Wednesday Caps Clips: Development Camp Day Three
by J.P. on Jul 14, 2010 6:43 AM EDT
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Today's Development Camp sessions ("on-ice skating testing - not drills with pucks like previous practices") are at 9:45 (Group A) and 11:15 (Group B), followed by an intrasquad scrimmage at 3:15. Camp coverage from the past 24 hours:
- Marcus Johansson thinks he's ready to be the Caps' second-line center. [WaPo StC]
- Cody Eakin had another good day and is well on his way. [McNally]
- New guys Caleb Herbert and Dustin Stevenson are holding their own in a camp loaded with more seasoned players. [Dump 'n Chase]
- Quirky Braden Holtby is quirky. And awesome. [Puck Daddy, RtR, CI]
- Like physical blueliners? Patrick Wey could be your man. [Masisak, Caps Today]
- Speaking of physical blueliners, Joe Finley sends a postcard from camp. [OFB]
- Trevor Bruess wants to be a Cap. Like, now. [Caps Today]
- A look - literally and figuratively - at Evgeny Kuznetsov. [Caps Snaps]
- Free agent invitee Chris Bond is blogging from camp. Awesome. [BONDO'S BLOG]
- Caps Assistant Coach Bob Woods' son Brendan is trying to make a name for himself. [Patriot-News]
- Free agent invitee Andy Miele has caught the eye of at least one onlooker. [RtR]
- A couple of Latvians are in camp... wonder how that happened. [RMNB]
- The kids took a boat tour of the town. [Caps365 (video)]
- How to identify the guys in Group A. [Punch in the Face]
- Pictures! [Caps In Pictures (Group A, Group B), Caps Snaps (Group A), mike.rannells' Flickr (Group A, Group B)]
- Additional (superb) coverage. [Peerless, RMNB, FFODC (Group A, Group B, wrap), Red Line Station, RtR, The Hockey Chronicles]
- Marcus Johansson thinks he's ready to be the Caps' second-line center. [WaPo StC]
- A trio of former Caps make the "best of what's left" list of free agents. Wonder if Eric Belanger is still set on that three-to-four-year deal... [LeBrun]
- The Southeast Division (with the exception of the 'Canes and the already sky-high Caps) is trending up. [CBSSports]
- At his current pace, Alex Ovechkin will break the all-time shots on goal mark when he's 34-years-old... and still playing out his current contract. [NHL]
- Oh, and Ovi's new girlfriend is a supermodel. Of course she is. [Alex Ovetjkin]
- A closer look at AO's gear... and his foot? [Alex Ovetjkin]
- Speaking of gear, the Caps will be selling plenty of it on Saturday. Here's a take on what you might hope to find. [Jumping the Glass]
- The NHL doesn't really have any George Steinbrenner's... but The Boss and the Caps' top cheese do share some similarities. [PHT]
- The Caps have a couple of job openings. Well, in addition to second-line center. [HockeyJobs, HockeyJobs]
- Vote Weagle. [icethetics]
- The Bears' 2010-11 grid is out, and features ten games against a loaded Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins team, guaranteeing that the kids have a healthy hatred of flightless foul by the time the reach The Show. [Patriot-News, Bears]
- The inaugural "Pro Hockey Celebrity Pheasant Hunt" might be a little short on "celebrity," but it does include former Cap Dave Christian. [Hockey News Update]
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The Caps have a couple of job openings...
Responsibilities:
• Improve year over year fan satisfaction, retention rates, and associated revenue goals with assigned account base
The Caps had fewer than 200 STH’s not renew their plans (about 98 percent renewal). How in heaven’s name do you “improve” on that? Hold the waverers at gunpoint?
If you've read this far...seek help.
Don’t let people die.
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by J.P. on Jul 14, 2010 7:01 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs
You should get some of those yellow minions from Gru…
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--- D'ohboy
by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Related (and perhaps a bit hypocritical from this guy), but they might be pimping said openings at the Sports Networking and Career Fair at RFK Thursday night ahead of the DCU game.
Look at this signature line. Notice the lack of spelling errors and self-whoring?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 14, 2010 7:31 AM EDT up reply actions
A word of advice, from @rickolivieri:
Attn Job Seekers: It isn’t a good idea to have Kermit the Frog as your Facebook profile pic unless you’re applying for a job as a muppet
Look at this signature line. Notice the lack of spelling errors and self-whoring?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 14, 2010 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
other lesson learned: keep your facebook profile as private as possible, and don’t be friends with the whole world!
#savethekittens!
Donation info for SAVES FOR KIDS 2010!! Make a difference.
Probably a good reason to keep your Facebook profile private, too.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Proud member of the Oxford dictionary police.
And for people searching for other people on Facebook to understand that they might not be looking at who they think they’re looking at! If you search my name on Facebook, I’m actually the third result.
by CapitalCentre on Jul 14, 2010 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Should have your profile on private.
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, my Captain Kangaroo Pimp profile pic on Twitter can’t be undone.
Look at this signature line. Notice the lack of spelling errors and self-whoring?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 14, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I see that most clubs have openings in Ticket Sales/Marketing area. That must be a high turnover job. Either the pay must suck, the hours are too long, or they have piss poor managers. I would say for most clubs it is a combination of all of them.
Maybe...
but like most careers you’ve got to start on the bottom and move on to bigger and better things, which I bet also plays a large part.
I also don’t know how much opportunity there is for advancement in these jobs. Certain reps that we deal with professionally are constantly turning over for either that reason, or promotion. From the purchaser perspective, it stinks to always have to be introduced to someone new.
"It's always good to have vikings."
Proud member of the Oxford dictionary police.
Ticket rep jobs are like other sales jobs. High turnover, low pay unless you are really good at selling, and very little chance for advancement.
"You ever use smelling salts, every time you type a bad blog?" Brooks Laich
by Carl Putnam on Jul 14, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’d love to work for the Caps, but they never seem to need patent attorneys, either.
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
Or writers with an IT background… :-(
by DrinkingPartner on Jul 14, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
I’d love to work for the Caps, but they only hired an assassin that one time, and it doesn’t look promising that they will go that route again.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jul 14, 2010 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anybody have any burning questions that they would like to see answered by Development Camp players? I can try to get some answers for you today.
Caps Snaps - Washington Capitals Photography
Probably pretty easy stuff today. Morning stuff is skating tests, right? Who can’t stay on their feet.
Afternoon scrimmage is what I imagine most will be interested in. In their first head to head action, who shines and who looks like they might as well go home.
by HateOffSeason on Jul 14, 2010 7:34 AM EDT up reply actions
This time of year is always interesting, getting to know players that were drafted that we haven’t seen before, guys that have never been heard of before trying to stick with a team in what is basically a tryout, and just all kinds of fun stories.
What has really caught my eye this year is the players blogging. All kidding aside about Finley, awesome that OFB has him making a post daily. Same with Chris Bond. Gives us a little insight into the life and challenges that these guys face.
That of course got my mind wandering in different directions, and was wondering how cool it would be to have a pro player actually blog his season with the caps. Then I remembered, it’s kind of been done, by NPR radio two years ago with Laich and Alzner. What I remembered most about that though, was that an entire season of recorded stories was reduced to like 5 minutes of snippets across 5 radio news stories. It would be really neat if someone could get their hands on the entire library of recordings.
Dan Dun has also been tweeting under the @washcaps handle (i don’t think i saw it included above)
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 Jul 14, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh, you say Finley said it didn’t feel like Alaska here.
by HateOffSeason on Jul 14, 2010 7:37 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“C’mon man. If you really want sandpaper and grit that badly, just go to a hardware store. Now stop telling me how to do my job.”
"Do not be afraid to ask for credit, for our way of refusing is very polite."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jul 14, 2010 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
“Are you really asking if I want Huet back?”
"Yes, but Rimmer Directive 271 states just as clearly, 'No chance you metal ba****d.'"
Really, Eric? You’re sticking to the 4 year demands?
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Jul 14, 2010 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
“C’mon… you’ve been leading the Kings on all this time when what you really wanted was to sign here for a year at the League minimum?”
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“Ooof, I dont care what the team nutritionist says, too much hummus is NOT a good thing. Should have saved that for Flash’s arb hearing. Good thing nobody can hear that over my iPhone 4.”
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Jul 14, 2010 8:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Surprised it took this long for a fart joke. Golf clap.
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yep, this place may be getting a bit too highbrow…need to get back over to CI for some my fix of juvenile behavior.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Jul 14, 2010 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions
“MarioD changed his name to what?!”
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bum bum bum bum bum……Believe it or not Flash isn’t at home, please leave a message at the beep…..I must be out or i’d pick up the phone…Where could I be?….Believe it or not…i’m not hooooommmmeeee
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Flagged for getting that in my head? Nah, rec’d.
Look at this signature line. Notice the lack of spelling errors and self-whoring?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 14, 2010 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions
“Fleischmann for Bag O’Pucks?….Does this Irishman fit a 2C role Howson?”
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
by Rather Bengt on Jul 14, 2010 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
“Hey Flash, I’m pulling out your new contract riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight now.”
“Pulling out?”
by DrinkingPartner on Jul 14, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
“While back, I took a stroll through Kettler, I saw that kid we got running things down there, uh, Ovi. Now, he got the cell phone I gave him for the business, right there on his hip. But, the [dude] got another cell phone that only rang when the [ladies] called. Now, if this no-count [dude] got two cell phones, how the fuck you gonna sell any more of them motherfuckers? That’s market saturation.”
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by J.P. on Jul 14, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I’m kinda reminded a little bit of JK Simmons’ movie producer character from Party Down as well.
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
So the Mercedes with the big cupholder is out of production in the DC area?
Cидни Kросби: Александр Oвечкин, он твой папа теперь
матовая Клими, Михал нуивирт ваш папа теперь
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by red army line on Jul 14, 2010 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
“Yes, dear i hear you, but i told you i’m not going to pay full price for that gallon of milk. Let the other suckers pay full price. I’ll go down to the farm and milk my own cows before I pay full retail. Besides, we’ve got that powdered milk that’s been in the cubbard and if need be we can use that. It tastes just as good and our corn flakes will taste just as good.”
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Jul 14, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
“Plus, the cereal really generates the taste.”
Cидни Kросби: Александр Oвечкин, он твой папа теперь
матовая Клими, Михал нуивирт ваш папа теперь
Red Line Station: for Capitals fans who can bear reading something less intelligent than a story at Japers' Rink
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by red army line on Jul 14, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
“You’ve been selected to receive a fun-filled vactation……”
"It's always good to have vikings."
Proud member of the Oxford dictionary police.
“Hon, could you send a link to the video of me winking at the draft? I keep trying to recreate the moment, and it just doesn’t work out the same way.”
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
***
You perhaps knew me better as "Your Nation's Capital." Same great commentary, now with 100% more transparency!
“Eh, Finley was always a long shot, what else do you expect from a 6th rou…say WHAT??….sigh…get Sather on the phone.”
"You want to start being part of the Rink? Fine, but more’s expected of you than John/Jane Cap Fan. Carry the cause of informed discussion to the unwashed masses and don’t crap in the yards of other SBN sites if you decide to go over there. They’re passionate about their teams too, no need to troll elsewhere and/or be a sore winner." --BP
“Yeah Glen, I would have signed Derek Boogaard too… at least that long, maybe longer. You ought to look at Laraque too…”
Washington Capitals 2009-10 = Quebec Nordiques 1994-95
--- D'ohboy
by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
nice jacket
I look to the future because that's where I'm going to spend the rest of my life.
by zephyr on Jul 14, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 12 recs
We really need a gallery to exhibit the finest in Rink Photoshoppery.
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not sure anything can beat OvieTurtle
#savethekittens!
Donation info for SAVES FOR KIDS 2010!! Make a difference.
Did somebody mention OviTurtle?
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Btw, that’d be a great one with a beach background – GMGM’s so cool, he wears a parka to the beach. Or not.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
Or with the Death Star in the background… but that’s my Inner Nerd talking…
Washington Capitals 2009-10 = Quebec Nordiques 1994-95
--- D'ohboy
by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
What time does the equipment sale start?
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 7:38 AM EDT reply actions
I think it starts at 8 for STHs, 12 for gen pop.
Look at this signature line. Notice the lack of spelling errors and self-whoring?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 14, 2010 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Yikes. Gen pop gets in at 12? Oof.
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 7:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, the equipment staff knows that there are a lot of Ebayers that troll the sales. They’ve been pretty good at only putting out portions of the gear for each time group, so there should be some decent stuff around at noon.
At least it’s not the equipment staff… nevermind.
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Good to know. Never been to one before, so at least it will be nice to look around.
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 7:56 AM EDT up reply actions
anyone know whether they sell skates at the equip sale? its been a few years since i’ve been to one. and hands off all the matt bradley sticks…they are the only right sticks i can find without a 60 degree loft angle. thanks.
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Jul 14, 2010 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Some love in the comments on PD’s Holtby article:
How cute, all the Caps fans from Crapper’s Rink came to defend their boy Wysh.
I think he owes you another PH link tomorrow!
Damn, we fell right into his trap! And such a clever nickname too. I’m surprised he didn’t call us Craps fans.
"Do not be afraid to ask for credit, for our way of refusing is very polite."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jul 14, 2010 7:59 AM EDT reply actions
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Crapper’s Rink, eh? I’ve heard better.
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by J.P. on Jul 14, 2010 8:03 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Japers Rink? Those guys are just like OFB!!”
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Crêpers’ Rink would be better. After all, who doesn’t like crêpes? They’re delicious.
"Do not be afraid to ask for credit, for our way of refusing is very polite."
by Laich It Or Lump It on Jul 14, 2010 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Except when you roll them too tightly.
/Mandelbaum’d
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Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
You really want to advertise that you have crabs?
(By the way, was that Matt with the Crapper’s comment? ‘Cause that’s about Matt’s wit level….)
It was. I don’t read the comments that often at Puck Daddy. What an idiot.
"I’m very happy to hear the news," Ovechkin said when he heard about Backstrom's longterm contract--"because he’s one of the top centers in the world, one of my best friends and we want to play together for a long time. He’s a guy who wants to stay in one place and be comfortable and win, just like me. We talk all the time about playing together, and we talked after the playoffs about how we can win in Washington."
by capsyoungguns on Jul 14, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Is it wrong that I eschewed all the killer development camp links, and went straight to the flesh?
More norrissey, less morrissey
Not at all – some people eat their garlic-mashed potatos and grilled asparagus first, others go right for the big NY strip in the middle of the plate. Neither is right or wrong.
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And no avatar on that profile.
Look at this signature line. Notice the lack of spelling errors and self-whoring?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 14, 2010 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
A man’s gotta have a code… and an avatar.
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by J.P. on Jul 14, 2010 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Heh. It’s cool – we just razz n00bs until they get avatars. All in good fun.
Japers' Rink: Hockey blogging from the most powerful city in the world
C’mon man, you said you’d follow me anywhere. Represent!
Email me and I’ll give the Japers 101.
4th Floor, is next, swimvare, undervare, Eric Fehr...
Or…Lurker’s Guide to Jumping onto the Rink?
Cидни Kросби: Александр Oвечкин, он твой папа теперь
матовая Клими, Михал нуивирт ваш папа теперь
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by red army line on Jul 14, 2010 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
OK – best I could come up with – thanks for the advice
by NJNJ on Jul 14, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Now you need a tag line.
….and by the way, you can use mine.
4th Floor, is next, swimvare, undervare, Eric Fehr...
I know it rhymes and all, but aside from that, might Brooks Laich be a better fit there than Fehr?
Cидни Kросби: Александр Oвечкин, он твой папа теперь
матовая Клими, Михал нуивирт ваш папа теперь
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by red army line on Jul 14, 2010 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
Not sure why you think he’d be a better fit… I’m a much bigger E.Fehr fan than B.Laich fan.
The sanity of my like for Fehr might be in question.
4th Floor, is next, swimvare, undervare, Eric Fehr...
The sanity of many people’s like for Laich is in question.
I'm gonna pain you dearly Woodhouse, when I peel all your skin off with a flensing knife, sew it into Woodhouse pajamas, and then set those pajamas on fire.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jul 14, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
I meant what I said and I said what I meant. I question Laich obsession 100%.
I'm gonna pain you dearly Woodhouse, when I peel all your skin off with a flensing knife, sew it into Woodhouse pajamas, and then set those pajamas on fire.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jul 14, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Your rhyme was sublime and I only hope it works as well next time.
by DrinkingPartner on Jul 14, 2010 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
…I’m not sure people who rhyme in their comments should be questioning the sanity of others, my friend ;)
I can only speak for myself, but I just love the way he plays. I think he’s got a great energy and a great work ethic and a decent amount of talent to back them both up. Obviously he’ll never be Ovechkin-talented- I’m fine with him being a 3rd line guy with some PP time, but I really like what he brings to the team no matter where he plays.
And “obsession” might be a tad stro-…okay, maybe not.
You sir, are rec’d.
Look at this signature line. Notice the lack of spelling errors and self-whoring?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 14, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Since it’s online, is he e-rec’d?
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by J.P. on Jul 14, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Strong work.
"You want to start being part of the Rink? Fine, but more’s expected of you than John/Jane Cap Fan. Carry the cause of informed discussion to the unwashed masses and don’t crap in the yards of other SBN sites if you decide to go over there. They’re passionate about their teams too, no need to troll elsewhere and/or be a sore winner." --BP
I really like Kuznetzov’s attitude in the article on him. Wanting to learn English and wanting to play with the best is always a good sign. But I particularly like that’ he’s helping out the other Russians; it, to me, shows a level of leadership and comaraderie that is always good to have on a team/
I'm gonna pain you dearly Woodhouse, when I peel all your skin off with a flensing knife, sew it into Woodhouse pajamas, and then set those pajamas on fire.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jul 14, 2010 8:53 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
… and so ended the Kuznetsov/Semin comparisons forever.
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by J.P. on Jul 14, 2010 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
I guess the skill comparisons can still stand. But I don’t think I could picture things like that from Semin.
I'm gonna pain you dearly Woodhouse, when I peel all your skin off with a flensing knife, sew it into Woodhouse pajamas, and then set those pajamas on fire.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Jul 14, 2010 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
The pictures with that article are hilarious. Kuz definitely looks to be of the “happy Russian” personality variation.
Well, the crop of Russians who are coming of age now were post-USSR babies.
(Yes, I know about the avatar hounding - just pretend mine is invisible.)
which makes me feel so old. Kids born after the fall of the Soviet Union are now draft-eligible?!
#savethekittens!
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I have a master’s degree in Soviet Studies!!
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
A friend of mine does too. She got hers in 1989
/Price is Right horn
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Mine is 1992. I was in the middle of grad school, when one morning I grabbed the morning WaPo from the hallway to see that Gorbachev was in the Crimea and there was a new government. My grad school life flashed before my eyes.
Subsequent versions of my resume have come to say “Russian Studies,” which seems more appropriate.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
I would have done nothing in Soviet Studies but try to watch this over and over again.
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry — Soviet-influenced IT department blocks You Tube here.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
When the Red Army thought it was a good idea to play the Flyers on their tour in 76.
“THEY’RE GOIN’ HOME….YEAH….THEY’RE GOIN HOME!!”
“In 72 in Moscow….we stayed!!!….And we took it all! And in 74….and now, the Philadelphia Flyers…boom around a little bit…and they’re goin’ home!!!”
I don’t care what anyone says or how long in the tooth he’s gotten….Bob Cole will always be the best.
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck that shit. That was some of the dirtiest hockey ever, if you can call it hockey. I hate that it is revered among North American hockey fans, specifically Flyers and Canadian fans.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
by Rob Parker on Jul 14, 2010 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
*
Not related to Bob Cole at all. Just the other stuff.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
Not defending the Flyers at all, but more in praise of Cole.
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
Ron and Fez 11 to 3
by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
And it is pretty hardcore when you go back and look at it. In the space of 5 minutes you have Barber driving a guy’s head into the boards from behind, a Soviet player taking a shot to the face, and Ed Van Impe running over Kharlamov straight out of the box. All in the first period!!!!!!
I can’t really blame the Russians in retrospect for wanting to leave the ice, especially after they got hit with that delay of game penalty.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
It was an exhibition game in which the other team was clearly out to injure them and the ref was showing no interest in protecting them. Why should they stay? The red meat people will say “stick up for yourself” but I’m pretty sure the USSR was under the impression that they were showing up to a hockey game. Really a pathetic display and it should be a mark of shame for North American hockey rather than a mark of pride. It’s also been used as one of the cornerstone pieces of evidence that Russians are soft and it’s just absurd. Some Russians can be soft, but not because of that.
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by Rob Parker on Jul 14, 2010 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Those were the 1970s. Remember, Reagan called it the Evil Empire in the early 1980s. I was followed over there as late as 1986.
Every bursted bubble has a glory! Each abysmal failure makes a point! Every glowing path that goes astray,shows you how to find a better way. So every time you stumble never grumble. Next time you'll bumble even less!
I probably would have if I wasn’t a young whipper snapper!
actually, I saw the soviet gymnastics team compete at 1991 world, which was the last time they competed as Soviets. Of course, being that it was September, no one, least of all me, had any clue that would be the last time we’d see the Soviet flag raised. Looking back, it’s pretty damn cool to have seen that. (and boy did we see the Soviet flag raised a lot that week!)
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And the jokes just write themselves...
Peter Forsberg’s Swedish shoe company, which apparently makes Croc knockoffs, is closing. (s/t Kukla).
I had two thoughts on this:
1) There is no way that, with his injury history, I would ever, ever, ever buy something remotely related to feet that was endorsed by Peter Forsberg.
2) There are croc knockoffs? The originals were bad enough.
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
Peter Forsberg has announced the closure of his shoe firm Pforce which became synonymous with the Crocs brand of sandals in Sweden – known as “Foppatofflan” after the star’s nickname.
I’d buy them just for the name. “Foppatofflan” sounds awesome.
Joe Finley to the Russians: "Como estas?"
by Steck It Out on Jul 14, 2010 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
...
Sid is not amused by your hatred of crocs.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, the company that makes Crocs is on life support and probably going to go out of business. They expanded way too fast and now nobody wants their product anymore. I think that photo of George Bush wearing Crocs was the killer.
Is it really? They look like they cost about two cents to make.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
another problem is crocs are pretty indestructible. So, everyone who wanted a pair (or 6) has them. And they’re not replacing them because the crocs are still wearable.
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Yea, though they are starting to vary the product more to sell more of them. Regular crocs are ugly as hell, but they make croc flip flops that are normal looking and ridiculously comfortable
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Then there’s always Sasha in one of his trendy ensembles: white sunglasses, purple gym shorts, and blue crocs. Oh, and the bling.
oh crap… I have a pair of blue crocs. But I would never, ever wear them out in public.
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by ThePeerless on Jul 14, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
God only knows how you remembered that picture….
Unless ofcourse you saved it and have been patiently waiting for the proper opportunity to unleash it.
Weirdly, I wanted the picture of Ovi in crocs and that’s what came up on the google.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
…I can’t even get into it, I’m terrified that I know this picture so well. I blame a friend of mine who is a Sid-obsessed Pens fan – she likes to send me pictures of him to piss me off.
Sure you weren’t Googling “Crosby bent over”?
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Please. I only look that stuff up at home.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
/obligatory Graham James remark here
Look at this signature line. Notice the lack of spelling errors and self-whoring?
by Bald Pollack on Jul 14, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
He’s just doing research.
/PeteTownshen’d
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
fart jokes, boner jokes, bend over jokes….JP: are you actually Seth Rogen?
by bilspacecadet on Jul 14, 2010 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I only pointed out the fart joke. But yeah, I’m guilty on the other two.
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or “Mario Love Club?”
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by ThePeerless on Jul 14, 2010 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that a photo of Sid cleaning up an excessive amount of hats somewhere?
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Hats. Hats. Hats! THERE ARE SO MANY GODDAMN HATS! CAN’T SOMEONE DO SOMETHING?!”
by DrinkingPartner on Jul 14, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
OT: Little Iafrate is planning to play in the OHL link
Insert “Little Leeman” joke here.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Is someone called a “Little Leeman” even visible?
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The more I read about Kuznetsov, the more I want to pat GMGM on the back for making this pick. I may be getting my hopes up a little early, but I think we could have yet another star on our hands. The skill is obviously there, but even in that short Caps Snaps piece he just sounds like he has the perfect mentality. The kid WANTS it, and I think we can always use more of that.
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Kovalchuk should talk to Kuznutz before he bolts for the KHL. It’s not just about money.
So far, little considerations have impressed him. At the Caps development camp the staff has delivered his uniform and equipment to his spot in the locker room. "I have never seen anything like that in Russia. There you just go by yourself and get everything by yourself. So this is kind of unusual for me."
How is a prima donna like Kovy going to handle doing his own grunt work?
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If Jagr and Yashin can handle it…
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Good point. Maybe those guys have personal porters hired by the team.
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It’s probably like being a sumo apprentice, without the diapers
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by ThePeerless on Jul 14, 2010 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently for him is IS all about the money, if we believe the latest reports. Wherever he ends up, assuming it’s still in the NHL, I wonder how much fans will care. Of course, winning cures all, so there’s going to be a ton of pressure on him. Idiot.
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I personally believe it’s all about Ovechkin. He just want to be the highest paid Russian in the NHL.
“PK Subban is the most prominent blueliner of the rookie crop”
Agree/disagree?
(By the way, no mention of John Carlson or any other Cap)
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Did I not call that yesterday in Caps Clips? Playing in MON is going to get that guy a ton of hype for Calder. Ultimately I bet it goes to a forward, but I can’t say I’m surprised at this at all.
Disagree. It’s hard to know who is going to be ready and do what, but Carlson is more well-rounded at this point. It’s too early to really say what Gudbranson/Fowler/Gormley are capable of in their first year, and then there are always sleepers. Subban is going to have the benefit of MON’s long run, but I think his flaws tended to be overlooked because of his flair and the surprise that he was even playing in the NHL at that point.
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Not a Habs fan, but even I was cringing watching the guy back there at points during the playoffs.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I’ll admit that he did better than I expected, but he’s got a long ways to go in his own end. We’ll see if Subban gets the Mike Green treatment on his defensive flaws or if the MON media manages to overlook that detail. He also had the element of surprise and his little backhand escape curls won’t work forever. Malkin started to anticipate them and abuse him and then he was a non-factor in the PHI series. The guy’s good, but that jersey is driving the discussion, not his actual play.
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He was decent at times, scary at others – I think he’s going to get a lot of hype for the reason you pointed out. He’s a pretty good Montreal prospect, the best one they’ve seen since Carey Price (and we see how that’s going), so he’s going to garner a lot of attention. But agree, I think he’s got a lot further to go before he’s at the same level as Carlson.
For a rookie with only a couple games, Subban looked good. I just hope Montreal doesn’t put him under the pressure they applied to Price. It’s a great way to ruin a good player.
“That guy gets all the publicity…but I’m better”
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by b.orr4 on Jul 14, 2010 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Good – let him have the pressure.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, should have z’d through, Posted the same below.
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Don’t worry it’s acad…
No, I can’t do it… that’s too lame a joke for this board…
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Pietrangelo is also going to be in the running, and I think Cody Hodgson may be a dark horse candidate.
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Has the Hockey News taken a severe nosedive in quality over the past few years, or have I just gotten to the point where I know enough about professional hockey to recognize that those guys are a joke?
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
Fun (and slightly random) fact: Ovechkin is the only #1 pick in over a decade to win the Calder Trophy, and just one of 4 to do so in the last 30 years (Berard, Lemieux, Hawerchuk).
Why am I not surprised. He’s our record buster.
"I’m very happy to hear the news," Ovechkin said when he heard about Backstrom's longterm contract--"because he’s one of the top centers in the world, one of my best friends and we want to play together for a long time. He’s a guy who wants to stay in one place and be comfortable and win, just like me. We talk all the time about playing together, and we talked after the playoffs about how we can win in Washington."
by capsyoungguns on Jul 14, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
…crap, I didn’t even think to check his because for some reason I’d convinced myself he was taken 2nd or 3rd. Thanks.
One other guy to look out for next year: Jamie McBain. He’s going to be playing on a terrible Carolina team without much offensive skill up front other than Eric Staal, but he still managed to put up 10 points in 14 games last year. The guy’s got some definite potential.
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
I bet Cam Fowler has a better season.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
I don’t know much about Fowler aside from watching him during the championship game at the WJC. I could see him having a better year because he’s going to step on to a team with a good deal more talent whose defense has just been decimated by retirement.
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
I’m a huge Fowler fan and I am going to taunt the Rags and Canes for years for passing him. Fowler surely has more developing to do, but I bet he plays in the NHL next season.
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About 9 teams to taunt for that. I still can’t believe he fell from the 3rd spot, much less that many choices. I have to believe there was something personal that scared teams off.
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by Carl Putnam on Jul 14, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I can’t taunt anyone else as hard as NYR and CAR. They took guys with skating flaws when they need help on D. NYI needed a W, so I can see Nino as a good pick. ATL has several good young D, and could use help up front, so Burmistrov made sense (and I called it!). TBL’s pick is a gamble, so they may end up regretting it as well.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
The really baffling one is Columbus passing on him. They need a mobile, puck-moving D-man badly, and they passed on Fowler and Gormley to draft yet another center, with the hope that this one will be the guy who turns Rick Nash into a 100-point player.
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
Good one, I forgot to mention that. I think Nino drove that line and Johnsen really benefited from that. I don’t think he’s going to be the 1C they thought they were getting. Fowler definitely would have been a good fit, as would Gormley. Letting either of those guys fall to 12/13 is pretty ridiculous.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
Niederriter plus Tavares could be one scary line in a couple of years. And if some other pieces of their young, offensive talent put it together (e.g. Josh Bailey, Kirill Kabanov) they could be a pretty scary team up front.
"Ovechkin, what is good in life?"
"To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. And to hear the lamentations of their captain."
I’m a huge fan of Nino. I though he owned the WJC this past year. However, I’m a huge believer in taking the best talent available when drafting in any sport. The more talent you have in your system the better. If you wind up over talented at one position it allows you to trade for quality at another position. I find it hard to believe Fowler wasn’t the 3rd or at worst 6th best player in the draft.
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by Carl Putnam on Jul 14, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
But McIrath HITZ!
You perhaps knew me better as "Your Nation's Capital." Same great commentary, now with 100% more transparency!
And as we all know Hitting = Cups.
Like the new sig.
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by Carl Putnam on Jul 14, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
In NHL Hitz.
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by red army line on Jul 14, 2010 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
You know that in general I agree with you about drafting the best player available. The one exception is when you are drafting in the lotto area and you have two prospects of equal value, then it’s ok to draft for need. An example would be Hedman or Tavares for NYI last year.
You could argue that Fowler/Gormley are clearly above Nino, and that might be fair. I’m not sure it’s conclusive but that would be a reason to pass on Nino. Alternatively, you could argue that the Isles actually need D more than F, so they should have taken Fowler/Gormley. Ultimately I think it was a close enough call that it wasn’t a terrible choice for NYI.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
I’m fine when guys are of equal value going with need. I’m even fine making an exception because of a complete dearth in an organization at one spot or a guy has serious personal reg flags.
I don’t think the Isles chose poorly because I really like Nino. I think he’s going to be a good NHL player. He will fit in well on that team. The Isles are getting hard to dislike because they keep drafting guys I like (Okposo & Niedereitter), plus I’m a member of the Mark Streit Fan Club.
If it was just 2-3 teams that passed over Fowler it wouldn’t have struck me as that odd. The amount of teams who did makes me think there may be a personal/character issue.
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I agree with all that. I think the Rags reached for McIlrath because of a perceived need for a BCCD. CBJ thought they needed a 1C so they reached. CAR hates taking D in the first round and wanted young scoring so they reached for a guy with skating issues. Suckers.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
What are the odds McIlrath will wind up a Milwaukee Admiral 5 years from now?
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Ha. GMDP drafts his own D, but I could see him spending quite a bit of time in the AHL.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
In a fleeting defense of McIlrath, he’s a really articulate and good attitude-d kid. A Preds blogger interviewed him for their podcast and I was most impressed with his interview of about five other prospects (Etem, McFarland, Howden, Sheahan.)
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree that he’s articulate, but if that mattered on the ice I’d still be playing competitively.
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Right; I should’ve clarified. It obviously doesn’t mean anything about his play. I don’t think he’s a headcase, though. He just likes punching people.
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no judgment about him as a person, I just think he’s not a top 10 pick as a hockey player. And being violent on ice doesn’t mean anything about how you are off ice.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
Agreed on all counts, again. We’re on the same page – McIlrath is not a top 10 pick in the NHL.
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Shut the hell up! ;)
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I was wondering when/if she’d change her comment name to something related to her real name.
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by red army line on Jul 14, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice. He supposedly looked very smooth at Yotes development camp. Sounds like they really think he can push for a roster spot.
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by Carl Putnam on Jul 14, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
First comment
Hi…I’m John Carlson. Please keep overlooking me. Thanks.
Did someone here post that?
"It's always good to have vikings."
Proud member of the Oxford dictionary police.
Apparently they’re a fan of It’s Academic
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s ok… he probably doesn’t want to…. most players don’t want to hold anyone elses jock…
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Without listening to those talking heads, I’d guess there are a number of rookie dmen that have the potential to have standout rookie seasons that they left out of the conversation.
Subban and Carlson both have earned accolades and will have pressure on them next season on their respective teams. Of note, they were the 2 rookie dmen named to the AHL rookie team, but Subban was also named to the AHL end of year first team.
There were others under consideration, too, including Alzner and Carlson and the 2 named to the second team, but an honor he was given so it’s not unexpected or wrong to see his name in this type of discussion.
While I agree his performance in the playoffs for Montreal and playing in Canada (Hamilton and Montreal) raises the spotlight and garners him more attention and more pressure, it isn’t only because of this that his name is being brought up. The type of game he plays, he is going to have his ups and downs as is the norm and expected for any of the rookie dmen in the discussion, should be fun to watch as the season progresses to see how they all do.
Okay, who wants to road trip up to Toronto for a viewing of Score: A Hockey Musical? Come on…you know you want to.
Sounds awesome. Hope it finds a distributor of some kind at TIFF.
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Editing comments now? What is this, OFB?
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Jul 14, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Shhh…I only edit my own, when I’m a moron. The rest of you are free to be as belligerent or moronic as you please without fear of censorship. Obviously.
Oh, I know; I was just -
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Jul 14, 2010 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
what sort of half-assed dictatorship allows it’s belligerents and morons to run free without fear of censorship?
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by red army line on Jul 14, 2010 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I do. I can’t, but want to. I say hockey and showtunes belong together.
by CapitalCentre on Jul 14, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd go....
…but only if Theo Fleury sings. Otherwise forget it.
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I've made my last post
As “Your Nation’s Capital.” My handle here at SBNation has changed to my real name, EmilyB.
Remember YNC fondly, folks. I sure will!
by EmilyB on Jul 14, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I miss Your Nation’s Capital
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
End of an era. First CapsChick, now YNC. Good thing Laichitor is my real name.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Jul 14, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey, and there won’t be any more confusion when YvonLabresMoustache makes a comment right after a YourNationsCapital comment
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait, Your Nation’s Capital wasn’t you’re real name? What next, are you gonna tell me YLM’s real name isn’t YvonLabresMoustache?
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by Killer_Carlson on Jul 14, 2010 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually am his moustache. I am a sentient being that exists outside of Yvon Labre in the 1970s.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
He’ll learn not to eat a breakfast burrito before practice again.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Some people can’t chew gum and walk at the same time, others have trouble with breakfast burritos and skating…
“Yeah, well, at least he doesn’t eat it in PLAYOFF GAMES.”
/OFBSchultz’d
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He even falls better than Schultz!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Gotta admit, I’m really enjoying his blog posts.
You perhaps knew me better as "Your Nation's Capital." Same great commentary, now with 100% more transparency!
Oh, no doubt. But I enjoy JP’s posts, too. Doesn’t mean I want to see him on the team. (Or do I?)
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And others are just struggling to stay upright
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by Killer_Carlson on Jul 14, 2010 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, at least he blew a tire aggressively. No candy-ass splay out on all fours, he hit those boards like they killed his dog!
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by ThePeerless on Jul 14, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I have no idea what happened at the camp today, I just think it is hilarious how hard it looks like he is concentrating on not falling down in that picture.
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by Killer_Carlson on Jul 14, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
If he didn’t crouch there, he wouldn’t have fit in the photo!
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Did someone point out the china cabinet?
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
ironic thread (after what he did to Miscovic) is ironic
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Jul 14, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome
Sombrero made entirely out of 1970s Boston Bruins ticket stubs
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I approve.
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 Jul 14, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well that's different
The Minnesota Wild are about to announce they have signed … Joel Broda. To a three year ELC. And he is at their prospect camp.
So much for Salzburg, I guess.
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Whoa!! Good for him!
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
well, congrats, kid. I assume he’ll be playing with their E and/or A affiliates?
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The Wild under Fletcher has been trying to replenish their depth, a smart organization for a FA prospect to align with at this time.
Haven’t looked lately at an updated Min/Houston roster lately, but he could start on Houston’s roster depending on who they sign or could start in the E.
Tony Hrkac plays for Houston??!! Good heavens he must be a thousand years old…
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Not as old as Chelios, but then who is :)
He coaches college hockey in Wisconson and for each of the last 2 seasons has signed on with Houston late in the season. I believe there was some rltp. with the Houston coaching staff based on the articles published in 2009 when he first returned.
Houston has a new coaching staff this season, however.
Yeah they just hired Sydor.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He was added to their camp roster right before camp started.
And yes, Russo just tweeted that he signed his 3 year ELC. Congrats and good luck to him with the Wild.
Odd observation
Looking through Caps Snaps, DeSimone is the only player I see wearing a helmet that isn’t made by Reebok or CCM (he is wearing a Bauer 5100 or something similar). I wonder why that is? The majority of the players seem to be wearing either 6K or 8K Reebok lids, with what look like a few CCM Vector 10s mixed in.
I am a hockey fan first, and a Caps fan second.
I don’t know why the players choose those helmets, but does UNH have team equipment that players have to use? What about Burke? He’s UNH also, right?
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I’m assuming the Caps can’t provide him with equipment per NCAA rules.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to keep. They might be able to give him temporary equipment if it was necessary.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
unless the rules have changed, they can probably sell him the equipment “used” after camp is over. it’s a fairly common practice in NCAA programs.
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Ah, that makes some sense I guess. I don’t know why it would be necessary, but there’s the loophole. UNH is going to buy them everything they need and none of the NCAA guys are anywhere close to needing Caps gear yet.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
The NCAA is so stupid /sigh
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
if they don’t sell to him (for, like, a dollar per glove) or charge him for using it during camp, it’s probably some NCAA violation. can’t let these kids drink water and not charge them for it! First it’s water, next thing you know the Caps are buying him a car and condo.
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I was wondering if in addition to making the kids pay their own way, they had to charge them for the training. After all, it does have value, and heaven forbid a kid get a gift of any kind. As if the Caps were alumni boosters.
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possibly. to make things easier, that Caps might charge a single “fee” for development camp that includes hotel, food, equipment, etc.
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Keep in mind, they can’t sell it to him at below market rates either. I suspect they “loan” him a pair of gloves, helmet, pants, etc. and if he chooses not to buy them (presumably at the deeply discounted cost that the team pays for the equipment) then they’ll be on the tables on Saturday at the equipment sale.
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by iwearstripes on Jul 14, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Do keep in mind that the equipment sale is during the scrimmage, so they won’t be done with the equipment yet. Maybe it will be there next year.
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Touche.
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by iwearstripes on Jul 14, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
But even if they “loan” him equipment wouldn’t that constitute an illegal benefit? I’m sure he’s been well briefed by his compliance officer though.
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Jul 14, 2010 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
From what I’m reading in the NCAA regs, loaning him equipment for use at camp wouldn’t violate the amateurism rules.
On the other hand, if a tryout is more than 48 hours, the athlete has to pay for his own transportation home.
In any case, the rules are very vague, and littered with exceptions.
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by iwearstripes on Jul 14, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
His red, white and blue gloves don’t strike me as a good fit for UNH, and his helmet has a Caps logo.
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UNH’s colors are blue and white…..so it’s close…
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Jul 14, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
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Bit of a discussion over at Second City Hockey – in a vacuum, would you take Ryan Suter or Brent Seabrook? (not necessarily on the Caps, just in general)
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Is “in a vacuum” disregarding their current contracts? So, just plain old hockey ability?
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Yeah, sure. For the purposes of the question, anyway.
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Suter, hands down. Better skater, better with the puck, better all around.
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Won’t get any argument out of me, obviously. I’d come much, much sooner choosing Keith over Weber than Seabrook over Suter, if that makes sense. Anyway, just trying to get an objective opinion.
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I would take Keith over Weber, but definitely not Seabrook over Suter.
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Yup, understood, and agreed, somewhat.
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really sure where the agreement is on Keith.
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not much of one
It pains me to say it, but in the proverbial vacuum I’d take Keith over Weber. The disagreement would come in if you’re talking about pairing Keith with Suter. That wouldn’t work as well as Weber.
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree even with that, but I can at least see where you are coming from.
Sometimes you need a criminal lawyer, sometimes you need a criminal lawyer.
In fairness, I’m the same guy who thought Rafalski/Suter wouldn’t work well. So there’s that.
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha. Turns out they were a beast. If you take two awesome D, they can usually make it work.
But I agree that Suter/Rafalski doesn’t sound like it should be great on first impression.
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Easily the best pairing in the tournament, which is impressive considering Keith/Doughty and Weber/Niedermayer.
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by Chris Burton on Jul 14, 2010 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Seabrook! He’s right-handed.
/Boudreau
by David Getz on Jul 14, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Suter! She’s an awesome player!
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by DrinkingPartner on Jul 14, 2010 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Suter, easily. More and tougher minutes with worse teammates. You can’t just ignore the contributions of the forwards, either, the Hawks were ridiculously loaded with players like Bolland, Hossa, Toews, Sharp, etc.
Duncan Keith is the best out of the four players being debated, but Weber/Suter are 2/3 (I’d take Suter before Weber, but it’s by a hair), Seabrook is a pretty clear 4th in my eyes.
That said, they’re all very high caliber defensemen who any team would gladly take in its top pair.
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by Knee high to a duck on Jul 14, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Suter.
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by red army line on Jul 14, 2010 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Asked if the Caps are “done” as far as free agent shopping, GM George McPhee nodded and said, “Yes.”
Reminds me of a famous tweet from the 19th century:
Reached on Elba and asked if he is “done” attempting to conquer Europe, Napoleon nodded and said, “Oui.”
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Yeah, I’m not buying that for a second. Until all the good players that could fit a need are signed, he’s still kicking tires.
Plus, given Mackan’s non-dominant performance today, I’d say the “Mackan for 2C” train probably has to pump the breaks.
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I guess. Is it really in McPhee’s interests to straight up lie? It’s one thing to be coy but who would even take anything he says seriously, ever, if he goes out and signs Willie Mitchell after saying this? Not saying he’s done, but if he isn’t then this is a strange negotiating tactic.
Maybe it’s not a negotiating tactic. I think he’s just pathologically private. He’s not going to negotiate in public, he’s not going to tip his hand to the media, he’s just going to go about his business and do his job quietly. When he makes a move you’ll hear about it, but he’s not trying to publicize that stuff. I listened to an interview with him where he was talking about discussing players with the media and he said that he doesn’t do that, or negotiate in the media, because there is no upside. You can get burned by saying things to the media, but when has it ever helped? I think the same thing applies here. What does he gain by saying “yeah we are still looking”? None really. It may not hurt to go with the other party line, “if there is a deal that makes sense we’ll do it” but considering there is literally no upside to answering the question I’m not surprised, or convinced.
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