Sunday Caps Clips

by EmilyB on Jul 17, 2011 11:43 AM EDT in Caps Clips

Photo courtesy Cheryl Nichols/CapsNewsNetwork

Your savory Sunday brunch links:

The 2011 Washington Capitals Development Camp wrapped up with a 5-2 Team Red victory. [Dump'n'Chase, KoL, @WashCaps (audio of scrimmage), CSN Washington (Video)]
The GM, the coach, and several campers spoke after the scrimmage was over. [Caps365 video: McPhee, Boudreau, Anderson, Sjogren]
Pressers from more players. [CBS Washington (audio), CBS Washington (video)
Some of the prospects caught the eye of the Caps brass... [CI (Carrera, and again), CW (Whyno, and again)]
... and as a result Garrett Haar may be Boston College-bound... [CW (Whyno)]
... while Brett Flemming hopes he's punched his ticket to Hershey. [Patriot-News (Leone)]
Matt Hendricks dropped in for some autographs and and chance to chat with the press. [Caps365 (video), DC Ex (McNally), CBS Washington, CW (Whyno)]
The paparazzi wrapped up their picture galleries... [bridgetds, CapsNewsNetwork (Nichols)]
...and Patrick Wey and Stanislav Galiev wrapped up their blogs... [WashCaps]
...and no, we're not ready for hockey to be over yet. [Kings of Leonsis (happy blogiversary!), CapsNewsNetwork]
Finally (and fittingly, somehow), happy 21st birthday to Danick Paquette.

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I’m really glad they painted the wall red and added logos, etc. I wonder what took them so long?

Are you not entertained?

by Seminrocks on Jul 17, 2011 11:47 AM EDT reply actions

Holtby did a radio interview yesterday on the Pipeline show. He knows this coming year (his sophomore year) will be more difficult. When asked about the change in the Caps last year, said it wasn’t so much a change in their systems but more to do with the defense getting better (he mentions Carlzner, Hannan and Wideman), that others figured out the offense, and how “Nicklas had a few injuries that guys didn’t really know about.” He also gives big love to Alzner, and mentions how Sheldon Souray was a great, positive influence in the Hershey locker room.

Malin put this link to a blog about it out on twitter, or if you prefer, here’s a link to the radio show.

"I remembered when he said that and I kind of looked at him during the warm up and told myself that I got to shut these guys out tonight." - Michal Neuvirth, 02.06.11.

by bagace on Jul 17, 2011 12:13 PM EDT reply actions

That isn’t “a” blog, it’s Malin’s own blog, and good on her for updating! Also, Holtby is the bomb. Note to self: Moar trips to Hershey this upcoming season.

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by EmilyB on Jul 17, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Gotta love him. Frank in his disappointment but honest assessment of how much he still needs to learn at Hershey. Malin wrote a good piece.

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by capsyoungguns on Jul 17, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks!

by Malin A on Jul 17, 2011 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes good on me for updating my Swedish blog.
In English.
My writer’s block in Swedish is still the size of Crosby’s ass.

by Malin A on Jul 17, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Many apologies, Malin. Didn’t see your bi-line there. And agree about Holtby’s attitude. He does seem to be level-headed about his development.

"I remembered when he said that and I kind of looked at him during the warm up and told myself that I got to shut these guys out tonight." - Michal Neuvirth, 02.06.11.

by bagace on Jul 17, 2011 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey, it’s in Swedish. No apologies needed.

by Malin A on Jul 18, 2011 6:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I love Braden Holtby interviews he is always so insightful.
Oh and thanks for the link love.

by Malin A on Jul 17, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Best part about yesterday?

Getting to ride in the elevator with Boudreau.

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by Steck It Out on Jul 17, 2011 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

Do tell!

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by EmilyB on Jul 17, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

You're a wizard, George!

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by thebreakawaygoal on Jul 17, 2011 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs

Georgy McPhee?

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

by BetterOffWith28 on Jul 17, 2011 3:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

What’s the deal with the Danick Paquette birthday link?

Is Cheryl Nichols Photography throwing him a party?

by the_SwampFox on Jul 17, 2011 12:56 PM EDT reply actions

Sure! And by sure I mean, no. Link fixed. Thanks.

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by EmilyB on Jul 17, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions

In what was a deliberate match up between Eakin and Sjogren, the older more physically mature Swede continued to take full advantage of his edge in size. Sjogren was consistently successful on faceoffs and was able to out-muscle Eakin along the boards. Coach Bruce Boudreau wasn’t as harsh on Eakin as the 20-year-old was on himself, though.

What does that say about his chances for opening night?

Obviously, this is all speculation.

by Rob Parker on Jul 17, 2011 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

Opening night is also Yom Kippur, and seeing how Halpern has missed a game for a Jewish holiday in the past, couldn’t Eakin and Sjogren both make the opening night roster? Sjogren as one of the 4th line wings and Eakin centering the 4th line?

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by thebreakawaygoal on Jul 17, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow that’s silly, wonder how many athletes miss a game b/c its new years eve, xmass or any other holiday for that matter.

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by BetterOffWith28 on Jul 17, 2011 2:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Hey, it depends on the person. I’d skip for a religious day too. Lets not go down this road.

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by red army line on Jul 17, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Good work.

Also, I looked back to 2005, and Halpern played that night. It’s the night before he sat out. So I’m betting he plays.

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by gfcaps fan on Jul 17, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it says Eakin needs a year in the AHL getting used to pushing around players who are bigger and stronger than him. Maybe he can learn though the year, but if it’s a tossup between Sjogren and Eakin, Sjogren would win.

Of course it was playing against players younger than himself, but Sjogren was a tank yesterday.

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by Bman21212 on Jul 17, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

As he should of been…Sjogren I mean. Eakin should spend most of the year in the A, maybe with a call up or two. He still needs to develop some and learn what it’s like to play against men.

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by Davethecapsfan on Jul 17, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions