Wednesday Caps Clips: Round 1, Game 7 Game Day
by J.P. on Apr 28, 2010 6:42 AM EDT
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of tonight's Game 7 against the Canadiens from Vogs, Masisak, OFB, RMNB, Peerless, Ed Frankovic, Gazette, EOTP and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Habs Eyes On The Prize for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- Notes, quotes and assorted whatnot from yesterday's day off (short version: Tom Poti is out for a while, Karl Alzner is here, and this is a plenty-familiar scenario facing the Caps). [WaPo, NHL.com (Rosen), FanHouse (Perez, Adams), CP]
- Game 6's goals broken down. [EOTP]
- Big game for the franchise, eh? [Boswell]
- Fair or not, tonight is likely going to go a long way towards defining Alex Ovechkin 's career-to-date. [Rosen, Burnside, Cox, CSN Washington]
- Solve Jaroslav Halak, win the series. Simple enough. [O'Halloran]
- More on Halak. [Hickey, Wharnsby, Mirtle]
- Brooks Laich's post-season struggles have slipped under most folks' radars... but not everyone's. [RtR]
- The anatomy of an upset. [Duhatschek]
- Justin Bourne with some Game 7 advice. [Bourne]
- A bit of Caps Game 7 history (not for the faint of heart). [Homer McFanboy]
- Jacques Martin is 0-4 in his career in Game 7's. Bruce Boudreau is 1-2. Jack Adams is rolling in his grave. [@CraigCustance]
- Steinz has a few worthwhile nuggets to digest. [Bog, Bog]
- Gabby's system and mental lapses: a deadly combination. Very interesting read. [FanPost]
- Some unsolicited advice for Bruce. [A Capital Offense]
- Why it may make sense to start Jose Theodore. [CapsBlog]
- When Gabby refers to the power play or the top line as being "too cute," someone should show him this. [RMNB]
- On Caps WAGs. [WaPo]
- Mike Green gets some well-deserved recognition for something most of the hockey world was unaware that he does. No, not playing defense, but his extensive charity work. Kudos. [Capitals]
- A bit of Cody Eakin love. [HF]
- Per the HHoF, on this date back during the Cup run of 1998, "Olaf Kolzig stopped 38 shots for his first career playoff shutout and Adam Oates scored twice as Washington won 3-0 at Boston, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals."
- Finally, one year ago tonight...
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Tom Poti’s not in the lineup tonight. Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 28, 2010 6:49 AM EDT reply actions
Given his recent play its a bad thing.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Well good luck with that then!
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 28, 2010 7:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Again, the Caps defense hasn’t really been the problem this series. It’s been the Habs defense. If my hotel doesn’t have Versus tonight I’ll be at the mercy of Al Gore’s internet.
I hope the Caps solve the Habs D quickly tonight and really work for it. A coupla fast goals by the Caps could just plain open the floodgates. It sure would be nice if we could do to the Habs what the Pens did to us in Game 7 last year.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
Again, the Caps defense hasn’t really been the problem this series.
Allowing for that (which ignores Game 1, IMO), I’ll say that a significant part of the reason that the Caps defense hasn’t really been the problem this series is Tom Poti, so yes, it’s a bad thing that he’s out now. It gives a great opportunity (we presume) to a good young player, but the loss is big.
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it’s terrible. Poti’s finally turned into the reliable d-man he was expected to be 10 years ago.
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If it can happen to King Lundqvist, It can happen to Jaroslav Halak…
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by Chaz-Capapalooza on Apr 28, 2010 6:50 AM EDT reply actions
More to the point:
If it can happen toKing LundqvistIlya Bryzgalov, It can happen to Jaroslav Halak…
exactly. how many game seven’s has halak been in? at least varly has been there and done that…and won one.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Golf accidents?
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 28, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's have some fun...
With CBC Game 7 intros!!
It's all happening
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 6:55 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Last year’s Round 1, G7 pep talk post from me (and Round 2’s G7, just for funzies). 2008’s, too.
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I must say, I love the Edith Piaf Habs/B’s one from 2008. Gave me chills.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 8:16 AM EDT up reply actions
CBC does it right. Every. Single. Time.
And then they put Don Cherry on the air and piss it all away.
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Like him or not though, he’s still entertaining as hell and must watch TV (at least for me). Even if most of the time his opinions are insane.
And even HIS intro is fabulous. Mrs. YLM hears the song in one of the other rooms and comes out and starts doing the “Grapes on the Bench Too Many Men on the Ice” arm thing (the highlight of Bobby Orr alone making the backhand cross ice pass from the seat of his pants alone is worth it)
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions
That should be “backhand no-look cross ice pass from the seat of his pants”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Come on JP, Cherry’s always good for a laugh.
Then he opens his mouth…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
He’s great for interior design suggestions for couches and drapes if your rec room still has wood panelling and shag carpeting.
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by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Its charming. Like listening to your crotchety drunken Grampa ramble on about whatever.
I keep waiting for him to bring up the story about how they had to say “dickety” when the Kaiser stole their word for “twenty”
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Some I think are not as good as others (I didn’t like Pens-Wings from last season, IIRC) but you picked some of the best. Rec’d.
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by red army line on Apr 28, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I love the shot of Avery in that video.
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 Apr 28, 2010 7:26 AM EDT reply actions
What a wimpy call by Dave Strader. About as exciting as oatmeal.
I’ll admit though, that’s the first time i’m hearing the call because I was running around the apartment like a maniac.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 7:38 AM EDT up reply actions
/running around the apartment like a maniac when the play happened.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Amazing how much space Redden gave Feds. Caps haven’t had space like that all series.
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by J.P. on Apr 28, 2010 8:05 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Was a heck of a pass by Bradley. Looks like all the backcheckers got caught in the zone because Dubinsky missed the net so badly.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 8:08 AM EDT up reply actions
No, and the Caps refuse to dump the puck and work. Time after time they get the puck poked off the stick. More often than not there are 2 D on the puck carrier and we can’t seem to find an open man or, worse, the Caps are on a change. The Russians and Euros just don’t like to dump the puck.
But Brawndo's got what plants crave. It's got electrolytes.
And it’s really too bad, because they’re all good at coming out of the corners with the puck (CareBears, I mean).
by DrinkingPartner on Apr 28, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
actually, i’ve noticed the team doing more dumping and chasing, i just dont think they are very good at it. they need to punish the dmen in the corners. need to take advantage of caps size and speed on offense vs. canadiens slower dmen. i would like them to come out tonight focused on that. dump/chase and hit, repeat.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
I really expected Habs to be worn down by G5 or G6, from dozens of utterly routine hits delivered by the ahem bigger, younger Capitals. Instead, 6 looked to me as though habs were hungrier for contact, all over the ice, than their ahem bigger, younger opponent.
Hey let's go, today is going to be our night
by redlineblue on Apr 28, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought the Habs started to show some fatigue and started really slowing down in the 3rd period of G6. Halak just bailed them out
by Beakers Lab on Apr 28, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
That was my thought when I first watched it yesterday. I hope we don’t spend the summer trying to figure out how the heck Montreal outplayed 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."
Its the grand, world-renowned strategy of “get two early and hang on for dear life”
First goal in tonight’s game is epically important.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Especially if Cammalleri gets it. Three times he scored the first goal of the game, three times Montreal won.
If you've read this far...seek help.
Go for the knees!
(Disclaimer — I’d never encourage deliberate injuring of a player for real.)
"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."
.
Haha….
Cammaleri lost his shin guard!! Hack the bone!!! HACK THE BOOONNNEEEE!!!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cammalleri’s knees are about four inches off the ice – tough to hit.
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Wow. But can you get your hip low enough against Cammalleri for that?
"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."
You’d have to lay flat on the ice and then lift up only your ass, I guess.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
You’d have to lay flat on the ice and then lift up only your ass, I guess.
Isolate that.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
/Ovechwin’d?
(read: WTH does that stand for)
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
With all this picking on his size, I had to look up his vitals. Listed at 5’9", so that means what, 5’8"? Or less?
"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."
As a friend said years ago, “A couple apples high”
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by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
use a six iron
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by ThePeerless on Apr 28, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
We won’t need all summer.
Here is your autopsy -
They clogged the middle, forced Caps to either dump the puck or turn it over, took away space on the ice, scored on counterattacks as a result of Caps breakdowns, got early leads which allowed them to play defensive style that suited them, and Halak played well.
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Single digit percentage on the PP.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
second line vanishing act…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I know this could start some ridiculous tangent of comments, but here goes:
If Sasha doesn’t show up tonight and the Caps lose, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he’s traded at the draft.
Fehr and Flash. . . they're like those Biblical twins, Gallant and. . . Goofeth.
Neither would I.
Right now I wish he was traded at the deadline for a real shutdown Dman or a 2nd C.
by Gin and Tonic on Apr 28, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
nooooooooooo
To NSH: Semin
To WSH: Hamhuis, pick, Cal O’Reilly
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Why? O’Reilly’s a projected 2C and can’t play here. Fast, great hands.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Seen my avatar lately? Let’s keep the pathway open.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
MP is toooo short ;).
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions
there’s a Home Depot and a Lowe’s near my work, I’ll stop by and grab some MiracleGrow during lunch
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
by Elliotte on Apr 28, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The Caps aren’t giving up Semin for a guy who is a FA.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m aware of this.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I know. Was more to provide an equally reaching trade as Semin for Iggy.
How often do we see S&T’s in the NHL?
I’m wondering if GMDP pulls a Timonen/Hartnell with Hammer.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Still doesn’t solve 2C, team gets older and not significantly better. Pretty big step back.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
I focusing just on MTL side of things, but yes MTL PK would also be a huge reason.
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Tomas Fleischmann
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Flash’s presence in the lineup has been frustrating, but his disappearance isn’t even in the top-5 reasons why the Caps are going to game 7.
He does suck, though.
Fehr and Flash. . . they're like those Biblical twins, Gallant and. . . Goofeth.
he hasnt helped. he is counted on the score goals. if he pots one or two, perhaps we arent in game 7. you could say that about a lot of our forwards though…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think Flash is counted on to score goals. Sasha is counted on to score goals.
Goals from Sasha are the salary from your job.
Goals from Flash are like finding $5 in your pants pocket.
Fehr and Flash. . . they're like those Biblical twins, Gallant and. . . Goofeth.
Goals from Flash are like finding $5 in your pants pocket.
And that’s exactly the problem with him. He has to be counted on to score goals, because he brings absolutely nothing else to the table.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:12 AM EDT up reply actions
That is BB’s favorite game to play w/ Flash….find the $5 in my pocket.
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by bigeugene on Apr 28, 2010 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Oh SNAP!
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by Evel Knuble on Apr 28, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Disagree, largely because Flash does nothing other than put up points. So if points are just a gift, why is he on an NHL roster?
Oh… I see what you did there.
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Because his coach thinks he's so much more
Lets see how long Fleischmann is employed with the way he plays by someone with a sober outlook, instead of what Bruce does.
So what is it when Flash wins a puck battle along the boards in the postseason?
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Wade Redden winning the Norris Trophy
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Equivalent to Toronto in the playoffs!
Or a Lemaire coached team that is exciting.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 28, 2010 9:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Time for your yearly eye exam.
(this post brought to you by the American Optometrists Association in conjunction with the Canadian Anti-Flash Society-Toronto Division)
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by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
any chance paul mara plays…maybe a little wade redden rubbed off on him…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Another reason the Rangers fans love Redden…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions
That whole moment was sublime. I’m wearing my Feds jersey tonight.
John Carlson - Glory follows him.
Thank you for posting that JP. I watched it repeatedly last night on youtube along with the Game 6 Stecks goal, the Langway goal and The amazing Varly save on Sid.
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by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ve worn my Feds jersey to every game the past 2 seasons… I promised Ted I would buy one if the Caps resigned him last season. They did, so I bought and wore it. I’ll wear it until the Caps win the Cup (then it’s the Conn Smythe winner…)
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Not even the least bit related to the game today, but DGB with another brilliant post.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 28, 2010 7:35 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
awesome
Fans can now post a message on the league’s wall, then get slammed face first into it from behind by Marian Hossa.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 7:40 AM EDT up reply actions
You can always Post DGB even if it’s not game related
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Apr 28, 2010 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Love the Like buttons…. too bad he didn’t do the other divisions…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
With regards to the Capital Offense article, the forwards I find no real problem with, even if it may be a little drastic to call up Perreault and counter-intuitive to sit Gordon. But it’s not complete insanity like, say, playing Flash.
But the D is where it loses me. If it can be avoided, Sloan should never play. Ever.
(I have no problems with the goalie decision.)
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 28, 2010 7:44 AM EDT reply actions
I was with the person in the first half, but like you the Sloan thing was where the writer totally lost me. No way I play Sloan. I start Varly, but I can see why starting JT could be seen as a valid choice. I agree with the basic line combos. I’d have called up MP earlier when it was clear no ones else was getting the job done at 2C.
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Also, I don’t like Flash.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Apr 28, 2010 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions
The second line should be Eric Fehr-Mathieu Perreault-Alex Semin.
Not sure about that forward line though. Is Sasha moving over to LW?
Plodding Jeff Schultz is having issues, and it looks like he got hurt last game, not to mention that this is his first real playoff series. Get speedy Tyler Sloan in there, it’s not like there’s a huge size gap (6’6 vs. 6’4).
And this seems to imply putting Sloan in for Schultz? That’s worse than suggesting Sloan should go in, despite 55 being on the ice for 8 GA so far. (Unless of course 55 is actually hurt – haven’t seen anything on that though)
I think the reasoning for this is Habs speed vs. Sarge’s lack thereof. I haven’t been enamored with Sarge’s play in this series, but he’s been better since Games 1 & 2. If Caps can get past the Habs, l suspect Sarge will look better in future rounds. I’d love for him to become reacquainted with his old buddy Geno.
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Sarge has been struggling this series but he’s only been burned badly once. Everything else was mental lapses, speed had nothing to do with it.
He has a pretty decent concept of what needs to be done to compensate for his lack of speed. He’s not as dominant, but he’s serviceable.
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It is the 28th. I’m turning 28 today.
Hat Trick for number 28?
Free Eric Fehr!
by desperado on Apr 28, 2010 8:06 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Happy Birthday and I dearly hope so.
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
by ns on Apr 28, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
how about 2 for number 8? that would work for me too.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Channel 4 did a piece on her and him a couple weeks ago, and she looked striking for sure.
And she has a tattoo. Rawr.
/putting on pig suit
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 8:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Are those the only Caps with significant others?
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah… the others have multiple significant others, which isn’t ideal for the newspaper.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
by iwearstripes on Apr 28, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I figured.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions
no kidding
Neat story, as well. Hockey wives have to put up with a ton, I’m sure.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I was kinda surprised at how many of them have been married/dating for as long as they have. Good on them for keeping that bond as long as they have.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions
the post, as the article noted, did a similar profile on some Nationals’ wives last summer, the focus being on dealing with the unknown around trade deadline day. it was interesting.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Gotta say I’ve been laughing out loud at the last couple of Michael Jenkins videos I’ve seen online. Its not easy to be funny instead of 100% hokey so kudos to him.
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
I like his brother Leroy better.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LEROOOOOY JENKINS!
/sorry OT :)
"In the past we developed individually, but now we're growing as a team and that's what is important." - Mike Green
I watched that 3 times again this morning. It never ceases to be hysterical.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions
At least I have chicken.
"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 Apr 28, 2010 9:04 AM EDT up reply actions
The nerd rage is hilarious.
If my answers frighten you, then you should cease asking scary questions.
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What more can I say?
by Steck It Out on Apr 28, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
by Carl Putnam on Apr 28, 2010 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
matt bradley needs to be a hero tonight!!!
by Brainumbc on Apr 28, 2010 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 12 recs
He’s a hero every night. We need more than B-man.
by DrinkingPartner on Apr 28, 2010 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
This image needs to be Green… even the background!
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually turned down tickets to tonight’s game because in the decade or so I’ve been following the team, the Caps have never won a single playoff game I’ve attended. Also, I get out of class right before the game so I’d miss a big chunk of the game just getting to Verizon.
"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 Apr 28, 2010 9:08 AM EDT reply actions
we thank you for your sacrifice. fortunately, i have no class so i will be there…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
i had class a few years back, but less as i have gotten older.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I just talked to my friend who’s coming with me tonight, and she said she just turned down a box seat ticket from a client because she was attending with me. I’m so humbled. :-)
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I was tempted to tell her to call back and take the ticket and I’d sell to a Rink Rat, but I need the company.
"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."
You should have been tempted to call her back and be like “DAMN, BITCH, GET ME INTO THAT BOX!”
by DrinkingPartner on Apr 28, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully she’s never heard that phrase before. Could be traumatic.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Apr 28, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Also was tempting, but if there was a second ticket, I assume she’d have been offered two in order to bring her husband. Besides, it’s tempting fate to sit in a different seat. Said friend came to Rangers game seven, so we’re good.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Correct.
"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."
See where this could be a problem for your continued friendship with said person if that happens, again :-)?
by DrinkingPartner on Apr 28, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Which, winning or losing tonight? And when we win, there had damn well better not be a game seven in round two. (yeah, right)
"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."
The fact that friend did not show for G7 the following series is very… telling.
by DrinkingPartner on Apr 28, 2010 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes, it tells you that a family member was available to go to the game. I won’t name said family member, who has been to winning elimination games, too (just not game seven).
"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’ll take a Game 7 in all four rounds, provided there are four rounds.
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm feeling pretty sanguine about tonight's game
Of course maybe that’s because I’m whacked on Zanotab.
“Zanotab makes everything a little bit better.”
Fehr and Flash. . . they're like those Biblical twins, Gallant and. . . Goofeth.
This is how to spot a longtime Caps fan. They drop pop culture references and know that a Caps game 7 requires the need for heavy self medication.
For you newbies, I think the advice of the great senator John Blutarsky gave to a Delta Tau Chi pledge named Kent Dorfman back in his college days is exactly what you need to hear today.
“My advice to you is to start drinking heavily.”
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
My girlfriend already let me know that she’s going to get drunk before the pregame show even starts. Very wise.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Haha…there’s nothing that says “class” quite like a flask ;)
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I was about to ask whether Game Seven Bowel Syndrome was a recognized medical condition…
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by J.P. on Apr 28, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s for the next day.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Along with boxer’s fractures.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
And Achy-Breaky Pelvis
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I was too embarrassed to admit it in the comments this morning, but thank you JP for breaking the ice on this condition. My GSBS started last night and has been out of control all morning. I’m trying to stay calm, but it’s hard. My chest feels tight, and my stomach is going nuts. It’s weird, in a way I almost feel numb, and I’m neither distraught nor pumped. I think Jimmy Cliff put it best when he said:
“Sitting here in Limbo
Waiting for the dice to roll.
Yeah, now, sitting here in Limbo,
Still got some time to search my soul.
Meanwhile, they’re putting up a resistance,
But I know that my faith will lead me on.”
"Hey, atta dinnin stick a who!"
Eat some more pills, pill head.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is it game time yet?
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
I wish, cause that’d mean I’d be home from work already.
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
by Elliotte on Apr 28, 2010 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Advantage/disadvantage of working at home. That said, I see myself being totally unproductive today.
"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."
Yeah, i’m too nervous to think clearly at work, today.
by DrinkingPartner on Apr 28, 2010 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think I’ve ever been so unproductive in my life.
Rink Rabbit & newest member of TySlo's fan club.
I at least went to class on Monday. Yesterday and today have been lost causes.
Rink Rabbit & newest member of TySlo's fan club.
Same here. I was done yesterday at one, and I have nothing to do today.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I took a hockey holiday yesterday to focus on other things and calm down. It really worked. Today I am not nearly as worked up.
I did too. Didn’t watch a minute of Detroit/Phoenix. Watched easy, light stuff on TV and Deadwood. Tried not to even think about it.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Deadwood was the shiz…. I’d love to see Brads or Chimmer skating around like that bad ass Seth Bullock
Budget got too big. I think at some point they had like 50 cast members, each with a story, and an entire town they had do dress up in period costume.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice face-paint, sweet cheeks.
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His fat fingers threatening to come through my computer screen were considerably unsettling.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
At least they weren’t covered in poutine.
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hard to tell given the clarity of the 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 Apr 28, 2010 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow. He sure owned that jersey.
Was the slow marching while smiling at the camera really creepy to anyone else?
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
I refuse to make a prediction about tonight because I’m usually wrong, but here are my Top Ten reasons why the Caps could/should win:
10. Montreal can’t beat the Caps three games in a row, can they?
9. Montreal can’t win three out of four games at Verizon against the team with the best regular season home record. Right?
8. Halak can’t possibly be as lights out as he was on Monday.
7. Jacques Martin has never won a game seven.
6. Semin and/or Flash can’t possibly go an entire series without scoring. Can they?
5. Caps powerplay can’t go an entire series with just one goal. This one I actually feel pretty good about.
4. Home Ice. This is where being the #1 seed should have its advantages.
3. Virtually every guy on this current roster, including Varly, has recently experienced Game Seven pressure so they should know what to expect. Halak has never played in a Game Seven.
2. History-From 1939 through 2009, teams playing Game 7 on home ice have an 80-49 (.620) Game 7 record overall and a 28-19 (.596) Preliminary-round Game 7 record.
And the #1 reason why the Caps should win tonight..
……The Caps have Alex Ovechkin and Montreal doesn’t.
by b.orr4 on Apr 28, 2010 9:43 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
10) correct
9) correct
8) correct
7) Jury’s out- every streak comes to an end
6) Jury’s out, and Flash should be too.
5) correct
4) correct
3) correct
2) correct
1) Boo Ya- lets hope he was watching datsyuk and Lidstrom last night; they did what champions do.
by The Jade Donkey on Apr 28, 2010 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
7) needs to stay intact
6) we can still win anyway
"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."
about 6): the number of shots Semin has thrown at the net without scoring is unprecedented for him, as far as I can tell. This regular season he had 2 streaks of 6 games without a goal, but the shots were 23 and 16, just 3 more in 12 games than the 36 he has now for 6 games. It’s got to end.
Means nothing, but just checked and Chris Bourque has taken like 45 shots in the post season and has but 2 (very important) goals in the most recent game.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
well, if we lose tonight, whether Sasha scores or not, it certainly does not bode well for his future here (short or longer-term), which is infinitely depressing to me for all of its implications and ramifications for the team, as well as for him. I do enjoy watching his game all season, but at the end of this process success will be what counts, regardless of effort. If we win, regardless of his scoring, he has time for redemption, but in a BIG way.
Completely agreed – I’m hoping he breaks out in a big way tonight.
"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 Apr 28, 2010 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Obviously I agree. I’d love to know what GMGM has been thinking watching this series. Either he is also drinking the Flash-Aid or he really refuses to get involved in lineup decisions.
I waited all year for this?
I’d settle for an indefinite benching followed by not re-signing him or (preferably) trading him at the draft.
I waited all year for this?
I think we could easily trade him. he’s an upgrade for a lot of teams.
by Beakers Lab on Apr 28, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah you would think so. I just hope his playoff disappearing act doesn’t sink his value. I was hoping for a 2nd but that’s probably a little too optimistic.
I waited all year for this?
Trade him to the Rangers! They need offense! Bring up Perreault!
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Haha. That’s a pipe dream. Maybe Flash and a First gets it done.
I think CBJ, NSH, and MIN are the most likely destinations for Flash.
I waited all year for this?
After the past two months I don’t know that I want any part of him, thanks.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
At one point, yes! Until he went all Houdini for the past three months.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe he was hiding with your PP.
I waited all year for this?
by Rob Parker on Apr 28, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
aaaaaaaaaaand I hate you.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do that when he could hide on ours?
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Apr 28, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
No, he’ll be great in NSH, he’s just not a good fit here. I swear!
"Stop hating and just accept the new Red Jesus into our life." --F&B on 14
He would take up permanent residence in Trotz’s dog house. Barry’s not as transferring as Bruce. At all. If Flash isn’t scoring AND isn’t working his ass off every shift its either a scratch or 6 minutes a game for you. Thats what happened to Dumont several times this year.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
That actually would be better for Flash’s game than Bruce’s kid gloves treatment.
You might actually get some production from him.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Anybody think Bruce just sees a lot of himself in Flash? AHL dynamo, could be a good NHL player if motivated, etc?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Maybe, but he doesn’t exactly have a sparkling resume when it comes to hard work. We take flyers on guys like Joel Ward who make that their calling card, not unproven players.
Its unfortunate sometimes, but thats how it seems to be.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
transferring
The hell. This is supposed to read ‘longsuffering’.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Give us Filatov, CBJ!
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by Steck It Out on Apr 28, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Why on earth would you want to cut someone that will bring at a minimum a draft pick in return?
I don’t disagree that he should not be here next year. But GMGM should be able to move him for something on Draft Day…and if not I guarantee there will be another team putting an offer sheet out for him.
Obviously you don’t let him walk for nothing if possible, I’m not that stupid.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
McPhee’s job security is as much on the line as Bruce’s. Not saying anyone’s getting fired if they lose tonight, but I can’t believe he doesn’t have some say on who dresses.
I sure hope not. There’s not a lot to point at to as to where McPhee could have done better, and I have very, very little faith they could find someone as adept at his job.
by David Getz on Apr 28, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
McPhee’s done a phenomenal job. They just won the President’s Trophy, and they have the fourth best set of prospects in hockey! He’s got a long, long leash.
One could argue Washington’s prospects are better than fourth.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think Ted is so rash as to fire GMGM. and now that he’ll be owning the disaster that is the Wizards and trying to streamline all the various operations of the Caps, Wiz, VC, and Mystics, my guess is Ted will leave the Caps in GMGM’s very capable hands as he tries to get a handle on his new sporting empire.
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Agreed. Nobody’s getting fired if they lose, but you can’t keep dropping game sevens, particularly in the opening round, without some consequences down the road. They need to show up tonight like Detroit did last night.
god, i hope they show up. But like I said, I think GMGM is safe, simply because Ted can’t afford to search for a new GM right now. Bruce’s fate will be left to GMGM. Next year, however…..all bets are off.
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GMGM is safe because he has been the architect of an organization that had the best regular season record in the top two leagues in North America. He’s not going anywhere.
You had me at no problem.
by Ninjak on Apr 28, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec’d. He went out and got the “playoff” caliber players that we needed for a deep run, and it looks like tonight they’ll finally be used.
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by snakegriffin on Apr 28, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Tippet after last night’s game:
“It was more like a hurricane than a storm. Their top players dicatated the game.”
I dream of Jacques Martin expressing the same sentiment… in two different languages.
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by J.P. on Apr 28, 2010 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I dream of him unable to speak at that point.
: )
by The Jade Donkey on Apr 28, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
What other language does he speak other than French?
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
6. Semin and/or Flash can’t possibly go an entire series without scoring. Can they?
Semin’s 0 goals against the Pens in last years playoff series says otherwise.
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 Apr 28, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
6. Seminand/or Flashcan’t possibly go two straightanentireseries without scoring. Canthey?he?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I have more faith in Semin scoring than our PP scoring. The PP has just looked dead and lifeless…Semin has sort of stepped up and it’s only a matter of time.
Every time the Swedish Swashbuckler scores a goal, an angel gets its wings.
by SeattleCapsFan on Apr 28, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Lets just get It On already
i’m ready to love somebody.
by The Jade Donkey on Apr 28, 2010 9:49 AM EDT reply actions
With 1 TD pass and 3 interceptions in the doing.
Thanks to my defense and some non calls on the 100 yard Int return run back
signed, Ben Roethlisberger
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean Cardinals
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
No. Cardinals fans are innocent. They aren’t the ones that still bitch about it. They know they got beat and they are pretty cool about. Plus, that team is Steelers-West.
I waited all year for this?
More or less with that coaching staff. I’m a Skins fan anyways I was just stating facts. He’ll always be remembered for that pass to Holmes (although funny enough, Holmes is now gone and he’s suspended for 6 games), but for that to be your only TD pass in two Super Bowls is telling. Randle El threw the best pass in their win over Seattle, and their D basically carried them in both games. It’s whatevs…I hate cities that seem to always get the breaks.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
But it was also one of the best drives in SB history and it’s one more game winning TD drive than Tom Brady has in his career.
I waited all year for this?
I have to be honest, sadly, in admitting that’s only because Brady hasn’t been behind by that much. Truthfully Brady’s loss to the Giants looked just like Warner’s to the Steelers. Both guys hand their D leads with about 3 minutes to go in the Super Bowl. Both defenses give up a TD that loses them the game.
Basically what Jason Campbell had to deal with about 5 times last year.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
What. Ever. Brady has 35 yard drives for a FG and people act like he’s God. Are you going to act like he didn’t have a ridiculous D and the best coach in the game when he won? Ben had to get 7 points in crunch time and did it. Brady hasn’t. Manning hasn’t. It’s a pretty impressive feat. But now we are way OT.
I waited all year for this?
I hate Brady as much as anyone…I’m not going to deny he did exactly what he had to to win games either though. Regardless of how much I would have hated it being the Pats 19-0 would have been something epic to have seen happen. Him and Moss had their moment. Seau and Bruschi pumping themselves up on the sidelines after it is comical to me now knowing the Giants ended up going straight down the field on them.
Same with Fitzgerald. What a playoffs, what a game…then their D just gets rolled over when it counts. Reminds me of the Redskins D. But yes, way OT.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Feds did indeed wear yellow laces that year
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 Apr 28, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
huh
I thought only Ovie did that. I thought there was some kind of intense symbolism (or possibly reverse Oedipal psychology), in this moment. That maybe Feds swapped out his shoelaces right before the play to get Yellow Shoelace Power. I dunno. I’m grasping at straws because I’m having a stroke because the Caps are going to their consecutive game 7 tonight.
Cardiac Caps indeed, out of their last 30 games, what percentage went to OT? 75%? Game 7s in 4 consecutive serieses (if not more)??? need… oxygen…
I knwo he wore yellow for the entire 2008-2009 season. Can’t recall off the top of my head if he was wearing them the previous season.
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I’m going to follow Boswell’s advice today:
Repeat as needed: “This is not the same team.”
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I tried to tell people that before the playoffs. Unfortunately, I’m not sure even I believe it now.
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by Carl Putnam on Apr 28, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Corey retweet
ov not on the ice this morning but alzner is and apprantly has a bitchin playoff beard. i’m thinking mike commodore-esque?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
Captain Helmer took a spearing penalty, Holtby almost got in a goalie fight, and the Bears didn’t have a lead in the game until the GWG in OT.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
They’ve apparently trailed in the third period in seven out of nine games. I think the Caps could take a lesson from their farm team.
by b.orr4 on Apr 28, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh for the love of Mary...
@cmasisak22
Boudreau said he has no hesitation playing Alzner but wouldmt say if he is. Also said “I hope so” when asked if Ovechkin is OK.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:08 AM EDT reply actions
I hope to hell this is a smokescreen.
"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."
Or Gabby just joking around.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
setting us up for a willis reed moment. dont think missing a morning skate is going to have any impact. lots of vets dont take them.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
This one?
Brendan Morrison taking line rushes b/w Laich and Semin. Belanger b/w Chimera and Fehr. Gordon b/w Bradley and Walker.
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
or this one
Fleischmann was not apart of any of those line rushes. Backstrom and Oveckin aren’t on the ice but 8-19-22 is probably the top line.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I was just going to refer to that. Backstrom not skating at least backs up the Ovie is presumable OK.
"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."
Tarik
Looks like Scott Walker will get in tonight. Karl Azlner too, though probably not with John Carlson.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The bottom two lines of
Chimera/Bmo/Fehr
Walker/Gordo/Brads
are going to be tremendous. The lineup is just so much more hit-you-in-the-mouth when you take Flash out. Again, look at how big the third line is and how tough the fourth line is. We may not win, but they won’t be the reason if that’s how it goes.
Are we even sure that’s how it’s gonna play out? I still think Flash is playing.
I waited all year for this?
He didn’t take rushes at all with the lines is what I read.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but BB is going to great lengths to obscure his actual lineup. I think we may see Theo in net, not Varly.
Who knows…
You had me at no problem.
Would you really have Theo stay out to take extra work with the guys everyone is 99% sure are scratches? He had Flash, BMo, and Walker come off earlier than everyone else so there is some smoke and mirrors going on.
I’m just being hopeful.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
He should keep resting until we feel bad enough to give him another start in Game 1 or 2 of the Philly series.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Or Flash is centering 8 and 22 and Backs doesn’t get a sweater.
I jest.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Seriously. This is not funny. At all.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Flash will replace Knuble on the top line.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
He knows how big of a bed shitting this will be if they lose.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I am a fan of Steckel, but he definitely shouldn’t be in right now.
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 Apr 28, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Yup. Belanger brings more to the table, and there’s no way he should be ahead of Gordon at this point.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
He was in game 6. But he’s typically not a score, and with Belanger and Gordo, it’s hard to argue we need his face-off skills.
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At least he’s not last on the depth chart!
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 Apr 28, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait, I thought Dave Steckel got a three-year extension because he normally scores in the playoffs.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s soooooooo 2009. EB will be our playoff hero this year.
Still sticking by my EB will score a key goal for us in this year’s playoffs prediction.
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by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
So far Boyd “Flash” Gordon has been the savior of the universe.
"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 Apr 28, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
Boyd “Andrew” Gordon.
NOW you’re confused.
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Boyd “Andrew” “Boyd” Gordon
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Steckel’s foot speed could have something to do it with it as well. He looked a step behind Monday night. Against a bigger, slower team, he would do fine.
Kind of like Erskine. But with more use.
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 Apr 28, 2010 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Not only that, but there are only 8 Caps more valuable than him. You simply don’t scratch such an important player in a big game.
I waited all year for this?
by Rob Parker on Apr 28, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
My hope ist hat I’ll ge tto wear my new Backstrom jersey while the Caps are still in the playoffs. Supposed to arrive late May.
"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 Apr 28, 2010 10:15 AM EDT reply actions
The #28 I ordered on April 15 still hasn’t arrived.
Oh, you were talking about jerseys.
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by J.P. on Apr 28, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Oh. I see what you did there.
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 Apr 28, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
My Flieschmann jersey arrived, but it floats whenever there’s a breeze.
"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 Apr 28, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
My Fleischmann jersey arrived, and it was made completely out of feces.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
My Fleischmann jersey arrived also.
It never gets dirty. In fact, when its sees that it might get dirty it pulls me in the other direction.
It’s constantly moving from the top shelf to the bottom shelf in my closet (with stops in the middle) trying to get comfortable and trying to find a place to shine.
It also moves left to right across the shelves looking for comfort and looking to be next to those shirts and sweaters that make it look good.
I tend to wear it in streaks – four, five, six days in a row when it looks really good. Then, for whatever reason, I don’t wear it for a while and am somewhat repulsed, only to put it on again later for a few days in a row.
Lately, I’ve been very repulsed. I haven’t worn it for a while. Then, this morning, it moved down to the bottom shelf, near the floor of my closet. It’s all wrinkled and really doesn’t look happy there all by itself.
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by STLSpidey on Apr 28, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
My Laing jersey will keep it company.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Just don’t wear it… you’ll end up with some weird disease or bodily injury…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
causes spleens to fight itself to the death
If you want to survive out here, you've got to know where your towel is.
by ns on Apr 28, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
i’m suprised you could find it…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Where’d you order from? I used Icejerseys, and apparently they take a while.
"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 Apr 28, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Late Start and All Good News
With normal central time zone start behind you guys and morning meetings, I’ve just made my way through the posts.
Great news, if it holds up, about 14, 24, and 27.
Like you, I am ready go go. And I still believe. Time to dive into work to make the time go faster.
Two images in my head all day to maintain the optimism:
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Varly In?
Per TEB Tweet:
Semyon Varlamov came off the ice first.
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Not terribly surprising. That was the general belief yesterday.
"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."
Looks like
27/74 will be together tonight, per carlson via tarik tweet.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
Makes sense. 55/52 and 26/77 are good pairings, and 74/27 were paired in Hershey, correct?
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Worked in Hershey. What have we got to lose at this point?
"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."
TEB tweet:
John Carlson says he’ll play with Karl Alzner.
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That answer is:
If wishes were horses, we'd all be eating steak.
by Hang a Laingtern on Your Problems on Apr 28, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
As J.P. said yesterday….the future is now.
"Stop hating and just accept the new Red Jesus into our life." --F&B on 14
To recap, here’s my guess at the lineup: 8-19-22, 21-9-28, 25-18-16, 24-15-10, 55-52, 26-77, 27-74, 40 in net. – Cory tweet
This…line-up…ROCKS! Please be right.
I’m nervous. TEB and Corey are hedging on whether 14 or 24 is in.
Given the line up above, if 14 is in, I guess he goes to the 3rd line and 25 moves down.
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in my unprofessional opinion, given our current personnel thats the best lineup they could put on the ice tonight. I like it.
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by Sombrero Guy on Apr 28, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
To recap, here’s my guess at the lineup: 8-19-22, 21-9-28, 25-18-16, 24-15-10, 55-52, 26-77, 27-74, 40 in net. – Cory tweet
Oh how I wish we did this 2 games ago.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Now for the important question:
Who gets Poti’s alternate captain “A”?
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Yes, they do.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
…has to be Backstrom, right? Wouldn’t he be in line for one anyway when Knuble/Poti depart? Has Laich worn one?
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
19.
I would have said 21, but he’s not had a great playoff.
The cool choice would be 74, but that won’t happen.
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Brooks has gotten it a couple times this year, but on a night like tonight, it’s gotta be backs and the four points he’s bringing to the table.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
It can’t be Backs because then all of our captains would be on the same line. I’d be okay with it, though.
Should probably be a D-man to replace Poti, right? That’s the way they’ve rolled in the past.
So, uh, maybe Carlson isn’t such an improbability.
If wishes were horses, we'd all be eating steak.
by Hang a Laingtern on Your Problems on Apr 28, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Green’s gotten the A before
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Hasn’t it also been used to motivate guys to step up their game?
Not endorsing one for Green, but just saying.
"In the past we developed individually, but now we're growing as a team and that's what is important." - Mike Green
No, we have to insult the players.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
My insults directly led to Poti playing better.
Follow me on Twitter!! I even say some relevant stuff sometimes
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Thank god it wasn’t some peanuts! He might die!
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Maybe that’s why they don’t know how long he’ll be out…he was secretly allergic to rubber.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Taking one for the team
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
RT @habsinsideout1: Refs tonight for #Habs #Capitals: Dan O’Halloran and Brad Watson
half a minute ago via web
Good, bad, or doesn’t matter?
"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."
last year game seven vs rangers. refs per JP’s link:
Referees:
13- Dan O’Halloran
23- Brad Watson
good omen…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow. Of course it’s only a coincidence, but interesting.
"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."
Might matter… if you believe in fate and stuff.
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I've got a problem - Help preeze.....
Have long-standing plans for tonight and will not be able to watch game live.
Have DVR set to record.
The question: Forgo all news / conversations with friends and watch the game later tonight with no knowledge of the outcome?
Or, radio / interwebs as available and know outcome of game before watching (if to be watched at all)?
What thinks you?
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Fuck your plans, watch live.
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by jordanDC on Apr 28, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
This.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I’d pass on recording it. They’ll replay it tomorrow morning, and if we win, then you can record it.
"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 record. The replays are sometimes edited.
(Yes, I know about the avatar hounding - just pretend mine is invisible.)
Usually just the intermissions are cut, but it depends on the length of the game.
"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’ve got a similar problem. My son’s JV lacrosse game starts at 5:30pm central time. It will probably go until at least 7:00pm. Thus, I don’t get home until probably 7:30 and will be 90 minutes behind.
Of the previous six games, due to similar conflicts, I’ve done the press blackout and time shifted two or three times already.
However, for game 7, I won’t be able to stand the pressure. I’ve already decided that I’m going to fuck the time shifting this time and listen to radio. I can’t not know.
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I often record and start watching regular season games around 7:45 eastern. I speed through commercials and intermissions and catch up part way through the third. If you do the same, you won’t be too far behind, even starting 90 minutes late instead of 45 minutes late.
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 Apr 28, 2010 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
You don’t want to hear about Jack Hallerbach and Harvest Bank of Maryland?
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I know. I agree wholeheartedly. For this game, I have admitted to myself that I’m just not going to be comfortable sitting at my son’s game knowing there is a game going on and not knowing the score.
I can get Kolbe on radio through an iPhone app, so I should be ok.
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Buy your son a beer and watch the game with him at a bar.
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If only. He wore his Ovechkin T-Shirt with name and number on the back to school today.
Unfortunately, he’s a freshman. The Missouri State Authorities would frown on your suggestion, as would my wife.
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heh, good to know you’re the cool dad.
Also, get him out of net-grass hockey and put him in ice hockey.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Do you doubt me? Wow.
Had him on skates at 3 out at Arc Ice in Rockville before we moved.
Played Mites, Squirts, PeeWee and just finished his 2nd year as a Bantam here in Chesterfield. Played varsity hockey for his HS as a freshman.
Won’t go to the NHL or Div 1, but enjoys the sport.
(Sorry — close to OT – but JDC asked!)
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also helps when the caps are down 2 goals to 0 and i can’t bear to watch another PK.
by Natty Bumppo on Apr 28, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, right. It’s great when you FFWD through a Caps PK when they’re losing and the score at the top of the screen doesn’t change.
Or if you notice Knuble and Gordo beginning a breakout.
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I would never be able to watch the game without knowing the outcome. It’s Game 7!
In fact, I probably wouldn’t even bother watching it. Find out the score via interwebs/radio if it were me.
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Thats probably what I’m going to do
Having bad flash-backs to game 7 vs Philly and a few series-enders vs the Pens going back a few years
Being a fan of this team is hard on the ticker….
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by Evel Knuble on Apr 28, 2010 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
all i have to say is to extend the recording well past midnight. you dont want it to cut off if they go to OT.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Record and avoid news and conversations. Its difficult to do, but I managed to do this when I was traveling during an away game in the Caps Flyers series. You just need to warn everyone you talk to regularly to comply.
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 Apr 28, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I do this all the time, but I don’t live in the DC area anymore, so it’s easier to maintain “radio silence”. Depending on your stress level, watch the recording.
by mechanicsville on Apr 28, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I would just institute a Caps blackout until you can watch the recording tonight. Knowing the result sucks so much of the fun out of watching a game, especially a Game 7.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Best. Quote. Ever.
Adapating from this:
“I hope Verizon Center makes history. I hope it will be a Verizon Center as it has never been seen before, that there is not one empty seat and when the players skate on the ice, they hate their profession for 60 minutes”
They're coming.
*Related, but Adapation was a great film.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Meh. Pique’s quote was over the top. Barca needs no help from the crowd. They’ve got Messi.
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by Carl Putnam on Apr 28, 2010 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Ha!
Unfortunately,not possible – first race of the season is this weekend and there is work to be done
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Reply fail –
Responding to “Fuck your plans….”
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by Evel Knuble on Apr 28, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Cautious optimism, folks. I’ve got a sneaky feeling that we’re in for a real nice treat tonight. Not confident, not predicting victory… I just think the Caps are going to really show up tonight in all 3 zones.
You had me at no problem.
Eastern, Central and Pacific?
"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 Apr 28, 2010 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The city of Denver would like to have a word with you…
Let's go Caps!
by MikeL-Pivonka on Apr 28, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh. There was actually a method to this choice. If I picture it right, when the networks would advertise shows, you’d see 8pm Eastern and Pacific and 7pm Central. Never any mention of Mountain time.
"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."
Or Arizona Time – for that matter.
(yes — there is an Arizona time.)
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Which is nowhere as cool as Newfoundland time. Which is getting way OT.
"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."
Remember when the Caps needed to beat Florida to get into the playoffs on the last game of the season? They came out flying, let there be no mistake who the winner would be, and got the job done. This is what I expect and hope for tonight.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I’n optimistic too, but hat Florida team had nothing to play for.
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 Apr 28, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
That doesn’t factor in to my hopfulness.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Did anyone notice how the ’Yotes fans were standing and cheering for almost the whole game? I wish it would be like that in Verizon tonight.
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
yotes fans can look at this season as a success despite the loss in game 7. i cant say that about the caps season if they lose tonight.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
True, and no offense to Yotes fans (I like them myself), but I hope we play like DET did last night.
"Stop hating and just accept the new Red Jesus into our life." --F&B on 14
They were amazing on their PP. I was saying, Please let a cap or two watch this. Simple, simple, simple PP that produced results.
"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"
DET works hard and moves the puck quickly until a shooting lane opens then they put it on net and all 3 low guys crash the rebound. Very simple. Very deadly.
I waited all year for this?
Ha, the geniuses on On the Fly last night were saying that the Caps PP has been bad because they haven’t been creative enough like Detroit. Getting creative is the last thing the Caps PP needs to do.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
They just need more choreography, clearly.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Whatever happens tonight.. make sure Backstrom doesn’t watch this movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Wy6Jisn2c&feature=related
Fast forward to 7:50
I had read somewhere that Fedorov was supposed to fly over from Russia to catch some games. Has anybody seen him, read anything further to that point? Would be great to see that replay on the jumbotron, then cut over to Feds in Ted’s suite.
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These were all over teh Twitterz last night
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
The Ovie one has too many teeth.
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by jordanDC on Apr 28, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and #19? The hair is all wrong.
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by RedBirdie on Apr 28, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
… and in the Clips this morning (more or less).
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awww!
TROTZ NOMINATED FOR ADAMS
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I don’t know if you’re snarking, but it actually is extremely surprising.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Tippet, Sacco, and Trotz?
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I’d guess. The guy who is breaking this only said Trotz (he’s Nashville’s PA announcer, @PredPAPaul)
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Obviously, he won’t win. But its pretty cool anyway.
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"What do you think this is? Major League Baseball?"- Shea Weber
by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Tomorrow’s the last day for finalist announcements (Hart). After that there will be a few other awards that are done separate from this process (Conn Smythe of course, King Clancy, Messier, Pearson/Lindsey, and I think that’s it).
by sixsevenfiftysix on Apr 28, 2010 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Err, *Lindsay. Too embarrassing to leave uncorrected, sorry.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Apr 28, 2010 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
That Feds goal is one of my favorite moments witnessed live.
I’m very nervous, I really hope the Caps put together a great performance.
Referees for tonight: Brad Watson and Dan O’Halloran.
How do I sign my name via keyboard?
Bruce in fine form, per Tarik:
BB on Game 7s: “Heroes are made and goats are talked about on TSN on the highlights for the next year.”
"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."
Goat’s talked about on TSN? Cool!
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
by Elliotte on Apr 28, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Potential Quick Turnaround for Caps after They Win Tonight
Just tweeted by PHTonNBC:
As expected, Game 1 between the Sharks and Red Wings will be Thurs., 9:00 p.m. EDT.
Does that mean Caps-Flyers Friday night or Saturday afternoon?
(Yes — writing with optimism)
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If the Caps win, I’d think one East/West series (one from each conference) starts Thursday, the other West Fri, and the other East Sat (and the first East series gets a day off between Games 2 and 3 or something to balance the schedule). I’d think Caps-Flyers gets the Saturday and Pens-Bs the Thursday.
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by red army line on Apr 28, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone going to the game tonite going to join me in the Larry Murphy/Sergei Gonchar Whoop! Whoop! call tonite everytime Laperrierre touches the puck!
I went to a fight, and a hockey game broke out!
Big no there.
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by jordanDC on Apr 28, 2010 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed. Lappy never played D for the Caps, hence no Woop.
/Not a fan of the woop to begin with
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by Sombrero Guy on Apr 28, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Most inexplicable thing I heard all season at the Booth was a Montreal game where Metropolit got whooped.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s the negative fans that seek out stuff to be negative about.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
This is an accurate description of the guy who sits at the end of RedBirdie’s row.
"Do not be afraid to ask for credit, for our way of refusing is very polite."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Apr 28, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
lol, I hate that guy. OF COURSE he’s there on a night they lose. I really do think he has such negative mojo that the Caps always lose when he’s there.
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oh, i forgot, just for Laichitor: “Come on, MONICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
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Don’t forget about Brenda. He left the ‘n’ off his name. So clever.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Apr 28, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Laperrierre doesn’t meet the #1 qualification, right?
Don’t you have to be an ex-Cap to get a Whoop, Whoop?
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qualification number two is to win a cup with another team…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
i’d actually like the whoop whoops to go away. hasnt won us anything. dont think the targetted players care….in fact, they may like it.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it? Gonchar got whooped for years before the Pens won their last Cup.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
To set the record straight, the whole whoop cheer started with one guy when Larry
Murphy played for us. All by himself he would do every time he touched the puck and would scream “Hit him with your pocket book Larry!” It had to do with the fact that he was a complete WUSS! Please know that I was there when it first started…not a newbie here, even though I still may be a little wet behind the ears to this Blog! It has since been stretched to others, which is why I think La…whatever is deserving because he is a diver. Also just want it to be louder thatn heck tonight!
I went to a fight, and a hockey game broke out!
(Lapierre, Laperierre plays for the Flyers and is one tough hombre)
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by Knee high to a duck on Apr 28, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
One tough hombre who is out for the rest of the playoffs.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
No choice on that one. Bleeding on the brain.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
One of my favorites, even if he’s a Flyer. If they whooped him I’d whoop the fans doing the whooping (if that made sense)
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by Steck It Out on Apr 28, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
doesn’t Lapierre translate to “the Peter”? perfect name for that guy.
by Reckless on Apr 28, 2010 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Interesting. Not the Pearson any more.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=319706
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by DrinkingPartner on Apr 28, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
good honor for ted lindsay.
is it odd that no awards named for orr, howe or gretzky?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The Gordie Howe Mark Messier Leadership Trophy. Presented by Bridgestone Tires.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
And co-sponsored by Ace Elbow Pads. Now with 20% harder caps!
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by Knee high to a duck on Apr 28, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that award should be sponsored by delta dental…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Official: Trotz, Tippett, Sacco the JA noms. Tippett basically a lock.
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The only harder locks are the quantitative trophies like the Richard, Ross, and Jennings. Tippett’s going to win this in a landslide.
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by Knee high to a duck on Apr 28, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, and thats how it should be. I love Trotz but he doesn’t stand a chance, nor should he.
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by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no problem with Tippett given the situation etc. But I believe the Coyotes were generally picked to be a borderline playoff team while Colorado was picked to be last in the West. Sacco should be getting more props as a legitimate contender for the award.
I don’t know anyone who picked the Coyotes to be a playoff team. Everything I saw had them battling Colorado for a lottery spot.
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by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
it would be great if someone could compile the “usual suspects” pre-season predictions (like PD, TSN, etc) I have to head into a meeting shortly, or I would do it.
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From CI
“When I did get the call I was like, ’That’s kind of strange,’” Alzner after the morning skate at KCI. “Because there were still [other defensemen available] here. But [maybe his history with John Carlson] is what they were thinking about. I’m happy that they did.”
Alzner said he isn’t sure which defenseman he’ll be paired in tonight’s pivotal Game 7 against the Habs. But Carlson later said he expects to play with Alzner, his former partner with the AHL-leading Bears earlier this season.
“The way it is right now, with what the team has done this season, Game 7 of the first round, you really, really want to win this one advance,” Alzner said. “But it’s just a game. Just play and have fun. I’ve come to realize that the last half of the season, not to over think things too much.”
Alzner has played five career games against Montreal, more than any other opponent. This meeting, though, is by far the biggest – for the team and perhaps for himself.
“This is the highest measuring stick,” Alzner said. “Every time I’m here, I’m fighting for a job. And it’s no different now.”
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I’ll take any Capital with the GWG tonight.
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by STLSpidey on Apr 28, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Wouldn’t it be nice to put up a four spot in the first and hold them off the board?
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I’ve been waiting all season for This team to flat out kick someone’s asphalt. No yips, no late cheapies, no 7-3 wins in Philly that should have been 8-1 except, you know, what’s the big deal in the last 8 minutes.
“Will to win” is well and good. But “will to reduce your opponent to bitter tears” is where the big tin is found. Tonight we’ll see if the Caps have a lick of it.
Hey let's go, today is going to be our night
That is exactly what the Wings did to the Yote’s last night. Well said!
"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 went hockey-free last night, and peeked at the score with about 3 minutes left. Hell of a dismantling, apparently.
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Inspiring…to watch a hot goalie just slowly get taken apart.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Bryz seems like a nice guy, shame it had to end that way for him.
Now, Client Halak? No, I will have no such feeling for him after he is dismantled.
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He’s had three assists on powerplays in the Hershey postseason. Maybe put him in the Caps’ first pp tonight to see if fresh eyes make a difference?
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I think I’d much rather have Carlson on there, but anything is worth a shot at this point.
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As long as we have a defencemen who can hold the puck in the zone on the PP I will be happy
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by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ovie has been shitting at that lately, too. Corvo-Carly PP D!
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I so badly want Carly on the point on the 1st PP.
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As I wrote yesterday —
I’d like to see OV in front of the net banging on the PowerPlay, 19 and 28 on the boards, and 52 and 77 on the points. If 74 subs for 77 from time-to-time, I’d be ok. However, I think 77 is probably better on the PP now than 74.
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Fair point. His locking-and-loading hasn’t been working, so I suggest we try something new. Green and Corvo can lock and load, as can Semin and Backstrom from the half-boards.
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He hasn’t had any room to even lock and load yet. I can barely remember one real one timer from him on a PP with any kind of room. More puck movement needed. More backdoor looks if they’re taking away up high so much.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed with CP on the forward positioning. At this point I would be happy with Corvo and Carlson on the PP for the D-Men. Last game Corvo was showing he can lock and load and he obviously moves the puck well. I just can’t take watching Green all night dithering and fumbling on the point for PP.
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by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Corvo and Carlson both seem to have that knack of making their their shot gets through somehow…either by hesitating a second or skating to change their angle.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Like Nicky, they are patient with the puck and get the D to commit.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
I see at least one goal tonight coming as a result of this very thing…
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Corvo has been backpeddling to get a shooting lane wonderfully lately.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
If only we’d see it more when chasing down pucks deep in our own zone sometimes.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
When a puck has been cleared in I’ve seen him get chased down by multiple guys so far this series. The speed has been there at times when rushing the puck up ice gaining the center line and in the O zone.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Disagree. AO can’t be the Knuble guy. It’s not a good use of his full skill set. He could do it and maybe that’s what he does when he gets older and can’t score from the tops of the circles, but just standing him still on the crease doesn’t spread the D out or take advantage of his great shot and predatory open-ice skills.
I waited all year for this?
Ovi never looks comfortable in front of the net. The experiment has been done. He’s way more lethal taking shots for 22 or 21 to clean up.
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by Sombrero Guy on Apr 28, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
AO needs to be hanging out in the left circle. He’s so much more dangerous over there. Why are you going to put your best scorer the furthest from the net?
I waited all year for this?
Agreed. If I can’t get agreement on positioning him in front of the net, then I’ll take sides. Let Montreal guess where he’s going to be.
Did you see the 5-3 that PHX had last night and how all they did was tee it up for Schneider and Morris? Detroit couldn’t have been happier and couldn’t have had an easier PK.
I think that’s where we are now with MTL. They know we are setting up OV and Green up top. Let’s move OV elsewhere and get them thinking.
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I didn’t see a second of the PHX game last night. I definitely want everyone moving more than we have been.
I waited all year for this?
Basically Schneider and Morris stood at the top of the umbrella with a man in front and one on each side. One of them held the puck, trying to draw out the DET penalty killer to then pass it over to the other for a one-timer. At least 1/2 if not more of the shots were blocked. No shots from the wings and zero – I mean zero — movement.
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Truthfully I would take setting them up the entire time as the PP has been currently. 3 shots in 1:10 of 5 on 3 the other night was horrendous. We’d have more success just teeing it up for Ovie and Green than continuing to hold the puck down low trying to make that cross ice pass between Semin and Backstrom. In order for that to work we need more movement first.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I worry that MTL knows we are going to do that and that we are in a rut doing it.
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We haven’t even been able to do it yet. They’ve taken that away so well we have been forced into simple back and forth lay offs or dumping it in deep trying to maintain possession.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
So I know we don’t want to put this all on Ovechkin, but tonight I damn well expect him to play like the best player in the world, like the two-time Hart winner and the most dominant player the game has seen since Lemieux. I don’t want to hear any B.S. about the trap or about Halak. Be the best player in the world tonight and we will win.
I expect this, too. And, again, I’m cautiously optimistic that I’ll see it.
You had me at no problem.
I’m on board. I don’t know that Sasha or any of the second line will snap out of it but I’m willing to bet that Backstrom and Ovechkin will be at their best.
I expect them to be. I’m only a little worried about Varly.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Trust me, I know that there will be lots of things to be upset about if the Caps lose on Wednesday night. But this is the one I’m really dreading.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
And to further the point, Ovechkin is 7th in the league in scoring. That’s really good. But we need to be saying to ourselves “holy shit, Ovechkin is everywhere right now!” tonight. He’s had a good series but if he doesn’t have a major impact on tonight’s game then he’s not performing up to his capabilities as a top-five talent ever to wear skates IMO.
I was thinking about this today. I think Steinberg is right. If the Caps lose (which they won’t), we’ll get a torrent of “OV can’t hold a candle to Sidney” articles.
I’ve come to the conclusion that the writers of those articles, as this point in time of April 2010, will be absolutely right. I think the game is a bit of a referendum on OV right now.
I also think that those articles might appear if the Caps win, but OV is held off the scoreboard. I can see the headline now — “Caps Win, No Thanks to OV.”
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You won’t see that if we win and he doesn’t factor in. You’d see it regarding Semin or Green. Even if we win a 3-2 game hypothetically and he doesn’t record a point it would be hard for me to get on him for a 5 goal, 9 point performance. That’s already better than his 1st round last year.
That being said…I expect him to look to be the guy to break the dam early tonight and drive the point home to Halak, the Habs, and his team that there will be no “hot goalie” tonight.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I couldn’t care less.
The while Cindy v Ovie thing is a matter of debate and you can make a strong argument to support either player.
The problem won’t be –
If the Caps lose, then Ovie’s legacy is damaged.
The problem will be -
If the Caps lose, then this will be one more thing to agonize over and be pissed off about.
Must win tonight.
Must.
Win.
Tonight.
Must.
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by Evel Knuble on Apr 28, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
More Optimistic Version
MustWill win tonight.
MustWill.
Win.
Tonight.
MustWill.
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Cindy v Ovie thing
Who’s Cindy?
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Seriously?
Who’s Cindy?
You haven’t heard of the great fish-lipped lad from Nova Scotia who has come to re-write the hockey history books?
Wow.
You should get out more.
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"Making a difference through motor sports."
No, because we’re actually grown ups who separate ourselves from the average Caps fan, so we try not to use those kinds of things here.
I hear the WaPo commenters use that name a lot though, which should say something.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
You know what I don’t get about the whole “let’s call him Cindy” thing? Isn’t Sidney already a little bit of a girly name? It’s beyond childish if you ask me.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 28, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not to mention there are 18 different kinds of sexist underovertones to it.
If wishes were horses, we'd all be eating steak.
by Hang a Laingtern on Your Problems on Apr 28, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I respect the guy’s skill, but I’m not a fan.
Not of him, nor his team.
I call him Cindy.
Silly?
Yes.
Petty?
Sure.
Care?
Not much.
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"Making a difference through motor sports."
Approved here?
No.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
How uptight is everyone that suddenly JR is full of Crosby apologists on the eve of a game 7 v the Habs?
Whatever.
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"Making a difference through motor sports."
There are those who don’t mind so much, but they have mostly figured out that it’s not worth fighting over.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Yeah, that’s what it is.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m certainly not one for “my post count is bigger than yours” elitism, but you’ve been a member since February and have 53 comments, a significant portion of which are on this topic. It’s funny how you think you’re qualified to say that the Rink is “suddenly” full of people who will tell you not to call Sidney Crosby a childish, uncreative name.
by sixsevenfiftysix on Apr 28, 2010 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Post counts mean nothing. While I agree we need to be grownups and not resort to name calling, post counts are pointless.
by killianskid34 on Apr 28, 2010 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Those of who left elementary school when we left the 6th grade.
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by Carl Putnam on Apr 28, 2010 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
The bottom line is that it’s a personal attack on a player that adds nothing to the discourse. We try to avoid that here, so please refrain from it in the future.
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by Knee high to a duck on Apr 28, 2010 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No apologies needed. He’s got the title belt right now, fairly as well. I’d love to just beat him and his team by being the better team, rather than to get cheap kicks calling him a name.
Is what it is.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
ooooh, we get to add “uptight” to the list of names people have called us!
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by Addison H. on Apr 28, 2010 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
does it come already bloody?
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
blood stains were extra
#NeedsMoreBradley
by Addison H. on Apr 28, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
YAY!
"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 Apr 28, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
PLEASE recycle the box before game time.
Hey let's go, today is going to be our night
by redlineblue on Apr 28, 2010 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Speaking of a year ago tonight..
semin’s last playoff goal was scored against the rags in game seven. talk about due…
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
Skill just ain't enough tonight
From Justin Bourne:
“Anyways, if work ethic is equal, which it should be in a game seven, the Capitals will smoke the Habs like salmon, the same way Detroit showed who they really were when the chips were down.”
So true. If the Caps effort is there, and not just in putting up 45 shots, they will crush the Habs. No guarantees you say? Well, you could say that – but it’s far more probable that with their backs against the wall, and the season on the line, that the boys will show us their best.
I watched Datsyuk last night, lasered in on what he had to do. Two goals in 2 minutes – just absolutely destroyed the will of the Yotes. Can Ovie and Semin and Nicky rise to the occasion?
I don’t think they need to worry about Halak putting up another wall – but can they work the puck down low, applying pressure and a heavy presence in front? Will our forwards recognize the need to get back and help out on D; and not let Cammaleri get these early, open looks?
They can do this. Granted, it is easier playing like the Habs, no pressure, they weren’t supposed hang around this long, etc. Us fans are carrying a hell of a lot more baggage than this team now, with our eyewitness accounts of previous collapses. That uncomfortable knot in our stomachs and elevated heart rate tell you, this can’t be happening. You should have a damn good feeling that the Caps are unbeatable if they play at their best.
We will see that tonight.
Anyways, if work ethic is equal, which it should be in a game seven, the Capitals will smoke the Habs like salmon, the same way Detroit showed who they really were when the chips were down
Food Metaphors!!!!!!!!
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However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
And again!!
Montreal’s best hope is to challenge Washington’s shaky goaltending and offense-first defenseman in the first period (after weathering the initial storm), and see if they can’t get one more out of a jello-legged Halak
mmm…delicious!!
However long the night, the dawn will break again
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
shaky goaltending. Varly still has a lower GAA than Halak.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
While facing only a fraction of the work that Halak has.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
true he’s faced fewer shots, but i’d hardly call a sub 2.5 GAA shaky. varly hasnt been pulled from a game..this will also be varly’s third game seven, halak’s first.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand that, but GAA is more of a team stat than just a goalie stat. Varlamov certainly looked far more shaky in Game 6 than Halak (and looked downright awful in his last Game 7), so I don’t think pointing to the GAA ends any concerns about goaltending.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Apr 28, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
jaques plante would have looked shaky compared to halak in game 6. not saying varly has outplayed halak in the series, just would not classify his play as shaky. as you have noted, many of the goals against were helped by defensive breakdowns.
lets hope the only shakiness by varly is when he shakes halak’s hand after the caps win.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Considering how I expect the offense to play tonight…3 or less is fine by me. I don’t think he was shaky in Game 6. They had a bounce on every one of their goals against him. It happens. Halak better pray we don’t get bounces like that tonight.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Truthfully if I wanted a scenario that I think would assure us of victory…that would be if Semin is the best player on the ice tonight. But I have to think Ovechkin is going to know what the situation is and step up accordingly.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I think AO will be in force, but Nick has been feeling it all series. He’s going to be a beast. If Semin is the best player on the ice we win by 3+.
I waited all year for this?
Or it could mean that everyone else is really really bad.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 28, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that was my point, if he produces tonight we’re locked in. Nicky was a little absent in Game 5 but he was alive and well Monday night. I still almost think we should throw out SOB and just let them go prove they can dominate anyone.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Or play with one D and trot out SOB with Knuble to the crease.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
This would be slightly over the top I think.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
@VogsCaps
In the press room at VC. Montreal writers talking about how tense they perceive the Caps and BB to be today. And talking travel plans to PIT
Because now I can justify browsing and commenting during the work day with the argument that I am promoting my business.
Fuck those guys.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
by jordanDC on Apr 28, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Surprised they’re not inventing more “controversy” via Tomas Plekanec quotes.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Montreal Writers: The only people in the world who make the New York writers look civilized.
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by Steck It Out on Apr 28, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
It gets better
@VogsCaps
Just so you can make your viewing plans, the Montreal guys are split. Some swear series opens in PIT on Fri. And others say opener is Sat.
Also,
@VogsCaps
And they’re also talking about some UFC event causing a 2nd round conflict at Bell Centre.
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
“[Carly and I] talked about a lot of times in Hershey how it would be nice to play together [in the same pairing in the NHL],” Alzner said. “The things we do in Hershey are sometimes what other D pairings won’t do. We use each other quite a bit. It would be nice if we could do it here.”
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Carly?!
/waiting for the iCarly photoshop
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow. I was not expecting to see that pun made.
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 Apr 28, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I think its more odd that i’m close to 27, and I know what iCarly is.
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, that’s why I wasn’t expecting it. Places like Japers’ Rink aren’t exactly Nickelodeon’s target audience.
And yes it’s strange.
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 Apr 28, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Good grief I’m bad at age guessing.
On the Forecheck/Twitter/CLS
"What do you think this is? Major League Baseball?"- Shea Weber
by Chris Burton on Apr 28, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
At Least I Can Point to My 12-Year-Old Daughter as to Why I Know.
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Well…at least he doesn’t call him “Bieber”
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
You need to make her play hockey, too.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
I loved her rendition of “You’re So Vain”
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Apr 28, 2010 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’ll rec that just because us old folks gotta stick together.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
Self-conscious about your age after meeting all us handsome young bucks?
"Do not be afraid to ask for credit, for our way of refusing is very polite."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Apr 28, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
(And F&B)
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by jordanDC on Apr 28, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You forgot old.
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Bitter can be included too.
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On that note I wonder if Chatty McChubbyCheeks will finally back his shit up.\
Doubtful.
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I have to figure after ringing the pipe he’s due to get one.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully!
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Who me? Nah.
::hides bottle of Ensure::
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
If we’re old, it’s only because watching this team for so long has permanently elevated our blood pressure and made our arteries harden prematurely.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Apr 28, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Just chop me in half and count the rings
For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
by Rather Bengt on Apr 28, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Just drop the fucking puck already. Get it over with. I can’t take this anymore!
You had me at no problem.
I’m with you there. Staying at work as late as possible but leaving just enough time to grab a 6-pack of 60min IPA on the way home. It’s the only way I’m going to make it through this game.
"If you want money go to the bank, if you want bread go to the bakery if you want goals go to the net." - #21
by snakegriffin on Apr 28, 2010 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
You could by 10 times as much Colt 45.
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Billy Dee Williams approves.
"Stop hating and just accept the new Red Jesus into our life." --F&B on 14
If Billy Dee Williams showed up in a Caps jersey the Habs would just forfeit the game.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Go Caps
it’s your time to shine tonight…i think they will bust out of the scoring slump and win 6-2
TULO = 2010 MVP!
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
LETS GO WINGS!
A nice writeup of the Bears game from last night.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Do you know much about Johann Kroll? They kept saying he was the best Bears defender last night.
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He was called up from the Stingrays:
In Game 2 against Albany, Dylan Yeo and Johann Kroll, who both spent most of the season with South Carolina (ECHL), were pressed into duty and did a solid job. Yeo played four regular-season games for Hershey. Kroll, who played two games for Hershey last season and none this season, banked 16 AHL games in 2009-10 in stints with Manchester, Grand Rapids and Lake Erie.
"I think short term, these guys can do the job," Mann said. "Over the long term, you never know what you’re getting. Yeo and Kroll have been up and down since they turned pro. Can they sustain that over an 80-game schedule? We really don’t know. But short term, they can do it."
Yeo paired with Bryan Helmer, 37, who also has carried a heavy load.
Kroll paired with Wellar, who was his partner during South Carolina’s run to the ECHL championship last season. "I just love playing with him," Kroll said. "Big guy who’s pretty predictable about what he’s going to do with the puck. That helped out a lot, just knowing that I’ve played a lot of games with him and knowing some of his tendencies definitely made things a lot easier."
Kroll figured his season was done when South Carolina was eliminated from the playoffs. A long summer beckoned. "Then my coach [Cail MacLean] called me and said that they want to add some depth on defense [in Hershey]," Kroll said. "At first, you’ve got a little nerves going, not playing in a couple weeks. It’s fun to get out there and compete and play."
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
lost my post:
Team scoring 1st wins 71% of game 7s
Melrose won’t commit when asked who’ll win tonight but the segment implied that this would be a statement game about this team.
For that reason I’m not worried. But if I see ovi flying around aimlessly trying to hit people in the 1st I may consider begining to worry at that point.
by Icebat on Apr 28, 2010 1:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
If he’s running around trying to hit people, it means we don’t have the puck, and I definitely would worry.
"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."
That sounds more the purposeful type of ovi hitting we like.
by Icebat on Apr 28, 2010 2:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Stupid 13 hour time difference and not being able to watch hockey. Goodnight everyone, I hope for some good news in the morning.
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 Apr 28, 2010 1:29 PM EDT reply actions
Somewhat OT
But where are you? I’m going to be stuck on Okinawa and the rest of Japan in a few weeks.
Dear Caps:
Please make sure Tarik is still working on Friday.
One final thought: This could be my last morning skate update until September. It feels weird to be typing that in April.
"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."
Just Got Back from Lunch — No Word on the Lineup Yet?
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I’m hearing it will be 12 forwards, 6 defensemen and 2 goalies.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perfect. 1 coach, two assistants, and trainer and an assistant trainer as well?
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Assuming he’s running the PP duties, Evason’s like 60% of an assistant.
Guessing what Corey speculated is fairly dead on. Cloak and dagger until faceoff and all (Spacek’s a GTD, so there’s that).
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s been put in print before that Bruce runs the PP and Evason handles the PK.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Yea, I knew Evason did the PK, wasn’t sure if he did all the special teams, and I thought he did/was doing the PP when Boudreau got the promotion.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Canadian reporter Eric Engels tweeted that Fleischmann is a scratch tonite.
by marconi64 on Apr 28, 2010 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
*tears of joy*
It’s beautiful!
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ONCE IT HITS YOUR LIPS IT’S SO GOOD
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“I wish that tweet was water, we could make it into ice blocks and skate on it. And then melt it in the springtime and drink it.”
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 Apr 28, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
And I forgive you for leaving the certain parts out that would not be so PC hahaha
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Until there’s a sighting in the press box, not believing it.
"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."
Probably the correct approach.
"Stop hating and just accept the new Red Jesus into our life." --F&B on 14
OTH, Vogel said the same in the game day video.
"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."
Win or Lose:
Let’s cheer for our Caps from hell to breakfast, and burn some cars after the game.
/#needsHockeytownstatus.
Hey let's go, today is going to be our night
Lot’s of tickets still for sale on StubHub and ticket exchange.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 28, 2010 2:18 PM EDT reply actions
You forgot the word “overpriced.”
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
Well of course.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 28, 2010 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Ladies and Gentlemen...
I must bid you adieu for today, but before I go, I just wanted to say
Clear eyes….full hearts….
CAN’T LOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
However long the night, the dawn will break again
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Apr 28, 2010 2:19 PM EDT reply actions
Spaceknot likely to play tonight. Not that he was all that missed.
Now helping to keep an eye on all things Gr8 at Alex Ovetjkin.
Huh.
Wonder if Dr. Spaceman is treating him.
They're coming.
by Bald Pollack on Apr 28, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I gotta say fellas and ladies, tonight’s probable lines ups have gotten me all hot n bothered, and if Gabby coaches better than he writes per usual, I’ve got a good feeling about the game….just thought I’d spread the positive vibes.
I hope you have an opportunity to do your signature victory dance, Carlton.
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Hopefully they pump the lyrical stylings of Tom Jones’ “Its not unusual to be loved by anyone” tonight after the victory at verizon
by CarltonBanks on Apr 28, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If we somehow went to OT and he buried the winner they may never allow him in Canada again.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If we go to OT, they’re going to have to scrape me off of Duke Street, because I’m jumping.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
After watching Lupul find that rebound, and suffering through Games 1 and 2 (thankfully 2 was mercifully short) I might be with you. But I’ll always believe.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to mention skipping school the day after Nedved’s wrister somehow found the twine…
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Subban
So on twitter, McKenzie recalls a story about how the Caps interviewed him and asked him if he was faster than his Mom (who used to run track), so PK and one of the scouts (Steve Richmond) had a race down the hall, in suit and dress shoes, and PK won.
TMYK.
They're coming.
But can lightning run on ice?
If wishes were horses, we'd all be eating steak.
by Hang a Laingtern on Your Problems on Apr 28, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
For those going to the game
You gotta be extra loud tonight, Goat’s a healthy scratch for the game, but Horn Guy will be there
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
no goat…d’oh.
when we are up 4-1 late in the third, i want to hear the ole, ole chant….
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
If Ovie scores a couple and we have a lead late…a highly sarcastic “Ovie sucks” chant would make elicit a big, evil grin from me.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
no goat…d’oh.
I don’t think D’ohboy can yell as loudly as Goat can.
"Do not be afraid to ask for credit, for our way of refusing is very polite."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Apr 28, 2010 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
No Goat? Horn Guy needs to step it up then.
Don’t worry, there are plenty of spontaneous cheers these days.
"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."
No Goat? Christ I should have gotten him a seat.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Goat tweeted that he had stuff to handle out of town that had to be done today/tonight, not a ticket issue
LET'S GO CAPS!!!
We need signs to “win one for Goat”
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
This was my favorite tweet today, @WesJohnsonVoice
FURY.MUST.BE.UNLEASHED.ALL.NIGHT.LONG. Let’s make Bell Center sound LIKE A MONASTERY BY COMPARISON! HOLD NOTHING BACK #CAPS FANS! #Capitals
John Carlson - Glory follows him.
well, someone is a little amped up for tonight!
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This Settles It
Every day the Wall Street Journal predicts the scores of that day’s games using a service called AccuScore. Their prediction for tonight is: (drum roll please)
Caps 3.9
Montreal 2.4
Don’t ask me how the Caps are going to get the 9/10ths of a goal, but all that counts is they have more than Montreal. So, no worries. It’s a done deal.
I haven’t seen it, but I would guess 3-6.
This series is taking years off of my life.
by Knubles and Bits on Apr 28, 2010 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
WSJ simulates 10,000 games between the two teams using their accuscore program. i mean, i guess it’s similar to simming all those games with NHL10
It is getting close to game time…the nerves are starting.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
Still 3 hours to go! I don’t know how you can stand it.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 28, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Belief my friend…belief. That and the knowledge that NO ONE would be shocked to see Carey Price skating on to the ice at some point tonight and all the post game comments from their side of it about “trying to contain and offense like that”. Here’s to hoping. I’m almost at the point where I’d take anything other than overtime tonight. Almost anything.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Belief is it.
The positiveness of the Rink today is just fantastic, especially compared to the massive overreaction Monday night.
They are the better team. I don’t know if they’ll win, but they are the better team.
Watching more games on Slingbox than anyone else!
If we put up 60 some shots and lose it’ll matter in my head. Destined to have some goalie play out of his mind in all of our big collapses
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I do not subscribe to “belief” or “faith” or any of that crap. My confidence that the Caps CAN win is solid. My confidence that the Caps WILL win is wrecked. There is only hope at this point. Play the fucking game, Caps, and show us why you were the best team in the NHL this year.
ah-VEECH-kin
by renhoak on Apr 28, 2010 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
When I say belief it is the confidence I have that EVERY year is the year. THIS team is THE team. Now I just want to see it.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Well said. They can find a way to lose just as well as they can find a way to win.
I waited all year for this?
So can Montreal.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
And that’s exactly why being a Caps fan is sometimes just an awful thing.
Watching more games on Slingbox than anyone else!
Also the reason why it’s better than being a fan of the other DC sports teams. The rest lack that “ability to find a way to win” part.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Even on the most awful of days, I wouldn’t trade the Caps for any team in any sport. I’ve got the scars to prove it.
Watching more games on Slingbox than anyone else!
by STLSpidey on Apr 28, 2010 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Caps and Skins forever. Revenge is a dish best served cold. It’s been cooling for a long time.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Cool. That’s me as well. I grew up at RFK and Capital Centre. I owe my dad a huge thanks for getting those tickets.
Watching more games on Slingbox than anyone else!
Oddly enough I have a Flyers fan uncle to thanks for taking me to my first hockey game when I was a kid. I was a bigger fan of both teams than anyone else in my family save my brother.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Meds.
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But not both together. Bad idea.
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I’m so mellow today, it’s kinda nice.
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Watching Barca failing to score against 10 man Inter right now is an uncomfortable metaphor.
Everything ends badly...otherwise it wouldn't end.
by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Although I’m rooting for Inter
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Going down to ten is a good thing for Inter. Just stack back on D , no offense = no Barca counter-attacks.
Fortunately for us…Montreal can’t “win” 0-0.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
And drama ensues…
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Was yesterday harder to get through? I can see that. The day before the day.
12 wins to go.
Let's go Pens!
by PensAreYourDaddy on Apr 28, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Honestly I would have been fine with appearing at VC 20 minutes after Game 6 and having Game 7 start right away.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously. Is it time for work yet?
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yesterday was kinda soul-crushing, for a lot of reasons (for me). today, much much much, because I’m drugged up AND going to the game.
And I’m endlessly repeating Boswell: "This is not the same team."
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A reminder from yesterday
http://www.irockthered.net/Graphics/DSB.pdf
"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."
Damn, I can’t see the thing I linked. Oh, well, everyone knows what it is.
"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."
printed out a copy for tonight, and hung a second here in the office
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IN NEXT YEAR
It’s good to see that the caps I grew up lo love never went anywhere! Whew! They are still the choking dogs of old!!!!! (homage to Tony Kornheiser Washington Post days)
Peerless said it the best
For all the pixels about how 8 has to rise up, the winner tonight will be GMGM — 1 of 18/24/25/77 is going to be a hero, maybe all of them
proud 4th line advocate
resident master jinxer
74/27 should be on that list too.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
If it’s 27, GMGM gains Golden Idol status.
My ability to post is only surpassed by my ability to pinch pennies.
With the behind closed doors knowledge that “we could have had it much sooner”
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
scotty walker red on ice has done it before…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc3dfMDVDuc
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Apr 28, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
so, he’s gonna clock Gomez in the face and then score the winner? SWEET.
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I feel like Versus is going to be filming me for that looking up at the clock commercial all night.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Just being honest…no matter how locked in you can’t expect your goalie to hold an onslaught like that down more than once. Usually ever.
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by Davethecapsfan on Apr 28, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
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