Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Rangers
by J.P. on Feb 12, 2012 12:00 PM EST
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I would like it if the Capitals were to win this game.
Hey, atta dinnin stick a who!
by Gould Old Days on Feb 12, 2012 12:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
You’re so demanding.
"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."
The Caps should be a more rested team. Plus the Rangers beat the Flyers yesterday and the big bad Bruins are next on their docket. So, hopefully the “looking past the mediocre Caps and looking forward to the Bruins” factor will come into play.
Rocking the Red for teams on the banks of the Potomac and at the Gateway Arch and Singing the Blues about Hockey.
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Jay Beagle on ice for #Caps warmups and Mike Knuble does not appear to be. Looks like another healthy scratch.
Let the fight continue
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Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
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#Caps lines clear, unsure on defense. Looks like Alzner and Carlson together, Erskine and Hamrlik together. Don’t know 55-6-81 who’s in.
Looks like 55 is back out. Hard to take either of those other two out
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Why do some writers assume that scratching Knuble means that Hunter is going to lose the locker room? Is he that much of an influence that his being scratched automatically leads to team dissension?
If that’s the case, then I’ve lost respect for the entire make-up of the team. The fact is that Knuble wasn’t producing. And, among non-producing players, he doesn’t have the speed or the stamina of Beagle or Aucoin. He’s got grit, but that grit hasn’t gotten him anywhere this year. If this is the end of his career, then it’s a shame, but that doesn’t mean you play him if he doesn’t deserve a jersey.
IMO, you lose the locker room as a coach by making poor strategic decisions, by not being honest with the team, by attaching blame where no blame is deserved, by belittling players in front of the others or to the press. You don’t lose the locker room by making a roster decision that, while putting a popular player on the bench, gives the team a better chance to win.
And – even if the players don’t think benching 22 gives them a better chance to win, it is not a decision that is so clearly wrong (i.e., benching Ovechkin or Laich) that one should doubt Hunter’s credibility.
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by STLSpidey on Feb 12, 2012 12:22 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Just checking in for the first time in weeks. Great to be back reading your straight-up, no bullshit opinions, Spidey
Terrifically juvenile.
by stemmer on Feb 12, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My guess is some of the writers are looking for stuff to write about on off days and might have the same feeling for Knuble that many of the fans do and are letting their feelings get into their reporting.
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
woo first back to back days off since september (not counting xmas). Only question, should I rock NB19 WC jersey, or red BL21. Decisions, decisions
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
Man, I look at the Rangers roster and I just don’t see why they are so good. But the numbers say they are. Must be the ‘whole greater than its parts’ and, perhaps, good coaching.
Go Caps!
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Michal Neuvirth will be in net today for the #Caps, not Tomas Vokoun. #CapsNYR
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well, that’s interesting.
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Very odd Vokes led them out for warmups.
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve decided it makes sense. Neuvy isn’t intimidated by Lundqvist. He knows he can out-duel the King.
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not sure I’m going to be able to handle all the slurping that NBC is going to lavish on the Rags.
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Don’t let it get to you. Caps win big and they’ll be slurping the Caps very quickly.
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a bit of “I got out of bed for this?” Been laid up with headaches most of the last 24 hours
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Come on boys. Don’t lay an egg. Expectations should be low playing the best in the East, but we can do this.
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Whoa, I was away from the computer. Nice goalie switch.
"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."
Actually, are we going to hear that Vokoun felt ill?
"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."
Or maybe had a small injury during warmups
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Ovie just killed someone with the puck
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Girardi.
"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."
And he takes an Ovi shot to the head and skates off smiling. Greener would have injured his ankle/concussed himself in that situation.
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
by alex_k on Feb 12, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
What’s their record, though?
"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."
fill in the chart…. and don’t forget about the Winter Classic and a couple games last year too
http://peerlessprognosticator.blogspot.com/2012/01/caps-throwback-jersey-record-update.html
they really are awesome. they’re very crisp.
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nbc cut it off..anyone got the caps d pairings?
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81-44 there now.
That probably means 27-74 and 6-4.
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awesome, they listed 44-4 only. thanks.
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by George E. Ays on Feb 12, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like Alzner and Carlson together, Erskine and Hamrlik together. 6-81.
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
4-44 is terrifying.
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That was part of the Whyno tweet from warmups but who knows.
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
Is it my imagination or does MSG look brighter this year?
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 12, 2012 12:43 PM EST reply actions
brighter, but still those odd shadows along the board.
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They did a couple mil in renovations so probably put in new lights
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
ugh, perfect oppurtunity
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Look at beagle doing his back nicky impression, again
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
Missed opportunity #1.
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All Star to the box. sigh
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just got up. headaches again. waiting for Mr. B to come home with lunch
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Well, the Caps are frequently headache inducing.
by wickedwitch on Feb 12, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
no, I don’t have any of the other migraine symptoms. doc thinks it’s because my insomnia catches up to me and manifests itself through exhaustion and headaches.
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lol, who is on the PK?
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Shorthanded shots. Works for me.
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Stupid whistle. You tell ’em Eddie O.
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Good. Play a bit even, but nothing wrong with this start.
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hey WOI. Looks like the Caps came to play today.
Cross check and all call.
by bigonetimer on Feb 12, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
nice block by sasha
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making up for the horrible pass that started it all
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Awful whistle. Followed by a good backcheck and block by Semin. Weird.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 12, 2012 12:48 PM EST reply actions
There’s a phrase you don’t hear ever – “A diving clock by Semin.” WTF!!!!!
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hey, Pierre, go eat a porcupine
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Boy are you cranky this morning.
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She doesn’t need a reason to say that. Pierre’s existence is enough.
"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."
pretty much the entire NBC hockey crew is enough. I dread they day they decide to add Trautwig.
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pretty good I’d say. Definitely competing. You missed our PK spending about 30 seconds cycling the puck in the rags zone and getting a good chance too. Rags haven’t been able to get any pressure on Neuvy
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
So – I guess if Semin is laying out to block shots, then Hunter has lost the locker room and the boys won’t play for them.
Sorry – I can’t let that bullshit, uninformed drivel go.
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Semin just checked with his agent about the status of his contract negotiations.
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Entire press corps is amazed at Sasha.
"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."
Neuvy looks nice and locked in
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Shhh
"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."
Caps forwards really getting back on D. Nice to see.
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damn.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 12, 2012 12:55 PM EST reply actions
It’s Pierre’s fault no?
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who blew the coverage on Callahan?
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Pierre says Hamrlik.
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Hendricks was on him but left but he was on the side of Hammer.
by icehammer97 on Feb 12, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
What happened on reviewing the play again was Hammer took the puck to the other side and thought Orlov was switching sides Orlov went to pressure the guy behind the net when both Hammer and Halpren were both going after the guy on the half wall that Hammer turned it over to. Hendricks was covering Callahan but then left him when the puck went out to the point leaving Callahan open. What probably would have been best would have been in Hendricks had stayed with Callahan and Ward had gone over the the D cutting in then they both would have been covered. But the problem all started with Hammer turning it over then having two guys go to cover one guy.
Did you watch JJ’s description of the D and how it isn’t a man-on-man from CRL? Interesting, and very helpful for watching the coverage.
Yeah, whatever it is….they let men repeatedly free in front of the net. Unbelievable.
by Wilderthing on Feb 12, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Look guys – you had a good start and a good PK. Let’s take a deep breath and get back in to this thing. Needs lots of offense to penetrate Lundqvist.
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Unless Perry and Lidstrom are playing in an off-season charity game, then this commercial is just plain stupid.
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Ok – now I can safely say Fuck You Pierre!! Orlov throws a shot in to traffic and it leads you to say that the Rangers are the best team in the league blocking shots. That left Doc and Eddie O. completely dumbfounded, forcing themselves not to disagree.
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Pierre doesn’t let reality get in the way of the narrative he wants to tell.
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I’m starting to feel the slurping now. Pierre is unrelenting. At least Doc and Eddie are somewhat reserved.
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Not crazy about it either, but better than turning the puck over in the neutral zone.
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Upcoming questions from Pierre to Doc and Eddie:
“Guys, is there any coach that gets more out of his team than Tortorella?”
“Eddie and Doc, is there a more informed crowd than the fans at Madison Square Garden?”
“Is there a d-man who has stepped up his game this year more than Michael del Zotto?”
Terrifically juvenile.
Thanks for the MUTE reminder.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 12, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
Is there any uniform bluer than the Rangers’ uniform?
Is there any netting that is more secure than here in MSG?
Are there any eyes more piercing than Lundqvist?
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Is Brad Richards the best acquisition in the history of hockey?
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Richards is going to lead the glorious Blueshirts to a Stanley Cup Title (didn’t you read the script?!). What did Gretzky ever accomplish in LA?
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Trade, not a free agent.
Isn’t Brad Richards by far the best ex-Bolt who was traded to the Stars and then signed as a free agent with the Rangers?
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“I get lost in them too, Pierre.”
“They remind me of the color of the sky above his native Are, where he played his youth hockey with Järpens IF.”
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
by alex_k on Feb 12, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Boyle looks like Frankenstein out there.
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Thank you post.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 12, 2012 1:08 PM EST reply actions
I’d love to know how many souls and the kidneys of small children the Rangers gave to Satan to keep Gabby’s groin healthy this season.
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Wow, please stop jerking off to the Rangers, NBC crew and CALL THE GAME.
by David C. Rothman on Feb 12, 2012 1:09 PM EST reply actions
One bad turnover the difference folks. I think the Caps had the advantage. On to 2P.
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Poll: Who thought the Kings would be terrible offensively before this season?
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 12, 2012 1:10 PM EST reply actions
Honestly, had the Rangers had a fast, sustained attack like the Caps just did, the commentators wouldn’t be able to shut up about it. Instead, they talk about the one chance the Rangers had at the other end, and go on and on about totally unrelated things.
I fucking hate the NBC crew.
by Aliceanna on Feb 12, 2012 1:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
You think this is the caps “identity” now: a speedy checking team. If we ever get Green and Backy again this team would be scary fast.
Bruce Boudreau when asked about Brooks Laich's return to the lineup, he said: "He just adds another dimension to our team. If it was puzzle, he just fits that thing. He completes us."
Brooks Laich completing everything from teams to tires and everything in between.
http://www.japersrink.com/2012/2/12/2793515/second-period-open-thread
"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."
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