Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Cats
by J.P. on Feb 1, 2012 6:00 PM EST
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PrintWashington Capitals at Florida Panthers, Feb 1, 2012 8:00 PM EST
Tonight's probable netminders:
Have at it, people.
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Waiting in an airport terminal for another few minutes. Hope to be home in time to watch most of the game!
Have your mobile device to watch on? GCL is a great investment for me since I am on the road quite a bit.
J.P.: You might be the king of all geeks here…
by Alz Well That Ends Well on Feb 1, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Admit it.
You’ve missed me.
"You can want to get to April but when you get to April you may not like the answers you get, so you might as well enjoy the ride while it's going on." - Brian McNally on JRR, 8/29/2011
I think that’s a reach.
J.P.: You might be the king of all geeks here…
by Alz Well That Ends Well on Feb 1, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
I actually did…no kidding. Seeing all those post tap-ins (read Stamkos, Malkin) by Hamr and Carlson, I have to believe Sarge could have stopped some…. I hope he does well.
I like Schultz in the lineup as well. It was a joke about his height/reach.
J.P.: You might be the king of all geeks here…
by Alz Well That Ends Well on Feb 1, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
My understanding is the Game Day Open Thread is just that – an open thread, so it’s OK. Especially before the game starts.
Based on GMGM not being a Finn fan, I’d be surprised if they made a play for him, besides it being awkward after last year’s Wideman injury and Ovi’s love of checking Ruutu.
"You can want to get to April but when you get to April you may not like the answers you get, so you might as well enjoy the ride while it's going on." - Brian McNally on JRR, 8/29/2011
Plus, I think a few teams are going for Ruutu. I bet the price will be beyond what it’s worth for this team this year.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
I’m sure Ovi can find someone else to hit, but the money is assuredly an issue.
I sure hope the team puts forth a good effort tonight.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Wasn’t it not too long ago that we needed big bodies and toughness? Things change mighty fast around here.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
The year after they played the eventual champs nearly to a draw, their Corsi went down, hard.
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I believe in next year.
by red army line on Feb 1, 2012 8:37 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I don’t really see the Wideman injury as an issue. And while I’ve joked about it, too, I don’t think GMGM has an issue with Finns.
As to whether he’s the right need/fit for this team, based on what he could cost, I don’t think so.
Yeah, like I said, the Wides thing would just make an “awkward” moment.
The Gleason signing really surprised me. Carolina could have gotten that first round pick/prospect, or even more for him. Plus I think he undercut what he could have made this summer. He must really like Raleigh.
"You can want to get to April but when you get to April you may not like the answers you get, so you might as well enjoy the ride while it's going on." - Brian McNally on JRR, 8/29/2011
GMJR has all but said that this season is a wash, so I think Gleason’s role will be more important for CAR next year that this. They have a few younger offensive and defensive d-men (Faulk among them) that will need steady mentoring/shepherding rather than the rent-a-body that characterizes much of the CAR d-corps right now. As for Gleason’s motives, among them are likely his history in the area and his enhanced profile in that team when compared to his role in most any other NHL team.
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
If Jim Rutherford approached me with the choice of a pricey Finn who has been mentioned in trade rumours to poach from his roster, I would take Joni Pitkanen rather than Ruutu (even if he is sidelined until after the trade deadline).
I have a Joni Pitkanen bobblehead (last Caps game at RBC was Family Night) if you really want him. Only reason I’d be leery of Pitkanen is LBI history and likely cap hit — he’s $4m now, last year of his K — otherwise, he’d work well in the d-hole the Caps have developed.
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
Neither do I, but I have to admire the promo department’s planning: the Canes’ next scheduled family night bobblehead? Tomas ‘Jan Brady’ Kaberle.
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
Does Ru play center? I thought he was a wing. If Moen is healthy and available I am about that guy.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 7:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
The commentariat must be watching the Battle for New York on National Bettman Channel.
by S h a g g y on Feb 1, 2012 7:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Reading the thread for hockey tonight as I am in the waiting room for the er.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 7:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It seems I am far more allergic to shellfish than I thought.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 7:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, note to self, no eating shellfish for me. Ever.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 7:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Scary. I hope the Caps know they have a dedicated man like you checking in even while in distress.
BTW< I thought you hadn’t finished your sentence at first and were just thinking (er…maybe..)
I’m slow. I admit it.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Hopefully they kick some ass tonight. Them doing well And building on what I saw last night would rule.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 7:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
You still waiting in the ER? I figured you were gone by now.
"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."
They still have two hours to beat monday.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 8:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeesh. Good luck, buddy.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
Thanks thanks! Caps need to win. I want a Neuvy ENG. “callin it”
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 7:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was here Monday night and waited three hours, felt a bit better and left. Symptoms worsened adound four this morning, tried to sleep it off with no improvement, got worse at work today, and insurance phone nurse said 911, but I stubbornly drove to the er instead. I am a stupid.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 7:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Whyno just tweeted the D pairings:
Carlzner reunited, Hamrlik-Orlov, Schultz-Wideman
Doesn’t Wides get the most minutes?
"You can want to get to April but when you get to April you may not like the answers you get, so you might as well enjoy the ride while it's going on." - Brian McNally on JRR, 8/29/2011
Yeah, I’m confused about that.
"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."
He’ll get half of Schultz’s too.
J.P.: You might be the king of all geeks here…
by Alz Well That Ends Well on Feb 1, 2012 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
JJ has trained Schultz into Pronger. elbows and great defense time.
"Don't mind WM...he's an all-around jerk."
by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 7:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Now Wides and Schulz as a pairing actually makes sense. It was a pretty good pairing when Green was out last year (and before Wides got injured himself).
But when Green went out, BB broke it up and stuck Schultz with Oisk. I’ll admit that Schutz was the 6th d-man then (and 5th under BB when Green was out). But I had figured Hamrlik could get minutes in other ways, like PK (or even serve some time on the point for PP).
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
Oof, ref hit with shot. Sutherland? In the Buf game.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
I would probably like Bylsma’s look of self-confidence if I were a Pens fan, but I just see the guy as an ass.
Tor PP and still tied at 0 in that game.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
I don’t get it – our game can’t start until 8:00, but PIT/TOR has already started? Game may be in Toronto, but you can bet it’s airing on TV in Pittsburgh. I call shenanigans!
"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."
just don’t call Shanabans
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
Stephen Whyno@SWhyno
#Caps, #FlaPanthers are on ice for warm-ups. 30 mins before faceoff, a lot of people came dressed as seats.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
From Panthers beat guy George Richards
Panthers forward Scottie Upshall will have sports hernia surgery tomorrow. He’ll likely be out for 2 months
Versteeg’s sitting tonight too, I heard.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
Flu apparently. And Kulikov is out with knee injury. And no Theo. In fact, CSN referred to the Panthers as depleted. So should we now worry about the Caps chances since we know what their record is against depleted teams.
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
And rookies. Don’t forget those glorious first goals in the NHL.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
I know. And Reckless is in the lineup for us again
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
Get it right: It’s Recker, not Reckless.
"You can want to get to April but when you get to April you may not like the answers you get, so you might as well enjoy the ride while it's going on." - Brian McNally on JRR, 8/29/2011
8pm start sucks. Now you know.
He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB
by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 7:55 PM EST reply actions
OT: If anyone desires 2 tix for Sunday’s Bruins game, email me at my profile address.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
maybe this has been asked and answered but why is this game an hour later?
"I was so drunk I thought a tube of toothpaste was astronaut food"
My Twittah!
Hey, mine is in HD tonight! That’s a first for CSN+,
He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB
by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
DISH is inconsistent. And, I had a blank picture until 8pm rolled around.
He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB
by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
hey I love the 6 pm starts, game is done at 830, plenty of time to do shit later in the evening. plus it offsets with all the events here that start at 7. now I’ve gotta watch two teams at the same time tonight.
"I was so drunk I thought a tube of toothpaste was astronaut food"
My Twittah!
Stephen Whyno@SWhyno
RT @OnFrozenPond: #FlaPanthers game v #Caps has been delayed until 8 p.m because of a goofy #NHL non-compete rule…
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Letang bleeding after trying to sandwich Kessel. Set loose the vampires.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Good evening all. Personally, I’m glad it’s a late start – lets me get home from work before the game starts.
Failure is always an option.
Can the Florida market support their team for much longer? Do they have a good following?
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Were in for a long night here boys!
by RossingtonCollins on Feb 1, 2012 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
Let me take this opportunity:
Auger: ref of questionable vision and judgment, drill bit
Augur: noun and verb; omen, to presage
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
Aggghhhh! Grrrrrrr! – A reaction to watching a Stephane Auger reffed game.
by Rather Bengt on Feb 1, 2012 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Schultz showing a little speed there. It was Brads though, so it might not mean much.
Failure is always an option.
Sasha is hungry tonight
"This is hockey, okay? It's not rocket surgery. If you don't play this game with a lot of heart and a big bag of knuckles, you don't got dinky-doo." - Donnie Shulzhoffer
by WishWeSuckedLess on Feb 1, 2012 8:14 PM EST reply actions
Thanks guys! Now I can watch at work!
"Neuvy was eating pucks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner."
by SeattleCapsFan on Feb 1, 2012 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
Any streams?
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 8:15 PM EST reply actions
I’m more worried about how easy it’s been for Florida to get to him
"This is hockey, okay? It's not rocket surgery. If you don't play this game with a lot of heart and a big bag of knuckles, you don't got dinky-doo." - Donnie Shulzhoffer
by WishWeSuckedLess on Feb 1, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Craig: “They’ve got some holes to fill on their back end.” Hmmm…
It's all wrong, but it's all right.
You can feel it how boring the place is over there.
Cup, please.
by fnralch on Feb 1, 2012 8:22 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Hey all. Was having some Internet difficulties, but I’ve been watching the game. They look pretty good. Just have to convert on some of these wonderful shots.
Hey Alice! It hasn’t been bad so far… though it could implode, I suppose. ;) 55 is a little feisty tonight — and not just about the picante sauce. I really want to see ho9w this one goes.
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
Been busy at work this week with a project.
I hear you are on the job hunt. I wish I could help but I don’t think you are looking to move to Toronto for a job ;). Good luck nonetheless .
I can’t unrecall seeing Campbell’s package in that All Star photo. Argh.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
I know. Totally scarred for life.
That'll make your weagle wink!
"You're the boss, apple sauce" - @GreenLife52
As soon as they mentioned his name, that was all I could think. Even more horrifying than FLA usually is. it’s actually reassuring to know that I am not alone in the bad place, though I’m sorry you’re a fellow cringer.
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
the all miss sarge
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
Wow – hits 12 to 3, Caps.
He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB
by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 8:30 PM EST reply actions
That was a pretty scary line change.
He's a better skater than Nick, but he's big in the back[side]...BB
by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 8:35 PM EST reply actions
I’m hearing too much Florida in the Caps’ zone.
Again.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
Are you not watching? There’s a lot of back and forth, but the Caps are by no means being pinned in their end.
no. only listening.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
just hearing the play by play on the radio and it seems like Caps had a few chances, but they were over quickly and Florida had some scary chances on Neuvirth.
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
score?
"One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive." -George Allen
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