Game Thread ..... vs. Washington, 11/30/09 [Archive]

livinthedream

11-29-2009, 05:53 PM

Toast, that's awful. As in awful funny.

Anyhoo... I ventured over to the RecZone today, with the 3 games played in 4 days I thought for sure they'd cancel practice but they kept it on as optional and only three players were on the ice... Scott Walker, china doll Joni Pitkanen, and CAM WARD. I posted pictures of Cam over in the "between the games" thread. He just mainly skated with Tom Barrasso, no puck drills or shots, but he was in gear. Joni looked fine to me, of course he always looks like he's working effortlessly, 30 minutes into practice and Cam's over to the side sucking wind and Joni just zooms by like he just got out there. So I really hope he's back in the lineup tomorrow night. Scott Walker practiced for a long time as well. Anyone hear an ETA for his return? Tom Rowe was the other coach on the ice, no others present except him and Barrasso.

One other thing... since it was a weekend there were a lot of fans there especially kids, and you could tell they were disappointed that there were so few players on the ice. But Brandon Sutter, Bryan Rodney, and Pat Dwyer were in the building working out and actually came out and walked through the crowd by the ice and signed autographs. Very nice of them to do that.

Oh, and Wally should be back tomorrow night. That has to be good for mojo, right?

nccanes

11-29-2009, 06:05 PM

VERY nice of the young guys to do that!

I had to pick something up from REI today and when I saw the "Storm Chaser" van parked by that plastic ice rink it reminded me that they mentioned on the broadcast that the Caps were coming to Raleigh directly from their Sat night game. I wondered who I'd be able to recognize if happened upon them and figured on AO, Jose, Green and his faux hawk and then went on my way.

I stopped in Target on my way out and who do I see? Well, I actually heard him first, Ovechkin yakking it up on his phone as Semin looked on laughing. Guess AO forgot his toothbrush! I told them good luck and that they probably didn't need it and they laughed and said thanks. Not sure what the hockey gods do with that.

kermelbar

11-29-2009, 06:07 PM

Guess AO forgot his toothbrush!

So not surprised. Kinda surprised his Royal Filthiness bothered to get one.

c-girl

11-29-2009, 06:10 PM

How many teeth does he have to brush anyway? He could have just used a washcloth.

livinthedream

11-29-2009, 06:12 PM

LMAO that was my first thought as well when I heard the story. Who'da thunk Ovie actually brushes his teeth?

SouthernHockeyChick

11-29-2009, 06:13 PM

:lol:

Won't the Renaissance GIVE you a toothbrush if you forgot it?

SoCalcaniac

11-29-2009, 06:42 PM

When E texted me her sighting of #8, I immediately thought of the fun that could be had at his expense on being seen in the toothbrush aisle at Target. It's kinda like when TMZ has the cameras stationed at the Medical Plaza in Beverly Hills and reports on who came out and which medical office they went into. :lol: & then I thought the Reniassance could surely provide a toothbrush, lol.

I think I'm going to just try and enjoy the game. I typically hate watching us play the Caps, but I'm going to just watch and observe one of the great players in the game and his supporting cast. I've decided as this season continues to roll on - despite my objections- I'm going to go to the games like I always do, and heck, since they're paid for, I'm going to cheer on the Canes, be thrilled when they play well, and if/when/inevitably it turns ugly, I'm just going to just enjoy watching the players who play in this league as a whole. I'm excited we'll see VAN on Saturday, can't wait til my other west conf team comes to Raleigh, the 'Hawks, so I'm just gonna roll with it. There has to be a silver lining in this season, and I'm determined that it's not completely ruined from an entertainment perspective. Not sure how far I'll get, without going ballistic, but I'm gonna try. :lol:

c-girl

11-29-2009, 06:50 PM

I'm determined that it's not completely ruined from an entertainment perspective. Not sure how far I'll get, without going ballistic, but I'm gonna try. :lol:

My money is on about 9:00 tomorrow night. :laugh:

Solracer

11-29-2009, 07:37 PM

I will be in the house... possiable with an ejectable sign... section 110 (I think..)

Things I might see..

1. 6 can we say 6 unanswered goals?
2. 3 goals in a 1 minute span...
3. A Canes win...

Hmm I wonder what is more likely...

superdave

11-29-2009, 08:18 PM

LMAO that was my first thought as well when I heard the story. Who'da thunk Ovie actually brushes his teeth?

You know the toothbrush was invented by a hockey player don't you? If anybody else had invented it, they would have called it a teethbrush.

shill22

11-29-2009, 09:27 PM

a few posts have mentioned something about Wally being MIA(or atleast that's how I interpreted it)-what's up with Wally?

livinthedream

11-29-2009, 09:29 PM

Upper body injury. But he's back now.

SouthernHockeyChick

11-29-2009, 09:55 PM

Upper body injury. But he's back now.

Are you serious? I thought you were joking when you said that earlier. :lol:

Glad to hear it, if you're serious!

livinthedream

11-29-2009, 10:18 PM

In general, and others heed this, one is wise to question my seriousness.

But in matters regarding Wally I do not jest. This one tis true. He is back in the lineup.

Sparky

11-29-2009, 11:23 PM

Finally get to see the Canes! Here's to a good game, no injuries, and no bloody overtime for once. OT and SO mean I don't get to go back to sleep and that makes me a cranky, cranky Sparky.

Hope everyone's well!

IceSun

11-30-2009, 06:54 AM

Ahh game day. Here we Mo again!

Looking forward to seeing the other 27 of you there tonight!

Cyn4Canes

11-30-2009, 09:34 AM

The Canes Connect email today contained this tidbit:

http://ranger.befunk.com/hockey/radio-campaign.png

I think we should go "Express" what we really think.

:evil:

superdave

11-30-2009, 09:54 AM

The Canes Connect email today contained this tidbit:

http://ranger.befunk.com/hockey/radio-campaign.png

I think we should go "Express" what we really think.

:evil:

Like stand at the radio booth chanting "Mo must go"?

c-girl

11-30-2009, 10:24 AM

^lol at your avitar.

:lol:

KaniacFever

11-30-2009, 10:55 AM

For you non-twitter people. Pitkanen skated, Rodney did not (Pitkanen must be in). Leighton in net.

livinthedream

11-30-2009, 11:01 AM

Rodney's been reassigned back to Albany. Also, Rosey's still out. Did not skate today. Scotty Walker skated but stayed late and is presumably not in the lineup tonight.

Updates per Branecky (http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=507971).

Cyn4Canes

11-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Rodney must be piling up the Frequent Flyer miles.

Couldn't they just wait a day, waive A.Ward then send him to Albany if we had no takers and let Rodney stay?

caneshockeychick

11-30-2009, 11:48 AM

So....I'll be there courtesy SC06 and Butters (YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!:toocool: ). Should I wear my Theodore jersey? :evil:;):lol:

nccanes

11-30-2009, 11:56 AM

So here's our slump busting lottery winner for tonight!

Since his redirection of a Brooks Laich shot at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh on May 11, Steckel has gone one playoff game, four preseason games and 26 contests this season without a goal. He's the only healthy Capitals forward who has not scored -- and his frustration, Steckel said, deepens with each game that passes without his name appearing on the score sheet.

and this from Ted's (Leonsis) Take - made me laugh!

OK, OK - We Get It :-)

Two points garnered is no longer good enough in a game. First place in the East is not good enough. Second most points in the NHL is not good enough.

We need to win the Stanley Cup like right now. Tonight. Sweep all 16 games. Right now. Until you do, you are a bum.

And we need to be undefeated in the regular season to boot.

I appreciated getting some of your emails at 9:30ish last night saying how we lost to Montreal and we aren’t a very good team. We are lazy. We have no heart. Thank you. A very courageous game analysis.

However, I am proud of the way the team rallied last night on the road. I am proud that we tied the game after having a 2-0 lead. I am proud that we won in the shootout and we get two points. Did you know that the Capitals have the least amount of regulation losses this season to date in the entire NHL? We have only lost five games in regulation. Imagine if we could win a few more shootouts or games in OT?

It was Thanksgiving weekend. We played two games and we get four points. We are still banged up as a team and it shows. But we are fighting through it.

I have perspective. We got every point available to us this weekend. Lots of players are chipping in and we are getting wonderful goaltending.

I am grateful. All we can do is get the points made available.

This honestly isn’t the Olympics. You don’t get style points. You are what your record says you are. Yes - we can play better. Yes - we aren’t a great team, yet. Yes - we aren’t playing playoff like hockey. We get it. We honestly do.

But have a little perspective. We won on the road. Try to enjoy the ride. And next time you want to send an email rant, at least wait until the game has ended. :-) Too funny. Have some faith. Thank you. Go Caps!

caneshockeychick

11-30-2009, 11:58 AM

^w00t

:lol:

superdave

11-30-2009, 12:15 PM

Since his redirection of a Brooks Laich shot at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh on May 11, Steckel has gone one playoff game, four preseason games and 26 contests this season without a goal. He's the only healthy Capitals forward who has not scored -- and his frustration, Steckel said, deepens with each game that passes without his name appearing on the score sheet.

What's the Vegas odds of Steckel scoring tonight? I'd like to make a buck.

Captain Slack

11-30-2009, 12:34 PM

What's the Vegas odds of Steckel scoring tonight? I'd like to make a buck.

Against the Hurricanes? I'd give him an 80% chance of scoring & a 60% chance of a multiple goal game.

ButtersSaysNo

11-30-2009, 12:38 PM

So....I'll be there courtesy SC06 and Butters (YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!:toocool: ). Should I wear my Theodore jersey? :evil:;):lol:

Please don't. Do not want our seat neighbors to think we let enemy fans sit in our seats. ;)

caneshockeychick

11-30-2009, 12:40 PM

Please don't. Do not want our seat neighbors to think we let enemy fans sit in our seats. ;)

Meh...its the Canadiens version LOL.

No worries. I'll be cool :smoke:

Scottysfistofdeath

11-30-2009, 12:41 PM

I would say I'm excited for this game... but I'm anticipating at best an excruciating loss with a 3rd period collapse. perhaps a few more unfortunate injuries on the side.

here's hoping for a pleasant surprise.

PLEASE JUST NO MO

SoCalcaniac

11-30-2009, 12:42 PM

I like Ted Leonsis. talk about accessible and not only that, he speaks straight from his gut, and is fine with taking hits and speaking without a filter. I enjoy that.

Great stat on Steckel. He'll be scoring tonight. Guaranteed.

Was at the morning skate, and #25 looked like Our Joni. Skated through the drills, was out with the D group post main practice, and looked like himself. So apparently the "boink" on the head was just a blip. You can tell S. Walker is ready to come back, he's working so hard. I'm now wondering where the heck #59 is, and what actually happened to him? Leighton looked really hyper/eager out there. He looked sharp.

Well... let's see how tonight goes. Maybe the repeat button can be turned off. ;)

cmw00

11-30-2009, 12:55 PM

Really, what happened to Larose? I'm guessing you guys aren't even seeing him floating around somewhere at practice?

Alicia

11-30-2009, 12:55 PM

Maybe the repeat button can be turned off. ;)Here's hoping...

livinthedream

11-30-2009, 12:55 PM

Regarding Rosey, in today's paper the very last words from JR in the article were that he's been playing hurt for awhile. I think I mentioned this in Saturday's game thread, but I'd heard a while back that he has been struggling with a knee issue, but I don't think it was ever formally announced so I have to caveat that it could be nothing more than scuttlebutt, official word is LBI. But you can tell in his face and in his stride that something has been not right for some time now.

As far as sightings at practice and whatnot are concerned, they were away for so long it's not easy to see a pattern. Before they left for their road trip I attended a practice that was optional and he didn't practice but he was in the building with most of the rest of the guys. He skated pregame as normal and played rather normally distributed minutes against the Thrashers on Friday. I can't remember anything that happened during that game that would have caused such a turn before Saturday's game.

It's all rather mysterious to me.

toastmasterbone

11-30-2009, 12:55 PM

Does the new jumbotron have the space available to display a 3-digit Caps score?

SoCalcaniac

11-30-2009, 01:12 PM

Really, what happened to Larose? I'm guessing you guys aren't even seeing him floating around somewhere at practice?

Yep, like LTD said, he's not been right for awhile, but to answer on the practice thing, was searching high and low, no sign of him; and he's usually one of those guys that if he's not on the ice he'll at least peek out to take a look. But he may have been getting treatments while they were on the ice.

What's spooky, is JR's comments on the injury, and the whole idea that most of these guys are playing hurt most of the time, and I seriously didn't see anything where we can say oh yeah, remember that hit/play/time etc. But who knows, maybe he just re-injured whatever it is. Let's hope it's not some long term thing.

caneshockeychick

11-30-2009, 02:30 PM

So..........the friend who was going to go to the game with me tonight cannot go...anyone here need a ticket? I know, its so last minute but no charge here. PM me...

toastmasterbone

11-30-2009, 03:00 PM

Yep, like LTD said, he's not been right for awhile, but to answer on the practice thing, was searching high and low, no sign of him; and he's usually one of those guys that if he's not on the ice he'll at least peek out to take a look. But he may have been getting treatments while they were on the ice.

What's spooky, is JR's comments on the injury, and the whole idea that most of these guys are playing hurt most of the time, and I seriously didn't see anything where we can say oh yeah, remember that hit/play/time etc. But who knows, maybe he just re-injured whatever it is. Let's hope it's not some long term thing.

If I played on this team, I'd find (... I mean report) an injury, too.

Part of me (I think it's the part of me that lives beneath the area of my head that just got cranked on the doorway to my shed) wonders if this isn't phase 1 of "the big shake up." Wondering, specifically, if JR has sent Rosie through the waiver wire. Of course, there should be about 15 other Canes veterans keeping him company there, if all things were right with the world. I mean, it appears pretty clear to me from JR's comments in the "paper" that tonight's game is an obstacle preventing the team from moving swiftly to the "get-together" on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Like I said, I don't know squat. Just speculatin'.

cmw00

11-30-2009, 03:04 PM

^ I was wondering something along those lines. I think if he had waived thought it would have been reported. Maybe holding him out while another team gets their ducks in a row?

Solracer

11-30-2009, 03:05 PM

So black Jersey tonight because I am in mourning for this season or Red Staal Jersey since this will be the first game I get to see him play live...

caneshockeychick

11-30-2009, 03:07 PM

See...I'm thinking an NCSU sweatshirt ;)

Solracer

11-30-2009, 03:09 PM

See...I'm thinking an NCSU sweatshirt ;)

Hmmm I could wear my Duke Sweatshirt...

livinthedream

11-30-2009, 03:22 PM

^ I was wondering something along those lines. I think if he had waived thought it would have been reported. Maybe holding him out while another team gets their ducks in a row?

Yeah, something about this whole Rosey thing doesn't feel right to me. The way things have been worded are very bizarre compare to how they typically report players being out with injury. They haven't really come out and said that either 1) it's a lingering injury that's progressed to the point where he needs to rest or 2) he did something at a game or practice to make it worse, which is what they said when Ruuty went out. I'm just wondering if already having Pat Dwyer called up is a convenient excuse to get Chad to sit a few games without actually making him a healthy scratch.

nccanes

11-30-2009, 03:58 PM

Bob McKenzie has been all over the waiver stuff, and I think the Canes have been forthright with that as well. Mo scratched Rosie before, so I wouldn't think it would be a big deal to scratch him again (though that would run counter to what Mo said after the game in which he scored). And I don't think he'd be totally absent even if a team had interest in a trade (no one can predict what happens when he goes on the waiver wire).

But this just goes to show me that I am WAY out of it in regard to this team, it never crossed my mind that he's anything other than hurt.

livinthedream

11-30-2009, 04:02 PM

Actually, in the Canes Country pre-game write-up they mention that Chad took a nasty spill along the boards a couple of games ago and has some lingering effects from that issue. And now that it was mentioned I do remember that happening. Can't remember the game but I'm pretty sure he was in a red jersey so could have been the Lightning game.

Alicia

11-30-2009, 04:04 PM

Actually, in the Canes Country pre-game write-up they mention that Chad took a nasty spill along the boards a couple of games ago and has some lingering effects from that issue. And now that it was mentioned I do remember that happening. Can't remember the game but I do remember he was in a red jersey so could have been the Lightning game.
Me, too...tweaked his left(?) leg.

kermelbar

11-30-2009, 05:13 PM

P.S. Don't forget that Eric Staal's "In My Own Words" debuts after the game tonight.

toastmasterbone

11-30-2009, 05:20 PM

Is it censored?

kermelbar

11-30-2009, 06:24 PM

Corvo scores and then is hurt before they probably can announce the score? Where are we going and why are we in this hand basket? And can I get hard liquor?!

kermelbar

11-30-2009, 06:31 PM

I sure hope karma is a big fat f*cking ***** for that filthy AO!

Alicia

11-30-2009, 06:41 PM

Corvo to the hospital w/lacerated leg.

Alicia

11-30-2009, 06:48 PM

Good to see Gleason back.

5 minute PP? Pfft!! Just warming the Caps up for their next goal...

Sparky

11-30-2009, 06:54 PM

So much for a good clean game with no injuries. Can't get a good feed, but this has sounded nasty.

IceSun

11-30-2009, 06:54 PM

Live from the RBC - the story so far

Corvo scores for 1-0 lead ensurin our doom
Corvo leaves injured after initiating unnecesssary mid-ice check.

Biggest POS in hockey leads with knee and injures Gleason

Biggest POS leaves ice - himself injured to massive booing.

5 minute Power Failure on the kneeing penalty.

With biggest POS still off ice, Canes allow 2nd goal on 6 attempts despite having 16 SOG of their own

We suck and our depleted defense is now missing Corvo and Gleason.

S***

No Mo... PLEASE

SouthernHockeyChick

11-30-2009, 06:59 PM

Thanks for posting, A! I thought that was what it looked like but when I didn't see any blood 3 I wasn't sure. Good new, considering. Hope AO isn't so lucky.

Caniac4life

11-30-2009, 07:03 PM

It's good to hear A Ward's game is coming around. Tripp has the real insight, doesn't he?

Lolligaging on the half boards and 2 Caps standing in front of Leights and all the Cap in the corner has to do is get a pass past #17. Real solid defense there.

Ward and BrindA'mour on the ice at the same time is asking for disaster.

nccanes

11-30-2009, 07:05 PM

Awful thay we couldn't score on the 5 minute PP, but honestly I bet they were just a wee bit freaked out - I know I was. I give them a pass on that one.

I hate to boo injured players but I was screaming so loud in my MNLR that my kids were like "mom you're not @ the game"! I hope he finally gets his due.

Caniac4life

11-30-2009, 07:07 PM

Somewhere Don Cherry is saying "I told you so, didn't I!?!".

Alicia

11-30-2009, 07:10 PM

Thanks for posting, A! I thought that was what it looked like but when I didn't see any blood 3 I wasn't sure. Good new, considering. Hope AO isn't so lucky.
You wouldn't have known if you'd had to listen to Tripp yammering about it being a leg-to-leg hit. It was clear to my mom & me he'd taken a skate blade to the back of his leg.

kermelbar

11-30-2009, 07:16 PM

I'm sure I angered the hockey gods, but I think I hurt my hands clapping over AO's injury. And I'm at home.

IceSun

11-30-2009, 07:16 PM

Some great SOG but another Power Failure

22-8 SOG Canes

At least Timmy is back and looking good

nccanes

11-30-2009, 07:17 PM

I thought the same A, not sure why Tripp didn't consider it since he was holding the BACK of his leg.

These *****es better win this game, I'm pissed! :lol:

Alicia

11-30-2009, 07:21 PM

I thought the same A, not sure why Tripp didn't consider it since he was holding the BACK of his leg.He's earning his STFUs tonight, E!

kermelbar

11-30-2009, 07:24 PM

From Washington Post:

It is the second ejection in three games for Ovechkin, but that is the least of the team's worries. He went to the dressing room and couldn't put any weight on his right leg.

Ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseletitbeseriousohpleaseohpl easeohplease!

Fernando da Silva

11-30-2009, 07:35 PM

Second injury for Ovechkin this season?

nccanes

11-30-2009, 07:35 PM

Love how Tripp hangs that on Leighton and doesn't manage to mention 25 ****ing up twice in the previous 10 seconds.

Ugh.

IceSun

11-30-2009, 07:36 PM

Leighton only 1 mile outside of the net on goal and then playing the friggin corner

nccanes

11-30-2009, 07:40 PM

Yes. Horribly out of position but what a nice turnover at our blue line...again. And no hustle by 25 to get back.

nccanes

11-30-2009, 07:48 PM

Hedican tweets:

Anybody have the link to show me the Ovechkin knee to knee hit on Gleason? Ovechkin is a joke! If the league doesn't suspend this guy....

IceSun

11-30-2009, 08:49 PM

If you told me that the only canes goal in the first 59 minutes would be with #8 playing, I would say...

That's Carolina Hurricanes Hockey.

Kudos to Cullen on a well deserved goal. He played with a lot of heart tonight. As did Sutter, Staal, and Gleason

Otherwise, Please...no f'ing Maur!

nccanes

11-30-2009, 09:04 PM

I hate to sound like Tripp, but Jose was damn good tonight. I don't think he's impressed me since 2002.

Dunno, another L in the pile, but what a bizarre night, I definitely didn't get as much of a general hate on, like other losses.

MM is hinting Joe's achilles? It looked much higher to me..A what did you think?

caveman

11-30-2009, 09:15 PM

What can you say? We had chances to bury the Caps, but they put in their chances instead (and Leighton on the 3rd Caps goal? eh?). We carried the 2nd period at Buffalo but couldn't get another across the line, and imploded in the 3rd. We had a 4-1 lead in the 3rd against Atlanta.

I'm usually one of the last to give up hope, but, seriously, that's it. We're not making the playoffs this year. Zero. I'll still enjoy coming to the RBC to see professional hockey (depending on who the visiting team is, of course) but as far as the Canes go, right now it's just seeing the character of Tim Gleason and watching Sutter grow. That's it.

If there's value to be had in dealing... I'm in. Rebuild for next year if possible, the year after if that's where we're looking.

IceSun

11-30-2009, 09:18 PM

I agree that Theo played the best game I've seen out of him.

If I were still in a stage of accepting moral victories, I woulf have left tonight in a relatively positive mood that we played and tried hard. Brindy even cleared the zone once!.

Unfortunately, aside from the hope that AO gets a wicked long suspension, I can't get moderately excited about another loss given the $ number printed on the ticket stubs.

I will say though that I got to watch a lot of Sutter tonight and fantasize what a couple of years down the road could look like with a few more decent picks.

Solracer

11-30-2009, 09:26 PM

That game was just bad... we may have worked hard but I swear we seemed just dis-interested in controling the puck most of the time.

livinthedream

11-30-2009, 09:30 PM

God I hope it's not his achilles.

And Ovechkin may have a love of the game, but he has zero respect for other players. I could give a sh!t if he's injured. I booed him as he left the ice.

KaniacFever

11-30-2009, 09:31 PM

First I don't wish injury on anyone cause gawd knows we've had our share, but I sure hope Ovechkin is hurt and hurt bad. His a$$ should never have been playing tonight cause he should have been serving a suspension already. He gets what he deserves. Glad to see Timmay back, but I bet that knee is stiff and sore as sh!t tomorrow.

I hope Corvo didn't slice his archilles. Please hockey gods, we've been punished enough.

No negative for me, so going with the positives:
We kept Washington to 3 goals. They didn't score on the empty net. (I know Ovie was out)
Leighton looked decent besides him going to China on that 3rd goal.

Oh and some may not have liked, but I loved Timmay grabbing Sloan from the back of his jersey and pulling him away from Staal. Bout time I saw some sticking up for your mates. And besides, I just love the look on Timmay's face when he's ready to pound someone.

livinthedream

11-30-2009, 09:32 PM

I'm ready for Timmy to get the 'C'. Just sayin.

toastmasterbone

11-30-2009, 09:32 PM

Missed the first 2 periods, but sat down during the second intermission to watch... but fell asleep before the third.

I have no idea what happened in this game, but there are videos up now of the AO/Gleason injury. How did Corvo get hurt?

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SouthernHockeyChick

11-30-2009, 09:42 PM

I just hope karma has control of AO's injury. Just let him have what he deserves.

I'm most disturbed by SoCal and Mr SoCal who suspect that he wasn't actually hurt but just turtleing up after he realized what he'd done. If so....god, what a prick.

I really think Corvo's cut looked like it was higher than achilles. I sure hope I'm right.:( And he was SO happy after his goal.

Tim Gleason is a freaking warrior. I'm getting a #6 jersey. Match it up with my #8 jersey and I personally think I have the market cornered on the most awesome players on our team right now. :lol: I LOVE those two.

I thought Staal had a great game as well.

The monkey has just got to get off their backs.

Jesus, just saw Ballard attempt to chop off his own goalie's head off. I feel just awful for him. :(

nccanes

11-30-2009, 09:42 PM

I'm on my BB so I don't have the link, but the Caps beat writer said POS AO walked with a "slight limp" to the bus with no brace. Said AO was under "strict instruction" to not comment about the hit or the injury. Boudreau also said he was more concerned about him missing games due to injury rather than discipline because he thought he led w/ his shoulder.

F You fatboy!

evan

11-30-2009, 09:46 PM

I will say though that I got to watch a lot of Sutter tonight and fantasize what a couple of years down the road could look like with a few more decent picks.

After Mo signs an extension? ;)

StormChaserBH

11-30-2009, 09:47 PM

Well, it's all in how you say it -- sure he "led" with the shoulder.. he was initially going forward trying to make a big check... Problem was as Gleason saw him and dodged, POS AO was going to miss and miss big, so the knee came out to the side..... BLAM-O!

Conspiracy theory on: NHL will check to see how much he'll miss with the injury and the "suspension", if any, will be guaranteed to be less than that.

caneshockeychick

11-30-2009, 09:48 PM

Back home....

Getting in and out of the RBC tonight...piece of cake here. I left my house at around 6:35 got to the arena and in my seat...15 min before they actually dropped the puck (I didn't leave early cuz it was raining like the dickens!!!!).

Seats were awesome!!! Surrounding fans were great. No Caps fans in that area thank God.

I did not see what happened to Corvo. Didn't even realize he was down until the play stopped for a second or 2. Texted a friend who was right where it happened to get the news.

BOOED THE FREAKING HELL OUT OF AO WHEN HE LEFT THE ICE...YEAH...I WAS THAT PISSED. I EFFING HATE HIM WITH MORE PASSION THAN WELL...WITH A PASSION:fire:

But then, we had 5 min. 5 MIN!!!! and nothing. I realized then, this is not a team. They are not cohesive, they are not communicative, they are blind out there. When Wash. scored...I kinda felt that was it.

And A Ward...I loved you man. I thought you were the bomb. But I'm so over you it's not even funny anymore.

Sutter is brilliant. I do believe he's fast becoming a *gasp* favorite player. I absolutely fricking love watching him on the ice.

All in all though, I had a good time. The guy next to me bought me a beer ;) and is wanting to take me out for sushi :lol:

KaniacFever

11-30-2009, 10:02 PM

I'm most disturbed by SoCal and Mr SoCal who suspect that he wasn't actually hurt but just turtleing up after he realized what he'd done. If so....god, what a prick.

The Caps fans are wondering if he's really hurt. According to them he's got a history of faking an injury after a bad hit in order not to get his a$$ kicked. Surprised that the majority of them are actually calling for Ovie to get suspended.

I'm thinking Brucie boy needs to be sent this screenshot. He needs to stop defending everyone of Ovie's reckless idiotic plays.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2156/ovechkinknee.png

IceSun

11-30-2009, 10:03 PM

Missed the first 2 periods, but sat down during the second intermission to watch... but fell asleep before the third.

I have no idea what happened in this game, but there are videos up now of the AO/Gleason injury. How did Corvo get hurt?

Toast,

The next shift after scoring the goal (Hoyle hadn't even announced it yet), Corvo went to finish a check at mid-ice on the bench side. He laid a pretty good hit on the guy. As far as I could tell from the replay, the Caps skate came off the ice and caught him at a funny angle - but I have no idea where.

All in all, it looked like a post-goal crowd pleaser hit as the puck was no longer anywhere in the vicinity - hence my earlier unnecessary injury comment.

ETA: ^ Amen - that picture sums it up. He saw Gleason down on the ice & turtled himself. First time I've ever booed an allegedly injured player of another team in any sport, but the pri*k deserves to injure himself playing like that if the league doesn't have the pucks to do it.

SoCalcaniac

11-30-2009, 10:05 PM

We heard Jamie Shalley/Ice Cap on XM reading Tarik Al Bashir's tweet about POS OV not in a brace and walking with a "slight limp" and "no comment" on his faux injury and the hit. Alex Ovechkin, you are a POS MFer. I was one of your biggest non--Caps Fan supporters, loved your passion, the way you played, but now, I've lost all respect for you.

I will contend, like I said to SHC, that #8 realized he hurt our #6, and if you were in the bldg, you heard the uprising and the rumbling happening when they kept showing the hit CLEARLY on the vid board. He knew what he did and he just laid down so he can feign injury. He's NOT HURT. I guarantee it. George McPhee the GM said, he's not getting an MRI tonight, they're gonna ice it. Yeah, cause you don't need to waste dough on a fake MRI that'll turn up nothing. :ticked::ticked: oh yes, and as E said, F U Dough Boy Coach. I boo'd ovie all the way off the ice, and then cussed him out. I think the guys in our row probably lost their voices swearing up a storm, and one of them ran down the steps to get closer to cuss him out. HE IS NOT HURT. It's all a fakery as he is want to do when he's ass is in a sling.

I continue to love Tim Gleason. He's totally a warrior. He's hurt, so ya'll better not think he's coming to play on Saturday, but what a gutsy dude to come out and play when the coach said he came back because we were "down" a guy after Joe went out. Matt Cullen is really amazing. Eric Staal is going to get out of his goal-less thing by shooting the lights out of the RBCC. He had a good game, I want him to be more inclusive with his teammates- he can't do this alone and I see him trying to do it all alone.

NHL Network scrolled that #77 has a lacerated calf. I hope it's not his achillies; but is a calf any better?

LMAO @ JF and his comments at the end of this Aftermath segment. He said the image he'll take away if Joe's injury is as bad as it appears, is that of Joe on the bench after he scored the goal, and I gotta rewind to watch it; Tommy Rowe was all over him pats on the back, and go Joe, after he scored that goal. JF said "you know, like when you have little mites on the ice, this coaching staff has being doing that with these guys- pros- to be positive with them". :lol: I have observed enough practices and have seen Rowe and Barasso do this with the D-men and the forwards over just the simplest things in a practice. It just tells you how fragile these guys are. I feel terribly for Joe.

I think Bret Hedican's tweets on the Ovie situation were hilarious. He must have said "joke" a ton of times in his posts. Good to see the old #6 looking out for the current #6 and chastising Ovie.

Scottysfistofdeath

11-30-2009, 10:21 PM

^I have to agree with you on Ovi. The first time he touched the puck and lots of the arena booed i didn't, he's a good player who just has that nasty habbit of hitting dirty.

That hit on Timmay was terrible though... I try not to hope for injury (except in cases of Sean Avery) and NEVER boo injured players, but I had no qualms booing Ovechkin as he skated off. It's embarrassing that a player so good as Ovechkin can't just play clean and take the body cleanly.

and Tim... WOW, I thought he came back and played really well, I'm sure he's hurting badly but he really sucked it up and I thought did some awesome work on the PK with his stick and still managed to take the body on people. So while we saw a really unfortunate bad side of the league, we also got to see a great guy who is tough as nails gritting it out for his team. Hope Timmay recovers quickly as we'll really be strapped for minutes on the blue line down Joe

also: next time we play Washington I wouldn't want to be Ovechkin... I wouldn't mind calling up someone to goon it up on him but I think Tim will handle matters just fine by himself

SoCalcaniac

11-30-2009, 10:28 PM

Well said Scotty. You're right though, #6 won't need a goon to take care of the next meeting; he's a bad-ass all by himself, and he'll do just fine. :-

The thing that stings even worse, is that on ESPN's Sportcenter, not to be confused with TSN's Sportscentre, they'll find a way to make this all look even more scuzzy than it already is, but Ovie will come out looking like a tough nosed player or something.

Ok, I've been having a heck of blast with Bret Hedican's tweets on Twitter. He's engaged in some serious back and forth on the whole Ovi/Gleason hit, and calling out #8 and called him a "joke" so of course people are piling on, and he's defending his words pretty well:

@pfholden (http://twitter.com/pfholden) I saw the play and thought he stuck his knee out. If you don't think so then you don't know anything about hockey.@pfholden (http://twitter.com/pfholden) relax. Let me finish dinner with kids@TylerGreenDC (http://twitter.com/TylerGreenDC) sorry I can't spar right now. Have to feed the kids but will try to watch the whole game when I get home.and his best post:

And yes! People won't remember my 17 year career next to Ovech. Again, love the way the guy plays, has to play smarter or he'll never make10Love that Hedican has his ex-teammates backs!

caneshockeychick

11-30-2009, 10:36 PM

Yep...I forgot to mention that when I saw Timmay back out on the ice, I had tears in my eyes. Hearing them talk about how he came out because Corvo was gone...he's a beast.

toastmasterbone

11-30-2009, 10:41 PM

SDev - Thanks a ton for the recap. Poor Corvo... he finally has a reason to feel happy, and... *poof*

The Caps fans are wondering if he's really hurt. According to them he's got a history of faking an injury after a bad hit in order not to get his a$$ kicked. Surprised that the majority of them are actually calling for Ovie to get suspended.

And KF, I was off grabbing a good screen capture, too, and you're right: if you go back to AO's (very high) "interference" (headshot) hit on Dustin Brown, AO hit the ice holding his ear. All I remember is that all of the cameras went to him while Brown sat up on the ice with a full body posture of "WTF?"

Here's the leading with the shoulder shot I got, Bruce (wow... looks like the Gonchar hit).

The only thing that gives me hope that AO's knee is blown is that when he stuck it out there to maim Gleason, his medial collateral is the spot taking the heavy hit, not the patella.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j243/toastmasterbone/AOKneesTimGleasonBothGetInjured_001.jpg

livinthedream

11-30-2009, 10:41 PM

Cracks me up (well, no, really it doesn't, it really, really pisses me off) that the main headline on NHL.com is "Ovechkin injured in Caps win".

You have to read two and a half paragraphs down, past the melodrama about him being on the ice for several minutes before he received help to the locker room, to find out that oh, by the way, he went down because he laid an illegal hit with the knee to another player.

If your attention span allows you to read all the way down to the tenth paragraph, past all the fretting, you'll see a quick blurb about the guy that was actually sent to the hospital.

KaniacFever

11-30-2009, 10:42 PM

I've always liked Hedican, but I'm loving Hedican now. Awesome that he has his ex-teammates back. And love him calling Ovie a joke.

I just don't get why Ovechkin plays the way he does. He's a great player, he doesn't need to do all this crap on the side. Reckless, dirty, whatever, he doesn't need to play that way. He's got skills.

A couple of us are joking around that the league will suspend Gleason for getting in Ovechkin's way, but damn if that wouldn't shock me if they did.

Isn't he in line to get an automatic 1 game suspension. I thought I read that with his non-suspension on the Kaleta hit he had to go 40 games with no other game misconducts or its an automatic 1 game.

The league really needs to stop turning their heads with him. One of these days he's going to really hurt someone or himself.

nccanes

11-30-2009, 10:48 PM

Caps beat writer claimed no auto suspension since it wasn't the same infraction. What kinda f'd up logic is that?

IceSun

11-30-2009, 10:51 PM

Very F'd up logic.

I thought I'd heard any other game misconduct meant that his sorry goon a$$ was suspended.

SoCalcaniac

11-30-2009, 10:56 PM

KF, you're dead on, #8 isn't a marginal player, he's a premiere player, highly skilled dude. There isn't any reason on this earth for him to play like this. It's so sickening. You can't defend the indefensible, and as one who appreciated what he brings/brought to the table, I'm out. Can't cheer for someone who clearly has no regard for other people.

I've seen all the articles and even watched the news (local) and on the ABC 11 broadcast, those MFers were talking about #8's "injury" and not GLEASON. Dumbasses.

Interestingly, he's getting hammered on the Washington Post's blog. People are fed up with him, "embarrassed" asking why he has to play like this, etc. That's pretty bad.

I'm not even holding my breath on a suspension. #6 'came back' so they'll just be like, well he wasn't really hurt. :crazy: Good news is Grapes will be all over him on HNIC on Saturday. :lol:

SouthernHockeyChick

11-30-2009, 11:01 PM

And Joe's goal was so freaking awesome!! :(

kermelbar

12-01-2009, 05:51 AM

The Caps fans are wondering if he's really hurt. According to them he's got a history of faking an injury after a bad hit in order not to get his a$$ kicked. Surprised that the majority of them are actually calling for Ovie to get suspended.

I'm thinking Brucie boy needs to be sent this screenshot. He needs to stop defending everyone of Ovie's reckless idiotic plays.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2156/ovechkinknee.png

Leading with the shoulder?! Holy cow, that's a freakin' lunge from BodyPump!

It may suck to be a Canes fan right now, but at least we're not drinking the AO Juice. (And you can't take that as Tripp-filthy as you want to. ;))

nccanes

12-01-2009, 06:05 AM

And just to get the blood pumping early this am, here is' BB's direct quotes.

He defended Ovechkin, and said he didn't think Ovechkin deserved to be ejected or, going forward, suspended by the league.

"Alex is trying to hit him," Boudreau said. "Gleason makes a pretty good move to the inside, and as he's moving, his leg comes out and he hits him."

Asked if Ovechkin stuck his stick out, Boudreau said, "It looked like he leaned with his shoulder."

Ovechkin has know been given two game misconducts in the last three games.

"I think if Gleason would have got up, I think it would have been a two-minute penalty," Boudreau said.

I need help, is he saying that GLEASON's leg comes out and hit AO????

And just listening to XM204's recap of the game (it's the first time I've listened to 204 in weeks I think) Mike Ross said that BB says "unless the Drs recommend an MRI" that they'd just take it day by day regarding AO's "injury". BB says some really crappy stuff about Gleason only missing 2 shifts. I really hope Gleason is okay today, it looked to me that he was limping as he left the ice after that 1st period (when they showed him going to the locker room).

And off the topic of AO....for those that recorded the game, there is GREAT interview with Barrasso in the 2nd intermission. It's a "sit down" interview with Tripp that was obviously taped before the game in regard to Tom's induction into the US Hockey Hall of Fame. A real nice glimpse into the honest and intense Barrasso. A lot of the interviews we see are just cliche and fluff - this was kinda riveting. Maybe it'll be at ch.com eventually too.

kermelbar

12-01-2009, 06:16 AM

I need help, is he saying that GLEASON's leg comes out and hit AO????

That's sure what it sounds like to me! Sounds like the execuse an abuser would make: "Baby, I'm sorry your face got in the way of my fist."

c-girl

12-01-2009, 06:42 AM

for those that recorded the game, there is GREAT interview with Barrasso in the 2nd intermission. It's a "sit down" interview with Tripp that was obviously taped before the game in regard to Tom's induction into the US Hockey Hall of Fame. A real nice glimpse into the honest and intense Barrasso. A lot of the interviews we see are just cliche and fluff - this was kinda riveting. Maybe it'll be at ch.com eventually too.

Thank you for pointing that out. I always DVR the games but don't always watch the entire thing later especially if there's a loss. I just watched the interview and I bawled like a baby when he teared up talking about his father.

livinthedream

12-01-2009, 07:00 AM

I forgot to DVR last night's game so I'm sending the bat signal out to our friend in Greensboro to see if he can perhaps isolate that segment into its own video clip. Sounds like it's capable of standing on its own outside of the game "highlights" (using that term loosely).

:D

nccanes

12-01-2009, 07:04 AM

Definitely worth a watch. I never watch intermissions anymore (I'm ADD about them and all the commericials) but found myself back in the room when they sat down and it was really interesting.

SoCalcaniac

12-01-2009, 07:07 AM

And just listening to XM204's recap of the game (it's the first time I've listened to 204 in weeks I think) Mike Ross said that BB says "unless the Drs recommend an MRI" that they'd just take it day by day regarding AO's "injury". BB says some really crappy stuff about Gleason only missing 2 shifts. I really hope Gleason is okay today, it looked to me that he was limping as he left the ice after that 1st period (when they showed him going to the locker room).

So Doughboy Coach is truly a jackass. He should never have said a peep about "missing shifts" and he certainly makes no sense on how #6 was hit. Gleason, as anyone who was in the bldg or watching on the damn TV went back out just as we'd expect, and as The Coach said, "because we were already down a man and that's Tim". I feared he would try to come back out, and then we'd get some stupid ass comments from people saying "well he came back out" F- off you idiots, especially you Doughboy Coach.

E, thanks for the heads up on the TB interview, Mr. Socal loves Barasso from his time with the Pens, and always asserted that the Pens faithful never "got" Tom B. He'll love watching that. Hub says he's mellowed since his playing days; but he's still quite an intense man.

Oh, and Ovechkin was not hurt. He's a FAKER.

nccanes

12-01-2009, 07:09 AM

So Doughboy Coach is truly a jackass. He should never have said a peep about "missing shifts" and he certainly makes no sense on how #6 was hit. Gleason, as anyone who was in the bldg or watching on the damn TV went back out just as we'd expect, and as The Coach said, "because we were already down a man and that's Tim". I feared he would try to come back out, and then we'd get some stupid ass comments from people saying "well he came back out" F- off you idiots, especially you Doughboy Coach.

My fear is that Tim will end up with the injury this morning after continuing to play on it and waking up w/o game adrenalin. Meanwhile, AO will be just fine. :mad:

RangersCanesFan

12-01-2009, 07:11 AM

I have one thing to say -- Alexander Ovechkin is a f**king a**hole! I'm glad that fans of other teams are finally starting to see what kind of a class-A jerk this guy is.

Don Cherry has said that someone is going to "get" Ovechkin one of these days.

SoCalcaniac

12-01-2009, 07:18 AM

My fear is that Tim will end up with the injury this morning after continuing to play on it and waking up w/o game adrenalin. Meanwhile, AO will be just fine. :mad:

Don't know if you heard the Coach in the post game presser, but he said as much. He said something like "he's a warrior and continued to play, but I know tommorow he'll be hurt, but he did this for his teammates". Ovi's not getting an MRI, or doing anything today, because he he'll be playing in their next game. Those losers will just hide him and keep him off ice to make it looks like something is wrong.

#OVECHKINISNOTHURT pls RT.

RangersCanesFan

12-01-2009, 07:22 AM

...Ovi's not getting an MRI, or doing anything today, because he he'll be playing in their next game. Those losers will just hide him and keep him off ice to make it looks like something is wrong.

Par for the course with that classless organization in Washington. Starts at the top with Leonsis and filters down to the pieces of human debris (i.e. Ovechkin) on that team.

Anything it takes to "win" and fill that arena with bandwagoners who don't know the difference between a face-off and icing.

livinthedream

12-01-2009, 07:51 AM

FYI, I fell asleep last night before my pictures finished downloading so I didn't really have a chance to look at them until this morning. From zooming in on Joe as he's leaving the ice, best as I can tell it looks like his socks are torn starting near the top of the white stripe, and he's holding his calf just above the stripes, if that helps visualize where he was actually cut. Hopefully we'll hear something about him early today. :(

nccanes

12-01-2009, 07:53 AM

livinthedream

12-01-2009, 07:56 AM

I just did the same thing...

nickgregory

12-01-2009, 08:16 AM

I have never been a fan of coach weeble wobble for the caps and his comments last night cemented it. The move was at best reckless at worst dirty. I liken it to the Ruutu hit on Tucker...maybe he had no intent to injure...if that is the case then he was just completely reckless and that is just as suspension worthy than if he had done it intentionally.

KaniacFever

12-01-2009, 08:51 AM

That doughboy coach is a POS. Guess he and POS Ovie are a perfect match for either. Maybe POS doughboy should take cue from their fans who is actually saying Ovie is getting out of control and needs to stop. He is seriously going to injure someone one of these days.

I'm not holding my breath for any suspension b/c Campbell doesn't have the balls to throw one at him. He should be getting atleast the automatic for having 2 game misconducts in a matter of 3 games. But he won't.

You can 100% be certain though that if it was the other way around and Gleason did that, he would have the damn book thrown at him.

Just b/c Gleason came back out doesn't mean he wasn't hurting. The first few shifts he took you could see he was in pain. It was only when the cortisone took affect, that it didn't seem to bother him, but dude will be in some pain today. And that POS Ovie will be perfectly fine.

NCCANES, next time you see him Target buying a toothbrush, stick out your knee ;)

kermelbar

12-01-2009, 09:03 AM

And if he tries to press charges, just swear you were leading with your shoulder and that *he* ran into *you*.

To the Caps fans who are saying that Gleason was obviously OK since he was back out a couple of shifts later, I can't wait to see what they say if/when we learn AO is A-OK today, after the theatrics he threw down last night.

superdave

12-01-2009, 09:04 AM

What a night. Did anybody else get caught in the monsoon that blew throught the RBC parking lot at about 6 o'clock? I just pulled my sausages and dogs off the grill and all of a sudden the wind picked up to about 40 MPH and it started pouring rain sideways. Three of us were holding onto the Easy-Up trying to keep it from blowing away, getting soaked, and watching all our food blow across the parking lot. Needless to say, it didn't start well for us. Wet and cold all night.

Now that my spleen had dried out, I have a couple of thoughts. Why does AO want to play like one of the Hanson brothers? Isn't he good enough without that? My appreciation for his ability is wearing thin. Maybe his second stupid move in a week will garnish a suspension.

A lot of good chances to score but alas, nothing. If this were horseshoes or hand grenades we could have won that game. Posts and near misses everywhere. Nice to see Corvo tally the goal but sad that he's down in a heap before it can get announced. This season in a nutshell. Cullen and Sutter remain the best players so far this season.

Now, let's get to the good part. Michael Leighton, why can't you stay in the vicinity of the goal? Do you really think you are going to make that save in the face off circle? You kill me with your getting out of position constantly. You make a nice save and then think it's time to go to the ice cream stand for a cone. Why were you in goal anyway since Legace hasn't played since Friday? Oh wait, that was Mo's call; nevermind.

nccanes

12-01-2009, 09:05 AM

To the Caps fans who are saying that Gleason was obviously OK since he was back out a couple of shifts later, I can't wait to see what they say if/when we learn AO is A-OK today, after the theatrics he threw down last night.

But that hasn't stopped every GD headline to reek of concern over "Ovechkin Injured" in the game. Nevermind Joe Corvo going to the hospital.

And to that chick that wrote into XM saying Ovechkin hit a "no name player" - well a big FU! Even Ross interrupted his reading to correct that part, let alone the fact that it shouldn't matter WHO the hell he hits with illegal play.

KaniacFever

12-01-2009, 09:13 AM

I do love how some Caps fans are trying to justify Ovechkin kneeing Gleason b/c he kneed him way back in 2006. :crazy:

Oh and the ones who want to call Gleason dirty. Really!

I would love to be put in a room with Ovechkin for 5 minutes right about now and any of those Caps fans that want to justify that dirty hit.

I really did like Ovechkin coming into this game. I thought he was a bit over the top, but he's a damn good player and a joy to watch when he isn't doing his theatrics. But after all this, put me in the damn Crosby wagon. I lost any ounce of respect I had for Ovie.

livinthedream

12-01-2009, 09:16 AM

And to that chick that wrote into XM saying Ovechkin hit a "no name player" - well a big FU! Even Ross interrupted his reading to correct that part, let alone the fact that it shouldn't matter WHO the hell he hits with illegal play.

Oh for heavens sake. I can't believe anyone was stupid enough to say something like that. Well I can. But still.

nccanes

12-01-2009, 09:20 AM

Oh for heavens sake. I can't believe anyone was stupid enough to say something like that. Well I can. But still.

The stupidest part was that she was admonishing AO for the hit, but she chose to include "no name Hurricane" in the email. Dumbass.

A caller from Raleigh (it was a guy, but I forget the name -- Brian maybe) said that AO was chasing Gleason because he'd hit AO about 30 seconds earlier. I don't have the game on the DVR so I can't rewind to see. Anyone?

kermelbar

12-01-2009, 09:24 AM

But that hasn't stopped every GD headline to reek of concern over "Ovechkin Injured" in the game. Nevermind Joe Corvo going to the hospital.

I know! I tried to search Google news for Joe Corvo and everything was about "Ovechkin Leaves Game Injured," but -- as someone mentioned earlier in this thread -- they're burying the news about Joe's left-for-the-freakin'-hospital injury and are a bit delayed to mention "oh, yeah, Ovie was injured by himself and his own dumb move."

SoCalcaniac

12-01-2009, 09:27 AM

But that hasn't stopped every GD headline to reek of concern over "Ovechkin Injured" in the game. Nevermind Joe Corvo going to the hospital.

And to that chick that wrote into XM saying Ovechkin hit a "no name player" - well a big FU! Even Ross interrupted his reading to correct that part, let alone the fact that it shouldn't matter WHO the hell he hits with illegal play.

Yeah, the stupid headlines about AO's "injury" --- News flash, OVIE IS NOT INJURED LOSERS!

I don't listen to HTM like I used to, but out of curiostiy I tuned in and heard that bull****.

That loser is the one who used to call into NHL live when it was Don and EJ all the time and blabbed on about the Caps and they called the Caps to see if they could give her some free tickets, which they did. :crazy: If I could have gone through the radio and strangled her, I would have done it. Dumb b*tch.

Had to give it to Ross for correcting "Meredith in WSH" and letting her know #6 was invited to Team USA training camp so he's not a "no-name". Who in this world would email and say something so completely stupid and at the same time chastise her idiot player for his bush-league dirty move? Oh yes, a CAPS fan. Dumb B*tch.

Alex Ovechkin is NOT INJURED.

Canesluver

12-01-2009, 09:29 AM

^^^ NCC.... I haven't mentioned how much I love your av! :D But.... since I kind of envision people's av's as talking, when I read their posts....... now I just picture a talking pile of poo when reading your posts, and it just makes me smile!!

And.... speaking of a talking pile of ****..... Ovieturd deserves whatever he gets.... injury..... multi-game suspension... whatever.....

caveman

12-01-2009, 09:41 AM

Live action it looked bad and I wondered what the heck AO was thinking, well deserved 5 minute major and match penalty.

But the slow-mo clip that was posted? That's insane. That's nuts. That's a 5 game suspension IMHO, that is one of the more brutal leading with the knee with intent to injure I have seen in -years-. Just look at it. Look how he shifts all his weight into his knee and buries it into Gleason's knee, full inches in front of any part of AO's upper body.

Unbelievable.

nccanes

12-01-2009, 09:55 AM

Alex Ovechkin is NOT INJURED.

From the Wash Times reporter:

Alex Ovechkin was on the ice this morning for about four minuntes in a track suit, gloves and skates. He had a stick with him and whacked at a couple of pucks, but it was a very light skate.

At first, Ovechkin was skating without using his right leg to push off at all, then he took small strides with both legs. Eventually, he was moving his feet close together and far apart to stretch his legs out and finally he bent his right knee a few times before leaving the ice.

More later when there is an update.

SoCalcaniac

12-01-2009, 09:59 AM

cave- totally agree.

So I feel like inciting some hell right now--- how about these tweets from the Caps, Bob McKenzie RT'd a tweet from the another beat writer Cory Masiek and just like I said a billion times- HE'S NOT HURT. This is the dog and pony show to just make it look "legit". :EYEROLL :

washcaps Alex Ovechkin on the ice at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in sweats TSNBobMcKenzie RT@ cmasisak22Alex Ovechkin is on the ice right now, but not in full equipment -- just gloves, stick and skates.
ETA: Thanks for that E. I hadn't gone to the blog.

Ovie ain't hurt people.....

livinthedream

12-01-2009, 09:59 AM

I'M SHOCKED

Real_ESPN_NHL From #Capitals: Oveckin takes ice today in track suit, gloves and stick. Still no official word on the extent of his injury. More to come.

caveman

12-01-2009, 10:04 AM

"The extent of his injury" is his wallet when he's suspended, and his reputation for demonstrating again that he's a dirty player who is out to injure people.

KaniacFever

12-01-2009, 10:33 AM

"The extent of his injury" is his wallet when he's suspended, and his reputation for demonstrating again that he's a dirty player who is out to injure people.

He ain't getting suspended. The league will look at it and say "since Ovechkin got hurt, he has learned his lesson that knee on knee hits are dangerous for both players." :eyeroll:

Even though his a$$ will be playing in their next game.

He should atleast get the automatic 1 game for having 2 game misconducts in a matter of 3 games. But i'll be shocked if they even do that.

Its Ovechkin he can do no wrong. Its all Gleason's fault. Ovechkin is the victim here.

nccanes

12-01-2009, 10:44 AM

McKenzie says the Caps say AO is "day to day with a sore knee".

He did point out that his previous injury went from day to day to week to week.

We'll see.

BrindAmourFan

12-01-2009, 10:46 AM

At first, Ovechkin was skating without using his right leg to push off at all, then he took small strides with both legs. Eventually, he was moving his feet close together and far apart to stretch his legs out and finally he bent his right knee a few times before leaving the ice.

Drama queen.
what I'd like to do to AO --> :deadhorse:

SoCalcaniac

12-01-2009, 10:47 AM

Oh the arrogance. This plays into what KF asserts about the "suspension" that won't happen (via Puck Daddy on Twitter)

wyshinski Ovi believes Gleason not being hurt helps his case. Won't change style of play.

kool aid drinkers:

cmasiak22 - Officially, Alex Ovechkin is "day-to-day." He just spoke and said it isn't as bad as he feared.

TSNbobmckenzie Caps says Ovechkin is day to day with sore knee. Of course, he quickly went from day to day to week to week on his last injury. Just saying.

SMOKE AND MIRRORS PEOPLE! He's not hurt.

nccanes

12-01-2009, 10:51 AM

Can someone ask Rutherford about GLEASON'S status???? Just because he's not a ***** doesn't mean there wasn't damage. But I guess that info goes to the league office.

Seriously - if AO doesn't get anything - holy crap that's godawful!!!

livinthedream

12-01-2009, 10:53 AM

JR on Gleason, and on the hit (http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=508131)

The outlook was better for a number of other Hurricanes players. Tim Gleason appeared to have suffered a serious injury of his own following a knee-on-knee hit with the Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin on Monday, but was able to return quickly.

“When things are so bad, you look for positive things,” said Rutherford, whose team is now on a five-game losing skid. “I can’t speak enough about his character. There’s a guy that really got hit hard and could have easily shut it down for the night or a little while longer, but he was back in no time. Not only did he come back, he played extremely well. Those are the guys you ultimately need to win.”

Ovechkin earned a five-minute major for kneeing and his second game misconduct in three games after the play, during which he was also injured and did not return. The Washington star could possibly earn a suspension from the NHL.

“It was a bad hit. There’s nothing hidden here,” said Rutherford. “The referee called it as he saw it, now Ovechkin is hurt and it’s unfortunate. Things happen so fast on the ice, and in this case he reacted to in a way that he shouldn’t have. It’s really unfortunate for this league to lose a player like Ovechkin.”

WHL Rules

12-01-2009, 11:05 AM

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/8/b/f/104560/nhlsuspensionflowchart-0.jpg?rev=0

ssangste

12-01-2009, 11:18 AM

^ now that is funny....

nccanes

12-01-2009, 11:20 AM

From the Wash Times writer via twitter:

Ovechkin said he hopes he isnt suspended, but he isn't going to change the way he plays.

Well, hopefully the NHL offices read this.

He also tweeted:

Ovechkin saw the doctor before going on the ice, but declined comment on an MRI.

:lol: Can y'all even IMAGINE a scenario where the Canes or a Canes player would be so evasive???

SoCalcaniac

12-01-2009, 11:20 AM

Oh someone stop that Dough Boy from talking. Masiak from the Washington Times just tweeted:

Bruce Boudreau said he thinks Alex Ovechkin is "a little reckless" and might "need to pick his spots more"

Uh, dude. You're not even in the ball park.

ButtersSaysNo

12-01-2009, 11:32 AM

ovie listed as day to day. booooooooooooooooooooooooo

caneshockeychick

12-01-2009, 11:34 AM

They're trying to make him look like a victim...I really do hate that org.

toastmasterbone

12-01-2009, 11:40 AM

Glad AO is feeling better.

Sycophant492 - Alex took morning skate at Kettler without full eqpmnt while press corps wept in the presence of such courage. AO says knee is feeling better. Showed flexibility by auto-fellating to "I Whistle a Happy Tune" from The King and I. Confetti and ticker tape shot out of ass.

IceSun

12-01-2009, 12:06 PM

:laugh::laugh: WHL and Toast

LMAO at both the flow chart and the Sycophant comment

Thanks for the laughs at work today!!!

apolinar

12-01-2009, 12:10 PM

If this bogus act from the caps and AO continues the Caps have made a solid case to get their karmic return to not get the final reward this year. In a big way.

caveman

12-01-2009, 01:15 PM

From the Wash Times writer via twitter:

Ovechkin said he hopes he isnt suspended, but he isn't going to change the way he plays.

Well, hopefully the NHL offices read this.

No doubt. "Yeah, I'm not going to stop leading with a hard knee on other player's knees. But still, I hope I'm not suspended."

nccanes

12-01-2009, 02:13 PM

THey are playing the audio of AO's post practice media scrum. They ask him about if he had an MRI and his answer "no comment" although he's answered every other question before and after. I mean, what kind of BS is that!?!?! :lol:

SoCalcaniac

12-01-2009, 03:16 PM

I heard it E, and I was ready to hurl my radio across the room.

No Comment Ovie? BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT HURT. Why waste good money on an MRI that would be the definition of unnecessary medical attention??? MFer.

livinthedream

12-01-2009, 03:19 PM

Posted in the suspensions thread... two games.

Canesluver

12-01-2009, 03:48 PM

MFer

Wow!! That's the closest thing to a curse as I've ever seen from SoCal. You really MUST be steamed!! :eek2:

SoCalcaniac

12-01-2009, 04:09 PM

Wow!! That's the closest thing to a curse as I've ever seen from SoCal. You really MUST be steamed!! :eek2:

You missed me after the game. I think I stunned SHC, when I actually uttered the word. I was so infuriated, and then promptly embarassed, because I do think I shocked SHC. :lol:

SouthernHockeyChick

12-01-2009, 05:57 PM

YES, you shocked the sh*t out of me! I mean, I probably utter the phrase daily but to hear it from you freaked me the hell out!! :laugh:

That's my favorite thing about people who hardly cuss, though. When they do....it has some impact! People already know I bark all the time so it means nothing.

And CL....she called someone a "b*tch" in this thread too! (I called that lady a b*tch as well) :lol:

From the Wash Times reporter:
Alex Ovechkin was on the ice this morning for about four minuntes in a track suit, gloves and skates. He had a stick with him and whacked at a couple of pucks, but it was a very light skate.

At first, Ovechkin was skating without using his right leg to push off at all, then he took small strides with both legs. Eventually, he was moving his feet close together and far apart to stretch his legs out and finally he bent his right knee a few times before leaving the ice.

He then scrached his scrotum, hitched up his pants a touch, farted, and sniffed real loud.

I mean, WTF. How stupidly detailed can you get. And we can't even figure out if Timmy, Corvo and Michael Ryan are even still alive.

Boudreau....OMG. That ho-ho eating f*cker is so worthless it hurts.:mad: I am so glad the organization I support has some class.

Can someone ask Rutherford about GLEASON'S status???? Just because he's not a ***** doesn't mean there wasn't damage. But I guess that info goes to the league office.

So did that star word start with a p? :laugh:

Glad AO is feeling better.

Sycophant492 - Alex took morning skate at Kettler without full eqpmnt while press corps wept in the presence of such courage. AO says knee is feeling better. Showed flexibility by auto-fellating to "I Whistle a Happy Tune" from The King and I. Confetti and ticker tape shot out of ass.

This thread had me almost crying....just with the our guys are hurt and we know nothing, the world is mourning the lose of 10 minutes of AO's ice time all over the airwaves/internets, he's not getting suspended, Boudreau is the biggest a** alive drama....but this made me laugh so loud I don't think I'll ever see one of my cats again. :lol:

nccanes

12-01-2009, 06:03 PM

So did that star word start with a p? :laugh:

It might have. :evil::lol: But I actually typed the asterisks instead of the word just in case it wasn't filtered, so technically it began with a *. :lol:

Alicia

12-01-2009, 06:11 PM

It might have. :evil::lol: But I actually typed the asterisks instead of the word just in case it wasn't filtered, so technically it began with a *. :lol:
LOL, E!!

puck_it

12-01-2009, 07:03 PM

You missed me after the game. I think I stunned SHC, when I actually uttered the word. I was so infuriated, and then promptly embarassed, because I do think I shocked SHC. :lol:

I was wide eyed at an IM i got from you earlier :lol:

Kat

12-01-2009, 10:44 PM

Toast and WHL, you had me crying as well. The fake tweet was the absolute best. :lol::lol:

LeslieK

12-02-2009, 06:21 AM

I posted some info re: Joe's injury in the thread specific to him, but the article (http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/canes/story/221100.html) also had an update from Timmy.

Corvo was taken to Rex Hospital with the game still in progress, and he underwent surgery.

Hurricanes head athletic trainer Peter Friesen said Corvo's Achilles tendon was cut, but most of the damage was done to the muscle attached to the tendon.
Friesen said the cut came very close to the neurovascular bundle, a bunch of nerves and arteries. Had those been severed it would have been much worse, he said.

"You can lose function of your foot," Friesen said. "Then you definitely don't play high-level sports again."

-snip-

Corvo's injury was the second serious cut a Carolina player has suffered in less than a month. Goalie Cam Ward was cut on the leg on Nov. 7. Ward had hoped to be ready by Saturday but Friesen said that timeline is a bit too optimistic.

-snip-

Gleason, who was taken out below the knees in a controversial play by Washington star forward Alex Ovechkin, returned to the game before an ensuing five-minute major penalty expired. The play earned Ovechkin his second game misconduct in three games and on Tuesday, the league suspended him for two games.

"It was just a charley horse, and I got lucky," Gleason said. "I watched the hit 15 times last night. I guess the more you watch it, the worse it gets. ... It's tough to say anything. It's more of a reaction than saying he stuck his knee out on purpose. I'm sure he didn't do that [on purpose]."

Convert

12-02-2009, 06:54 AM

Okay, its a couple of days later, has anyone, SoCal maybe, heard if AO is really hurt? :evil:

IceSun

12-02-2009, 08:22 AM

I hear his bank account is hurt about 2 games worth ;)

nccanes

12-02-2009, 11:37 AM

c-girl

12-02-2009, 11:52 AM

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/9019/oscaraward.jpg

And the Academy Award for Courageous Performance under Adversity a/k/a Martyrdom goes to . . .

SoCalcaniac

12-02-2009, 02:56 PM

Okay, its a couple of days later, has anyone, SoCal maybe, heard if AO is really hurt? :evil:

Well, one can see for themselves in this video shot today from the Caps practice facility.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitalsinsider/

Dunno....what does SoCal think, is he really hurt??? :lol:

I mean, he's wearing an ORANGE jersey!

UM, NO. This MFer is a POS. Look at the stupid arrogance on his face. Look at his jackassy behavior towards Tarik El Bashir (Post beat writer) He's an ass. Poor me. I no changing, I'm ME. Then the babyish one and two word answers and that smug look on his face. Slap HIM.

F U Alex Ovechkin. You loser, and your sorry behind looks terrible in ORANGE. How very fake of the Caps to truss him up in that mess. His sorry self is not HURT. Liar. Oh, "we'll see?" if he can play vs TB? Right. Everyone in Tampa better watch out, you heard the loser, he says he'll play even harder. OK.

Well, I was pretty much done with this topic after the issue was resolved. Apparently, I'm not over it.

KaniacFever

12-02-2009, 03:19 PM

:laugh: at SoCal. You are cracking me up. Preach it girl.

Alicia

12-02-2009, 04:15 PM

Just breathe, P! :)

Kat

12-02-2009, 04:39 PM

SoCal, LOVE it. I have hated AO for years.

SouthernHockeyChick

12-02-2009, 05:39 PM

SoCal, LOVE it. I have hated AO for years.

For some reason I SO love it that you hate him, too!! I'm not sure why....it just feels right! :lol:

kermelbar

12-02-2009, 06:35 PM

The first year, AO was kind of fun and his kid-like behavior/antics/enthusiasm (like that "swear to God, first time play" hole-in-one golf video) was enjoyable. I got over it after that. I know there are lots of Crosby haters, but Sid is just more my style and that filthy momma's boy is sooooo not. AO is just waaaay too LOOK-AT-ME-HEY-LOOK-AT-ME for my tastes.

Kat

12-02-2009, 07:42 PM

For some reason I SO love it that you hate him, too!! I'm not sure why....it just feels right! :lol:

Haha!! There was just something about his smug look that rubbed me the wrong way... I am a life-long Crapital hater so I am sure that had something to do with it, as well.

FWIW, not a Crosby hater, but then again, I freely admit that I am a Pens fan.

BrindAmourFan

12-02-2009, 10:33 PM

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/9019/oscaraward.jpg

And the Academy Award for Courageous Performance under Adversity a/k/a Martyrdom goes to . . .

Now THAT is funny. :lol:

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