The all inclusive boredom thread for everyone… even Rich

[Mickstix]

At the very least we're gonna see just how needed John Carlson and his 8m salary are. Praying Gustafsson and Orlov can feed Ovi some nice 1x and pot a few goals themselves during his absence! 

[richkrt99]

We've played the two best defensive games of the season while Mr. Norris was out.  (excluding the 3rd period last night) And against probably the two best teams we've faced.  Certainly did not miss him on the PP either.


Putting JC and TJ on don't mean a whole lot at this point.  Basically means they will miss a week (minimum), which they've already missed 4 days, so this means they can't play until Sunday....so they will miss Detroit and Arizona.
They've already said TJ is out indefinitely so I expect they will eventually move him to LTIR which is a minimum of 24 days and 10 games missed. They can make this move retroactive (starting the LTIR from 1st day missed)
Sucks total ass for the Mealstrom - he's played very well.  Must of broke something in his hand blocking that shot....or ruptured a testes - couldn't really see where it hit him


The bright spot in all these injuries is young guys getting some work and I think both of our goalies have played very well.
Brown going down for the year is the worst news this season (we already KNEW Willy was out till.....Decemberish)


The good news is we can pull a TB Lightning move and sign all these extra stars with our LTIR relief then get all our guys back for the playoffs (unlimited cap) and win another cup. 

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Sonny Milano, the recent acquisition from Anaheim, wore #12 in Anaheim and in Hershey. It appears the Caps would not issue him #12 for his call up in D.C. He will wear #15. Will we finally see a #12 raised to rafters?

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Rich.. did you get drunk on holloween and go roaming..

 

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/video-shows-a-bear-roaming-the-streets-of-tysons


I would blame Florida Man but he’s in Florida

[justwincaps]

If they don't ban it, we'll probably find out in the next year or so just how many tracks it's possible at. lol Most tracks it's a long ways around from turn 3 to the s/f line, so maybe just short tracks or 3/4 mile? Either way it's stupid but you're right, it'll attract a bunch of kid video gamers looking to see if it works just like their xbox.


If Nascar is on the ball, all they need to do is throw the caution as soon as someone is in the wall. Can't advance, go back to the last scoring loop. Something like that. I just can't believe guys like Larry Mac and DW are just in awe over it and don't think they should change a thing. As if THAT is the spirit of auto racing nascar envisioned.. I guess the "if you aint cheatin you aint tryin" mentality runs deep.. I thought it was brilliant. Hated it for Hamlin, but it was a ballsy move, neat to see, etc. But nah, I don't want to be tuning in to finishes like that.. It jumps the shark. 

Personally I can't stand Denny Hamlin.  And based on the crowd response when he was interviewed in Martinsville, his and my home state of Virginia, they don't care much for him either.


At the time Chastain went full bat-shit crazy, I couldn't believe what I was seeing.  He, and his fellow drivers, were lucky as hell he stayed on the wall and didn't seriously wreck anyone else or God forbid he end up over the wall and into the grandstands.  While I admit it was fascinating to watch, that shit can't happen again because someone will get hurt.


Props to him for thinking of it, having the balls to try it, and making it work.  Kicking Hamlin out was a bonus for me.

[richkrt99]

Rich.. did you get drunk on holloween and go roaming..

 

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/video-shows-a-bear-roaming-the-streets-of-tysons


I would blame Florida Man but he’s in Florida

Yes, and yes and yes, but no - that ain't me.  I'm not that furry anymore neither (since the little woman discovered The Lawnmower 4.0)

[Mickstix]

Personally I can't stand Denny Hamlin. 

See, now that's uncalled for! 

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I’ve never really had a favorite driver, but there are definitely drivers I dislike, some highly

[Mickstix]

Can't make this  up..


https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1588609059267444736

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he got hurt blocking a shot, but I could’ve sworn the team called it “lower body”


current injuries:
Backstrom 19 - hip - ??
Brown 28 - knee - season
Wilson 43 - knee - 5-6 weeks
Malenstyn 47 - hand - 6-8 weeks
Hagelin 62 - hip - ??
Carlson 74 - lower body - ??
Oshie 77 - lower body - “long term”

It appears Willy and Malenstyn will be back mid to late December, Carlson maybe a couple weeks. There is a possibility that Hags and Backy don’t return. Oshies injury is unknown because it’s a state secret or something, but it sounds like he’s out a couple months easy. Brown could be back for the playoffs, assuming the team makes the playoffs.

Toronto put Aube-Kubel on waivers today, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Caps pick him up.

[Mickstix]

Guess we see if Milano can bring anything to the table.


https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1588904631509217280

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as I expected with all the injuries, Aubé-Kubel is a RW…

https://twitter.com/VogsCaps/status/1588955363730419713

[Mickstix]

They're gonna need to do better then someone off the waiver wire.

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https://www.cbssports.com/nascar/news/coy-gibbs-son-of-joe-gibbs-and-father-of-nascar-driver-ty-gibbs-dies-at-49/

[Mickstix]

Crazy. Doesn't make any sense.


https://twitter.com/ClaireBLang/status/1589372463502090240

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doin yard work, will make a GDT shortly.


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/11/07/nicolas-aube-kubel-set-to-start-dmitry-orlov-is-a-game-time-decision-john-carlson-is-out-notes-from-capitals-optional-morning-skate/

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last night, Oilers at Bolts. Kane released a statement, said he’d be ok but will miss a game. Interestingly, a horizontal cut of the wrist is not the best way to commit suicide, it’s too easy to repair. To do it right you gotta cut longitudinally. The things you learn from friends that work in the ER.

https://twitter.com/zjlaing/status/1590159435078725633

[Mickstix]

Yea, that was a freaky deal. Glad they controlled it quickly.


Also, don't everyone forget.. Game is at 7:30pm tonight. On TNT..   

[richkrt99]

TNT.  Oh FFS - we got to listen to them knob goblin Cindy all game

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Hens are winless in their last 7 and just had three days off. That’s not encouraging.

https://twitter.com/ByMattWeyrich/status/1590372879677652992

Orlov and Carlson are confirmed not playing tonight, and word is Alexy gets a sweater over LuJo.


gotta go shoppin