Sunday Caps Clips: Flames @ Caps Game Day
by J.P. on Mar 28, 2010 9:28 AM EDT
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- Previews of this afternoon's game against the Flames from Vogs, Peerless and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Matchsticks and Gasoline for coverage from the other side of today's match up.
- To refresh your memory, this is the first and only meeting of the season between these two teams (and only the fourth post-lockout match-up), who last met in Calgary back in October of 2008.
- With Boyd Gordon, Scott Walker, Brooks Laich and now Brendan Morrison and Shaone Morrisonn all likely out of today's game, that depth (at least up front) has gotten shallow, fast. [CI]
- Alex Ovechkin is still the favorite to win the Hart in most people's minds. [The Hockey News]
- Great pic of a young Bruce Boudreau. [TweetPhoto]
- John Walton and Ron Weber; talk about must-listen radio. [OFB]
- Per the HHoF, on this date back in 1975, "Washington recorded the only road victory in their first season, when Nelson Pyatt's 2 third period goals gave them a 5-3 win at Oakland. The win ended their NHL-record 37 game road losing streak. They finished the year 1-39-0 on the road." Oof.
- Finally, happy 38th birthday to Jan Benda and happy 52nd to Lou Franceschetti.
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Looooooooou!
He was so much fun to watch. He would try all sorts of moves that Mario, Wayne and other skilled players would try, and once in awhile he’d pull one off…. I think the prototypical Lou moment was a game against Hartford, Lou is coming down the left wing and the Whaler defenseman has him lined up for a hip check. The defender hits Lou perfectly and over her goes, Lou goes over and lands on his butt, and the puck goes past the defender harmlessly…or does it?
Lou gets up quickly, picks up the puck in stride and is now in on a breakaway, and he puts it past the Whaler goalie.
He never gave up in a game, and that’s why he was popular wherever he played…
Let's go Caps!
I recall loving him for the “I want to go the opposite way, so I’ll just slam into the boards in order to reverse my momentum” move.
by bilspacecadet on Mar 28, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
What are our lines with so many injuries? Will they have to call someone up from Hershey?
by 8vechkin on Mar 28, 2010 9:46 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I want to wear my MP shirt to the game today… but it’s black, so I wouldn’t be “rocking the red”… but I might have to anyways :)
"In the past we developed individually, but now we're growing as a team and that's what is important." - Mike Green
by kellobellow on Mar 28, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Do you have a red long-sleeved shirt you could wear underneath? Cause I would give that a serious pass today. I’m really excited for Matty P.
Sometimes, you really just want to hit a b**ch.
I don’t know that I do… but I’m sure I can find something! So freaking excited :)
"In the past we developed individually, but now we're growing as a team and that's what is important." - Mike Green
by kellobellow on Mar 28, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m super upset I’m not going today now. You know, since I have to wear my Matty P shirt under the jersey for good luck. haha It would be fitting today.
Oh and remember, you can ogle Brooksie in the press box again, too.
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I knoooow, I’m upset you aren’t coming too! :(
And yes, I’m upset Brooks isn’t playing again… but I’ll get over it :)
"In the past we developed individually, but now we're growing as a team and that's what is important." - Mike Green
by kellobellow on Mar 28, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Again, I hope his face is ruined.
I should have saved my old signature. Oh well!
by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
How are you feeling today? Did you sweat out the sickness? Thanks so much for coming, I know it had to hurt a little but I really appreciate it.
Killer_Carlson and Steckel Me Elmo are like brothers to me. And when I say brothers I don't mean like actual brothers. I mean it like how black people use it, which is more meaningful, I think.
I don’t mind people not rocking the red during the regular season, but if you feel bad about, the marketing is doing it’s job.
Wear a red hat. A big ol’ red hat. And sit in front of JordanDC.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Hahahaha… luckily I’m too short to block anyone’s view, even with a hat on :)
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by kellobellow on Mar 28, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Just for me, if you’re sitting in front of Jordan, sit at the edge of your seat, lean, and stand up whenever the team is in an offensive or defensive zone.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Is an away Caps jersey still “Rocking the Red”? Because I think I might want to wear my Knuble jersey during playoffs, and I am still unsure myself.
I agree that it’s ok to not “rock the red” during the regular season…but then again I’m that guy owns loads of other jerseys and I want to wear them to the games.
by MisterBungle on Mar 28, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
The Flames writers seem to think that today’s game is no contest. I hope they’re right.
http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Burning+issues+Flames+Capitals/2735570/story.html
Also, I found this tidbit in the Pittsburgh press dated today that was done when they were in town this week. Don’t let the title get you, it’s got an interesting item that doesn’t really get play here, either:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_673742.html
"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."
by gfcaps fan on Mar 28, 2010 9:50 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Most games it seems the Caps should win easily they don’t (at least that’s my impression). I think (hope) this one will be different. 5 GA to the league’s worst offense sets up DC pretty well, and I think all Ovechkin needs is one to find his touch again. Retaking the points lead by nighttime is definitely not out of the question.
Cидни Kросби: Александр Oвечкин, он твой папа теперь
Capitals Coming: for Capitals fans no more intelligent than myself
by red army line on Mar 28, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Great piece in the pittsburghilve. Thanks for the link. Some stories I hadn’t heard before.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Congrats to the reporter who put that story together. It takes a lot of guts to write something in Pittsburgh that makes Ovechkin look like a decent guy. As fans, we all get caught up in just the black and white stereotypes and forget that there’s a whole other side to these guys that we never see. I’m sure someone could write the same kind of story about Crosby and Malkin that would shock Caps fans.
No doubt. When you’re the fan of the opposing team, you’re only going to see the negative. It was a little weird to see this story today; that’s sort of out of left field. As we’re playing them again next week, might have made sense to hold it until then.
"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."
Don’t let the title get you, it’s got an interesting item that doesn’t really get play here
That they walk to practice? Kidding—interesting story.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Mar 28, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Good look
Great read. The Carlson anecdote and the balanced tone make this a winner. Nice to see that someone in Pittsburgh can respect achievement and impact on this town. I do think that I’m the kind of fan Ovie brought in but who has stayed due to the passion of the fans at places like Japers’, the exciting style of play, and the story of players equally responsible for their success like Knuble, Backstrom, and Laich as well as the hope of players like Carlson.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
by souldrummer on Mar 28, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Need the Caps to whoop the Flames so we can clinch on Tuesday, kthxbye
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Usually we only whoop former Caps defensemen who were klutzes, and I don’t even think Staffan Kronwall is playing or falls into the criteria..
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
Demolish the Flames by way of a lopsided score?
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by Chris Burton on Mar 28, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Sounds fine to me.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
He means he wants the Flames to lose, badly.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
I know. It was meant in jest. I like Chris.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I like you too.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 28, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I momentarily forgot that taunting an opposing player in Washington is “whooping”. Strange.
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by Chris Burton on Mar 28, 2010 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s one of those things that makes sense when you hear it in action.
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Very true. Until I heard it, I was confused when I heard about it. The first time I heard it, I was just confused.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Whuppin’?
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by bigonetimer on Mar 28, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
“You want Candy or a Whoopin?”
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, like that famous klutz Larry Murphy, HOFer and multiple Cup winner. (Oh man, are we gonna do this again?)
Just shoot me.
/sigh
We weren’t until you brought it up.
You don’t like the whoop? Fine, don’t do it. But I sure do enjoy having something our fan base is famous for other than being whiny/complaining, the color we wear, or being accessible to our owner that really doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve found in the other arenas I’ve visited (and I’m close to a double handful at this point) that fans are the same everywhere you go. Everyone boos penalties to their team, legit or not. Everyone boos and whoops players. They all have their own things they do, stupid or not. It’s not worth getting bent out of shape over – my section is starting to do the “How much time is left, Wes?” thing at the end of a period.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
The “How much time?” thing is pretty adorable when a bunch of Kindergarten aged kids do it, though. Any older, and it’s obnoxious.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
See my comment below. We don’t look any more foolish than other teams who boo former players (which happens a lot) or the Flyers fans who boo Crosby or the Canadiens fans who boo Ovechkin. If anything, the only thing it does is say “We hate you because you have talent.”
Case in point – I don’t think anyone whooped Sami Lepisto.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
No whooping for Pothier—he’s a good guy and didn’t ask to get traded. And he has talent. I’m glad he’s becoming valuable to that team.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
and he was probably devastated by the trade. He stuck with this team for years and finally when the time comes for them to make a serious playoff run, he gets traded to a team that is on the outside looking in.
by hockeyman33 on Mar 28, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
(but there was whooping for Pothier)
by sixsevenfiftysix on Mar 28, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
No whooping in our area thankfully. I would have given them a laser “for shame” mom stare-down.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
There were confirmed reports from multiple sources of audible whooping for Brian Pothier at Verizon Center.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Mar 28, 2010 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, for sure. Me neither. Just saying that there was whooping for Pothier, despite CF75 claiming there wasn’t.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Mar 28, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny, I thought CF75 was claiming lack of talent for Pothier hence no whooping necessary but maybe I misunderstood. Personally I just don’t like whooping, especially for players who were loyal and good and accessible Caps like Pothier.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I must admit I didn’t pick up on the whooping for Pothier if it occurred. For the record, I don’t think it would have been good form to have whooped him. He was a good guy and an inspirational story (for his comeback from his concussion).
I don’t claim Pothier lacks talent. But wonder if he is benefiting from a fresh start in Carolina.
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As long as we’re not doing it to current players on the roster, it’s fine…it’s Gonch right now, yes?
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by bigonetimer on Mar 28, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I whooped Eminger, but I was pretty much flying solo, so I shut up.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
so, that was you…
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by bigonetimer on Mar 28, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, I remember more than one person did it, but they were pretty sparse.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I keed. I was just really glad Bruce stepped up to Nasty’s defense (as if he needed it) when it was happening to 55.
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by bigonetimer on Mar 28, 2010 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
No reason for it to happen to Schultz.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
For the record, OP, I wish we hadn’t gotten rid of Murphy or Gonchar. I wish Gonchar was still a Cap. But Gonchar was prone to a few defensive mistakes, and I wasn’t whooping him before he left. Once he left, though, the whoop was something fun I could do to get into the game, and if he really lets it hurt his feelings, he has multiple million reasons (Or one really big one) that he can drown it out.
The fact that Larry Murphy won a couple of cups and is in the Hall of Fame means we can’t have a little bit of fun at his expense(That he’s just going to laugh off with his teammates later)?
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I was a big Gonch fan also, so I went to remind myself what we got in the trade.
The trade ended up being Gonchar for S. Morrisson and J. Schultz. There was another draft pick, Mikhail Yunkov, but I can’t find him on any tops Caps’ prospects list.
Definitely a good trade, given the timing and the long term strategy, but a Gonchar/Green point pairing on the PowerPlay would have been nice.
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He was a free agent after the trade, though, so we could have reacquired him. It just didn’t make sense at the time.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
If I recall
Murphy was necessary to make the North Stars take Gartner for Dino, I don’t think they’d have taken the straight winger swap.
And yes, Murph is a Hall of Famer, but remember, some of the reason he’s a HoFer is for what he did in Washington. It’s not as if they traded him away after one season.
by bilspacecadet on Mar 28, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else got a bad feeling about today? There’s no reason we shouldn’t win … right?
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
think positive thoughts as you head to the arena, GS. No reason to be down on this glorious Sunday..
(thats the only way I’m getting through working 10 hours and missing this game today)
"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"
Hey, you could be headed for the weight room minding your own business and get stopped by some Jesus freak trying to sell you a book about the end of the world.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
that’s what I do.. I try and sell books about the end of the world on sundays.. thanks a lot.. /snark
"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"
Yeah, I have to go to a seder at 3:30 with my future in-laws. That explains your bad feeling.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s the only day that both of their daughters could be home from college and my fiance’s grandmother just so happens to be in town.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m currently converting now.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Needless to say (and probably way OT), I hope the damage has already been done, if you get my drift.
Otherwise — welcome to the tribe – but hang in there.
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I get your drift, and yes, it already has been.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
I am staying positive. I’m just scratching my head trying to figure out the lines: whether MP will be in; whether Flash will be a center: whether Ovi will get some goals and points today. But given their last loss I’m hoping for some energy.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
If it’s MP called up, more likely that Flash is on the wing, since MP is a natural center. I’m thinking:
8-19-22
25-18-28
14-85-16 (this line was a bucket o’ fun earlier in the year)
53-39-10
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
As long as MP’s not playing on the fourth line, he’s going to be successful. He might still have some success on that fourth line, but it looks rough.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Nah, I think you see him with Flash and Fehr.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
I agree, but I’m saying he’d probably fit in either place. Actually, I bet you see him with Flash and Chim. Boudreau’s putting all of the first and second liners into one color jersey with the other guys in another makes me think it’s doubtful Chimera and Flash swap spots on lines, even though I actually agree with how yours shape up.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
The Speed Racer line? Hmm, good call. I actually missed all the practice stuff yesterday – got absorbed in cleaning out my dad’s garage so we could get to the garage door opener to fix it yesterday. Of course, when Bruce put his lines together, I bet he wasn’t planning on BMo being out either.
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agreed. I’m eager to see Belanger build up
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by bigonetimer on Mar 28, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for the input. I also thought that Chimera might get back on the second line. I’m excited to see MP play again. He is a bundle of energy that’s for sure.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
i have had a wierd feeling all day. Woke up with a massive headache and went to the 3 hour palm sunday mass. Usually days that start with a headache are never good hopefully today can prove me wrong.
"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"
too many beer’s at the Hershey game maybe??? That’s always my problem after I spend 3 periods at the Blue/Canadian Stand at the Giant Center! lol
"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"
no I actually don’t drink I think I got dehydrated since I started packing my apt up for the move in a couple of months
"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"
Oh that’s no fun either… Drink up on some water or powerade..
"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"
yep been drinking up ever since I woke up this morning
"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"
Where are you moving to, just outta curiosity?
"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 live in richmond va so really only moving about 2 miles away to a new apt since my roomie graduates in may and is running off the teach
"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"
That’s cool. You guys head to Hershey from Richmond?!
"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"
nope I have actually never been to hershey the curses of being a broke college student
"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"
Ah! I just thought from all your posts about their games you went to the arena a lot.
"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"
no i just watch all of them online. one day i’ll get up there i mean hershey combines my 2 favorite things chocolate and hockey how could i not visit?!?!
"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"
Very true! I teach a high school drum line and our final competition this past fall was in the Hershey Stadium.. and guess who had a Home Game that weekend! Was the best Band trip ever! lol
"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"
haha that is awesome. I really want to go to the games hershey plays in norfolk at the end of the seasons but I would have to talk my best friend into going with me and finding a sitter for my god-daughter
"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"
I know some other Rink Rats are trying to go to that game as well.. IIRC..
I’m sure you could work on the Best Friend though!
"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’d love to catch that game!
That’s the 10th, right?
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 28, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Step #1 on Reducing Unnecessary Head Shots
My very wet St. Louis Post-Dispatch this morning has a summary of the “Blues Restricted Free Agents This Summer.”
Alongside Erik Johnson and Alex Steen, the article lists Cam Janssen with his 2009-1010 stats: 40 games, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 points, -3. What they forgot to mention is Janssen’s 168 penalty minutes.
Want to reduce the league’s current #1 public relations problem – get rid of guys with stat lines like this.
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Cam Janssen would have been great in this league 20 years ago.
He’s only -3? I’d have bet even money he was -20 or worse.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve said before and will say it again—got no problem with fighting in the NHL, I just want to get rid of the guys who, if fighting were banned, couldn’t hold an NHL shift.
by bilspacecadet on Mar 28, 2010 10:29 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
In doing a cost/benefit analysis, get rid of the guys whose only contribution is racking up penalty minutes.
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I agree. Janssen would seem to have the largest disparity, in terms of points and PIM per game.
Knopka leads the league with 236 PIM (on nhl.com), but that’s in 67 games. But — to reinforce your point – he only has 2G, 2A all season.
My son and I are heading to Blues-Oilers this afternoon. The Oilers have guy in the same bucket that I haven’t heard of: Zack Stortini: 69G, 3G, 8A, 153PIM. For his career — 216 games and 640 PIM. That’s actually worse than Janssen (203G, 522PIM).
I can only hope they fight in the 1st period and get tossed.
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Yeah, but Konopka is also one of the best faceoff guys in the league. He’s not just there to drop the mitts.
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by Knee high to a duck on Mar 28, 2010 11:34 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Beware the Blossom Peepers
Granted, today isn’t near as nice and sunny as yesterday, but. I was crushed to a pancake (I wish) by Bazillions of Touristos on Metro yesterday, as I was trying to get to work downtown. Leave a few minutes early today, ladies & gents.
Oh Lord. Good tip, thank you.
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Thanks for the warning. I plan on driving but steering way clear of anything cherry-related. Hopefully the rain will keep the tourists away. This makes life tough getting home from work all week too . . .
For those of you who may think I’m on the ledge last night; I’m not. I was actually encouraged. We’ve proven over and over we can score in this league, and goaltending has been a bigger concern. Rinne has been standing on his head for nearly a solid month and now has the 2nd most shutouts in the league. I’m a pretty happy camper this morning. If we lose to Florida, though…
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Vokoun Florida’s a much better team than people give them credit for.
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by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
you had it right the first time
They’re Vokoun, Horton, and Booth(poor dude)
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by Chris Burton on Mar 28, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I know~
But actually, the way the team plays, they remind me a lot of Washington in the early Glen Hanlon days. They win games because they outwork you.
I should have saved my old signature. Oh well!
by Whiter Mage on Mar 28, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
About our (lack of) depth...
I’m not too worried, it sounds like several of the players out now are out for rather temporary reasons. While I am NOT a fan of BB healthy scratching starting guys anymore (let’s nail down our lines and get into a grove), I’m all for him/the team being more conservative and resting guys who might need it so they’ll be 100% come playoff time. We’ve got a somewhat unique advantage here, where we have both the points and the team depth to rest guys who might need it. I’m all for it (esp against a team like Calgary).
If “being 100% come playoff time” means you need teeth removed, let’s get it done now.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 28, 2010 10:35 AM EDT reply actions
I wonder why Sha Mo was scratched on Thursday if he only got his wisdom teeth removed this Friday.
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Have you ever had wisdom teeth removed when they're a problem?
They can be extremely painful prior to removal…
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 28, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
The scratch before the Carolina game and the news on his teeth certainly did make me wonder if he was having trouble with them (and prompted the scratch).
I did have my wisdom teeth removed nearly 25 years ago. I wasn’t having trouble with them particularly but the dentist did say it was about time and not to wait much longer. For the record, I did end up moving my surgery two months later due to stuff going on at work.
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Outcomes can vary a lot. Let’s just say I am old enough to be a parent to most players on this team and I still have 3 of my wisdom teeth. I had one out in my late 20s because it was impacted, got dry socket, and was sick for a week because of it. Hence, I have not jumped at getting the others out and won’t unless they become problematic.
I too am of parental age for most of these guys but am fortunate enough to still have all four wisdom teeth. So I can only imagine ShaMo’s pain. Now the root canal I had….lots of pain! But then when these guys get their teeth knocked out I imagine that their dental surgery included a root canal or two.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Root canals are the worst; I’ve had one (and as I tell my kids it’s from not visiting the dentist enough during college). My youngest chipped both top front teeth of the middle son at 2 different times playing knee hockey in the basement — once in frustration, the other by accident. One of those teeth eventually required a root canal, then both veneered. They wanted to wait until he was an adult to cap. The 1st chipping he was a 5th grader and I cried for a week every time I looked at his teeth; they had been perfect. People thought it was from “real” hockey, not understanding they are protected then, but not in our basement!
That is amazing that you still have all four wisdom team. I’m sure ShaMo is currently all swelled up at the moment and uncomfortable. Don’t expect to seem him back in the lineup until Thursday, at the earliest.
My cheeks were swollen for several days. But luckily didn’t get “dry socket” or anything like that. And didn’t have to use the “fancy” pain killer stuff. (I had had the prescriptions filled but rarely used.)
Have luckily avoided root canals. I’ve had a couple of crowns and one implant done.
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The game notes dropped in my box a few minutes ago. Interesting that Perreault is not listed on the roster, not even as a call up. I know this stuff is prepped in advance (like last night), but he was called up yesterday.
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They still may not have had time…
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 28, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
It’s not like this is news, but it keeps getting closer to reality, and I’m still super pissed that the Caps can’t get any spotlight without Crosby:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Report-Sid-vs-Ovie-at-Heinz-Field-Winter-Class?urn=nhl,230618
"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."
Link isn’t working. :-(
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 28, 2010 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
just highlight the link and include the numbers at the end, and then paste it to your browser, and it should work.
Yeah, I got that. :-)
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by IRockTheRed on Mar 28, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
This is all based on a short article from a Pittsburgh paper based on speculation. All the guy did was look at the Steelers’ schedule and see they don’t have a home game at the end of the season (http://post-gazette.com/pg/10087/1046280-61.stm). If they really want a large stadium to play in, have it at FedEx Field, where it fits 100,000 people, as opposed to Heinz’s 65,000.
Not a way I’d like them to go, as I would prefer it held at a baseball stadium, but why does it have to be at Pittsburgh? There’s no reason we can’t host one. I wouldn’t mind them playing someone else other than Pittsburgh too, but I doubt that’s going to happen.
Just say no to Fedex Field.
And if Pittsburgh is going to play in another Classic, they are entitled to be the home team this time, I just feel it’s not their turn.
"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."
oops, reply fail.
"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’d rather have it be in Nationals Park. The logistics of getting there are much easier than for FedEx.
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Absolutely. Way easier to get to.
I’d also like to see a Winter Classic at Camden Yards one year, but I know that’ll never happen. To me, there’s just something way cooler about having them at ballparks. Nats park would look great, and even PNC park having a Winter Classic would look good.
Except there’s no hockey team in Baltimore. So, they’d have to do it at a venue closer to where an NHL team resided. (If they did it in Baltimore, the teams would almost have to be the Flyers and Caps since it’s in reasonable driving distance of both teams, more so for Caps fans than for Flyers fans.
Once in the Stone age, before the Nationals were in Washington and before I had kids, some friends and I went up to Philadelphia for a Phillies game and we said we were from Baltimore and they thought we were a little crazy for driving that far.
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Yea, I don’t think it’ll ever happen there because Baltimore doesn’t have a hockey team. It would be interesting to see if a neutral site could work in a Winter Classic.
I don’t think Baltimore is too far for Philly fans though. I remember some O’s/Phillies games in Baltimore where there were a ton of Phillies fans. Actually, come to think of it, they traveled pretty well to DC for Nats games as well.
“The fans [are] unbelievable right now,” he said. “It’s crazy. If we are losing the game, the fans keep pushing us because they want free wings. It’s pretty sick when everyone screams ‘Unleash the fury.’ My first year, there was probably three people in the stands. Second year, five people. Right now it’s 20,000 people.”
Alex Ovechkin quoted from WaPo
Nothing.
I love doing the Unleash the Fury. The place vibrates.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve always wondered what “Unleash the Fury” sounds like on the ice. I would not want to be the opposing team for that.
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by SeattleCapsFan on Mar 28, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Me too. It sure made the Pens fans around us hunker down in their seats and one screamer who had a thing for J. Staal (majr screaming when he had the puck) stuck her fingers in her ear and gave a disgusted look to her friend.
by capsyoungguns on Mar 28, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Ted’s has now found out that one site has the Caps picked as the odds on favorite for winning the Cup. Says it’s getting “out of hand”.
Link to Ted here:
http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/28/doomed-now/
Link to story:
http://www.crunchsports.com/category/NHL/Washington-Capitals-Odds-to-Win-Stanley-Cup-201003270044/
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Ted apparently has no idea what “odds-on” means. Which, I guess, is a good thing.
by bilspacecadet on Mar 28, 2010 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He doesn’t want it proclaimed. No jinxing. Would rather be the underdog, take them by surprise, be underrated. Of course, hard to do when the Caps are at the top fo the league.
Then he should talk to the anonymous players in the ESPN interviews that were polled saying that the Blackhawks would win the Cup.
The anonymous players who haven’t considered the ‘Hawks’ problems at goal tending.
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Oh, really? You talked to them, I gather?
by sixsevenfiftysix on Mar 28, 2010 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
WE just need to remind them we have no goaltending or defense.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Go Caps!
Crush the fading Flames
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LETS GO WINGS!
Since my stuff doesn’t get linked (for some reason), here’s my game preview
Whew. I just went to Matchsticks and Gasoline. They are in deep depression over their team, and apparently have no hope for today after their shellacking by Boston. I find the awe for the Caps a little terrifying—I get so use to the negativity. Our boys had BETTER bring their game today. No slow starts please. Get the puck into the net please. Be consistent and play well defensively please. Regain the magic of the streak where the puck always bounced the right way. PLEASE!
Quote: "The Capitals are the President’s Trophy winners in waiting after a season where they’ve scored their opponents into the ground….Their bell cow is number 8, of course, and although his occasional penchant for the stupid is lamentable, he’s a player that gets your attention for the right reasons more often than not. “Dynamic” hardly seems to cover Alex Ovechkin on many nights, and since the ascension of Nicklas Backstrom occurred two years ago, the Capitals have had a terrifying attack. They don’t just assemble those gaudy numbers on their lethal PP, either. They have the best 5 v 5 for/against ratio in the league by a considerable margin. If Mike Green can manage 3 more goals, they’ll finish the year with eight 20 goal scorers. The Flames might end the year with four, and most of the goals by Stajan and Hagman were accrued elsewhere, as we all know, unfortunately."
It should be required reading for the Caps’ players to read “Matchsticks and Gasoline” if they need any incentive for finishing them off.
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by CapsFan75 on Mar 28, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
FYI the hershey bears web page on facebook has an after video from last nights charity shaving of the head episode.
"Hey anyway I can get my name out there 30 years from now is great," Steckel said. "They will be like, ‘Who was that guy?’ Then they’ll look at the stats and say, ‘Well, at least that guy was really good on face-offs.’"
Injury situation is a bummer
Just the exact opposite of what I was hoping to see.
Hopefully these guys heal up in the next couple weeks.
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Isn’t a good thing though that are injury situation hasn’t warranted 89 at forward or more callups a la last year’s playoffs? This has just kind of solved the healthy scratch situation for us in the short term. Too bad BMo’s going to be out, though, because he was just starting to put a hold on 3C for the playoffs.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
by souldrummer on Mar 28, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
All of these doomsday predictions from Calgary writers and bloggers are making me nervous.
"Now wait a minute. This is just purely a social call. You know, just two adults getting a stew on, man."
by The Ghost of Bebop on Mar 28, 2010 12:57 PM EDT reply actions
The turnaround from a Boston meltdown is messing with their minds. The biggest focus should be on trying to clinch the Eastern Conference at home with two points. That’s one of your goals and you want to do it when you can.
erskine has scored...now i can die in peace
by souldrummer on Mar 28, 2010 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry there was no morning playoff match-up; mom surprised me with a half-day at the spa, which meant I was nice and relaxed for that epic fail of a hockey game. sigh.
EAST
(p)Washington vs. Philadelphia
(p)New Jersey vs. Boston
(p)Buffalo vs. Montreal
(p)Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa
WEST
(p)San Jose vs. Colorado
(p)Chicago vs. Los Angeles
Vancouver vs. Detroit
(p)Phoenix vs. Nashville
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