SB Nation User Blog: Yoshietree

Varlamov on IR

Yoshietree — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:37:07 -0000

Varlamov on IR

Can't speak to the credibility...Examiner isn't usually known for breaking a story.

Ovechkin won't be disciplined -- TEB

Yoshietree — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:28:11 -0000

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

Yoshietree — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:29:31 -0000

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?

Yoshietree — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:53:44 -0000

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

Yoshietree — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:34:30 -0000

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

Yoshietree — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:07:35 -0000

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

*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.