Friday Caps Clips
by J.P. on Sep 3, 2010 6:43 AM EDT
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- A look at the Caps' organizational depth down the middle. [Masisak]
- One of those pivots, Boyd Gordon, talks about the upcoming season with Vogs. [Dump n' Chase]
- Switching Gordons, Andrew answers more reader questions. Great stuff. [RMNB]
- Yesterday was apparently "Bruce Boudreau is/isn't on the hot seat" day. [Us, Puck Daddy, ESPN, DC Pro Sports Report]
- In praise of the Southeast. [THN]
- Jeff Schultz speaks! On camera! [CSN (video)]
- Catching up with a couple of (likely) Bears, Dmitry Kugryshev and Brian Willsie. [CI]
- Much more on Kugryshev. [Masisak]
- 30 Caps in 30 Days: Nicklas Backstrom. [Red Line Station]
- Alex Ovechkin and Ilya Kovalchuk (unafraid to wear Devils gear) on the ice in Moscow. [Alex Ovetjkin]
- AO and Donovan McNabb shilling for Capital One, coming soon to a T.V. near you. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Whether or not you're a Craig Laughlin fan (I am), I think we can be thankful that he's not Rob Dibble. [JtG]
- Remember "Hockey Diaries," featuring Karl Alzner and Brooks Laich? Well, the sequel airs in a week and focuses on Mike Knuble and Tyler Sloan. [mediachameleon]
- The best Cap of the 90's? Joé Juneau... [A Capital Offense]
- ... and the best Cap of the 80's? Click through for that one. [RtR]
- As a man of a certain age, this look at some of the top 35-and-over performers in local sports history hits home. [SB Nation DC]
- Alexander Semin visited an orphanage and the local rink back home... and rocked a sweet tank top and Caps lid at the former. [SportBox.ru (video), Sport-Express, Sport-Express]
- The Caps released their promotional schedule yesterday... [Capitals]
- ... as did the Bears. [Bears]
- Get to know Sam Carrier. [Rink Rebel]
- Lisa Hillary chats about her new gig in Philly. [Broad Street Hockey]
- Finally, happy 35th birthday to Stanley Cup Champion Cristobal Huet, happy 51st to Greg Theberge, and happy 64th to Gerry Meehan.
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Having said that, now that I’m leaving, they are going to be doing hockey here in Washington even a little bit different than they did before. They’re actually going to have set anchor teams, where they didn’t have that before.
Whither Smokin’ Al?
Nice interview Travis.
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
Wait – someone gave enough of a [profane] about the Caps to assign them an anchor team?
What is this world coming to?
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Further down in that interview is where it seems to get muddy. Or murky. I mean if you’re going to have an anchor for hockey coverage in this town among existing on-air talent, a former TSN/Score reporter would seem to be a better choice, but that’s why I don’t make those decisions I guess.
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
OK, which one of you made Lisa’s mom cry?
On cruel people on the Internet:
LH: Not everybody is going to love me. Unfortunately, you read stuff and it breaks your heart. My mom called me the other day in tears, telling me these horrible things she read about me on the Internet. And she was believing them, like “why do people say that Lisa?” And I’m like “Mom, I don’t know these people, I can’t control it.” So I forwarded her the things that people were saying about other people, too, so it wasn’t like it was just me. laughter It’s like, “Mom, stop reading the comments and just read the article.”
Of course, you can’t believe everything Lisa is saying:
LH: To be honest with you, I haven’t heard one bad thing about the city (Philadelphia)
On that first quote… if I had to speculate wildly, I’d guess it was a comment on OFB’s nice post on her (see comment #8, which has since been deleted, but made a pretty outrageous claim about her… um… coverage of the team).
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Should we compare and contrast Kugryshev posts? No?
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Why, is Burnside coming out with something?
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
No but check Dave Fuller’s column in 2 days.
"Inglewood Jack! Inglewood Jack!" - Coach Jules
by Alz Well That Ends Well on Sep 3, 2010 8:01 AM EDT up reply actions
"I came here early because I want to be in great shape for training camp…."
We shall see…
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Yup. Gotta give him credit for the good-faith effort, though.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Eh, it’s that time of year. Everyone is “in the best shape of [their] career.” But yeah, good on him for getting here early and (presumably) busting his butt.
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Can’t a guy pray towards Mecca without being made fun of?
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
i think he’s facing west. that’s the long way around to Mecca.
by meatball20 on Sep 3, 2010 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rookies. :: sadly shakes head ::
You perhaps knew me better as "Your Nation's Capital." Same great commentary, now with 100% more transparency!
Ewww
“[H]appy 35th birthday to Stanley Cup Champion Cristobal Huet…”
I think i just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
Well, someone has to pick Ovi up at the airport…
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by EmilyB on Sep 3, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That’s actually pretty early for him, no? I didn’t think they had to report until the end of the week.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
In my happy moments I dream that it’s because last year left a bad taste in his mouth and he’s actually eager to get started. Then I wake up.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
At the risk of writing the obvious – IT’S A CONTRACT YEAR!!
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So was last year (entering it, at least).
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JP – please don’t interrupt my intensely well-thought out posts with facts and logic.
It is beneath you.
Thanks.
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Representing Caps fandom in the Gateway to the West.
facts and logic have a well know Alex Semin bias.
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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*cough playing for UFA deal
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
Damn. Beat me by like five seconds.
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To be fair Chairman Mao has to proof your comment before it goes up.
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
Amazing that he does it flat on his back inside of a glass case.
(and, yes, — feel free to isolate that.)
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Also, in the sidebar – Down Goes Brown strikes again. Heh.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Lou Lamoriello jam-throwing jokes are the new Kyle Wellwood fat jokes – not that that’s a bad thing.
Though I do wonder – how does Torts not get more water bottle-throwing jokes?
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
In the comedy heirarchy, jam is funnier than water.
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Unless it’s Brooksie being thrown
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
by Rather Bengt on Sep 3, 2010 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Looking forward to the new edition of Hockey Diaries. In case you haven’t found it, there’s an audio snipit of Knuble, talking about last season, being an older player, and dealing with “yeah buts” (hint: many are right here).
"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
honestly, part of me hopes I’m still unemployed next week so I can listen to the entire thing, including the stuff that didn’t make the final cut, in one sitting.
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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I tweeted it, but figured I’d share it here on this sloooooooow Friday:
Of all my followers (and thanks to each and every one of you), @Moraxian has the best bio, and it’s not close.
I’ll save you clicking through, but here’s said bio:
Bio Bondage website producer and Washington Capitals fanatic. Don’t ask why; just Rock The Red and look at the pretty tied up ladies…
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Thanks. Now my company has yet another record of my visiting a web site that they’ve deemed inappropriate.
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Kinda redefines playoff choke, doesn’t it?
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 3, 2010 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It was either that or “Bruce Boudreau’s tactics are so bad they sometimes require a safe word.”
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 3, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Bruce on playing Green so much: “What was I gonna do? My hands were tied.”
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Bondage?
You gotta run to a window and say: "Hey, these floors are dirty as hell, and I'm not gonna take it anymore!"
Ron Francis?
Damn I forgot how small those gloves were.
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 3, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Those look mighty beat-up, too. No fresh pair every shift, I imagine.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
I miss those old wooden gloves. Today’s composite gloves are always breaking just when you need them most.
Going way back, the brass helmets were the worst. Here’s an example of the Reebok “Coolus” brand helmet from back in the day (I think Chris Chelios is wearing one of those in his rookie card). Thank goodness those days are long past.
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 3, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think that was Francis….although HockeyFights.com doesn’t have a record for this contest.
If it was Francis, I suspect both coaches were both covering their eyes when this was happening, hoping one of their stars doesn’t get hurt…
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by MikeL-Pivonka on Sep 4, 2010 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Caps in the Cupboard
Couple snippets that caught my eye in Masisak’s piece.
First, MarJo. Cory notes that, due to the “out clause” in his contract, MarJo is unlikely to play in Hershey this year; Caps or bust, in other words. I thought Farjestads had moved on, and doesn’t have a slot for him? Mentally, I was pencilling him in for some seasoning in HER if he doesn’t break camp with the big club. Do I need to revise that analysis? Thoughts?
Then, there’s AnGus. Cory says it’s too early to call him a bust. Really?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
I think you need to revise that analysis. He’s breaking camp with the big club and he’s here or in Sweden this year as far as I know.
As for AnGus, yeah, really. Give him a healthy season before giving up on him entirely. Of course, if he can’t have that healthy season soon, feel free to skip Step 1.
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(That said, my hopes aren’t high.)
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Eh, Fehr turned out alright after a (long) while.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
Fehr was also a 50-goal scorer in the WHL (twice), which is a lot more than young Anton has shown anywhere so far.
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On point one, duly noted. That’s kind of a drag. Frankly, my hopes on him being able to compete at an NHL level straight out of the chute are limited. I guess it might prompt the club to keep him if he’s on the borderline, rather than lose him for a year, though.
On point two, the vibe I got on AnGus was not only that he had health issues, but desire/makeup issues as well. I suppose I can rescind the dismissal order I have filed next to his name for now, though.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
I wonder if they’d consider carrying him all year with limited playing time as the usual healthy scratch
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 3, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Mackan? Unless they think he’ll be a regular in the playoffs I hope not. I’d rather they save the contract year and just send him to the SEL if he isn’t going to actually play here. He’s only 19 and the track record of 19 year olds in the NHL isn’t very good. Give him another season at home unless he’s one of the phenoms that can play regularly at 19.
Lockout talk makes me want to go out and choke an old lady - Elliotte Friedman
Knuble, Flash, King, Gordon, Schultz and Varlamov were at Ketter today. It’s the first time Knuble has skated since game 7.
Caps Snaps - Washington Capitals News and Photography
by cobracg on Sep 3, 2010 11:46 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
he didn’t skate at all this summer?! wow.
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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…and will be the last time he skates until Tuesday. Apparently the boys are off for the entire weekend, meaning all of MY weekend plans have been squashed and squished and ruined.
They seriously need to consider me a bit more when planning these things, I swear…bastards.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Why? I was still planning on going to pace the bleachers, clutching my jersey tearfully and muttering “is it October yet?” over and over again.
…that’s not weird, right?
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Heh. Such joyful anticipation when the first game approaches, such crushing disappointment when the season final horn sounds to end the playoff run…it’s great to be a Caps fan.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Enjoy your weekend, Becca. I know you will. let’s face it, it’s the last non-hockey weekend for a long time.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Hey, we’ll try to get Flash to bang a drum with the Barra tomorrow, so there’s that.
"#DCU is like senior prom. A bunch of people standing around waiting for a 17-year old to score."
by Bald Pollack on Sep 3, 2010 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Should have asked Semin.
"Inglewood Jack! Inglewood Jack!" - Coach Jules
by Alz Well That Ends Well on Sep 3, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
According to Puck Daddy, the Pens have signed Mike Comrie to a one-year, $500,000 deal, apparently to play left wing on a line with Sid.
"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 Sep 3, 2010 12:08 PM EDT reply actions
....
And to also lead the team in terrible choices of headwear
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Sep 3, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
It looks like that crowd is shopped in behind them. Is that a picture on the wall?
Money don't make my world go round...i'm reaching out to a higher ground
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by YvonLabresMoustache on Sep 3, 2010 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
If this doesn’t work, they’ll sign a kitchen sink.
"Inglewood Jack! Inglewood Jack!" - Coach Jules
by Alz Well That Ends Well on Sep 3, 2010 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions
guess Sid’s gonna have to generate all the first line offense, again.
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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Yep – frankly, as a hockey fan, that’s something that makes me sad. Crosby’s an incredible player, and it’d be great to see what he could do with other legitimate first liners.
as a caps fan, i dont think that would be so great….
Just trying to capture the spirit of the thing...
by dcsportsfan1 on Sep 3, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
True. I guess you can’t have it all.
Unless…Flash + Green + AnGus + a kid goalie + a 2nd rounder for Crosby!
Do it McPhee!
…go flyers
Looking at CapGeek, I literally cannot come up with any trade with Pitt that would make any sense at all, unless it’s completely generic (a player for a pick or something like that)
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 3, 2010 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Between Pittsburgh and Washington? No chance, if only for the rivalry sake.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
Given the number of comments a waiver claim produced last year, I’d hate to see how bad the internet explodes if a trade ever happened.
"Hockey is my life, wine is my passion." -- Igor Larionov
by Scott in Shaw on Sep 3, 2010 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m curious, too. But mostly to see if what happened at the Olympics was a fluke, or he really can’t gel easily with wingers.
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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FWIW I thought he played pretty well with Rick Nash. And Eric Staal too, believe it or not.
Obviously there wasn’t much instant chemistry, but those aren’t guys Crosby plays with that much, he doesn’t really play that much internationally.
To think Crosby doesn’t gel with wingers is ridiculous (see Andy Hilbert putting up 18 points in 19 games). It’s just individual that he doesn’t always mesh with.
…And even though people knock how he played with Iginla, they played well enough for Sid to yell for that pass (and Iggy to find him) in OT of the GM game.
"Game's the same. Just got more fierce."
But…but…he makes everyone around him better. He could get 25 goals for a ham sandwich with his passing skills.
If you've read this far...seek help.
Ham Sandwich to Sid, “Pardon me Sid, do you have any grey poupon?”
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
by Rather Bengt on Sep 3, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
no no no, he’d yell for the ham sandwich to pass the puck to him and thus would prove that they work together just perfectly!
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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Question
What’s everyone’s opinion of signing Andreas LIlja for a replacement for Tyler Sloan or Erskine? I believe the Cup experience alone makes him more valuable than either and around the same skill level.
Not that we want to keep filling our roster with 7/8 D-men….just a thought
"Not another @$#! Game 7"
yeah, no.
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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I’ve heard from folks who have watched him play for their team that he’s terrible
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 3, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t say he’s terrible, but he’s definitely slowing down and a head injury that keeps you out for more than a year is a major concern
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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Same could be said for any defenseman.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
Not Saint Lidstrom!
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 3, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather have the Lilja from the Colts.
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 Sep 3, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
new CI content. Frist up, chatting with Kugryshev and Brian Willsie, and then Mike Knuble saying what we all said. “It should have been us.”
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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And a great quote from Knubs that I sure hope proves true — the early playoff exit “makes everybody a little more angry than hungry.” Truculence?
"I wake up in the middle night frustrated because we lost out in the first round and I want to see our players hoist the Stanley Cup." -Brooks Laich
by CapitalCentre on Sep 3, 2010 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Straight from the book of Tried and True Hockey Cliches. One page over from “I’m in the best shape of my life”.
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
....
So is he saying in effect, “I HATE THAT CLICHE!!!!!!!”
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 Sep 3, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
“It’s Hedley!”
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--- D'ohboy
by MikeL-Pivonka on Sep 4, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah. Talk is cheap. Which is why I say I want to see it borne out.
"I wake up in the middle night frustrated because we lost out in the first round and I want to see our players hoist the Stanley Cup." -Brooks Laich
by CapitalCentre on Sep 3, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's a photo of Varlamov in his new gear for those who care about that stuff.
He’s got new Rebook pads and a new/old mask.
Caps Snaps - Washington Capitals News and Photography
*The name of the company is of course Reebok not Rebook.
Caps Snaps - Washington Capitals News and Photography
That’s how they pronounce it in Canada.
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Sep 3, 2010 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Hawt. Very nice picture! Varly’s a red rocker this year.
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cobracg, can you dig up a similar picture of varly’s old gear? I’d like to see how they compare.
You perhaps knew me better as "Your Nation's Capital." Same great commentary, now with 100% more transparency!
Yep, let me go though the Caps Snaps archives.
Caps Snaps - Washington Capitals News and Photography
He has a Bauer stick in this photo which is different from the Warrior stick he used today but that’s not new, he’s used it since April.
Caps Snaps - Washington Capitals News and Photography
I like the old look a lot better. Too much white in the new stuff.
Caps Snaps - Washington Capitals News and Photography
my first reaction to the new pads is borderline ick. But maybe they’ll grow on me as the season goes on.
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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The design on Varly’s pads is the least of my worries. If they stop pucks, they could have frogs on them for all I care.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
by gotsparkly on Sep 3, 2010 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
please, this is Varly we’re talking about. Stars and eagles all the way.
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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Is that a helmet foul?
Atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Sep 3, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather they not be frogs, really – cruelty to animals and all that – but seriously – they’re just pads.
Though I have to admit that putting a bullseye on each pad, one in the middle of the blocker, and one in the catching glove would be damn funny.
Hanlon's Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Here’s my idea: Net-patterned goalie pads.
PATENT PENDING.
Why wouldn't you play Perreault? He's a really talented young player.
like these?
If you've read this far...seek help.
by ThePeerless on Sep 3, 2010 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
A very cheery, uplifting, optimistic Question of the Day to celebrate having a long weekend.
If anyone needs me, I'll be at Kettler.
Kovalchuk contract and the NHL/NHLPA agreement
For Devils fans and for all NHL fans, I’m glad the Kovalchuk saga will be settled for now.
I’m curious to see the new agreement and what exactly it covers in terms of limits. Age? Length? (High to low dollars in a contract?)
Also, it will be interesting to see what happens next since as we know, the Devils will have to make at least one move and there’s the Belanger contract, etc. Dominoes???
Dreger tweets that deal will be accepted…or is that what you were referring to?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
Laughlin vs. Dibble As Analysts
Dibble was let go and he should have been for chastising a player for not playing when he was injured. For someone who actually played the game he should have understood that players get injured. It happens. By ranting about Strasburg not pitching when he was hurt, he was calling into question Strasburg’s integrity.
Laughlin does criticize players when they make mistakes. When Semin takes a bad penalty, he says it was a bad penalty. When Green gets caught up ice, he shows you why and explains it so casual fans can understand. But I have never (in 2 decades) heard him criticize a player’s character or dedication to the game. Not once.
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