^He's still right though. Cam use another goalie. I'm not saying to replace him, but shit. He can use some rest.

4/5/2008 9:41:16 AM

Fair enough, but Leighton can provide that. He's likely to be awarded the AHL MVP next week.

Also, Cam honestly looks better with more work. This stretch of 19 straight starts or whatever it is has been his best period of play since October.

4/5/2008 9:43:44 AM

i think the point is that basically we have come to agree with johnny tortorella.

i think we are all looking forward to leighton, and pray he doesn't get some grahamesque myrtle beach-looking airbushed paint job for his helmet.

every time grahame was shown on tv i ended up wanting to go to an arcade and play cruisin' usa.

4/5/2008 9:49:43 AM

wow

i'm still in disbelief

wow

Quote :

"But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out."

4/5/2008 10:00:06 AM

i still want to break something

4/5/2008 10:02:53 AM

i think i fractured something in my hand after slamming a parking lot sign last night

does that count?


goddamn, you would think being an nc state fan would prepare me for things like this

4/5/2008 10:06:27 AM

for nc state to do what the hurricanes did state would actually have to be in position to win something

[Edited on April 5, 2008 at 10:12 AM. Reason : ]

4/5/2008 10:12:06 AM

you know what cam could use? stick-side skills...im pretty sure both breakaways were scored on his slower stick side

4/5/2008 10:16:26 AM

I think I remember hearing that EVERY goal that was scored was on his blocker side

4/5/2008 10:19:03 AM

FWIW, it's not really Cam's problem...it's a problem with the butterfly system. There is one and only one completely vunerable spot: a foot off the ice on the blocker side.

The glove can shut down the hole between the arm and body, but it can also telescope out to cover the area above the flared pad if necessary. However, since the stick blade has to back up the pads' five hole coverage, the blocker isn't afforded the same versatility and is anchored to the body.

4/5/2008 10:25:34 AM

Quote :

"for nc state to do what the hurricanes did state would actually have to be in position to win something"

yeah, that's what's fucking with me

i guess i've had no experience in this area before

i feel so empty

maybe verizon will be terror-pwned?



(kidding, of course. i think.)

4/5/2008 10:55:03 AM

no no no

we need florida to win

I CALL ON THE POWER OF ALOPECIA AND CRAIG ANDERSON'S ANGRY KICKING MOTION TO LEAD OLLI JOKINEN TO VICTORY

4/5/2008 10:58:04 AM

Florida is just going to lay down tonight. They've done what they wanted to do, and that's kill our playoff hopes. They HATE us. It will be a lopsided Washington win.

4/5/2008 11:03:23 AM

^ Yep, Washington would probably win easily anyway but the Panthers are going to enjoy turning the screws in us by completely laying down.

4/5/2008 11:10:26 AM

Yeah, I need to make it clear that by no means do I think Florida has a prayer tonight. Even if they don't lay down, Ovechkin won't let them win.

4/5/2008 11:13:34 AM

4/5/2008 11:27:37 AM

I thought that Staal was going to will us to win, but it would have helped if Cole played like an adult last night. The only guys I saw really pushing to win last night were Staal, Ruutu, Corvo, Aucoin, and Walker. SamSOnov played alright, but he was thinking too much.

Also, if Ovechkin doesn't get a hat trick, I'll be surprised.


FUCK THIS SHIT!!!

4/5/2008 11:31:21 AM

4/5/2008 11:34:30 AM

I was listening to the game on the radio yesterday and have a question. What the hell is the deal with the way the radio guy pronounces Samsonov?

For the longest time I thought Frolov had scored for the Canes which made no sense at all.

4/5/2008 12:38:38 PM

THURGEI THAMTHOOOONOV!

He's in the hall of fame...he does what he wants.

Also, it's interesting that the lack of backup means my status name went back to #14.

4/5/2008 12:40:29 PM

AWESOME!!!

4/5/2008 1:33:37 PM

and the best part of the whole ordeal is that by having corporate tix, i could be up close
to all the sad, depressed "fans."

washington could lose, but it was still worth it to have better tickets than everyone else
and to enjoy the loss.

i think i enjoy watching the former whalers lose and you all squirm more than i like seeing
my own team win.

4/5/2008 1:40:00 PM

the former scouts still suck, and will lose to the rangers in five games

4/5/2008 2:09:20 PM

I agree. The former Rockies are goin down.

4/5/2008 2:17:05 PM

no one enjoys seeing the devils win.

very few people see the devils at all.

4/5/2008 2:36:10 PM

Can we make a thread for the assclown Devils and Sabres fans here? that way those 2 (and possible more) douchebags can quit fucking this one up?

4/5/2008 2:38:42 PM

well, in order to keep a troll from saying it

don't worry, this thread will be obsolete in a few hours

4/5/2008 2:41:32 PM

WASHINGTON CAPITALS
2008 SOUTHEAST DIVISION CHAMPS

hockey gods, plz2take note

4/5/2008 2:50:23 PM

Quote :

"no one enjoys seeing the devils win."

Please to be speaking for yourself.

But if they are matched up against the Rags in the playoffs it will be over in 4. They have played them 7 times this season and have lost all 7. They also play them tomorrow. Stein is going to put me in the poor house calling in this bet for the season.

Quote :

"that way those 2 (and possible more) douchebags can quit fucking this one up?"

Wow. When have I ever danced on the grave of the Canes when cheering on the Devils? I will admit that I can't stand the faggy Banana Slugs fans just as much as anyone here. Do I favor the Devils more than the Canes? Yes, but that doesn't mean that (unlike Sabres fans) I have to be an asshat about it. But thanks for the damning generalization.

[Edited on April 5, 2008 at 3:18 PM. Reason : .]

4/5/2008 3:13:46 PM

i dont think he was talking about you

4/5/2008 3:20:44 PM

So who bought playoff tickets and is now scared shitless?

4/5/2008 3:21:54 PM

What the hell NHL.com? They have the Crapitals in 3rd place even though we are tied in points and have that one more win. . .

4/5/2008 3:23:21 PM

superior points percentage = tiebreaker

4/5/2008 3:24:52 PM

Quote :

"So who bought playoff tickets and is now scared shitless?"

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4/5/2008 3:25:54 PM

"those two douchebags" referred to maximus and mshaul

as for playoff tickets...you get a refund

4/5/2008 3:31:59 PM

well yeah

i'm still scared though

as childish as it might sound

4/5/2008 3:34:22 PM

Quote :

"What the hell NHL.com? They have the Crapitals in 3rd place even though we are tied in points and have that one more win. . ."

They have a game in hand

4/5/2008 3:35:10 PM

Sorry, I guess I am still just extremely frustrated how the Canes worked hard all year only to blow it at the end.

4/5/2008 4:09:46 PM

I was really looking forward to posting the HABS IN 5 picture

We deserve to be in.. The canes are getting no credit for withstanding the caps run

So did Vulcan kill himself?

4/5/2008 4:15:09 PM

we all need our time to mourn

4/5/2008 4:18:40 PM

^^ thats the worst part for me

its not like we played bad hockey and dont deserve to be in the playoffs

they are just on one of the most ridiculous runs ever and we STILL almost held them off

its a tough pill to swallow

[Edited on April 5, 2008 at 4:20 PM. Reason : english, i speak it]

4/5/2008 4:19:59 PM

Don't give up! Did we give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Have faith in that pseudo-Miami ice hockey team everyone!

4/5/2008 5:02:17 PM

I'm watching my Game 7 DVD from our Championship run right now. That was so special. And the one thing I noticed there that we didn't have yesterday, was Rod Brind'amour. His leadership is irreplaceable. I mean, he made the whole team come out for the trophy presentation after they beat Buffalo to win the Eastern Conference. It was always about the TEAM first to him. His leadership could have been a great asset during our late stretch this year.

4/5/2008 5:20:12 PM

washington is going to be all: "You hear that Mr. Anderson?... That is the sound of inevitability... It is the sound of your death... Goodbye, Mr. Anderson..."

and anderson will be all like: "My name... is Neo Craig."

go Florida!

fuck you Cristoballs!

bring the jinx:

Quote :

"Capitals have won 10 of their past 11 and six in a row."

Quote :

"Capitals have won 10 of their past 11 and six in a row."

Quote :

"Capitals have won 10 of their past 11 and six in a row."

4/5/2008 6:17:37 PM

So far, FLA is looking pretty good

4/5/2008 6:18:22 PM

This thread needs more cowbell brass bonanza!!

4/5/2008 6:19:20 PM

Two-Man advantage...

4/5/2008 6:26:44 PM

At least the sopcast is pretty smooth today.

4/5/2008 6:49:13 PM

You know if you have digital cable Center Ice is free this week? It's on channel 733

4/5/2008 6:58:00 PM

Washington is guaranteed to win. Congrats to them.

4/5/2008 7:08:32 PM