Monday Caps Clips
by J.P. on Aug 23, 2010 6:45 AM EDT
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- Southleast? Maybe not for long. [Peerless]
- Previewing the Caps from New England. [NESN]
- Brooks Laich sticks with the company line: "Sometimes the best move is not to do anything at all." [Sporting News]
- Comparing the Caps to the 2006-07 Ducks. [Red Line Station]
- A bit more Beautification Day coverage. [Caps Today, OFB]
- A look at the Caps and zone differentials (who's advancing the ball, so to speak). [FanPost]
- Somewhat related: how good is Alexander Semin? [Red Line Station]
- Ted Leonsis on starting a regional sports network: "Currently we have an agreement with Comcast SportsNet, and we value that partnership. But this certainly is an area of keen interest for us and our teams..." Cue ominous music. [DCEx]
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It’s allegedly Willie Mitchell decision day. Think he’ll really make that announcement? I think the longer it goes the less likely it’ll be the Caps. It’s a lot of planning to move across the continent.
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Well, they said possibly Monday or Tuesday.
Sadly, I don’t think it’ll be the Caps either, although planning a move across the continent is not impossible. Probably he’d have to coem out early and the family would follow as soon as they’d closed on a house.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
We are the perfect leverage team for a situation like this: native BC’er with three western teams vying for services. I’m still going with SJ @ 2yr/5M.
Anyone think he squeezes 3 years out of someone?
is it cold yet?
um… def thought the announcement would happen by now (well after lunch). Perhaps he’s already been signed by the Caps, with Belanger, and GMGM is waiting for the right time to announce the trade of Flash. Must be a whale of a trade. (one can hope, right?)
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"...I got the most gentlemanly player in juniors my last year. I'm a gentleman, always a gentleman." - Matt Bradley
Familiar faces: Mike Knuble was a mainstay on the Bruins’ top line with Joe Thornton and Glen Murray before the lockout and remains productive with Washington (his 29 goals and 53 points would have led Boston last year).
Emphasis mine. If that passage doesn’t illustrate their offensive struggles (because of injuries, among other things), then I don’t know what does.
Southleast? Maybe not for long. [Peerless]
Nicely done analysis by Peerless. FLA has some very, very good young players coming up to go along with an absolute raft of high draft picks this season (four in the top fifty and six in the top hundred, wasn’t it?). I don’t think they have a Toews-type player on their hands in Gudbranson (report here, if you scroll down), but they do have a lot of talent coming up. Specifically, Bjustad looks like a player with great upside if his skating comes along. Real shooting talent is hard to find.
Yzerman already managed to unload some of the anchor contracts on the Lightning and fleeced the Flyers out of quite a few assets in the process. If he continues in that direction, a core of Stamkos/Hedman/Vinnie/Connolly looks formidable, especially if Connolly can stay healthy. However, while neither Hedman nor Stamkos totally floundered in the NHL their first season, it might have been a better idea to leave them in Junior or the SEL, rather than start their clocks running on their ELCs. Stamkos may have needed the developmental step forward and clearly he could take it, but his RFA contract is going to be gigantic. That means that both of them are going to be on less efficient contracts when the team actually starts contending (and contend it will, just not this season) . That’ll hamper them, for sure and certain.
I’m not really sure what CAR is doing with their self-imposed budget. Is that a temporary ownership crisis? Will they spend to the cap again sometime in the near future? I don’t know the answers to these things, but I do know this: Cam Fowler and Brandon Gormley are better players than Jeff Skinner.
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by Knee high to a duck on Aug 23, 2010 9:07 AM EDT reply actions
I was ready for a facepalm when I read the introduction mentioning the “question mark” in goal, but they for one got it right—there is talent, but limited experience is the issue.
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by red army line on Aug 23, 2010 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions
True, but I consider the blueline a bigger ? mark. Several teams have won with a solid blueline and question marks in goal.
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Yeah, I was kind of surprised at that.
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by red army line on Aug 23, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
Since the introduction of the Bettman Point, the average points pct league wide is, IIRC, something like .515. Just something for context as you read Peerless’ piece.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Absolutely true; teams do not “split” points available in any one game (i.e., two points in the old scoring). All we’re looking at is whether the teams captured a majority of the points available to them over the course of the season (164).
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I was a big Panthers supporter before last season, but coming into this year, I think that they’ve regressed a little.
The Southeast still only has one legitimate playoff team in the Caps. I’m pretty sure that Tampa Bay will make it this year, but I don’t think that any of Florida, Carolina, or Atlanta will make it.
I don’t think the Panthers are any good this season. Moving forward beyond that? They’re assembling a pretty good stockpile.
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by Knee high to a duck on Aug 23, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
The problem is, they’ve been assembling a good team for a decade.
by RCheli on Aug 23, 2010 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agree completely with this. From what Tallon’s done so far with the Ballard and Horton trades, he wasn’t all that impressed with their existing stockpile – nor should he have been.
Tallon had a pretty good draft, but it’s just one draft…
'Cause the end of what it was is what it is right now...
tallon said he’s using McPhee’s work with the Caps as a model…
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Who’s his Ovechkin?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 23, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
The ’Hawks and the Red Wings, Ducks, Canes and Lightning before them (I think I have the order right) won with a nice mix of exceptionally good players, but without a “generational” talent leading the pack.
Or maybe Lidstrom is that guy for the Wings. But whatever.
It looks to me like the Cup often goes to a good team that gets hot, versus a great team that dominates everyone.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Lidstrom is definitely a generational talent.
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by The Ghost of Bebop on Aug 23, 2010 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
“Generational talent in his prime” I think was what FD was going for.
by red army line on Aug 24, 2010 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions
do you have a link? (I assume this was in an article?)
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http://panthers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=536180
Oddly, I would have completely overlooked this article except it was cited in the Russian press.
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It was also apparently here: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=536136
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interesting that Poti is included as a “scratch” for game 7. Might be technically true, but still a vastly different situation that the other 3.
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Better phrasing from Boudreau there than in other interviews with him that have left a sour taste in many mouths.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 23, 2010 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
tallon said he’s using McPhee’s work with the Caps as a model…
Interesting. Would think he’d just use his own work in Chicago as a model with lessons learned:
-remember to send faxes to RFA’s
-forget to sign expensive UFA’s.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
by Hooks Orpik on Aug 23, 2010 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, but Tallon’s shown an ability to draft well in the past. Sign free agents of any stripe? Not as much. But he’s got the drafting part down pretty well, in my opinion.
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by Knee high to a duck on Aug 24, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know the answers to these things, but I do know this: Cam Fowler and Brandon Gormley are better players than Jeff Skinner.
Are you sure about that?
“The first time I saw Jeff I said, ‘Holy smoke, he looks just like Sidney Crosby’. It’s freaky how comparable they are. Jeff has the same frame as Sidney.
“Sidney Crosby is more explosive. But Jeff will get there. I think he’s going to be a really, really good player for the Hurricanes for a long time.”
If that man’s quote is correct, and he certainly would be an authority, than maybe the pick isn’t as bad as you might think.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
Well, it’s too early to say for sure about any of this year’s draft picks. Too many variables, even if you just limit it to off the ice stuff, that can impact how high they produce in the big leagues.
Bu I’m not sure that you can put a whole ton of stock in what Gary Roberts says. Nothing against the man, but it could just as easily by blowing smoke.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
I agree it’s far, far too early to debate it. But Roberts has no real reason to hype Skinner up; yeah it’s his guy that he helps train but Gary doesn’t exactly go around heaping praise on everyone.
If Skinner’s impressed Roberts to even put him in the same breath as Crosby, that does impress me. That said, I think Roberts would tell you that there’s still a world of difference between the two.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
Sid is probably the most complete hockey player of the last decade, and Skinner is an 18 year old that just got drafted, so, yeah, anyone that’s got two remaining brain cells would see a big difference between them.
The point I was trying to make was that it sounded more like informal, “yeah this kid’s got a great future, look at him his frame looks just like Crosby, he’s a real good, hardworking kid, etc” happy, encouraging talk, versus a real prediction of superstardom.
Was definitely not trying to knock Gary Roberts.
(I’ve re-written this post like 9 times because I keep ending up sounding like a dick, which I’m not trying to, so if you would, please work with me and interpret this in a way that is not condescending and prickish. Thanks.)
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
I’ve never seen Skinner play, but the knock on him I keep hearing is his skating. If his skating is suspect, Crosby is not a good comparable (not that he is a good comparable for anyone else really). I also don’t know how much of the comparison Roberts is making goes beyond size/appearance on the ice.
Skinner may turn out great, but with Carolina having an expensive 1C locked down and a whole lot of mediocrity on D I don’t like the pick from a Canes perspective.
Release the Mackan!
by Killer_Carlson on Aug 23, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Rutherford’s phobia of drafting defensemen has probably hurt the Canes overall. I think CnB or BtN showed that generally in the first two rounds defensemen have the best success rate for picks (in terms of a GP threshold).
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by red army line on Aug 23, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Crosby’s best asset as a skater is his strength. I’d imagine it’s pretty hard to assess that in an 18 year old
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by Gould Old Days on Aug 23, 2010 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t sleep on his acceleration — when he hits the gap, he really explodes through it. He’s not as smooth as some and he’ll never be the fastest player in the league, but he puts on a lot of speed in a hurry.
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by Knee high to a duck on Aug 24, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m counting that as strength. His acceleration is phenomenal. Not the highest top speed, but who the hell cares? I’ll take acceleration over top speed any time on a rink.
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by Gould Old Days on Aug 25, 2010 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
If Skinner really has trouble skating, then I bet he goes to wing and becomes a PP specialist, especially if his shot is as good as the scouts say it is.
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by Knee high to a duck on Aug 24, 2010 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t love the pick, but the consensus from some pretty good scouts is that Skinner was a bit of a reach at that spot and that at least two of Gudbranson/Fowler/Gormley would be gone by that point, because they were superior prospects. Could Skinner end up as a better player than all of them? It’s certainly possible. That said, the safe money is on Fowler and Gormley, in my mind. If the scouting reports are right, then all of them could end up with elite-level hockey sense, but Fowler and Gormley are better skaters and Fowler especially has better puck skills.
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by Knee high to a duck on Aug 24, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m more curious to see if there’s a grand response by PPP today.
"I think he is just a joy to watch, he plays every game like there's not going to be one next week for him, like someone's going to take it away from him next game."
I gotta a response for youse...
l’m gonna tell ya somethin’. Somebody messes with me, l’m gonna mess with him. Somebody steals from me, l’m gonna say ‘you stole’, not talk to him for spittin’ on the sidewalk. You understand?
Now, l have done nothing to hurt these people. But they’re angered at me. So what do they do? Steal some translation, for which they did no work, to annoy me. To credit me like men? No. To annoy a peaceful man. l pray to God that if l ever have a translation someone else did, l would have just a little more self respect.
l’ll tell you one more thing. ln an all-out prize fight, when one guy’s left standing, that’s how you know who won.
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by ThePeerless on Aug 23, 2010 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
You’re mucking with a rec here pal!
"I think he is just a joy to watch, he plays every game like there's not going to be one next week for him, like someone's going to take it away from him next game."
by Bald Pollack on Aug 23, 2010 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Scene… Corporate office in Northern Virginia the metropolitan area.
Important Local Sports Mogul: “Name! We need a name!!”
Obscure corporate flunky: “Uh, name for what, sir?”
ILSM: “Our new network that we’re not developing.”
OCF: “Oh, you mean the one that won’t compete against the cable network that owns the Flyers, sir?”
ILSM: “Yeah, that’s the one.”
OCF: Well, sir, we could go the same way the Yankees did in New York."
ILSM: “You mean ‘Yankees Entertainment and Sports?’”
OCF: “That’s the one, sir. It seems to work for them.”
ILSM: “Well, smart guy, it seems ‘YES’ is taken.”
OCF: “I know, sir, what I mean is, who do we want to focus on?”
ILSM: “We?”
OCF: “I meant, ‘you,’ sir. Plase pardon my impertinence.”
ILSM: “That’s better… well, we have the Wizards.”
OCF: “A great start, sir.”
ILSM: “Stop sucking up… oh, and we have to have that humble theme.”
OCF: “You mean, like, ‘thankful?’”
ILSM: “Yeah, kinda like that.”
OCF: “And we’re nothing without our fans, right sir?”
ILSM: “That’s it. Now you’re getting it.”
OCF: “I think we have it, sir… the WTF Network.”
ILSM: “ugh…”
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Aug 23, 2010 9:21 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Could also be “Monumental Entertainment and Sprorts” – MES.
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by Addison H. on Aug 23, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 7 recs
Nashville Mount Puckmore
David Poile, Barry Trotz, Shea Weber, Tomas Vokoun
I think Dirk got it right.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
Seems right to me.
"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 Aug 23, 2010 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Those were my four choices, so I agree.
OtF: our captain can beat up your captain.
Bitter and Blue: if you can't beat 'em, buy 'em
by Chris Burton on Aug 23, 2010 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Huh?
OtF: our captain can beat up your captain.
Bitter and Blue: if you can't beat 'em, buy 'em
by Chris Burton on Aug 23, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
So the battle for the coveted #14 MVC has been raging for 3 days now. Any chance it will end in a draw?
"HISTORY DOESN’T MATTER!!! .... Who cares if it’s never been done? We aren’t those teams who failed before. We are in control of our own destiny, and we will make it happen our own way.." - A Gordon, June 2010
The burning question: it better to go with the devil you know? I went for the unknown but then I’m an optimist and feel the need for change.
"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 Aug 23, 2010 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
then fleischmann would lose the draw, so the tie should go to mackan
by meatball20 on Aug 23, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions 10 recs
FYI, FWIW
@allenpope RT @AlexSerenRosso: Just talked with Dmitri Orlov. He said he’ll cross the pond next summer. #Caps #KHL #NHL I’ll write a report soon
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
That’s great news. I’ve been wondering about his plans.
"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 Aug 23, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Kid turned 19 last month. I’m perfectly happy with that schedule.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Aug 23, 2010 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm, not sure Ted would want to start his own network, because the Wiz and Caps would still need a freaking overflow channel. Unless it’s a “we produce it ourselves and let CSN broadcast it” kind of network. Or he buys CSN-MA itself and we can all send him email asking him to rename it back to HTS.
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As long as they start showing faceoffs, they can broadcast the games on QVC for all I care.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Aug 23, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
I regret I have only rec to give.
"The most important thing - to get to the playoffs and move on." Evgeny Kuznetsov
by Carl Putnam on Aug 23, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Did anyone else catch that “Behind the Lens” or whatever it was called towards the end of last season, where CSN did a behind-the-scenes type show about how Caps broadcasts are produced? It was pretty interesting, except for the parts where the director basically talked about how great he was and what a good job he did selecting which cameras/graphics/replays/etc were selected while putting together the live broadcast. I DON’T CARE, JUST SHOW ME A DAMN FACEOFF! Whew, I feel better now.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Aug 23, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
I must have missed that. CSN-DC does a pretty piss poor job from a production standpoint.
"The most important thing - to get to the playoffs and move on." Evgeny Kuznetsov
by Carl Putnam on Aug 23, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Even my non-fan roommate last season realized how bad it was- there was a Caps game on Vs with Joe B announcing and he was confused for a minute…“When did Caps games start looking like professional broadcasts?”
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Aug 23, 2010 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I shouldn’t laugh, but I did.
of course, Vs. broadcast with Joe B and Locker would be even better.
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That would be great to see, although I certainly don’t mind Andy Brickley when he works with Joe B.
by Kerry Fraser's Hairspray on Aug 23, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
He that dude from Boston? He’s pretty good.
I like Locker, but I’m not sure he’s ready for a national (or at least regional) broadcast. Too much of a goofy homer.
I saw some mutterings on other blogs that Joe B is a “Caps homer” when he does Versus games, but I definitely see a difference from when he’s doing that Caps on CSN. I think he does a pretty good job calling an even game.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
This. And they stop covering up 1/4 of the screen with worthless graphics when the puck is along the boards
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And give us a Bears game or two, finally.
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I think it’s funny how Cap’s fans try and compare the current caps roster with succesfull teams of the past. I’ve heard all sorts of teams such as the current article with the Ducks, I’ve heard the Oilers dynasty teams, the Islanders dynasty teams. It almost seems like we use all sorts of reasoning to ease our anxious inner thoughts that say, “Another year, another early exit, what if we never win one!” I feel like the current Caps are a unique NHL team that has not been seen before in the past. We have yet to really accomplish anything that matters in my eyes but hopefully some sort of Cup success will occur. The, “Were young, we’ll get ours one day” excuses need to go out the door. Personally I can’t stand that excuse anymore.
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by bob.haildc.com on Aug 23, 2010 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
On the other hand, every team is unique. Championship teams are very very strong, plain and simple, and have a model that works. What the Caps have now might work—-or it may never. SCC teams’ models we know can work.
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by red army line on Aug 23, 2010 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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I bought one of those benches that guy is putting together for my front porch area.
That stained look is just a look, if you don’t seal it yourself that wood will age to gray and brittle in no time. Should’ve had the O unit there to put a shellacking on it.
"Tikkanen's miss was not as dramatic as the penalty shot Joe Juneau missed in Washington's quadruple-overtime playoff loss to Pittsburgh two years [previous]." - Washington Post game recap 6/12/98
Thrash re-sign Brian Little. 3 yrs, $2.38M cap hit (only $1.65M paid out in initial year).
Wings sign Abdelkader to 2 year deal.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
I just saw on NHL.com that Huet is apparently being loaned to a Swiss team this season – guess that’s better than the AHL. Also, there was a poll question asking who you would rather have take a shootout for your team: Crosby, Jussi Jokinen, or Ovie. Jussi, who just happens to be the most successful shootout man in the NHL, is in 3rd. Seriously? People would rather have Ovie (who’s what, 30% or so?) take the shootout over Jussi (who I believe is close to 70%)?
Never underrate the power of the hissy-cow.
here’s Puck Daddy on Huet-to-Switzerland. sigh. I was really hoping they’d be stuck with that massive cap hit all season.
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Me too, but it’s not like that was ever going to happen.
"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 Aug 23, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
All the cool kids are moving to Switzerland. Just ask Brian Pothier.
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by Carl Putnam on Aug 23, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Goalie Moments
This video is worth watching. (And a former Cap figures in it, bonus.)
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
@reidder: Mitchell and Morrison both skating with the #canucks at UBC. Willie is wearing a generic jersey. http://tweetphoto.com/40
Would he be practicing with a team if he were about to sign with someone else?
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I think I read that the Canucks want some more proof that he’s actually alright, so they want him to skate for them for a week or two more.
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by red army line on Aug 23, 2010 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Where did you read that? I thought he was supposed to make a decision this week, not skate another two weeks to prove to the Canucks that he’s OK.
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Willie Mitchell has returned to Vancouver after visiting Washington and the Capitals. According to Jason Botchford of The Province, there are reports that the Kings already have an offer on the table. No word on the Capitals’ thoughts yet. The Canucks are remaining cautious with Willie and want him to participate in more rigorous drills at training camp to know for sure that his concussion symptoms are eradicated. This may drag out for a few weeks yet.
Nucks Misconduct (stick tap to comment on Fear the Fin)
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by red army line on Aug 23, 2010 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for not much, Willie.
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hey now, just as the “OMG! Belanger! Flash! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!” excitement died down, WIllie gave us something else to talk about for a few days. In August. I’ll take what I can get!
Watching the O’s try to use strategy is like watching Mike Green trying to figure out the difference between "your" and "you’re"--Terpgrrl
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Since Morrison hasn’t signed yet either, it sounds like just a local skate for the locals boys, kinda like how Jeff Halpern always skates at KCI in the summer.
Hopefully BMo’s telling him good things about the team, not just about how they wouldn’t give him any time on the PP.
"HISTORY DOESN’T MATTER!!! .... Who cares if it’s never been done? We aren’t those teams who failed before. We are in control of our own destiny, and we will make it happen our own way.." - A Gordon, June 2010
A very unconfired rumory rumor has BMo talking to the leafs.
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I suppose three months worth of production is better than what Burkie gets out of most of his players.
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I can’t see the photo :(
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Broken link.
Try this: http://tweetphoto.com/40941750
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
There is a new Bloge Salming about rumors. NSFW.
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Apparently Devils to announce deal with Kovalchuk within 24 hours, via In Lou We Trust
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Rather, Kovy is supposed to announce his decision on a deal offered to him.
And here we go again?
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by red army line on Aug 23, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d still like to see Miroslav Satan sign with the New Jersey team and wear #6. That way, if you fold the sleeves back, it reads 666 – Satan.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Does someone know if a sign a trade with vancouver will work for willie mitchell? I don’t know how it’ll work but I figure if Flash is getting trade maybe it can be a sign and trade with willie mitchell.
I thought I’d ask the experts.
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Florida
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54 | 26 | 17 | 11 | 63 |
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Washington
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54 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 61 |
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Winnipeg
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57 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 58 |
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Tampa Bay
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54 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 54 |
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Carolina
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56 | 20 | 25 | 11 | 51 |
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