The Washington Capitals Thread

[bdravens]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1291168274' post='555702']
Damn this news slipped by me. I'll take this deal in a heart beat. Flash has always been inconsistent at times. And we are so loaded with talent at the front this move makes a lot of sense. I've always looked at Fehr and Flash as the dynamic duo. Now we can just rely on Fehr as that support guy.

But great move to boster our defense. Hannan seems excited about the opportunity to win the cup with us. Ten times a better move than the Corvo experience.



I hope not. Semin is finally coming into his own. I'm sure a lot of people would love to swipe him from us. But I don't think GM is ready to give up on him especially now that he is producing. We might be able to use his fruitful tree to win us a cup this year then say goodbye in the offseason.


And the trade deadline is still upcoming. I'm sure we'll make another move.
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I'm glad we can focus on Fehr now. He's a young guy, that I feel has a great chance to become a good player if he gets the puck enough. We've switched our lines around too much so far, hopefully we can get some stability of some sort from this trade.

As for Semin, I can't understand any reason why we would trade him. Ovie is really struggling to score goals, although he's getting a lot of assists...to Semin. If you break up this top line of Backstrom, Ovie, and Semin, I think that will lead to problems.

[XxSizzleXx]

With the 3 goals tonight Crosby has 29 points in his last 14 games,

2 hat tricks in the last 3 games.

[darklight1216]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1291342490' post='558002']
With the 3 goals tonight Crosby has 29 points in his last 14 games,

2 hat tricks in the last 3 games.
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You could start a Pittsburgh [s]Steeler[/s] Penguins thread.

[XxSizzleXx]

Well when this thread was created there was already an NHL thread, and I didn't want to be rude at the start since the OP was somewhat new.

[XxSizzleXx]

[quote name='bdravens' timestamp='1289354928' post='533429']
Just thought I'd make this thread for anyone who likes the Caps, or really any other NHL team, to talk about them.
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OP

[PuRock]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1291342905' post='558012']
OP
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Dammit! You found a loop hole. Good play. Bad post by BDRavens.

[XxSizzleXx]

Yessir otherwise there would be no Pens talk and it would be just me talking about how bad you guys are:).

We just ended Atlanta's 6 game win streak, and that makes 8 in a row for us.

[PuRock]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1291343238' post='558016']
We just ended Atlanta's 6 game win streak, and that makes 8 in a row for us.
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I see words on the screen but all I can hear in my head is "yaddayaddayaddayaddayadda"

[XxSizzleXx]

I would be scared too, I mean that aint bad for a team that's basically two really good centers, good defensemen and a bunch of grinders. Wait until we get the big Moose Staal back.

[bdravens]

Guys, I'm so confused right now lol.

Wait wait wait, I get it now. Don't worry, it doesn't hurt my feelings....lol.

[PuRock]

[quote name='bdravens' timestamp='1291345324' post='558061']
Guys, I'm so confused right now lol.

Wait wait wait, I get it now. Don't worry, it doesn't hurt my feelings....lol.
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I didn't mean to hurt any feelings. I was just messing around about the bad post. I only said that because Sizzle found the loophole in the Caps thread.

[bdravens]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1291345747' post='558069']
I didn't mean to hurt any feelings. I was just messing around about the bad post. I only said that because Sizzle found the loophole in the Caps thread.
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No feelings hurt dude, I was kidding haha. I could just go back and edit the original post, so we don't see any Penguins garbage on here

[bdravens]

Ovie's back!!

[PuRock]

How the hell did the Caps lose this game. I turned it off to the football game cause I thought these guys had it wrapped it. Geesh. At least we got the one point. But c'mon guys.

[XxSizzleXx]

[quote name='bdravens' timestamp='1291346018' post='558072']
No feelings hurt dude, I was kidding haha. I could just go back and edit the original post, so we don't see any Penguins garbage on here
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Finally someone fires back lol, I just like to stir the pot with you fellas. I started tuning in tonight on the Caps game because it was in HD, started watching at 4-1, you's can blame that loss on me. BTW anyone think Semin's shootout attempt was sad to say the least.

10 in a row for the Pens, Crosby with 18 genos and 15 apples in 16 games for 33 points! Our win streak is about to come to an end because we play the Leafs next and we always have trouble with them.

[XxSizzleXx]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1291691273' post='565136']
How the hell did the Caps lose this game. I turned it off to the football game cause I thought these guys had it wrapped it. Geesh. At least we got the one point. But c'mon guys.
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Couple lucky bounces for the Leafs plus they were really moving their feet in the 3rd period. You guys let up basically.

[bdravens]

I'd like to know the same thing. That's the second straight time it's happened against Toronto too, that we blow a big lead in the 3rd.

[bdravens]

I love it when guys try to hit Ovechkin. A guy from Colorado had a clean shot on him after Ovie took his shot and the guy who hit him fell over like he ran into a tree or something.

[XxSizzleXx]

[quote name='bdravens' timestamp='1292113717' post='570008']
I love it when guys try to hit Ovechkin. A guy from Colorado had a clean shot on him after Ovie took his shot and the guy who hit him fell over like he ran into a tree or something.
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No doubt about it Ovechkin is a monster of a man, I believe last years training camp he weighed in at a cut 237 lbs, which for a power forward in hockey is huge, for him to retain the speed he has with that size is something.

I have seen Orpik run over a lot of people and when he hits Ovechkin you can just tell it is a huge impact.

[bdravens]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1292190677' post='570647']
No doubt about it Ovechkin is a monster of a man, I believe last years training camp he weighed in at a cut 237 lbs, which for a power forward in hockey is huge, for him to retain the speed he has with that size is something.

I have seen Orpik run over a lot of people and when he hits Ovechkin you can just tell it is a huge impact.
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Yeah, Orpik is a guy I would love to see in a Caps uniform, but that's not going to happen. Definitely one of the underrated hitters in the league. Wow, this thread is going in a Penguins direction again, this has gotta stop, lol.

[XxSizzleXx]

Great hockey player, I love what he brings to the defensive side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpBXdefDulU

[bdravens]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1292201510' post='570864']
Great hockey player, I love what he brings to the defensive side.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpBXdefDulU
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Nice vid.

Well, looks like the Caps are on their way to a 6th straight loss, and Ovechkin had to get in a fight to try and spark us. Boudreau, as I've said, needs to go now.

[bdravens]

5-0 in the 2nd period. This is a disgrace.

[Alexir]

7 game losing streak? Who would of thunk it. Something needs to change.

[PuRock]

Arghhhhh They suck! We should fire Bruce and McPhee. Release Ovie (he's lost a step). And banish Varly and Nuevy from earth.

Watch them rack off 17 straight now. Still think they'll be fine. Let's get this horrid losing streak out of the way early. Now we just need to snap it and get out of the funk.

If you watched the game last night, its not like these guys aren't trying. We should've creamed them. The puck just hasn't been favorable to us. Seriously how does Hill stop the Backstrom layup (in the air) with his stick while sliding the other direction?

[FerrariFan87]

What's wrong with us?

I have a feeling it's going to be another one-and-done year... but I am hopeful these guys can turn things around.

[XxSizzleXx]

Has Semin been a ghost these last 8 games or so?

17 straight easy there Pu, no one's touching that record.

[PuRock]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1292535506' post='577559']
Has Semin been a ghost these last 8 games or so?

17 straight easy there Pu, no one's touching that record.
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It was close last year. I see you take every opportunity to bash Semin.

[XxSizzleXx]

In all honesty I wasn't trying to bash him, was curious because I don't watch Caps games and I know so many are calling for Boudreau's head, but you have to point fingers at the players before the coach.

[Alexir]

On the night we got our 7th loss, Tomas Fleischmann gets a hat trick in Colorado....

XxSizzleXx, how can you be a Ravens and Pens fan? That is just gross.