Oh sweet Milan how we've missed you! Actually it's good to get the big defenseman back. He is a solid guy back there and he knows the team so it's a great pickup. How happy must he be to come back from the Blue Jackets to the Caps a team he is familiar with AND is in first place.
On top of that, the Caps picked up defensman Joe Corvo from the Hurricanes.
Good job, McPhee for addressing defensive concerns as we make a run for the Cup.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Caps start back up tonight
Hopefully Ovie can put the Olympic debacle behind him and refocus on the NHL and the run for the Cup starting tonight. Caps go up against the Sabres and U.S. team goalie and Olympic hockey best player Ryan Miller. Looking forward to seeing the Caps after the extended break.
Caps picked up 36 year old F Scott Walker from the Hurricanes for a 7th round pick. Don't know the guy and not sure why he was brought in. He doesn't have great offensive numbers and he doesn't seem like a big guy so he doesn't seem like a goal scorer or enforcer type. Also, I think he is coming off of injury. The only thing I can think of is that he provides this young team some veteran presence. Even that though is a question because I don't think he has tons of playoff experience. Whatever, McPhee has done a tremendous job building this team so who am I to question his decisions?
Another issue over the next few weeks as we near the playoffs will be identifying the #1 goalie. Every contender is set with their #1. Whether it is Brodeur or Lundqvist or Miller or Andre-Fleury. We need to settle on that. I think they want Varly but need to make sure he is healthy. Hopefully he proves himself and earns that spot in the coming weeks. Playoffs are around the corner.
LET'S GO CAPS!!!!
Caps picked up 36 year old F Scott Walker from the Hurricanes for a 7th round pick. Don't know the guy and not sure why he was brought in. He doesn't have great offensive numbers and he doesn't seem like a big guy so he doesn't seem like a goal scorer or enforcer type. Also, I think he is coming off of injury. The only thing I can think of is that he provides this young team some veteran presence. Even that though is a question because I don't think he has tons of playoff experience. Whatever, McPhee has done a tremendous job building this team so who am I to question his decisions?
Another issue over the next few weeks as we near the playoffs will be identifying the #1 goalie. Every contender is set with their #1. Whether it is Brodeur or Lundqvist or Miller or Andre-Fleury. We need to settle on that. I think they want Varly but need to make sure he is healthy. Hopefully he proves himself and earns that spot in the coming weeks. Playoffs are around the corner.
LET'S GO CAPS!!!!
Duke vs MD tonight
This rivalry has lost a little of its luster the last couple of years but it's still a good game. Duke thrashed MD earlier in the season down in Durham. It is senior night tonight and I'm sure MD will want to avenge the pathetic performance in their first game and do so in front of their home crowd. I always enjoy when these teams get together -- and when MD wins.
I still remember years ago when Duke was playing MD at MD and there was only like 20-40 seconds left in the game and MD was up by double digits. It was on a Saturday and I was planning on going out and I didn't feel like sitting through all the timeouts as it seemed like the game was put away at that point so I left. I came back late and decided to catch a little Sportscenter before I went to bed and saw on the ticker that Duke won. I did not know how this was even possible so I thought it was a mistake. I ended up staying awake to catch the highlights and saw how Jay Williams hit 3 after 3 after 3 and stole the game. It was a terrible way to go to sleep.
Hopefully MD can pull off the upset tonight. GO TERPS!!!
I still remember years ago when Duke was playing MD at MD and there was only like 20-40 seconds left in the game and MD was up by double digits. It was on a Saturday and I was planning on going out and I didn't feel like sitting through all the timeouts as it seemed like the game was put away at that point so I left. I came back late and decided to catch a little Sportscenter before I went to bed and saw on the ticker that Duke won. I did not know how this was even possible so I thought it was a mistake. I ended up staying awake to catch the highlights and saw how Jay Williams hit 3 after 3 after 3 and stole the game. It was a terrible way to go to sleep.
Hopefully MD can pull off the upset tonight. GO TERPS!!!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Skins interested in Peppers
So with an uncapped year coming up and FA to start in a couple of days, it will be interesting who lands where. There is discussion of the Skins being interested in Julius Peppers. Peppers is still a premier DE and has indicated his desire to go to a team that employs the 3-4 defense. The Skins are moving in that direction and Danny Boy certainly has deep pockets. Will be interesting to see if we pull the trigger on him.
Samuels to retire
Announcement to come Thursday. Too bad to see him go but it's time. He was getting a little long in the tooth and his spinal condition is just too big of a risk to continue playing. It's tough though to not really choose when you retire and to go out because of injury.
He was a stalwart at LT and a consummate professional. Will be interesting to see how the Skins address his position. Wonder if we will sign Levi or pick up someone in the draft.
HAIL SKINS!
He was a stalwart at LT and a consummate professional. Will be interesting to see how the Skins address his position. Wonder if we will sign Levi or pick up someone in the draft.
HAIL SKINS!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Minor miracle
So my 6 year old is in kindergarten now and has been out of the daycare he used to be in for 6 months. It's been a little tough for him to adjust because he was in that daycare since he was less than one year old and grew up with the kids there.
He made some really good connections with a couple of the other kids particularly and it was sad to see them go their separate ways when they started kindergarten. My wife and I had been trying for the last month or so to get in touch with a couple of those kids and plan a play date with them. We were able to track down one of the kids but couldn't get in touch with the other one. Yesterday, we ended up meeting the one kid we got in touch with at Chuck E. Cheese and the two of them were very happy to see each other.
As they ran off to play, I stayed in the booth with one of my other kids. As I am sitting there, the kid who we had great difficulty even finding contact information on and had difficulty getting in touch with walks by my booth. It was crazy. We hadn't seen/heard from this kid in 6 months and we both ended up to just happen to be at Chuck E. Cheese the same day and time. Anyways, that kid saw my son and it was a pretty happy reunion. It actually was pretty neat to see them together and their reactions. My son ended up having a great time and was talking about seeing his friend the rest of the day. We were able to get that kid's contact information and hopefully we can set something up with him again.
He made some really good connections with a couple of the other kids particularly and it was sad to see them go their separate ways when they started kindergarten. My wife and I had been trying for the last month or so to get in touch with a couple of those kids and plan a play date with them. We were able to track down one of the kids but couldn't get in touch with the other one. Yesterday, we ended up meeting the one kid we got in touch with at Chuck E. Cheese and the two of them were very happy to see each other.
As they ran off to play, I stayed in the booth with one of my other kids. As I am sitting there, the kid who we had great difficulty even finding contact information on and had difficulty getting in touch with walks by my booth. It was crazy. We hadn't seen/heard from this kid in 6 months and we both ended up to just happen to be at Chuck E. Cheese the same day and time. Anyways, that kid saw my son and it was a pretty happy reunion. It actually was pretty neat to see them together and their reactions. My son ended up having a great time and was talking about seeing his friend the rest of the day. We were able to get that kid's contact information and hopefully we can set something up with him again.
Canada wins the Gold
HORRIBLE!! Exciting game. I actually was only able to watch the last part of the third period and then the OT. I suppose that was the best parts of the game. Unbelievable with the U.S. down 2-1 and pulling the goalie and scoring the tying goal with like 20 seconds remaining. The U.S. mounted a good attack there at the end of the third period.
Still, even during the intermission between end of regulation and the start of OT, I had a feeling Canada would win and Crosby of all people would be the one to end it. Sure enough, my premonitions came true. Honestly, Canada thoroughly outplayed the U.S. team in OT. We just didn't look like we could keep up with them. When it is 4 on 4, you can really see who the better skilled players are and who is the better team. We just looked overmatched. But WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE CROSBY?!!!! That guy has had an unbelievable career to date. Winning the Stanley Cup and now scoring the game winner in OT to win the Gold medal in Canada avenging their tough loss to the U.S. You couldn't write a better ending if you are a Crosby fan.
Meanwhile, I'm sure Ovie was at home and punched a hole in the wall. The comparisons of those two will always be there and even though Ovie may be the better player, Crosby has the championships, medals, etc. Hopefully Ovie can change that this year.
Still, even during the intermission between end of regulation and the start of OT, I had a feeling Canada would win and Crosby of all people would be the one to end it. Sure enough, my premonitions came true. Honestly, Canada thoroughly outplayed the U.S. team in OT. We just didn't look like we could keep up with them. When it is 4 on 4, you can really see who the better skilled players are and who is the better team. We just looked overmatched. But WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE CROSBY?!!!! That guy has had an unbelievable career to date. Winning the Stanley Cup and now scoring the game winner in OT to win the Gold medal in Canada avenging their tough loss to the U.S. You couldn't write a better ending if you are a Crosby fan.
Meanwhile, I'm sure Ovie was at home and punched a hole in the wall. The comparisons of those two will always be there and even though Ovie may be the better player, Crosby has the championships, medals, etc. Hopefully Ovie can change that this year.
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