Caps Clips
Monday Caps Clips: Slow News Day?
by J.P. on Mar 22, 2010 6:40 AM EDT
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- Just because he's missed ten games and been suspended twice, don't count Alex Ovechkin out of the running for MVP. [WaPo]
- Jose Theodore: Money Goaltender. [A Capital Offense]
- Despite an up and down year (literally and figuratively), Karl Alzner is still HF's 26th-best prospect in the League. Michal Neuvirth places... 49th? Seems low. [Hockey's Future]
- Was the trade that brought Joe Corvo to D.C. one of the three worst of the 2009-10 season? [The Hockey News]
- Don Cherry praising AO less than one week after Mike Milbury did the same? These are strange days indeed. [Alex Ovetjkin]
- "[O]ne of the best advertisements the NHL has had going for it since the lockout -- the Sidney Crosby-Alex Ovechkin rivalry -- has been tainted by the introduction of jingoism into the mix by outside forces who have sought to superimpose a Cold War environment into the equation, as if this were 1972 with cheers greeting Bobby Clarke for slashing Valeri Kharlamov across the ankle." Larry Brooks can be so money sometimes. [NY Post]
- On an administrative note, if you haven't taken the time to fill out the SB Nation survey we posted a couple of days ago, please do now. Do it for the kids.
- Speaking of blog administration, you may have noticed three new names on the site's masthead, as we've gone ahead and enlisted a trio of our finest commenters to help us with the thankless job of moderating. Now would be a good time to re-familiarize yourself with our community guidelines and re-dedicate yourself to helping us make this community as great as it can be.
- Last housekeeping note: we've got some sweet shirts up in the Japers' Rink Store, with new ones coming soon. Check 'em out.
- Per the HHoF, on this date back in 1975, "Washington Capitals fired head coach Red Sullivan. The next day General Manager Milt Schmidt took over as coach of the team." Amazingly, Sullivan had replaced Jimmy Anderson - who had compiled a 4-45-5 record behind the bench - and actually managed a lower points percentage than his predecessor, going 2-16-0 in his 18 games as Caps' head coach.
- Finally, happy 33rd birthday to both Tom Poti and Joel Kwiatkowski (separated at birth?), and happy 45th to the late John Kordic.
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Saturday Caps Clips: Caps @ Lightning Game Day
by J.P. on Mar 20, 2010 8:40 AM EDT
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- Previews of tonight's game against the Bolts from Vogs, Peerless, CSN Washington and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Raw Charge for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory, this is the sixth and final meeting of the season between the Caps and Lightning on the season, with the Caps winning 3-0, 3-2 and 5-4 games and taking a 7-4 loss in Tampa and a 3-2 defeat at home last week.
- Breaking down the Eastern Conference as the end draws nigh. [Corey Masisak]
- The key to the Caps' power-play success? The system. And the talent. But mostly the system. And the talent. [NHL.com]
- Anything below $6.9 million per year would be a steal for Nicklas Backstrom? Yikes. [A Capital Offense]
- And the Hart Trophy winner is... guess. [Star]
- An interview with Alex Ovechkin's mother - worth clicking through just for the picture of young Alex and Gheorghe Muresan. No? [RMNB, Alex Ovetjkin]
- If you can stomach Mike Milbury talking to Colin Campbell (they mention the Ovechkin suspension), more power to you. [Puck Daddy]
- The Bears cruised to an 8-2 win last night for their franchise-best 52nd win of the season... with a dozen left to play. [Patriot-News]
- Is Cody Eakin the Caps' best pick from the 2009 draft? Ask me again in five years. [The Hockey News]
- Speakin' of Eakin, he was named to the All-WHL Eastern Conference second team, while fellow Caps prospect Dan Dunn was named the third-team All-WCHA goaltender.
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Friday Caps Clips: A Rare Division Loss
by J.P. on Mar 19, 2010 7:04 AM EDT
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- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's loss - only the fourth in twenty Southeast Division games - from the us, the WaPo (blog, gamer), Vogs, DCEx, Joe B., Ed Frankovic, Peerless, FFODC, StC, MD Pro Sports, A Capital Offense and RMNB.
- The pundits aren't picking the Caps. Good. [TSN]
- Which is more impressive - the maturation of Mike Green or the numbers he's put up? OK, fine, it's the numbers. But the maturation is closing the gap, and quickly. [NHL.com]
- Green as the second-best blueliner in the League this season? I can buy that. [Puck Prospectus]
- "Caps most explosive even without 'O' -- and can play D, too" Could you talk in my good ear? I thought I heard you say the Caps can play D, too. [CBSSports]
- You knew it was coming: Jim Kelley ripping Alex Ovechkin. What you might not have seen coming? Kelley ripping Ted Leonsis. And the Caps' PR staff. [SI]
- Jeff Schultz love? Why yes, I'll link to it. [Corey Masisak]
- Ah, the spring of 2008. I remember it like it was two years ago. [Corey Masisak]
- An interview with Jason Chimera completes the Corey hat trick (a natural hattie at that - three in a row). [Corey Masisak]
- Will the Caps bring back Jose Theodore? Should they? It's a cop out, but I'm going with "depends on the price." [RtR]
- The Caps are good today and set up to be good tomorrow. [The Hockey News]
- A little score sheet tidying up. [Dump n' Chase]
- One of your own - Your Nation's Capital - gets a bit of the star treatment. [Barrie Examiner]
- Finally, per the HHoF, on this date back in 2001, "Calle Johansson scored a goal and an assist playing in his 1,000th career NHL game." To date, only four Swedes have played more games in the NHL than Calle Jo.
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Thursday Caps Clips: Caps @ Hurricanes Game Day
by J.P. on Mar 18, 2010 6:43 AM EDT
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- Previews of tonight's game against Carolina from Vogs, Peerless, CSN Washington and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Canes Country for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory, this is the fifth meeting of the season between the Caps and 'Canes, with the Caps taking three of the first four (by 4-3, 4-3 and 3-2 counts against a 6-3 loss).
- Notes from yesterday's practice in Raleigh (basically, Boyd Gordon was sent back to D.C. with a bad back, Semyon Varlamov is tonight's likely starter, and Bruce Boudreau talks Ovi). [CI, CI, CI]
- Brooks Laich continues to win at life. [D.C. Sports Bog]
- We all know that Brendan Morrison has had his ups and downs this year, but has he ever been the subject of such a cheesily-titled article? [WaPo]
- The Caps have two of the top three lines in hockey. OK, fine, they have the second-best line in hockey and two different right-wings they can play in on it (though not at the same time). [TSN]
- Word's getting out on Nicklas Backstrom. [THN, Corey Masisak (just in case you missed it yesterday)]
- Yes, Alex Ovechkin boarded Brian Campbell four days ago. Yes, Alex Ovechkin was suspended for that hit three days ago (Colin Campbell, by the way, discussed his rationale for the suspension yesterday). And yet, thoughts on the incident and the superstar keep rolling in as people take the time to rehash what has been said and/or come up with something more outrageously dumb than what was out there. [Sportsnet (ridiculous), Versus (absurd), SB Nation (silly), SB Nation (reasonable?), and a poll!]
- On the Caps sans Ovi. [RtR]
- Next up on the list of season goals: the President's Trophy, which is the Caps' to lose. [RMNB]
- On the Caps' dogged determination. [FFODC]
- Marvel at this: "Mike Green is the 7th d-man with consecutive 70-pt seasons before turning 25. The other six are in the Hockey Hall of Fame." [@washcaps]
- Caps/Hawks drew "meh" ratings. [Puck the Media]
- Mmm... beer. [Puck Daddy]
- If you're not a stat geek like some of us on the site but want to be or just want a real good introduction to some basics, here's a great primer for you. [Scarlet Caps]
- We're up over $1,000 in donations pledged for "Saves for Kids," and it's never too late to join in the giving. [FanPost]
- Some killer Caps cards. [Strange But True]
- Anton Gustafsson and Garrett Mitchell are en route to Hershey... [Patriot-News]
- ... where they clinched their Division last night (what took you guys so long?), tied a single-season franchise mark for wins, and now have their sights set on the best AHL season ever. [Patriot-News]
- Per the HHoF, on this date back in 1989, "Dino Ciccarelli scored four goals and added three assists to set a Washington club record with seven points, in an 8-2 Capitals' win over the Whalers at Harford. It was the 15th hat trick of Ciccarelli's NHL career and his first with Washington." Love me some Dino.
- Finally, bunch o' birthdays today, with Jonas Johansson turning 26, Jan Bulis turning 32, Brantt Myhres turning 36 and Craig Johnson turning 38.
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Wednesday Caps Clips: Sweep in Sunrise
by J.P. on Mar 17, 2010 7:02 AM EDT
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings on last night's win (making the Caps a perfect six-for-six against Florida this season) from the us, the WaPo (blog, gamer), Vogs, D.C. Sports Bog, DCEx, Joe B., Ed Frankovic, Peerless, RtR, On Frozen Pond (worth a click for the photo), Litter Box Cats, MD Pro Sports, the CAPS lock, A Capital Offense and RMNB.
- Awww, yeah... reppin' in the Sunshine State. [TweetPhoto]
- You can add "the hit didn't cause the damage, the boards caused the damage" to the list of things Bruce Boudreau has said that likely had the Caps PR team instantly smacking their foreheads (with "He's pretty reckless" still the clubhouse leader). [D.C. Sports Bog]
- Sigh. More Alex Ovechkin reactions and whatnot. [TSN, The Hockey News, Mike Wise, PeerlessAlex Ovetjkin]
- By the numbers, AO is your MVP in a walk. [On The Forecheck]
- Watch the debut of "Caps OT" and let me know what you think "OT" stands for. [CSN Washington]
- Congrats to the Caps for being named a finalist for SBJ's Professional Sports Team of the Year. Of course, we all know what they'd rather win. [Capitals]
- Given what today is, I thought I'd trot out this oldie-but-goodie.
- One-and-a-half Caps entries in the latest edition of Jersey Fouls. [Puck Daddy]
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Tuesday Caps Clips: Caps @ Panthers Game Day
by J.P. on Mar 16, 2010 6:41 AM EDT
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- Previews of tonight's game against the Kitties from Vogs, Peerless and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Litter Box Cats for coverage from the other side of tonight's match up.
- To refresh your memory, this is the sixth and final meeting between the Caps and Cats on the season, with the Caps looking for the season sweep after taking 4-1, 7-4, 6-2, 5-4 and 4-1 decisions
- If you missed Pepper on Rink Side Radio last night, check it out here.
- More reaction to the Alex Ovechkin hit on Brian Campbell... [Ovechkin's teammates, Damien Cox, TSN, THN, some idiot with a computer, Brian Pothier and Erik Cole, Tim Gleason]
- ... and the resulting suspension. [Vogs, Puck Daddy, Ted's Take, Damien Cox, Scott Burnside, FanHouse, OFB, FFODC, Globe and Mail, mc79hockey, Empty Netters, A Capital Offense, Examiner, Nigel Dawes and Mike Babcock]
- Fresh power rankings are out, with the Caps holding the top spot at The Hockey News, TSN and CBSSports.
- "24 NHL coaches, pro scouts and color commentators" have spoken, and they think that Jeff Schultz is a pretty solid blueliner. Welcome to the club, gents. [FanHouse]
- A few Caps notes in Elliotte Friedman's weekly must-read. [CBC]
- Caps/Hawks did lousy ratings. [Puck the Media]
- The Caps are pretty much a terror when they're down a goal, but you knew that. [BtN]
- Mike Knuble has been a great pickup for the Caps (but apparently not blurb-worthy). [Sportsnet]
- Several Caps are moving up the single-season franchise leaderboards. [A Capital Offense]
- Scott Walker is happy to be a Cap. [NHLPA]
- The value of one Caps' defensive prospect is on the rise while that of another is falling. Yeah, you can guess who's who. [Puck Prospectus]
- A bit o' Bryan Helmer love. [RtR]
- Bear Tracks! [LDN]
- Down a level, the Farm Report. [FanPost]
- Olie Kolzig finds his way into a Post article today... on arthroscopic surgery. [WaPo]
- Per the HHoF, on this date back in 1995, "Dale Hunter picked up 7 penalty minutes in a 5-1 Caps' loss at Florida to give him 3,044 PIM and move past Chris Nilan into second place among NHL career penalty minute leaders." Good times.
- Finally, happy 32nd birthday to Brian Willsie and happy 39th to David Harlock.
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Monday Caps Clips: Windy City Comeback and Controversy
by J.P. on Mar 15, 2010 6:13 AM EDT
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Recaps and other assorted musings on yesterday's win from us, the WaPo, Vogs, DCEx, Ed Frankovic, Peerless, OFB, Puck Daddy, FFODC, RtR, StC, A Capital Offense, Puckhead and RMNB.
- On Alex Ovechkin's hit on Brian Campbell and the ensuing s-storm. [Ovechkin himself (video), Peerless, ESPN, NBC (via D.C. Sports Bog), Puck Daddy (and again), LFP, PHT, FtR, FanHouse, Deadspin, Red and Black Hockey]
- Nicklas Backstrom continues to
increase his costamaze. [D.C. Landing Strip, D.C. Landing Strip, CapsBlog] - A broad overview of the Caps' cap situation going forward. [PHT]
- Oskar Osala: "I haven’t had much responsibility during the last few years - especially in special teams - and it might have even slowed my development. I think that this trade was a very good for my development." [Canes Country]
- By Max Talbot's logic, Max Talbot is a better player than Alex Ovechkin. [TBO]
- Don't forget "Ups and Downs" later this morning.
- Finally, happy 28th birthday to David Steckel, happy 29th to Tyler Sloan and happy 31st to J.-F. Fortin.
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Sunday Caps Clips: Caps @ Blackhawks Game Day
by J.P. on Mar 14, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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Your savory breakfast links:
- Previews of this afternoon's game from Vogs, Peerless, PHT, Chicago-Tribune, CapsBlog, CSN Washington and NHL.com, and be sure to check out our SB Nation partner Second City Hockey for coverage from the other side of this afternoon's match up.
- This is the first and only regular season meeting between between the Caps and 'Hawks (the teams did meet twice in the preseason, with the Caps winning both games, by 3-2 and 6-2 counts).
- The Caps will look to get back on track today against one of the League's elite teams. [WaPo]
- If you're looking for a place to watch the game with good people, you'll find 'em up in Baltimore and over in Fairfax.
- Notes from yesterday's practice. [CI]
- Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun talk Hart Trophy. [ESPN, and for more click here]
- Nicklas Backstrom is more than a little bit
unsignedawesome. [CSN Washington] - The Cap who brings the fewest "intangibles" to the party? Tomas Fleischmann. [TSN]
- "Barack the Red" hits the big time. [D.C. Sports Bog, Puck Daddy]
- After playing a full season in the KHL, Dmitri Orlov is tearing up Russia's second-tier League. [RMNB]
- Locals want you to stop honking after Caps games. (Thanks for honoring their request on Friday night.) [WTOP]
- The Caps make the list of "Biggest Brawls of the last 23 Years." [BtN (with the box score from the referenced game here)]
- Finally, happy 30th birthday to Joe Motzko.
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