Natty Bumppo
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Former military brat, happy to finally have "hometown" sports teams.
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Bubba Watson cries more than Dick Vermeil. He's awesome, but c'mon, get it together man!
OT Fantasy Hockey 2/20/12
The playoffs have arrived for MRTS, and are just around the corner for many other leagues.
OT Fantasy Hockey 10/17/11
One week in the books.
MRTS - Announce Your Keepers
For the benefit of everyone drafting (that's everyone in MRTS), please list your 5 core keepers and 2 prospect keepers in the comments. This will give us an idea of who will be available tommorrow night.
Animation AND music by Richard Swarbrick @RikkiLeaks. Song is titled "Cinematic Balloons," available here.
Japers' Rink Glossary, v 2.0
by Natty Bumppo on Feb 24, 2010 7:57 AM EST
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Long overdue, I present the Japers' Rink Glossary, v. 2.0.*
This site has been my home away from home for almost four years now**, and I'm glad to have found a way to give back after all JP and company have taught me about the Washington Capitals and the game of hockey. My hope is for the glossary to become an organic point of reference for old and new readers alike—a place to come so that everyone is in on the joke. Many of the nicknames are Japers' Rink originals, but I felt obliged to include some classics for new fans, including monikers created inside the locker room. Please include suggestions in the comment section for worthy terms I might have overlooked.
Full text after the jump, with original (or otherwise notable) references linked whenever possible for context. Thanks to the entire community for your suggestions and for your quirky senses of humor.
*Japers' Rink Glossary, v. 1.0.
**My first comment!
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Capitol Punishment Returns?
OT, but I know there are some DCBB.blogspot fans around the Rink. With the news, I may have to start following the Nats again this year.
Video of Mike Milbury's "Hey Ovie, I'm still your daddy" comment (~4:55 on the clip) during the first intermission of Sunday's game. Thanks to YouTube user HockeyHaven76.
Carlson's "No Look" Shot in 20 Frames
by Natty Bumppo on Jan 6, 2010 6:53 AM EST
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On first look, I wasn't sure if Caps prospect John Carlson had lifted his head while uncorking Tuesday night's tournament-winning OT goal in the WJC finals.
On second look, it's clear he stared down opposing defenseman Colten Teubert for the entire length of his shot...not bothering to peek at the goal mouth until the 20th frame.
Still-shot deconstruction, after the jump. (Imagine red MS Paint arrows coming out of Carlson's eyes.)
Full clip available from NHL.com at this link.
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Real American Hero: John Carlson
Capitals prospect and Hershey Bear D John Carlson lets rip on a gorgeous gold-medal-winning goal in OT of the WJC Finals.
The entire overtime period can be seen on demand at TSN.ca.
TSN's Bob McKenzie deems the "rambling, gambling" Carlson USA's hero of the tournament (skip through the Eberle love).
And finally, a post-game interview with the once-and-future Washington Capital.
Captain Courageous: Chris Clark
Chris Clark's departure has led to a number of eulogies already, including this one by mainstay blogger(s) The Peerless Prognosticator. Community members at Japers' Rink are posting their thoughts in the original trade thread as well as this Fanshot.
But the best synopsis of the kind of player you're getting can be found at this link, summarizing an incident in 2006. Caps fans called him Captain Courageous or Captain Cadaver.
Finally, Rink Wraps for Clark's 2007-2008 and 2008-2009. Obviously, Clark's 2006-2007 was his best year statistically as a Capital (30 goals), but he's healthy again and has been a contributor this season.
Mock Arbitration: Milan Jurcina
I thought you folks might be interested to read the "mock arbitration" that unfolded last summer between the editors of Japers' Rink. Later, our guesses on Arbitration Day, and discussion of his reward.
Other worthwhile SBN-endorsed links to help acquaint yourself with your newest Slovak:
A comparison between Juice and Shaone Morrisonn (of the two defensemen the Caps were looking to off-load, you got the preferred player).
Juice's Rink Wrap for 2008-2009.
Juice's Rink Wrap for 2007-2008.
DC's own Bram Weinstein asks Barry Melrose whether or not Alex Ovechkin is a dirty player.
This mix of personnel selected almost entirely on skill level and skating ability by head coach John Tortorella and GM Glen Sather is as passive as a hockey team gets.
There's not a single mean one on the back end. Not one. The Rangers play Washington and have to deal with John Erskine, Shaone Morrisonn, Milan Jurcina and Brian Pothier, every one of whom will come from behind and use the stick.
Larry Brooks in the New York Post this morning, lamenting NY Rangers team toughness and citing...the Washington Capitals?
JRHL Standings Update
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 16, 2009 3:05 PM EST
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Another Monday, and the leaderboard is holding steady. It seems there is a correlation between division leaders and team names featuring Japers' Rink handles. If the playoffs started tomorrow: Two-Prongered Assault vs. Don't Toews Me Sombrero on one side of the bracket, Natty's Ice vs. Gould's Grinders on the other. Full standings, including sortable season stats, at this link.
JRHL Standings Update
by Natty Bumppo on Nov 9, 2009 5:46 PM EST
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I'll step up to the plate this week. Great races in the Langway and Gartner Divisions. Meanwhile, even with AO on the sidelines, Killer_Carlson is running away with the once-proud Labre Division. Full standings, including sortable season stats, at this link.
"Flash is probably two weeks away - not cleared for contact quite yet, but close. I think there's a good chance that when he's back, Laich gets bumped down to the 3rd line, as he's a better fit on an energy/checking line than Flash and he (Laich) gets most of his goals on the PP anyway (not a great 5-on-5 guy). One thing to remember about Flash is that Bruce loves him (way too much for my liking, but seriously - he'd adopt him if he could, I think)."
J.P. the leaky faucet, over at DobberHockey.com, ruining any chance I get full trade value for my 8th-round draft pick in the Japers' Rink Hockey League.
NY Times on the 'Percy Position'
How the 'Percy Position' drives the Vikings and Peterson, by Chris Brown, NY Times The Fifth Down Blog. September 18, 2009.
Sorry if this has been posted already. I took a quick look around and didn't see it. Take some time and click on all the links describing Percy's role at UF. If you only have time for one additional click, make it this one. The sweeps the Vikings have been running and in particular Percy's WR screen TD are literally exact replicas of Gators plays. (Harvin's TD against the Buckeyes three years ago, for example, is reminiscent of his TD Sunday). Up next for the Vikings: the Percy Counter. Exhibit 1. Exhibit 2.
Carter Rips Vikings Handling of Favre, ESPN First Take, August 18, 2009.
The most complete Alexander Semin highlight video I've seen. I figured Sasha could use some love after (1) the Japers' Rink consensus found him to be the least valuable Young Gun, and (2) a FanPost was devoted to Semin trade scenarios. Excuse the terrible music.
Alex Ovechkin interview with Russia Today in two parts, discovered via Kukla's Korner. This appears to be the night of Ovechkin's Moscow party (Friday, July 24th). Full transcript split between this link and this link. Actually unearthed yesterday by Alex Ovetjkin Blog, here and here.
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