2008 Washington Capitals thread

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

That was a horrible mess. The only good thing was Gabbys post game interview.

"Why did you not pull Olie?"

He didn't deserve to be pulled, the first goal was a lucky skip over the shoulder....the third goal was just a great shot. The team hung him out to dry tonight.

"Do you think having the team on the bench, then wait 20 minutes for the ceremony hurt the team?"

The other team had to sit there too. You can use that as an excuse if you are looking for one, but that's all it is, an excuse. We stunk out there tonight, from Ovey to Brash, this was a team loss.

Gotta love the honesty

[chippa13 1844]

Bad loss at a bad time.

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

Bad loss at a bad time.

Yep, whatever sliver of hope I had was definately dampened last night.

Stranger things have happened, but I can't see the caps in the playoffs now after that

[chippa13 1844]

Bad luck to catch Chicago on Tony O night but it is still a team that they had to and should have beat if they wanted that 8th or 3rd spot.

Ovie's cross-ice run at Sharp at the end of his last shift was borderline punkish.

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

http://ovechkin8.livejournal.com/1239.html

Ovey Q&A

From Feb 14th 2008....

01. Have you ever licked the back of a cd to get it to work?

Yes I have to do this all the time.

02. What’s the largest age difference between you and someone you have dated and who?

Person I dated? 4 years.

03. Ever been on a blind date?

No.

04. Were you popular in high school?

Every body like Alex Ovechkin!

05. Ever made a mistake?

Yes but I do not care really.

06. What is the most you have ever spent on a haircut?

50 dollars

07. Ever peed in public?

Yes

08. Would you tell your parents if you were gay?

Yes! My parents would be ... eh they say all the time, teammates. "Cool"

09. What would be your last meal before getting executed?

Most expensive Russian vodka.

10. Would you rather be blind or deaf if you had to choose?

I think deaf. That is good I do not need to hear teammates say "pass".

11. Are you emotionally hurt easy?

My heart like brick!

12. What kind of jelly do you like?

Green is best

13. What’s your favorite brand of shoe?

Expensive ones

14. What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?

Wipe my feet on mat with Sidney Crosby face. ... not!

15. Name 3 things food or drink you would have an unlimited supply of if stranded on an island?

water, vodka and beef

16. Have you ever made a fool of yourself in public just to get someone to laugh?

Yes

17. If you could take back your virginity from your first partner would you?

Why will I do that?

18. How well do you handle criticism?

Good. A lot of times I do not care!

19. Do you think the family of a murder victim should have a say in the punishment of the murderer?

No. Why would I want to do that?

20. Have you ever had a true one night stand?

Yes.

21. When the phone rings who do you want it to be?

I don't know!

22. Where is your dream house located?

I think ... California.

23. What was your favorite job?

Hockey!

24. Do you have a box with past ex lovers photos and letters?

No

25. Do you wear your seat belt?

I do not want to but I do.

26. If you could have any job what would it be?

I do not want to be anything else. Other people want to be me!

27. Are you easy to get along with?

Yes!

28. Are you a gullible person?

What is gullible person?

29. What is your favorite time of day?

Before hockey game.

30. Do you like funny or serious people better?

Funny funny funny!

[chippa13 1844]

02. What’s the largest age difference between you and someone you have dated and who?

Person I dated? 4 years.

More classic lines:

"I've been combing the high schools all day."

[UMWhockey 0]

10. Would you rather be blind or deaf if you had to choose?

I think deaf. That is good I do not need to hear teammates say "pass".

spoken like a goal scorer

[hockeysc23 0]

http://ovechkin8.livejournal.com/1239.html

Ovey Q&A

From Feb 14th 2008....

01. Have you ever licked the back of a cd to get it to work?

Yes I have to do this all the time.

02. What’s the largest age difference between you and someone you have dated and who?

Person I dated? 4 years.

03. Ever been on a blind date?

No.

04. Were you popular in high school?

Every body like Alex Ovechkin!

05. Ever made a mistake?

Yes but I do not care really.

06. What is the most you have ever spent on a haircut?

50 dollars

07. Ever peed in public?

Yes

08. Would you tell your parents if you were gay?

Yes! My parents would be ... eh they say all the time, teammates. "Cool"

09. What would be your last meal before getting executed?

Most expensive Russian vodka.

10. Would you rather be blind or deaf if you had to choose?

I think deaf. That is good I do not need to hear teammates say "pass".

11. Are you emotionally hurt easy?

My heart like brick!

12. What kind of jelly do you like?

Green is best

13. What’s your favorite brand of shoe?

Expensive ones

14. What do you do as soon as you walk in the house?

Wipe my feet on mat with Sidney Crosby face. ... not!

15. Name 3 things food or drink you would have an unlimited supply of if stranded on an island?

water, vodka and beef

16. Have you ever made a fool of yourself in public just to get someone to laugh?

Yes

17. If you could take back your virginity from your first partner would you?

Why will I do that?

18. How well do you handle criticism?

Good. A lot of times I do not care!

19. Do you think the family of a murder victim should have a say in the punishment of the murderer?

No. Why would I want to do that?

20. Have you ever had a true one night stand?

Yes.

21. When the phone rings who do you want it to be?

I don't know!

22. Where is your dream house located?

I think ... California.

23. What was your favorite job?

Hockey!

24. Do you have a box with past ex lovers photos and letters?

No

25. Do you wear your seat belt?

I do not want to but I do.

26. If you could have any job what would it be?

I do not want to be anything else. Other people want to be me!

27. Are you easy to get along with?

Yes!

28. Are you a gullible person?

What is gullible person?

29. What is your favorite time of day?

Before hockey game.

30. Do you like funny or serious people better?

Funny funny funny!

I believe this was proven on the Caps message board as fake.

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

Huge game for the caps tonight...here is some info

Injuries

Carolina Hurricanes

Defenseman Dennis Seidenberg is day-to-day for personal reasons.

Defenseman David Tanabe has a concussion and is out indefinitely.

Center Rod Brind’Amour has a knee injury and is out for the season.

Center Matt Cullen has post-concussion symptoms and is out indefinitely.

Right wing Justin Williams has torn knee ligaments and is out indefinitely.

Left wing Ray Whitney underwent leg surgery and is out 2-3 weeks.

Left wing Chad LaRose has a broken leg and is out indefinitely.

Washington

Defenseman Brian Pothier has an upper body injury and is day-to-day.

Defenseman John Erskine has an upper body injury and is day-to-day.

Right wing Chris Clark has a groin injury and is day-to-day.

Center Michael Nylander underwent rotator cuff surgery and is out 3-6 months.

Center David Steckel has a broken finger and is out 2-3 weeks.

Possible Line Combos and Defensive Pairings

Carolina Forwards

14-Samsonov, 12-Staal, 26-Cole

18-Bayda, 37-Aucoin, 24-Walker

28-Brookbank, 51-Hamilton, 38-Conboy

15-Ruutu, 19-Letowski, 44-Eaves

Carolina Defensemen

6-Hedican, 42-Gleason

5-Kaberle, 77-Corvo

2-Wesley, 7-Wallin

Goaltenders

30-Ward, 47-Grahame

Washington Forwards

8-Ovechkin, 19-Backstrom, 25-Kozlov

28-Semin, 91-Fedorov, 14-Fehr

43-Fleischmann, 21-Laich, 24-Cooke

87-Brashear, 15-Gordon, 10-Bradley

Washington Defensemen

26-Morrisonn, 52-Green

3-Poti, 23-Jurcina

44-Eminger, 55-Schultz

Goaltenders

37-Kolzig, 38-Huet

Huet will get the start

[Patrick67 1]

I can't believe carolina keep winning with so many noteable players out,

[Penguinsfanatic 0]

Hopefully the get the W. I would like to see Ovechkin's performance in the playoffs.

[cxo 0]

Don't hold your breath though.

[chippa13 1844]

I think it would be a quick exit for the Caps should they make the playoffs. Too little playoff experience on that roster, especially on the blueline. Perhaps in a year or two, provided they get a couple rounds of experience maybe this year and next.

[lee92 2]

Experience or not, they've still had their way with top teams Ottawa and Montreal this season. They have a goaltender who has been to the finals, and Fedorov knows what it takes to win. The defencemen may be inexperienced, but they play playoff hockey - hard hitting. I think they could produce a first round upset, but I don't expect them to go much farther than the second round.

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

I would be happy if they just get there.

As bruce boudreau said in his morning go around with the press..(from tarik at the post)

As far as the NHL goes, this is Super Tuesday," said Boudreau, who has worked out playoff scenarios for every team that's fighting to get into the postseason. (I hope you enjoyed that one as much as I did.)

"You look at the ramifications that can happen," he added. "The pertinent matchups are there. If Philly beats New York, they're tied. Us and Carolina. Florida and Tampa."

In other words, tonight is absolutely huge

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

If the caps win tonight, it will be absolutely no thanks to the god damned ref.

I know I have the caps fan bias, but if you are just watching as a casual observer with no feelings for either team, you can't honestly say that reffing tonight is fair and square

[dangle 0]

good game here. going to SO

Kozlov with the cluth

[Penguinsfanatic 0]

Picking up a much need win here, now they need some help from the Rangers

[Patrick67 1]

Hmm trailing with 4 points to Philly and 2 (+a game) to Boston...

5 games remaining. My guess is caps have to win all 5, or atleast 4 and then a major meltdown from either philly or boston.

[johnpace2 0]

I didn't check the schedule myself, but I've heard that both Boston and Philly have a pretty tough schedule.

The caps have very winable games the rest of the way, with the biggest challenge being 4/1/08 against the Canes.

That being said, the Caps seem to have a little trouble with FLA.

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

I didn't check the schedule myself, but I've heard that both Boston and Philly have a pretty tough schedule.

The caps have very winable games the rest of the way, with the biggest challenge being 4/1/08 against the Canes.

That being said, the Caps seem to have a little trouble with FLA.

The bruins play the leafs and devils once and the sabres and senators twice.

The flyers play the isles once, and the devils and pens twice

The caps play the canes once more, and the lightning and panthers twice.

I would clearly take the caps schedule, but can they get it done is the question.

They have had trouble with the panthers, and as well as they have played of late, could really play spoilers.

But all said, I would definately want the caps schedule compared to the others

[UMWhockey 0]

anyone see Bruce jumping for joy after the winning SO goal? I think he got a whole 2" of air..... :)

[hockeysc23 0]

Caps are playing well but having to outplay the refs and the other team is getting old quick.

Refs are becoming way too one sided for teams.

[chippa13 1844]

And the same old refrain.............the refs are always against [insert team name here].

[Allsmokenopancake 0]

And the same old refrain.............the refs are always against [insert team name here].

Did you watch the game?

ovechkin pushed his way past (can't remember who) and was called for roughing.

Mike Green was breaking between 2 d-men, was blatantly tripped with the stick, no call.

Poti was boarded, no call.

I know it's always the losing team who complains about the refs, but the caps won, the reffing still sucking huge donkey balls