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Summer Loving
by Yoshietree on Apr 28, 2010 10:55 PM EDT
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I really don't have much to offer here....to be honest this probably shouldn't even be a Fan Post. Nevertheless, I wanted to take the time during this time of heart break and disappointment to thank JP and all of the other writers here for their hard work during this record breaking season.
While my travel schedule has limited my ability to post as much as I have in years past, the content of this site....and the remarks from the regular contributors...have allowed me feel at home even when I'm no where near DC. It's probably going to be a hot minute before I can get my emotions under control and have the energy to visit this site on a regular basis, but I look forward to spending time here after a summer vacation that is going to be way too long.
Again, JP, DMG, Becca, Stephen, Tuvan and the rest of the folks here...thanks for making the days go by a lot quicker and smoother for the last 9 months.
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Varlamov on IR
Can't speak to the credibility...Examiner isn't usually known for breaking a story.
Ovechkin won't be disciplined -- TEB
Alex Ovechkin won't be suspended or receive an additional fine by the NHL for his hit on Buffalo's Patrick Kaleta on Wednesday night, I'm told.
Ovechkin, as you know by now, was assessed a five minute major for boarding and game misconduct for a controversial check that sent Kaleta headfirst into the boards and drew blood. All game misconducts are reviewed by the league and incur an automatic fine of $200.
Although Ovechkin didn't receive any supplementary discipline for the hit, that doesn't mean he's totally in the clear, either. He now must go 41 games (that's from Saturday's game in Montreal through the March 8 contest against Dallas) without incurring another boarding major and game misconduct, or the two-time MVP will be hit with an automatic one-game suspension.
After the Caps' 2-0 victory over the Sabres, Ovechkin said he won't let the ejection - the second of his four plus seasons in the NHL - affect the aggressive manner in which he plays the game.
"I can't do nothing about it," he said. "I just play my game. I'm not going to change. It's me."
High stakes spring for these stars
"Now after a modestly successful year in Washington -- his .902 save percentage and 2.80 GAA are as much a byproduct of the Capitals' hair-on-fire offensive style as his own middling play -- Théodore has a chance to reestablish his credentials as a top 10 NHL goalie. If Washington gets to the Cup final, he will be known as something more than a one-hit wonder with great hair." - SI.com
Backchecking: Who's in the game?
TSN's Scott Cullen looks at how individual injuries effect a team's performance.
Interesting to me (based on discussions here) were Fehr and Schultz.
Caps' melting pot a recipe for success
Corey has come through with a wonderful 'fan' piece via the Times...it's a great read.
Comparing Jeff Schultz
by Yoshietree on Feb 28, 2009 1:56 AM EST
on Japers' Rink
Because Jeff Schultz has become the whipping post for Caps fans everywhere I thought it'd be fun to see how he stacks up against other defensemen from his draft class. Because I'm lazy, I only went through the first round. However, if anyone expresses interest, I'll do the leg work for other rounds and defensemen his age from other draft classes:
|
Pick |
Name |
Team |
Games |
Goals |
Assists |
Shots |
+/- |
PIM |
TOI |
Hits |
|
3 |
Cam Barker |
CHI |
47 |
4 |
26 |
62 |
-2 |
49 |
18:19 |
55 |
|
9 |
Ladislav Smid |
EDM |
46 |
0 |
7 |
24 |
-7 |
47 |
15:21 |
78 |
|
10 |
Boris Valabik |
ATL |
36 |
0 |
5 |
14 |
-4 |
93 |
14:29 |
60 |
|
12 |
AJ Thelen |
MIN* |
20 |
1 |
7 |
|
+3 |
17 |
|
|
|
23 |
Andrej Meszaros |
TBL |
52 |
2 |
14 |
87 |
-4 |
36 |
24:10 |
68 |
|
27 |
Jeff Schultz |
WAS |
45 |
1 |
9 |
30 |
+17 |
14 |
19:52 |
30 |
|
28 |
Mark Fistric |
DAL |
17 |
0 |
1 |
17 |
E |
20 |
14:33 |
42 |
|
29 |
Mike Green |
WAS |
49 |
23 |
31 |
175 |
+24 |
48 |
25:45 |
52 |
|
30 |
Andy Rogers |
TBL** |
34 |
0 |
2 |
|
-19 |
38 |
|
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*Currently in the ECHL, stats are with that team
**Currently in the AHL, stats are with that team
^No longer on an active roster, stats are this year from Swedish Elite League
Now, anyone that has seen me post should know that I am a staunch supporter of Jeff Schultz and believe that a defender does not need to hit or score to be good at what he does. Understanding that this is an extremely small sample size, I see nothing to change my original opinion of Sarge. If anything, I think it shows how far along he is for a young defender.
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