an insult to SBC.
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Yeah, my problem with it is that the donk seems either too nervous or poorly prepared to pull it off. He’s stumbling over his own words half the time.
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by jordanDC on Mar 12, 2010 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I will give you that for sure, he is hit or miss in execution. But it does come out funny half of the time.
by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Mar 12, 2010 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
the concept is ok but in the caps dressing room, the delivery is horrible and unfunny. maybe he did better in some of those other instances but what i saw in the locker room was not funny. with that kind of schtick you are on a fine line between just downright stupid and humorous. in this instance, it failed.
beyond that, the issue for me is the berating of nate for doing his job. nate’s job is to make sure that only those who are supposed to be there are there and that they behave. i’m sure nate is not above a joke or two (i mean, lisa hillary’s questions are not the pinnacle of journalism), but when he sees someone whos not supposed to be there the guy needs to go.
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by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
The whole thing just smacks of “trying too hard”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
trying too hard and hoping to get thrown out so they could post the video on youtube and let their syncophantic listeners to hammer nate’s twitter account.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
The other part of this that people fail to realize is that there are REAL reporters in the room working on REAL tight deadlines trying to get REAL quotes from players, and this dipshit is inhibiting their ability to do their job. Not cool at all.
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Also, i’m pretty sure they didn’t have any newsreels in the 20s. So why exactly would a guy from the 20’s sound like that?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Because of Family Guy, I’m guessing (without being able to watch that clip).
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
He should be 30s or 40s reporter guy. Not 20s.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
indeed, like trying to determine whether ov’s haircut was the reason he scored two goals…oh lisa.
at least the guy did wait until everyone else had finishd with ov before he piped up.
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by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
Did he? Good on him for that at least, I guess.
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yeah, in the video i saw he waited until ov was headed to the showers before he made is pitch. who knows if he tried it earlier with others but i get the sense ov was his one and only target. my guess is he knew he had one shot before he was going to get bounced so he saved it.
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by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
Further to that point, there’s an etiquette involved here. When I do the press box thing and then head into the room, I (and other bloggers) let the beat writers go first, then we take our turns. Not sure this guy did, but I am sure he wasted everyone’s time.
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I definitely understand your point, and the perspective of someone who actually gets into the room trying to ask legit questions is obviously a valuable one. I guess I am just surprised that everyone took this so seriously when it really was such a lighthearted joke.
by Bushwood Bushwhacker on Mar 12, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
The radio guy doing his shtick didn’t bother me. His listeners invading Nate’s Twitter with assorted crack-pot insults after he was (very politely, IMO) told to leave because he didn’t have credentials did.
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by bagace on Mar 12, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This. Nate was respectful when he asked the guy to leave. No need for him to get any hate.
As for the merits of this act..I love the gag precisely because it’s so poorly executed. Reminds me if vintage stuttering john. But then again, I’ve always liked absurd humor.
Also, I like how this guy shakes athletes out of their robot/crash davis response mode and gets them to show a human side. Sid, for instance, actually comes across as likeable in one of those vids.
by Ginga on Mar 12, 2010 12:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
definitely a howard stern rip-off, but we could say that about a lot of radio.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 12, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Ripped off Howard?! Hoo hoo!!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
I uh…invented ripping people off.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
what goes around comes around, no doubt. your sig tells me where your allegiances lie.. :)
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 12, 2010 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Whatley Posse.
We do it right.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
Dave Pound! Where my Daves at?
(I’m hot and cold on Dave, for the record)
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I like Dave, but I get more annoyed at Fez than I do at Dave.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
but I am sure he wasted everyone’s time.
On that note, I only watched the clip now (tried to avoid it when I first heard about it), but I was impressed with how the Caps PR guy handled it. That’s his job, of course, but I understand he has some peers who would not show such restraint and would inevitably make it worse.
I keep hearing good things about Caps PR. I suspect it starts with the owner. Man, this organization is doing things right on so many fronts.
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by Dominik on Mar 12, 2010 11:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nate (the PR guy) is, to put it simply, The Man. Nicest guy in the world, fantastic at his job – the entire PR staff is great, really. And yes, it starts with the owner and goes all the way down. I feel incredibly lucky to follow such a class organization.
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by b.orr4 on Mar 12, 2010 9:53 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
fantastic
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions
Wow only 5.2 lifetimes to make his salary. So I got that going for me, which is nice.
"Hey, atta dinnin stick a who!"
That was the point where it went from amusing to depressing for me.
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It’s okay, i doubt he’s especially happy about sucking. Money can only soak up so much self-loathing.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder how much longer until he finally asks for that trade.
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Yeah, Washington is 8th on the list, but did you also notice that the 4 who deserve it the least are the remainder of the Southeast Division… Yet another backhanded swipe….
Sigh
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Thats another one of the worst articles I’ve ever read. THN is awful.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
I wish they would just leave the blogging to the blogs.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
Paying $10.50 to see Shutter Island…..totally not worth it.
Paying $10.50 to see Shutter Island with Jeff Schultz sitting 3 rows behind you? Worth every penny.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:01 AM EST up reply actions
I pride myself in that I actually watched the movie. Although considering how terrible it was I probably would have gotten more out of my money if I had just sat there and stared.
(I swear, I’m not creepy at all)
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I heard it wasn’t very good.
I would’ve stared, and I’m not creepy either. Not often you see that.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
Schultz came up behind me and my friend in line for tickets while my friend was talking about something mildly important, and I totally zoned out and missed half of what he said. The sad thing is my friend isn’t a big hockey fan like me, so as I’m sitting there getting all giggly and flustered he looks at me like I’m an idiot…“Come on, pull yourself together!”
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
Nice. Was Sarge solo or accompanied?
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I saw him walking around Ballston mall one day with a hip young black dude one time. He walked past the same window (where I was seating, eating) three times.
He sure looks goofy out of his equipment.
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He sure looks goofyout of his equipment.
Fixed that for you.
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He was with what I assume is his girlfriend, and another guy and his wife. I’m actually super embarrassed in that I can’t for the life of me figure out who that other guy was. Either way, the girlfriend and wife had just gotten their nails done and were proudly talking about it. I found that quite entertaining.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
It’s good to be Double Nickel!
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She was cute too. I could totally take her though :)
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 10:40 AM EST up reply actions
lol
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by Chris Burton on Mar 12, 2010 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Most importantly… Schultzie’s girl cute?
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She is really cute, she was at Casino night. Part of one of the auctions was doing a cooking class with the two of them and the Fehrs.
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by kellobellow on Mar 12, 2010 11:18 AM EST up reply actions
Paying $10.50 for some beers: Totally worth it
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 12, 2010 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
MOM!! BART’S SMOKING!!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
MOM!!! BART USED A SWEAR WORD!
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 12, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
Stop being a cup-and-ball hog!
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by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
Lucky he was 3 rows behind you. If he was 3 rows in front of you, he’d block the screen…
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I bet he could reach up and tap you on the shoulder from three rows back, though. LONG ARMS.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
HUGE dude…I can’t even imagine him with 4 inch blades on his feet. Good lord.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 10:58 AM EST up reply actions
Then we’d have a whole Fan Shot about “Tall people in theaters” right next to the “People who Lean at games” Fan Shot
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You three should know that was a damn joke.. wake up!
"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"
You need to play at the pickup game, jerk.
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NO! I am not leaving bed until I have to. Spring break is almost over :(
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
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by Ovechwin on Mar 12, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’m not responding to this cause Jordan will turn it into something else…
"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 expecting you to invite yourself over to her house, actually.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I would never invite myself over to someones house… I just show up!
"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"
Ballston’s theaters are actually pretty good for tall people. The way the bleachers are set up means you’re situated high enough over the person in front of you that you’d have to be massive to block the view (more massive even than Jeff Schultz).
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
playoffs! with a new feature: (p) means the team has secured a spot.
EAST
Washington (p) vs. Boston
Pittsburgh vs. Montreal
Buffalo vs. Philadelphia
New jersey vs. Ottawa
WEST
San Jose vs. Calgary
Chicago vs. Nashville
Vancouver vs. Colorado
Phoenix vs. Los Angeles
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
The Blood Cult of Matt Bradley. Tune in Wednesday when Japers Rink offers their first burnt offering to Matt Bradley to give him an endless supply of the blood for his strident ways.
SJ/Calgary would be fun if only for the “which goalie will flame out worse” battle between Nabokov and Kipprusoff.
It still looks absolutely crazy to look at the West playoff matchups and not see the name “Detroit” there.
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LORD PALMERSTON!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 10:12 AM EST up reply actions
Detroit is “only” one point out.
Kung-fu Rink Rabbit
The Blood Cult of Matt Bradley. Tune in Wednesday when Japers Rink offers their first burnt offering to Matt Bradley to give him an endless supply of the blood for his strident ways.
You have to wonder if having Detroit lurking around the 8 spot is limiting Chicago and San Jose’s desire to take the top spot in the West.
I don’t know, I keep waiting for Detroit to start throttling a few teams and take control of a playoff spot. That they haven’t done that yet doesn’t give me any reason to believe they will magically turn it on in the playoffs. I understand that it’s Detroit and that just the name alone can put the fear of God into teams in the playoffs (and into the hearts of car buyers everywhere!). But I just don’t think they have it in them this year.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Mar 12, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
They lost a lot of goal-scoring through free agency last year, and Ville Leino didn’t start producing crazy points like they hoped he would. So now, as a result, they’re a team with middling goaltending, an aging D corps, mediocre penalty killing, and a decent-but-not-great powerplay. I think they’re right where they should be.
GUTEN TAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
Franzen seems to be killing it, though.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
His goal in the 3rd period last night was awesome.. believe it was his second of the night?
"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"
They both Know Vesa Toskala. They both know how to be complete sieves then
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Mar 12, 2010 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
If you didn’t see this Pronger gem from last night, check it out.
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I hope there’s a facebook page denouncing his tenure shortly.
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
definitely worth Varly, Alzner and a 1st.
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 12, 2010 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Now just imagine what he’ll look like when he’s 40! That might be my favorite non-Caps contract in the league.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
mine too! hilarious how a flyers source told darren dreger that it was an under-35 contract, and later that day holmgren tried to play it off like “of course it’s an over-35 contract, we knew that. there’s nothing wrong with eating this guy’s cap hit into his forties.” paraphrasing of course.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 12, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
Kudos, Panger
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
by EmilyB on Mar 12, 2010 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Rec’d for amusement value!
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Mar 12, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
what was even funnier was Mario D’s insistence that Holmgren was a genius and knew what he was doing, and that everyone claiming it was an over 35 contract didn’t know what they were talking about. That was my first introduction to the unintentional hilarity that is Mario D on BSH.
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 12, 2010 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
likewise. i thought it was weird that he pointed to the last two years of pronger’s contract ($550K each) as “proof” that holmgren had some fail-safe way to remove pronger from the books. as if the baseline assumption is that holmgren could not have made a mistake. to me, those final two years are the smoking gun that suggests holmgren and staff misunderstood (or misinterpreted) the over-35 rule.
by Natty Bumppo on Mar 12, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
umm..
While you’re making your weekend plans, consider making the RtR/FFODC viewing party for Sunday’s game part of ’em – a chance to boo Cristobal Huet with friends! [RtR, FFODC]
how about the JAPERS’ RINK VIEWING PARTY??
/feigned righteous indignation
The ’Rink viewing party IS in MD.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Sorry, we're not trying to leave out the MD folks
but Krafty and I both live in VA (and I’m in Manassas), so to go out to Maryland would just be a little far. We’ll try and centralize it a little more in the future. I know Rink Rats like to stick together and all, but we’d love to have anyone that just wants to come and enjoy some drinks and watch the game! We love the Rink!
Fight For Old D.C. Admin
Love my Hokies, Caps, Redskins, Wizards and Nats.
Hot Pockets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shit. Didn’t know about that one. Sorry, guys – I’ll pimp it this weekend.
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still working on going guys…silly final papers due on Monday might prevent that…
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t know… They’re offering prizes! Where are our prizes?
Maybe I should raffle off the Japers’ Rink Mike Knuble poster.
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
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That would be cool!
I need a snappy signature...
by IRockTheRed on Mar 12, 2010 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
all the dan steinberg haters out, you have to give him props for that laich skating article, right? that was my “i learn something new every day” link for the morning.
How can anyone hate Steinz? He’s such a good dude and he often brings the interesting – like he did here.
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Couldn’t agree more. Steinzs brings an interesting and often amusing slant. I even read a lot of his non hockey stuff.
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 12, 2010 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll renounce whatever Steinz hate I harbor when I see more of that stuff during NFL season.
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Why get bent out of shape about what a media dude covers?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’m not bent out of shape, I simply don’t read him anymore.
"First Lady, I'm sorry I pimp slapped you into that china cabinet."
by Bald Pollack on Mar 12, 2010 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
So would I, just so I could inform her what a poor job I think she does. And how she should wear age appropriate clothing.
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
Founding member of the Tyler Sloan Fan Club
We saw her at the last blood drive. She looks rough up close.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Yea she does. At Hockey N Heels she was dressed like a 20 year old. It was annoying.
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
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The term “sausage casing” come to mind?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
One sec, I have a picture.
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
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What is this LH? Why?
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
Founding member of the Tyler Sloan Fan Club
Dressed for her date with Scoops Callahan.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
That’s pretty fucking rude and utterly irrelevant.
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by J.P. on Mar 12, 2010 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I’d rather leave it up so people can see the kind of crap I’ve got increasingly less tolerance for.
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JP bringin’ the smakedown…
"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
Meet up Tonight
For those of you attending the game tonight, a few of us have said Rocket Bar is a good spot to hit up before the game. I’ll be down around the area around 5ish getting dinner and hanging out.
Who’s all coming out to have a Pre-game pint?!?!
"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’ve decided on dinner at Matchbox around 4:30ish but for drinks afterward I need to go some place where my 19 year old sister can get in.
Founding member of the Tyler Sloan Fan Club
We can move over to Bar Louie if the masses are cool with it… I don’t care where we go at all!
"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"
U-21s can get into Bar Louie? Good to know. I’m fine with there…they have cheap beer IIRC, and that’s all I care about.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
Nice. Well, since making it to Bmore on Sunday is looking less and less likely for me, Bar Louie sounds like a plan.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
I’m in for that, btw (Facebook on my iPod is not liking me and may or may not send my reply message)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Mar 12, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
haha I know how that goes. Just text me when you get there or vice versa.
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Awesome! Kelly what time you heading down tonight?
"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"
Whenever I’m home, showered, and ready… who knows when that’ll be, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
by kellobellow on Mar 12, 2010 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
stupid girls.. haha jk
"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"
He typed 20 different responses about the shower before settling on what he posted, haha
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
It was only 19 cause that was the 20th jerk.
"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"
Highslot is the easiest person to find, so we’ll just congregate around him. haha
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not sure if i should take that as a good or bad 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"
Tampa has a some very skilled and speedy forwards. I don’t see how putting Erskine in the lineup and taking out Carlson can possibly go wrong tonight.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 11:36 AM EST reply actions
Truculence!
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 12, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
It’s our way of taunting them: we can sit some of our better players and still beat you.
Even atheists believe in Matt Wieters
by wickedwitch on Mar 12, 2010 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
Just hope that taunting doesn’t backfire…
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
The only possible thing I can imagine is matching him up with Steve Downie and agitating him.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Mar 12, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Tonight's Zebra Corps...
Referees
9-Dan O’Rourke
24-Kelly Sutherland
Linesmen
70-Derek Nansen
73-Vaughan Rody
And as a side note, courtesy of the NHLOA BBoards, the following referees WILL BE RETIRING (according to Jean Morin) at the end of this year:
- Kerry Fraser
- Dan Marouelli
- Bill McCreary
- Mark Pare
- Lyle Seitz
Commence cheers and partying!
I need a snappy signature...
Kelly’s my fave.
McCreary and Fraser retiring will please a number of NHL fans. I think just about every team has been slighted by one of them by now.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Mar 12, 2010 1:39 PM EST up reply actions
Fraser, McCreary and Marouelli are like the Father, Son and Holy Ghost of suck.
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XBox Live: Oinkvechkin
LORD PALMERSTON!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
What would Mike Modano do
If he was here right now,
He’d be centering the Caps line two.
That’s what Mike Modano’d do.
When Mike Modano was in the olympics,
Skating for the gold,
He scored five goals and six assists,
While wearing a blind fold.
When Mike Modano was on the Stars,
Fighting Sabres vile,
He beat Dom Hasek with his moves
Assisting all the while.
So what would Mike Modano do
If he were here today,
I’m sure he’d kick an ass or two,
That’s what Mike Modano’d do.
And what would Mike Modano do,
If he were to rock the red,
He’d win a key faceoff or two.
That’s what Mike Modano’d do.
GUTEN TAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
by Wheeler on Mar 12, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
You have no idea how many times I break into song at the mention of Brian Boitano
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Very well played, sir.
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 12, 2010 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you. As you can see from my signature, I am a dedicated supporter of the arts.
GUTEN TAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
by Wheeler on Mar 12, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
#needsmorewilla
But well done nonetheless.
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Yikes!
Judging by who stayed out for extra work this morning, it looks like defensemen Jeff Schultz and John Carlson and forwards Eric Belanger, Boyd Gordon, and Quintin Laing will watch tonight’s game against the Lightning from the press box.
I’m ok with the forward scratches, but the defense? What is Bruce smoking this morning?
"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."
Schultz must be banged up and J-Car needs to sit so he doesn’t destroy his eligibility for RoY next year and Sloan ‘needs’ to play sometime, right?
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Erskine and Sloan in the same game? Against Tampa? At least according to Tarik they’re not skating together. I hope Stamkos doesn’t have a field day against them.
"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."
Ignoring the sig for a second, Erskine will be “acceptable” so long as he is paired with a quicker defender. He should do fine tonight. However, scratching Schultz? If he was staying out for extra work it doesn’t sound like he is banged up.
President and sole member of the Erskine lobby.
I probably should change it by now, but the sig comes directly from Vogs on a Caps Report, in response to whatever e-mails/tweets/IM’s they were getting that day. And it is frequently accurate.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I’m kinda bummed I won’t be able to ogle TySlo in the press box tonight!
Founding member of the Tyler Sloan Fan Club
I’m kinda bummed that what is likely my last live Caps game this season will be lacking Schultz and Carlson. WTF.
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Man, I really hate the personnel decisions that BB makes. I already pointed out that I thought it was stupid to give Erskine a game vs. TB, but now Sloan too? Why the hell would you ever sit Schultz for Tyler fucking Sloan? That’s like sitting Laich just so Laing can get in a game.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
This organization does not know how to handle D. Seriously fucking stupid.
Sloan shouldn’t even be on the roster.
I question BB’s decisions far more than I’d like to.
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 12, 2010 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
I shall respectfully request you eat your words if Mr. Sloan produces a well-played game tonight.
I need a snappy signature...
If he picks up where he left off, he was playing really well. However, that was ignoring the first period. Pretty sure he made a few boneheaded plays but then made up for it in an incredible way on an odd man rush in the last minute or so of regulation of some game. Too bad I can’t remember who it was against or when it was.
President and sole member of the Erskine lobby.
Maybe some of the guys are nicked up and getting a rest. I’m sure Boudreau has his reasons. Giving players a breather here and there, with the #1 seed locked up and all, isn’t a bad thing.
I’d agree with you IF it was locked up..
"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 couldn’t watch, but even if he did have a good game, that does not erase all the terrible ones that one can point to as evidence that he should not be in the NHL.
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 12, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
I think, maybe, the Japers faithful are dominating the NBC poll for MVP a wee little bit in the smallest way….
Around 300+ votes and Ovie has 280 of them haha
Joe Corvo understands we hold "Penguins" with as much disregard as theatre people do Macbeth.
Now if we can only get Locker to start calling him Jumbo Joe. . .
Tarik says Carly’s a scratch, Sloan’s in. Sorry.
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I would like to see Sloan out there
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
XBox Live: Oinkvechkin
LORD PALMERSTON!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
But she doesn’t want to get married to Ferris!
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
Honestly, if I had to choose between “staying in the running for a rookie of the year award” or "getting valuable experience en route to a stanley cup run this year ", I’m picking the latter every single time.
I don’t see how Carlson or Gabby would disagree.
Carlson’ll still be in the running for the Calder next year, won’t he?
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
He needs to miss two games the rest of the way, if I’m not mistaken.
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Rumor has it that Natty, Cluster and F&B will be joining me in a pre-game drink or two…
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Sounds like a Four Horsemen situation
Driver and head Muckety-Muck of The Pavel Kubina Bandwagon
XBox Live: Oinkvechkin
LORD PALMERSTON!!
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Mar 12, 2010 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Is that an invitation or a statement of fact?
Every time Nicky scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 12, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
Neither – it’s a rumor.
But if anyone’s gonna be ‘round Bar Louie, I should be there by 4:30ish. If you’ve got Kelly with you, she knows me.
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so if some newby to the rink wanted to buy you a not quite chilled enough beer at bar louie, how would one know who the real jp is? japers rink hat, tyler sloan jersey?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions
with no shirt underneath?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
i assumed that.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
THAT narrows it down…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Pinned to his left nipple, underneath his sweater vest. You should be able to see the outline.
by DrinkingPartner on Mar 12, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
got it. maybe i’ll go to the turtle instead…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Mar 12, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
Shout out “Jasper!” and look for the guy who shoots you a look of indignation.
GUTEN TAAAAAAAAAAAAG!
by Wheeler on Mar 12, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Watch out for spilled beer and profanity laced tirades. At least you have a former military man with you to rein in those ruffians.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, and I’m jealous.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Mar 12, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
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Washington
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82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 121 |
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82 | 35 | 34 | 13 | 83 |
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82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 80 |
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