Third Period Open Thread

Time for a Recker natural hat trick, right?

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I’d settle for a Gordie.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions

Reck’d

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by EmilyB on Jan 31, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions

You’d think his nickname would be Reckless as opposed to Recker

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions

Uh-oh, I just realized it’s a Becca night.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:10 PM EST reply actions

Oh hey, now.

There's always more to learn about Hockey.

by WordsOnIce on Jan 31, 2012 9:10 PM EST up reply actions

Hey, trying the reverse jinx!

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions

oh
no

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions

New rules, you aren’t allowed to call yourself a geek if you’re over 50 years old.

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 31, 2012 9:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Carlson has been terrible at clearing the puck lately. It’s like the spirit of Tom Poti got restless and found a new host.

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by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 31, 2012 9:10 PM EST reply actions

Haha

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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 31, 2012 9:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I thought the spirit of Tom Poti was attacking groins.

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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions

saucy!

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions

Can’t be. Tom Poti is allergic to sauce.

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 9:16 PM EST up reply actions

nuts…
Which are close to the groin.

by Goaliemama on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

To you, John Carlson, with failing hands we throw…our failing hands

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions

Captain Georgetown — to the rescue!

Fan of: Dale Fuckin' Hunter

by sickleandhammer on Jan 31, 2012 9:20 PM EST up reply actions

I found Schultz #55 here in St. Paul. Wearing the “A” and playing strong.

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by STLSpidey on Jan 31, 2012 9:11 PM EST reply actions

Double "Nick"el.

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by EmilyB on Jan 31, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions

Good Goddamn. Someone explain to me how could Schultz be worse than: 1) Hamr, 2) Carlson, 3) Erskine.

by Wilderthing on Jan 31, 2012 9:11 PM EST reply actions

It’s like this…

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by EmilyB on Jan 31, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions

Maybe they saw something we didn’t. It really doesn’t make any sense though.
And Kundratek? Must suck to be Sarge.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:13 PM EST up reply actions

Schultz? I think you’re wearing rose-colored glasses.

by TFG on Jan 31, 2012 9:16 PM EST up reply actions

Carlson has to find his game at some point and when he does it will be a very good thing for the team so other then benching him for maybe a game just to try and get him right I don’t think we should sit him. I also think that Hammer can be the same way, he has been horrible at times this year but I think some of that is the new system and other then for a few games I think he is better then 55. However I don’t see any upside in Erskine especially if was are going to use a forward slot on a fighter anyway 55 is much better then 4 especially when you take the fighting ability out of consideration.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:16 PM EST up reply actions

Carlson has been an elite puck mover this year…

for the other team!

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:18 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll buy this. Nice analysis.

by Wilderthing on Jan 31, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

Thanks

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

crickets

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by bigeugene on Jan 31, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions

4-2 TOR

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:12 PM EST reply actions

J.P. will be thrilled – Corvo has 2 points.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions

Eakin and Ward each had 2 shifts in the first and 2 shifts in the second. Rechlicz stayed on the bench for the second. Eakin with the most ice time of the 3: 04:08

Erskine TOI through 2: 04:22

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:13 PM EST reply actions

While VLC is running our guys lefta nd right, Ersk and Recker are stapled to the bench.

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by EmilyB on Jan 31, 2012 9:14 PM EST up reply actions

I am more than frustrated by Mr. Hunter. He has some ’splaining to do.

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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:15 PM EST up reply actions

Every night be does stuff I just don’t understand. Its like he doesn’t get how the NHL works in 2012.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

maybe he’s so avant garde he’s left us behind.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

Seriously, it’s incomprehensible. I’m hoping the smart guys/gals have some clue as to what motivates his decision making, because right now, all I can think of is The Homer.

http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/The_Homer

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by bigeugene on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions

and his assistant grand poobah in charge of defense isn’t any better.

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:27 PM EST up reply actions

And we thought Downie was going to be the problem child. But can you put Recker out against Vinnie’s line?

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:16 PM EST up reply actions

Too tough to play!

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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

putting half a team on the ice.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:14 PM EST reply actions

Did it look to anyone else like Crosby was wearing stage makeup for his press conference? Creepy.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:18 PM EST reply actions

botox

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

soft tissue

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:19 PM EST up reply actions

alien

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by WordsOnIce on Jan 31, 2012 9:21 PM EST up reply actions

I thought he was a vampire.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

Alien vampire. There’s money to be made if you can work that into a young adult series and sell the movie rights.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

You mean it hasn’t already been done?

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:25 PM EST up reply actions

I sorta feel for Sid. This whole situation has been such a CF for him.

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by EmilyB on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST up reply actions

No argument on that. Just weird.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:23 PM EST up reply actions

I wonder how much control they give him over this situation.

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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

Too busy throwing holy water at my TV to notice.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Just saw Joey Junior Blackhawk’s Reporter for the first time. That kid has a future.

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:21 PM EST reply actions

His ADORBS/60 is off the charts.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

He was killing it with the players.

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions

Watching the Flames pregame ceremony honoring McCrimmon

so sad

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST reply actions

Yeesh, Jagr still is a virtuoso puck possession guy. He’s havin’ a heckuva game for PHI tonight.

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST reply actions

Oh joy…. NYR and NJD to OT. Hooray loser points!

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:22 PM EST reply actions

is it bad that a loser point is what i’m hoping for in the caps game?

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

Good thing Vinny stayed onsides

Wait, what?

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:23 PM EST reply actions

That and the trip

Terrible officiating on that sequence.

by Doug Rigterink on Jan 31, 2012 9:24 PM EST up reply actions

And the interference. Picking a dman isn’t legal.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:25 PM EST up reply actions

Giant fucking embarrassment for the NHL right there.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Screwing the caps? Nah, that’s not a bug, that’s a feature.

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions

And interference to 74

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Thats at least three bad calls by the refs

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 31, 2012 9:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

On that play alone, no less.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions

they are truly raising the bar

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:27 PM EST up reply actions

Joe Vitale brings the Pens within one of the Leafs. 3 minutes left.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST reply actions

Let’s Go Caps!!!

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by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST reply actions

Go Caps. At least Matty et al. are looking pretty good. Do you think it could be infectious? Calling Mr. Semin…..

by Wilderthing on Jan 31, 2012 9:26 PM EST reply actions

Can anyone confirm; was it Semin who cleared the pick after Vokoun made that save late in the second?

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:31 PM EST up reply actions

6 hits for Hendy… nice. We need more of that.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:27 PM EST reply actions

Caps: MOAR GOALS!

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions

So….Rechliz with 1:49 TOI, all in the 1st. I am at a loss.

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by bigeugene on Jan 31, 2012 9:28 PM EST reply actions

join the crowd

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions

Just saving him for the 3rd so he can get a Gordie Howe hat trick.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST up reply actions

hamrlik gonna hamrlik

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST reply actions

That sounds unsanitary

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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

TV with a stone wall stop on Stamkos

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST reply actions

Nice save by Vokes. Didn’t open up for Stamkos.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST reply actions

What a cool headed save by Vokes. Just waited Stams out

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST reply actions

All alone and Stamkos still can’t pot the goal. Its almost funny how bad he is at that.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Hush. No weenie jinx.

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:30 PM EST up reply actions

Hammer would have been -4 if not for TV

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:30 PM EST reply actions

AH Semin!.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:31 PM EST reply actions

He has to score.. Has to

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by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

James Neal’s shot hits Malkin passing the Leafs net with 6 seconds left and the Leafs and Pens are tied at 4.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:31 PM EST reply actions

I hate this.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:31 PM EST up reply actions

More concerned about TOR and us battling for the playoffs then I am about hating Pit now

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

Me too, but I want a 2 point game, either way. No more loser points!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

I will take TOR getting a loser point then a two point win. Now if Tor wins in OT or SO then I get mad.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Come on, Steckel!

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

James Neal, I hate you. We need to find something to sacrifice to slow him down.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

Green?

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

Dale Hunter suggests Jeff Schultz.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

i suggest dale hunter

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

I concur.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

Welcome, Jeff Schultz’s mom! ;)

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

and to OT

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

Take down

Take down in the slot to keep us from getting a great rebound.

by Doug Rigterink on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST reply actions

right.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions

They really aren’t going to call penalties unless there is blood.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions

yes!!

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

FUCK YES

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Brouwer!!!

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Hell of a forecheck by Laich.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST up reply actions

Hahahaha. Awesome

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

WOW

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

tie game

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

SWEET!

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Woohoo!

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by winterion on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Brouwer! Woo!

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Yeah! Goooaaalll

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by Backeez Got Back on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Nice job!

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

TIE GAME BITCHES!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

now play some defense, bitches!

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

Wouldn’t that be loverly?

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

Oh don’t get me singing…

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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Oh, c’mon, it’ll be fun! I’ll join you! ;)

All I want is some D some where
Far away from Lecavalier
With some goals scored to spare—
Oh woooooouldn’t it be loverly?

;)

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions

Lots of nachos for me to eat
With Jeff Schultz sitting near my seat
Geez Downie needs to have his face beat
Oh wooooouldn’t it be loverly?

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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions

Lots of centers strong on their feet,
Backstrom playing without compete.
And Green back up off his seat
Oh wooooooouldn’t it be loverly?

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by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Brava! :D

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

Love that song.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions

The actual song, or our ad-hoc version?

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions

High five to you gals. good show.

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

Well done, you!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions

excellent!

by Goaliemama on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

Woooooooo

by Capsfan47 on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Fuck Yes! Great play by Brooks.

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Oooo, Shiney.

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by EmilyB on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

wahoo!

by bathwithtoaster on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Oh screw you. Not a hook. Hehe. NIce one. Keep it going pleeeeeeeaaaaaaasssseee

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

It looked like one but less of one then what TB got away with on their goal so even in my book

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions

Cheating to get goals. It pays and the refs don’t call it. So why not?

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

I’m surprised it wasn’t called too. No penalties called on the Caps yet, and a possible penalty? Seems like a perfect setup for the refs.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

I dunno, it looks like Laich’s stick never left ice level. Didn’t really see even a ticky tack hook there.

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions

I didn’t see a hook, but a hold could have been called.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions

The T Bo I like!!!!!!

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

Fucking right, Huge Goal!!

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

I just got here, literally turned on the TV to that goal. I’ll take the credit as humbly as possible.

by Artwo on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST reply actions

Turn it off and on again after the commercial break :)

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

This. I was looking down at the computer, too. Maybe I should stop looking at the TV.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

So, now you have to just keep turning your TV on and off?

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions

Fun fact: I have a bad HDMI card (this particular Onkyo model is crap, and it’s out of warranty) and am literally doing that right now. Well, my receiver, but same idea.

by Artwo on Jan 31, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

Atta boy Troy

by Wilderthing on Jan 31, 2012 9:34 PM EST reply actions

So now they talk about how it could have been a penalty. At least something goes our way.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST reply actions

No blood, no penalty, no problem!

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

The mancrush the hockey media has on Brooks Laich just grew even more.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I’d call Ward with the GWG but apparently he’s stapled himself and his 3mil/year contract to the bench

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST reply actions

Luckily he has some company in the 5min club with Eakin and Erskine there. of course Wrecker is looking up at them with under 2min TOI

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:37 PM EST up reply actions

Both over 5 minutes and Erskine over 6 at this point.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions

ok, I pulled it from espn.com so it may have been slow to update

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 PM EST up reply actions

It’s obviously constantly changing, well other than Rechlicz’s TOI, just providing an update.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

SOG update – 23 -20 Tampa.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:35 PM EST reply actions

Hey, we got to 20!!

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

Ooh, update. 21!

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:37 PM EST up reply actions

Besides TOR-PIT, NYR-NJD and WPG-PIT games have gone to OT tonight.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:36 PM EST reply actions

correction WPG-PHI

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

This is the weirdest commercial for the NHL. It’s British, so…I forgive them.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:36 PM EST reply actions

Scottish, Welsh, English, or Northern Irish?

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by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:37 PM EST up reply actions

yes

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions

So you’re saying that a pasty folk are the same? ;)

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by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

Jersey up a goal in SO.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:37 PM EST reply actions

Devils win

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions

scored the tying goal with Brodeur pulled

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions

T-Bo - Bolts Killer?

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Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions

If I had a drink for every time these ass-hat NBC announcers mentioned the ASG I would be dead, embalmed, and ready for burial.

Fan of: Dale Fuckin' Hunter

by sickleandhammer on Jan 31, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions

How bad is the ice

Seems no one can keep their feet for either team.

by Doug Rigterink on Jan 31, 2012 9:39 PM EST reply actions

it was like 80 there today, tough to have good ice in warm, humid weather.

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions

get that ass out of the net.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:40 PM EST reply actions

Love Hamrlik repeatedly cross-checking the Tampa F behind the net.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 PM EST reply actions

If they’re not going to call it…

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Too much time inthe wrong zone.

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Let’s keep that away from our net, boys. You’re making me nervous.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 PM EST reply actions

The Monster robs Letang with 7 seconds left in OT and TOR-PIT goes to SO.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:41 PM EST reply actions

go team go. go team go.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions

oh shitl.. sigh.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions

prepared to hate this call…

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions

Me too. I want to see how it all went down.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

just re-wound it. yup.

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

WOW

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions

Okay, PK. Let’s show something here!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions

Pk hasn’t been great lately.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Really, that’s what they’re going to call?

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions

What was the call? On who?

by Wilderthing on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions

Goalie interference, didn’t see who got called.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

halpern crossed skates with goalie who was outside the crease at the time. that’s how it looked, at least

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

What, don’t even show the call going into the break? c’mon man!

by Artwo on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions

really that’s a penalty? I thought the goalie had to A) be IN THE FUCKING BLUE PAINT, B) NOT initiate the contact and C) not dive worse than Tim Thomas.

fucking embarrasing

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions

oh boy. suckorama.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Didn’t see it, what happened?

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by winterion on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

Wow… terrible call. Not shocked though.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

point of contact

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions

don’t hate it as much as i thought i would. could’ve avoided contact.

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

it’s tough with the screenshot vs an animated gif, Garon flopped like he was shot

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

oh no doubt. but halpern was kinda stupid there.

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

Garon flipped around away from Halpern and Halpern did lift his leg to try to avoid contact. it was a cheapie and much worse contact against goalies has gone uncalled on a regular basis

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions

Could he be LESS in the paint?

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

It’s not the where, it’s the who. Halpern initiated, Halpern went off.

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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

Halpy i think

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by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST reply actions

Yeah, and I can see it being called, but Garon really sold it by throwing his stick.

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by winterion on Jan 31, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

Shorty,Shorty,Shorty,Shorty

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions

OK, Matty’s short…let him get the shortie!

by Goaliemama on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

Poop. C’mon boys.

by Wilderthing on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST reply actions

Capitals have 25 shots, will not set NHL record for consecutive games with 24 or fewer.

by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST reply actions

Always look on the bright side of meh.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions

what is this, Broadway muscial night?

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

So, who is that Latina woman who was on the Xfinity commercials. She does Dr. Pepper too. I’m so out of the loop I have no idea who she is, but clearly, she is the flavor of the month.

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by bigeugene on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST reply actions

Sofia Vargera, I think. If you mean the Dr. Pepper commercial where she’s on the beach and tweets about Beckham.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

Vergara, she’s on Modern Family.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

I thought that looked wrong. I don’t watch that show.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, ok. Thank you both. Don’t watch that show, which is why I was clueless.

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by bigeugene on Jan 31, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

W-E-A-K.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions

2mins on Halpern…Goalie interference

by Goaliemama on Jan 31, 2012 9:45 PM EST reply actions

Orlov. thank you.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions

he ruled Vinny there

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

Wow another really terrible giveaway by Carlson!

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions

why is he even on the pk

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

Nice D by Orlov there.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions

Good kill

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:46 PM EST reply actions

Nice kill, boys. Now keep vigilant!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:47 PM EST reply actions

Thank you, Mad-Eye Moody!

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions

Constant vigilance! LOL

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions

When all else fails, make Harry Potter reference. The Fourth Law of Internet Communication.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions

Pens beat Leafs 5-4 in the shootout. Malkin with the SO winner.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 PM EST reply actions

ew

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 PM EST up reply actions

At least the Leafs only get one point.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

Not a real win.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

That too. A couple of bright sides there.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

Pit beats Tor in SO

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 PM EST reply actions

Has Eakin seen this ice this period?

by Wilderthing on Jan 31, 2012 9:48 PM EST reply actions

From the bench :P

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

two shifts

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

Twice, about 50 seconds each time.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

Fork. Who is going to score? Knuble? Ward? Sheet.

by Wilderthing on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

The inches we need are everywhere around us. On this team we fight for that inch. We claw with our fingernails for that inch.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions

no eyeballs on the ice, plz

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

That's what she said.

by 2883 on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

Where’s Ward???

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:49 PM EST reply actions

Swimming in piles of money, still in disbelief that he got the K that he did.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

Haha disappearing act.

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

Carolina?

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by bigeugene on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST up reply actions

Only on your mind.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

Ward, C: See SME’s response above.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

WPG beats PHI 2-1 in the SO. Bryan Little with the SO winner.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:50 PM EST reply actions

Loser points for everyone! Perhaps this game, too.

by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions

Carlson and Hamrlik are -3 tonight. Just sayin’ is all.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2012 9:51 PM EST reply actions

Knubs too.

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions

Bright side – Alzner is +3!

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:54 PM EST up reply actions

The only +3 in the game. He’s pretty baller.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

No one on Tampa better than +1 – or worse than -1. Bit weird.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

OK boys,

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity"

by caps_shutterbug on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST reply actions

That looks closer to “Unleash The Rabies!!”

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions

he does look a bit rabid

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity"

by caps_shutterbug on Jan 31, 2012 9:54 PM EST up reply actions

This ice makes the VC look fabulous

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Do the Lightning share the rink with a basketball team?

by wickedwitch on Jan 31, 2012 9:54 PM EST up reply actions

Not to the best of my knowledge

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

No. But their rink is in South Florida.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

Tampa isn’t exactly south Floida, but the point remains.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

Sorry, I was getting all mixed up. But, yes, it was a humid 80 there today, apparently.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST up reply actions

Possibly the synchronized swimming team.

He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB

by Backeez Got Back on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions

No basketball team in TB, no idea if there was a concert there over all-star break

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

They play college basketball at the arena, but I think the most recent game was Sunday.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions

I think the 80+ degree weather is the cause of shitty ice conditions

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions

I’m actually kinda happy we’re not playing at home this week with this weather.

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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

Could it be a factor, yes, but they deal with warm weather conditions most of the time and handle it pretty well based on what I have seen watching games there and on tv.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

Actually yes USF played there Sunday

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions

I’m guessing all the arenas made a completely new sheet over the break. They take a while to get compacted and fast. First game on them will always suck when they don’t have much time to set.

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

Knubs can’t catch a fucking break!!!

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:54 PM EST reply actions

Good play Eakin.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST reply actions

Heh, Grandpa Slippers gettin’ ornery down there in his office. “I’m tryin’ to take out the damn garbage!”

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST reply actions

Oh Knubs!

by geauxcaps on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST reply actions

Close.

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by winterion on Jan 31, 2012 9:55 PM EST reply actions

Liking the Brouwer-Hendricks one-two hit combo.

by Artwo on Jan 31, 2012 9:56 PM EST reply actions

I don’t know who these announcers are, but they got a crush on Bubbles.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:56 PM EST reply actions

We all do ;)

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

It’s only right, just, and the natural order of things.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

He pays them well.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

Gorgeous cycle there.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST reply actions

I would hope so, Ward should be pretty fresh

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions

Nice shift by Ward and Knuble there.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST reply actions

Soo much holding down low

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 9:57 PM EST reply actions

That’s the new NHL for you.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions

Clutch & grab, redux!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

Capitals Will Remain on Top of Southeast Division

by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions

Well, they were going to do that no matter what happened in this game, as Florida is off. ;)

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions

no, if we had lost in regulation FLA would have moved ahead of us since they would have a game in hand and same number of points

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

Nope. Would lose the tiebreaker based on pts percentage if they had lost in reg.

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

Ah, gotcha. I hadn’t looked into it that deeply. I’m just so used to having games in hand on everyone.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions

POINT!

He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB

by Backeez Got Back on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions

Pity point woooo.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions

Loser points for all

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions

Okay well I got you the pt

The Caps will have to win the OT /SO without my luck, I gotta go watch the Hawks game… Best of luck

by 2883 on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions

Thanks for that! I’ll look in on the Hawks later. :)

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

A point! Let’s make it two, boys! Way to work your asses off!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions

Fine with the point. Deserved.

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions

Engbolm creaming himself over Laich, Chimera, and Brouwer.

So this is what its like to be a Pens fan? Minus the inherent douchiness.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I feel so dirty.

He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB

by Backeez Got Back on Jan 31, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions

what should happen 4v4:

28 85
90 20

27 81
74 6

doubt we’ll see it

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 10:00 PM EST reply actions

Surprise! Recker time.
/not really

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions

Can’t touch this… from the bench.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions

holy shit what a save

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

KOOOOUUUUNNNNN!!!!

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

How the….

by renstar on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

Wow!

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

HOLY SHIT VOKES!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

Fuck yeah, Vokoun!

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

Wow…. robbery by Vokoun!

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

WOW WOW WOW

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

Wow. Wow.

by bathwithtoaster on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

oh MY VOKES. HOLY SHIT.

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

That’s luck. Shot right into the glove.

by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

WHAT?

WHAT!

by Doug Rigterink on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

VOKES HOLY SHIT

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

OMG TVo

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity"

by caps_shutterbug on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

What a save.

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

Holy cow

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by Backeez Got Back on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

YIkes! what a damn save!

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 10:01 PM EST reply actions

Holy shit, that’s a heck of a save

What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.

by BetterOffWith28 on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions

No, Caps. Don’t play defense, you don’t need to.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST reply actions

our idiot!

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

ha I had never noticed that before right now

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions

Recky Gervais.

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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST up reply actions

That was beautiful.

by Tvm950 on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST reply actions

Wow. =)

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by winterion on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST reply actions

OK Guys, Dont waste that save!!!!!

by Goaliemama on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST reply actions

Seconded

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions

We can not let that save go to waste, score Caps score!!!!!

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity"

by caps_shutterbug on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST reply actions

cmon guys win it for him

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 10:02 PM EST reply actions

Nice interference miss, refs.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

huuge miss

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST up reply actions

oh come on everyone knows you can cross check from behind in the middle of the ice without a call

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST up reply actions

Eh, it was only Matty. He’s just short.

"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."

by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions

No call on Downie for holding the stick there, well done refs

by renstar on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

Officiating is fucking incompetent.

I was trained to mix concrete and sign complicated insurance forms.

by The Moose on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

fuck you, you weenie

That'll make your weagle wink!
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by boutros23 on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

fuck that.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

FUCK

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions

And the defense was more fucking incompetent.

I was trained to mix concrete and sign complicated insurance forms.

by The Moose on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

FUCK! Vokoun almost had another amazing save.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

Boo.

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by winterion on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

Christ that was a ridiculous 30 seconds.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

Crap. At least we got a point.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions

Crap

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity"

by caps_shutterbug on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

bleh, about right

by Ginga on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

Just, wow.

He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB

by Backeez Got Back on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

damn

Cross check and all call.

by bigonetimer on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

FUCK!!!!!

by feeya7 on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

I hate TB. Suck douchebags.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

Well F that. Thanks ref for blocking the puck earlier.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

seriously. and then ignoring the holding the stick right after it, fucking incompetant douchebag.

by renstar on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST up reply actions

wow what piss porr defense

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by kschaeff on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

FUCK, goodnight!!!!!

What say you, hockey gods???

by RAGthaman on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

does TB do a handshake line with the officials to thank them?

by Beakers Lab on Jan 31, 2012 10:04 PM EST reply actions

Carlson -4. Blew another defensive assignment on that goal.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions

dear lord! -4? Thats inexcusable

by feeya7 on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions

So was Hammer.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

No, he wasn’t on for the last goal. It was Orlov and Carlson.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions

That’s right he was -3 so was Carlson. Carlson wasn’t out for the 3rd goal. I knew they both were the same I just messed up what number they were at.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

No, Carlson was -4. Knuble and Hamrlik were -3.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions

Pretty sure Carlson was on the ice for all 4 goals against tonight.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions

he was…
http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20112012/ES020742.HTM

by ralCapsFan on Jan 31, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions

ESPN had him at -3 but just changed it I could have sworn that Wideman was out for one of them.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

Hamrlik-Carlson for the 1st 3, Orlov-Carlson for the 4th. I don’t get why Carlson was playing in OT.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:18 PM EST up reply actions

Actually Orlov needed to stay on his side and take Stamkos, Carlson’s man was MSL after he crossed the net.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions

right around Orlov

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by kschaeff on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions

Brutal play by Carlson.

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by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions

knew the game was over once st louis found a gap. rookie mistake.

by TFG on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions

Caps outshot, but only 31-29

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions

29 shots! That’s almost 30! Wooo!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

Could write a fucking dissertation on the incompetent officiating tonight. Inexcusable. You want to be the best league in the world? Get some fucking officials that can do their job.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Never cam back from break. Kerry Fraser could devote a whole column to the game.

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

As I have seen pointed out before going to the 2 ref system has really hurt the officiating because now half the refs in the league wouldn’t be good enough to make the league in the old days.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

we’ve had a 2 man system for a long time now. the level should have come up by now. unless there really are only 25-30 good refs in north america

by renstar on Jan 31, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions

Probably more like 5-10.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:09 PM EST up reply actions

which is absolutely pathetic

by renstar on Jan 31, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

Extremely so. The refs need an intensive off-season training program so they can re-learn what interference is.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:19 PM EST up reply actions

absolutely. The NHL and it’s partners have clearly failed to properly invest in training on-ice officials to meet a basic level of competence, as well as train enough of them.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

Four on four no Ovi No Nicky No Greenie No chance.

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions

Really doesn’t help that Semin ain’t scoring, either.

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by The Moose on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions

Let’s just leave the leading goal scorer to float into no man’s land. And give him a free lane to the net. Fucking awful.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST reply actions

As Brooksie just floats into the zone with Stamkos blowing by him. Horrid

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 10:09 PM EST up reply actions

Of course Brooks is playing too many minutes

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions

He had 17:14. Sounds fine to me.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

Looked like he was on ice the whole 3rd period

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions

Crap… I gave you the EV TOI. Total was 20:51.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions

11 shifts in the 3rd for 7:03. That’s a tough period.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

That’s because the announcers fawned over him every time he hit the ice. ;)

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions

I’m scared to see his TOI tonight. Hunter rode him like a rented mule.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions

stamkos is very hard to watch giving interviews.
smarmy

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST reply actions

I think I almost broke my thumb getting to the mute button before the wienie started talking.

So, would have been nice to have two, but I will take the 1. Of course, makes tomorrow night even more of a Must Win.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST reply actions

Would love to know how many teams are using us to play their backup netminder. It seems like a nightly thing.

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by winterion on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST reply actions

Have you seen Roloson’s stat line?

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by The Moose on Jan 31, 2012 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

Would seem they should play their starter to guarantee a light work load.

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions

That’s not fair. The Caps were hard to play against tonight. Mistakes cost them, which is what happens, but they were playing hard. Considering all they were missing, I’m not mad at it.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:09 PM EST up reply actions

Relax. Just being snarky. Effort was fine tonight.

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions

Please don’t command me to “relax.” It’s fine to point out the snark without giving commands. :)

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

Apologies. Not intended as a command.

by brooksengr on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

No problem. Just a pet peeve. Thanks for the apology!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

The game didn’t make me vomit, that’s for sure.
They did ok. I like a win, but they did ok.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions

I think Garon is Tampa’s starter at this point.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions

Free Sarge!

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:06 PM EST reply actions

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3. T.B D 13 P.KUBINA

by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 10:07 PM EST reply actions

Aw, yay Hendy! :)

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:08 PM EST up reply actions

Carlson needs to sit and watch

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:09 PM EST reply actions

He does. Just a game or 2, but he needs to get a break and get his head straight.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions

Just sat 6 days not sure how much more you want him to miss.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions

None of those days were in the press box.

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions

Sat on a boat in the Cayman Islands, if pictures are to be believed.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions

A game or 2, not based on days. He’s a liability right now – he’s better than that.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

To me 2nd goal was not on him because Hammer’s man scored after Hammer was tripped can’t really blame Carlson. 3rd goal was scored because Hammer got beat going to the net. The 4th goal Orlov needs to either take MSL or Stamkos he didn’t cover anyone so Carlson covered MSL when he came across the net onto Carlson’s side and Orlov covered no one, some blame goes to Carlson there but Orlov is much more responsible for the game. Carlson hasn’t been great of late but tonight was not as bad as the +/- says it was for him. Caps fans should know how +/- can be a poor stat when talking about how good a defenseman is. See Jeff Schultz.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions

2nd goal wasn’t on Carlson at all, totally agree. Vinny and the refs created that. 1st goal was a pretty bad play by Carlson, and 4th was a total CF. I’m not just talking about this game though – Carlson being bad is a recent trend.

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions

Orlov has to do something to someone or else Carlson has to cover both MSL and Stamkos and he is only one man. The first goal Carlson had Stamkos but Hammer gave Dowie way too much time and it was Matty P who had Purcell and let him go as Milbury actually correctly pointed out after the game. And the 2nd and 3rd goals

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions

Agree, hes starting to be a part of the reason that no Cup run is happening even if this team makes the playoffs.

by feeya7 on Jan 31, 2012 10:10 PM EST up reply actions

Cup run?

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST up reply actions

playoffs?! Are you kidding me?! Playoffs! Don’t talk abou’… playoffs?!

by feeya7 on Jan 31, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions

Scored on by some laziness and giving too much ice to TB. Carlson just has to get it into gear soon. I think he does.
Got a point anyhow. Cats, look out. Big Red’s comin’. (that’s my Texan trucker talk)

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST reply actions

“A little bit of a trip up?” that’s all you’re going to say aabout it?

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by gfcaps fan on Jan 31, 2012 10:11 PM EST reply actions

Goodnight everyone. See you tomorrow for another exciting adventure.

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by caps&skins on Jan 31, 2012 10:13 PM EST reply actions

Rechlicz had 1:49 TOI. Productive.

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by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 31, 2012 10:15 PM EST reply actions

All in the 1st. On 2 shifts. So why was he called up?

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:16 PM EST up reply actions

or burning a contract?

by ralCapsFan on Jan 31, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions

That bothers me a bit less, since it’s just this season.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions

The whole situation bothers me. If I understand the timing correctly, they signed him before practice yesterday, correct? So, here’s a thought, maybe they should have Rechlicz practice with the team on Monday without a contract and then they may have decided not to sign the contract.

As to deciding not to play him, the only reason I didn’t like it was in the context that he took up a roster spot and I don’t like the short bench this coaching staff uses. As to the specific player, I’m fine I didn’t have to watch him on the ice, esp. with a road game and TBL having last change.

If Erskine was dressing for the game, why not reward a Hershey player who has earned a recall with his play on the ice? Someone the coaching staff might be willing to play for more than 2 shifts.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

or play Beagle.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

Your post has too many valid points.

by ralCapsFan on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

Is there anyone on Hershey the Caps could have called up without putting them through waivers first? I’m just trying to see what GMGM might have been thinking.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions

yes

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions

Who exactly? I don’t know who there falls under what waiver situation, and I know you’re well-informed there.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions

Very few players have to clear re-entry waivers and the waiver clock requiring a player to clear waivers to get sent back down is 10 NHL games played or 30 days on the NHL roster.

I’d have to look at my notes, it’s late/I’m tired, but almost everyone in Hershey can be recalled without re-entry waivers; other than King. I think there might be one other player in that situation.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions

No one anyone is suggesting being recalled.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions

Cool. Thanks again for the info.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions

Are they allowed to call him up without having him under contract? I just assumed the paper was a necessity.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions

Pretty sure he could have practiced with the team if he was willing. See Orlov practicing with the team last year while not under contract. Believe Sloan did it at one point without a contract, too.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions

I remember discussion about who was the “mystery” guy at practice leading up to the 2008 playoffs. It was Sloan, brought to DC just in case they needed to sign him before the series started.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions

As AHL players, though? Obviously, I bow to your superior knowledge in all things contracty.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions

Amateur tryout maybe? But I don’t think people already playing pro hockey will play for free. Also would probably violate the CBA.

by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions

right, it has to be an amateur. See: Brett Leonhardt.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions

Are you discussing playing in a game or practicing with the team? Guess I have to research whether allowed to practice with the team; playing is a different situation.

Sloan was the player and it was the 07-08 playoffs; maybe it was because it was the playoffs? Orlov was on an ATO with Hershey. Pretty sure I’ve heard of it happening with other teams, but time for research; well tomorrow, I’m not digging around for info. tonight.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:41 PM EST up reply actions

Still think it’s possible if the AHL team ok’s it and player is ok with it, but I’ll research and confirm.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:47 PM EST up reply actions

Toughness!!1

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by Bald Pollack on Jan 31, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions

I’m gonna guess Downie doesn’t apologetically pat Perrault’s bottom after a bloody high stick if that 1:49 hadn’t happened.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions

Burning a contract is definitely worth a bum patting for MP85.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions

You’d have to ask Matty how much he enjoyed it.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

The bloody high stick or the bum pat?!!!

by Goaliemama on Jan 31, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions

Now now…what would you rather have? ;)

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

Downie is the bum-patter whose photo is on everyone’s locker door.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions

Even though Dan Carcillo has the ’stache.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

That’s the bad bum-toucher.

Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.

by alex_k on Jan 31, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions

Bum-toucher! Cheeky monkey!

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions

Hmmm, don’t they have laws against that?

by Goaliemama on Jan 31, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions

Erskine was dressed for the game.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

Thank god… skating naked…ewww shrinkage!

by Goaliemama on Jan 31, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions

what sort of compromising stuff does Hunter have on GMGM that they keep calling these guys up and playing them for 2 minutes, when they have perfectly good bodies stuck in the press box?

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions

Beagle could have done everything Recker did tonight, plus some. If Hunter played him, that is.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions

I’ve jumped straight from honeymoon to “Can I get an annulment? PLEASE?”

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

So could Ryan Potulny but I digress….

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 10:22 PM EST up reply actions

Or Christian Hanson. Or Chris Bourque. Or Keith Aucoin. Or….

The Rechlicz move just makes no sense.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

Uh, except for have any menace about him whatsoever, or any threat that liberties would not be tolerated. That’s what Recker was here for, and I think it worked. Instead of dirty stickwork, they tripped us, interfered with us, and held us instead.

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

since the NHL has decided they’re not going to call tripping, holding, interference or much of anything else, the need to engage in the underhanded, dirty stick work that has marked the post-lockout years has dramatically decreased.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions

Erskine can do that just as much as Recker, and Hendricks is no slouch. No good reason there.

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by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions

I am simply talking about the rep Recker brings with him. We had Hendricks (and maybe Erskine?) in when Downie went after Karl Alzner for fuck’s sake! I am not saying Recker’s the answer, but Jay Beagle certainly isn’t either, and I don’t think this message they want to send on this trip, with most of our firepower out is a bad one.

I don’t really get the lamenting of the “wasted” roster spot. Does anyone think Beagle was going to do much more? What, precisely, is the issue? (Beyond burning a contract, that is.)

by Aliceanna on Jan 31, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions

The issues are burning the contract and then only giving said player less than 2 minutes TOI. What’s the point in bringing up a tough guy and then not playing him, therefore making everyone else play more than they need to on the 1st game of a back-to-back?

Failure is always an option.

by timmyv38 on Jan 31, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions

Knubs had good chance late. Just missed It. Needed that one.

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:17 PM EST reply actions

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#Caps outchance an opponent (5) for the first time since 12/31 vs CBJ (1). 11-game streak over.

by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 10:18 PM EST reply actions

Wooooo!

Not a bad game by the Caps. Couple keystone cops routines where they ran around in their own end, but overall they executed pretty well. It helps that Tampa is terrible, of course.

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by fat_daddyo on Jan 31, 2012 10:19 PM EST up reply actions

Caps without their top 3, playing against 9 guys on the ice……yeah, they played well. Minus John Carlson. Bloody awful.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think Carlson was anywhere near as bad as his -4 shows and Hammer was much worse today.

by icehammer97 on Jan 31, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

Carlson….

::shakes head::

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by fat_daddyo on Jan 31, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions

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Through 49 games, Caps have one fewer win than last year. Biggest difference is 5 less OTLs.

by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 10:22 PM EST reply actions

Caps also came on crazy strong post ASG last season. I just don’t have that same optimism for this year.

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by RedBirdie on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions

Speaking of TOI, RomHam rode the pine for the last 10 minutes of regulation and all of overtime.

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by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM EST reply actions

He must have fallen at the bench and couldn’t get back up in time.

by Rather Bengt on Jan 31, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

Are the benches painted blue? If so, you may be on to something.

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by Laich It Or Lump It on Jan 31, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions

Good. He was awful.

Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.

by Steckel Me Elmo on Jan 31, 2012 10:26 PM EST up reply actions

And Carlson?

I’m not a fan of playing 4 dmen; doesn’t help that they play again tomorrow night, too.

by sk84fun_dc on Jan 31, 2012 10:29 PM EST up reply actions

This ice time thing is baffling.

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by fat_daddyo on Jan 31, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions

Fell down on the MSL goal, although he got picked a bit on the play, and lost his man in front on another, I think it was Moore’s.

Did I miss anything?

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by fat_daddyo on Jan 31, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions

Knubs & Ward look old on the ice; hope I’m wrong.

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:25 PM EST reply actions

If Hunts does nothing else before tomorrow tell the PP to shoot the damn puck. Not talented enough for tic)-tac-toe right now.

by ShootTheBullets on Jan 31, 2012 10:32 PM EST reply actions

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by discuit on Jan 31, 2012 10:34 PM EST reply actions

recap is up, y’all.

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