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Title: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 03, 2021, 06:25:39 PM Eastern
new season, new thread
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 03, 2021, 07:55:43 PM Eastern
it's official...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/03/nhl-nhlpa-approve-player-participation-in-2022-winter-olympics/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday September 04, 2021, 12:33:54 PM Eastern
some interesting milestones will be reached this year...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/02/milestones-in-reach-for-washington-capitals-players-during-the-2021-22-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/02/milestones-in-reach-for-washington-capitals-players-during-the-2021-22-season/)


game 3 will be OVs 1200th
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday September 04, 2021, 12:54:20 PM Eastern
enough of the team is in town that some of the Caps had a practice/scrimmage on Friday, so we are getting close




but when is still a secret
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday September 06, 2021, 10:18:39 AM Eastern
 :-|


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/05/a-review-of-common-strategies-for-dodging-the-nhls-salary-cap/#comments (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/05/a-review-of-common-strategies-for-dodging-the-nhls-salary-cap/#comments)


I could say something about Caps management here, and it wouldn't be nice
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday September 06, 2021, 02:30:52 PM Eastern
soooo... it looks like just about every team has a prospect camp, then a rookie camp, then regular camp. A lot of teams have already announced when prospect camp starts, and that's Sept 13-14. This being a holiday weekend, I didn't expect any announcements from the Caps. Maybe tues they will finally let the fans in on when camp starts.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 07, 2021, 04:30:56 PM Eastern
Giddy up.  Let's GET IT ON!!!!


 :banana: :banana: :banana:



The Season is Here!  The Season is Here!


GO CAPS!


Er...well...the preseason is here...or at least camp.  Well, okay, at least Rookie camp


Well shit...at least we are talking about getting the season going.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 09, 2021, 06:58:56 PM Eastern
This being a holiday weekend, I didn't expect any announcements from the Caps. Maybe tues they will finally let the fans in on when camp starts.
Rookie camp on the 18th. Vet camp on the 22.


https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1435667113759412235

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 09, 2021, 08:06:36 PM Eastern
there's no time stamp on this that I see, it wasn't there mid day...

I see the tweet says 2:00 pm

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/09/washington-capitals-complete-prospect-roster-and-pre-development-camp-assignments-for-2021-22-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/09/washington-capitals-complete-prospect-roster-and-pre-development-camp-assignments-for-2021-22-season/)


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 10, 2021, 12:50:37 PM Eastern
So looking at the current team Roster...


Our O looks exactly the same as last year....yet another year older


Goaltending is exactly the same as last year....but a year older (which is a good thing for these two)


Our D is substantially weaker than last year.  We are plus a Kempney coming off a major injury, and minus a Charra and Dillon.


So we lost ALOT (okay....ALL) of our toughness on the blue line, and not much else has changed.  Orlov is now our team D tough guy?  We moved up van Riemsdyk from Hershey to fill a spot.


Also we added Mike Vecchione as a 13th forward...who is 28 and has played a total of 2 NHL games, so I don't know him at all, but based on his age is there to fill a roster spot.


Well if you were happy with last year's performance ,then get ready for another great year.   :clap:


Maybe our two young goalies with both blossom into surprising superstars
Maybe Kuzy will rekindle his heart and drive and lead this team
Maybe Ovi will be inspired by his new contract and lead and carry this team to victory
Maybe they will actually Free Willy and he will have a huge uptick in performance and impact
Maybe big Tony Ray-Ray will live up to his potential have have a career inspiring transformation
Maybe Sprong will Spring and blossom into legit consistent scoring threat
Maybe the D won't be as suspect as I think it appears to be
Maybe they let McMichael, Fever and Alexeyev get some actual NHL playing time and one or all three blossom.


Being a Cap fan for the entirety of their existence, I guess I should be used to mediocracy.


Inspiring post, I know.


GO CAPS  :)





Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 10, 2021, 02:24:06 PM Eastern
yep, not an encouraging outlook for postseason play, or the opening night goon fest that the Rags appeare to want.


We can only hope management is still trying to move a contract like Kuzy or Carlson. Moving any less money wise is a waste of time IMO.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday September 10, 2021, 04:45:02 PM Eastern
Yes, it's a family recipe to hopefully make the playoffs and fizzle in round 1 again!  :)


 If they were gonna move Kuzy (no chance on Carlson) they'd of done it already.. Maybe once the season starts and a team has a LTIR injury or something, but that's about the only chance, imo. I doubt they even want to move him. Him and Nicky (and Carlson) are Ovi's only shot at the record and that's probably as important or maybe even more so, to management, then getting another cup.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 15, 2021, 09:54:47 AM Eastern
Anybody heard who/how games will be broadcast/televised this season?


I read somewhere TNT will broadcast the season opener, but won't they block that locally?


Do we have a "local" or regional broadcast network yet?



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 15, 2021, 10:34:58 AM Eastern
just a guess at this point, but I don't see the local coverage changing. There's been no reports of Lacher, Joe, Brent, Guido, ect, looking for new jobs
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 15, 2021, 05:06:44 PM Eastern
just a guess at this point, but I don't see the local coverage changing. There's been no reports of Lacher, Joe, Brent, Guido, ect, looking for new jobs


So....NBCSN is going to cover the games....I thought Turner and ESPN bought the NHL rights, but we are stuck with NBCSN?
I love Joe B, but.....


I can't get NBCSN     :'(


So I googled and read NBCSN is shutting down and USA network will pick up NHL coverage.  Still don't know what that means for "local" coverage?   :huh:


I am HOPING it's some sort of USA Network that my friggin Dish programming will actually have an option for.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 15, 2021, 07:31:55 PM Eastern
I have no fukin idea, there have been zero statements from the Caps about it.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 16, 2021, 06:31:04 PM Eastern
ESPN and TNT are splitting the load for national broadcasts....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/16/tnt-releases-broadcast-schedule-for-2021-22-season-capitals-rangers-season-opener-will-be-inaugural-game-broadcast/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/16/tnt-releases-broadcast-schedule-for-2021-22-season-capitals-rangers-season-opener-will-be-inaugural-game-broadcast/)

I still don't see local broadcasts changing, it would have to change for 30 teams. 30 teams times 82 games each is 2460 games in the season. Maybe it reverts to Comcast sports, or maybe Monumental picks it up. Still no word on that other than our regular broadcast guys apparently still have jobs.


this article posted after I sat down to dinner...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/16/espn-tnt-abc-to-broadcast-13-capitals-games-during-2021-22-regular-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/16/espn-tnt-abc-to-broadcast-13-capitals-games-during-2021-22-regular-season/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday September 18, 2021, 02:19:55 PM Eastern
Big Z signs with the Islanders for 1 year..


https://apnews.com/article/sports-nhl-hockey-new-york-new-york-islanders-9bb5759d2bb51a296bf872ea9e1aeee0
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday September 18, 2021, 09:32:46 PM Eastern
The Nats are eliminated from the playoffs


AND


now secured in the cellar of the division - 2.5 games back from Miami


 :yawn:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday September 18, 2021, 11:05:58 PM Eastern
Big Z signs with the Islanders for 1 year..


https://apnews.com/article/sports-nhl-hockey-new-york-new-york-islanders-9bb5759d2bb51a296bf872ea9e1aeee0 (https://apnews.com/article/sports-nhl-hockey-new-york-new-york-islanders-9bb5759d2bb51a296bf872ea9e1aeee0)




interesting, so he's going to finish where he started
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday September 19, 2021, 05:57:25 PM Eastern
 8-0


rookie camp started yesterday


veterans camp starts Wednesday


 :)


and... since no one seems to feel the need to report on it, I finally went to their website. It appears NBCSW will broadcast 4 of 6 preseason games, still no word on the regular season...

https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/capitals (https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/capitals)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday September 20, 2021, 01:34:24 PM Eastern



interesting, so he's going to finish where he started


Yeah...good for him I guess....He wanted a REAL shot at another cup so the Caps weren't an option for him.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Caps17201 on Monday September 20, 2021, 04:18:00 PM Eastern
With the season/preseason right around the corner I am ready for hockey. Sports Washington Chanel 846 on Comcast Mid-Atlantic and the aforementioned. Unless things have changed and MASN pick some up but Comcast changes sometimes. NHL Network too when applicable. Caps #9 in preseason power rankings the other day.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday September 20, 2021, 06:14:06 PM Eastern

Yeah...good for him I guess....He wanted a REAL shot at another cup so the Caps weren't an option for him.


Caps don't have the cap space to pay him the league minimum
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 21, 2021, 05:37:03 PM Eastern
I haven't checked in a while and I just did and my DISH network must have kissed and made up with NBCSN, because I now have that channel again.   :uh-huh:


So....


 :banana: :banana: :banana:




LET"S GET IT ON!!!


IT'S HOCKEY TIME!!!




Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Caps17201 on Tuesday September 21, 2021, 06:30:57 PM Eastern
September 26, 5:00 pm Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals on Sports Washington 846,  for me.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 22, 2021, 10:49:24 AM Eastern
camp starts tomorrow ....


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/21/capitals-release-2021-training-camp-roster/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 23, 2021, 09:52:33 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1441024016848932864
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 23, 2021, 10:16:38 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1441024016848932864 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1441024016848932864)


saw a thing two days ago that he wasn't in town yet, then saw some of yesterday's media day and he was here. This definitely explains why he was a late show.


On the bright side, this means someone from Hershey will get some needed playing time up here.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 23, 2021, 07:32:41 PM Eastern
Maybe we'll get to see McMichael.. The bummer is he's apparently not had anything done to cure his hip, besides "rehab".. Who knows what that even is or how long it'll take to heal.. "Week to week" oof..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday September 24, 2021, 11:40:47 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/sammi_silber/status/1441423615946338305
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 24, 2021, 01:28:43 PM Eastern
Yep, I meant to look yesterday, ran out of time....

https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/capitals/full-capitals-2021-22-season-schedule-nbc-sports-washington (https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/capitals/full-capitals-2021-22-season-schedule-nbc-sports-washington)

most games are on the regular channel , only a few on the plus channel. I'm sure that will change, always does
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 24, 2021, 01:51:44 PM Eastern
 :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow:


Well, apparently I DO NOT have NBCSW or ANY regional sports networks avail on DISH....STILL! They are still fighting over contracts.


So...I have NO ability to watch about 90% of the games (at home)


Same goes for MASN and Nats baseball...but not like anybody wants to watch them right now.


Fucking suck ass DISH.  And I have really liked them for the last 6 years or so.  Much better than DirecTV.  Never had a complaint or issue with them ever...until this.


I called them and they gave me bunch of excuses why they can't offer and it's so expensive for them to offer and it raises everyone's programming costs....blah, blah, blah.
I told them DirecTV offers these channels for 9.99/month.  I'd gladly pay that or more to get them, but not even an option.


Might be switching soon.


 :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow: :raised-eyebrow:




Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 24, 2021, 02:06:27 PM Eastern
hey rich, I'm really curious where you live where you don't have good/any service. You mentioned enough so I know the general area. But I'm curious exactly where. There's a few places out there where I've looked at property before, and lack of service would definitely be a deal breaker. Maybe send a PM, no need to tell the whole world. I don't mean exact address either, just street or neighborhood.


though depending on which way the Virginia election goes in November I might just be done with this state, there's a few other areas that have piqued my interest
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 24, 2021, 05:28:22 PM Eastern
My address and home phone are....


and my SSN is .....   :raspberry:


 :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 24, 2021, 06:00:32 PM Eastern
I always give my phone number on the interwebs when someone asks, it's 867-5309
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday September 24, 2021, 06:06:40 PM Eastern
Switch to DirecTV bro.. You're house is already setup for it. If I ever leave DTV it'll be to go back to Xfinity (cable) due to costs. As is, we get the EXTRA package. With Regional sports, whole home HD/DVR on 3 tv's it's like 130.00/month. I call and get a 45$ x 12 months discount every year. If they ever stop giving me the discount is when I'll be gone.


Only thing I don't like is the signal gets interrupted if a thunderstorm comes over. (Which is pretty frequent in the summer, but with the streaming and shit that comes with it you can usually NOT miss any programming with a smart tv or phone, etc.) But you probably have that same issue with Dish? They need bigger roof top dish's to get that damn signal though a rain cloud.  :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 24, 2021, 07:18:17 PM Eastern
Switch to DirecTV bro.. You're house is already setup for it. If I ever leave DTV it'll be to go back to Xfinity (cable) due to costs. As is, we get the EXTRA package. With Regional sports, whole home HD/DVR on 3 tv's it's like 130.00/month. I call and get a 45$ x 12 months discount every year. If they ever stop giving me the discount is when I'll be gone.


Only thing I don't like is the signal gets interrupted if a thunderstorm comes over. (Which is pretty frequent in the summer, but with the streaming and shit that comes with it you can usually NOT miss any programming with a smart tv or phone, etc.) But you probably have that same issue with Dish? They need bigger roof top dish's to get that damn signal though a rain cloud.  :raised-eyebrow:


I had DirecTV at one point...or maybe two. 
I may end up doing that next week.  I looked at the prices/packages today.  Called the wife and warned her that the current DISH DVR maybe bye-bye soon so she better get her fill of all her damn crime drama CSI, Blue bloods, rizzoli & Isles, Bones, and every other damn crime show she has recorded.  I heard you can copy them OFF the DVR onto another drive, but you have to have the DIsh service in order to watch them.  Meh....Don't have any hockey recorded on the thing now so nothing else is sacred  ;D
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday September 24, 2021, 07:21:39 PM Eastern
I always give my phone number on the interwebs when someone asks, it's 867-5309


I didn't know you was a Jenny?  :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday September 28, 2021, 04:46:19 PM Eastern
Updated Training camp roster. (To kill some boredom)


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1442943264588382214
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday September 28, 2021, 08:15:08 PM Eastern
Updated Training camp roster. (To kill some boredom)


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1442943264588382214 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1442943264588382214)


yep, normal reduction at this point..


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/28/capitals-reduce-training-camp-roster-to-49/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 30, 2021, 12:21:23 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1443605145649041410
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 30, 2021, 02:49:20 PM Eastern
Damn.  Poor Vrana.  Needs to skate out from under that cloud that developed over his career.  Frigging 20 minutes into his first skate?  Yikes/


How do you mess up a shoulder bad enough to need surgery in 20 minutes of skating?  Did he fall into the boards?  Did he get checked into the boards?  I would not think there would be checking 20 minutes into the 1st practice.
(Did he perhaps trip over his pouting lip?)  Okay, scratch that.  Not nice, but he DID wet his bed here so I didn't have much sympathy for him being traded to Detroit.  I did wish him well and hoped he'd find his game there.  Sucks to get hurt anyway.


What a bummer for him and Detroit both. 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 30, 2021, 05:18:28 PM Eastern
the NHL is getting safer barriers....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/30/new-dasher-board-design-aimed-to-absorb-energy-improve-player-safety/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/30/new-dasher-board-design-aimed-to-absorb-energy-improve-player-safety/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 30, 2021, 07:06:18 PM Eastern
How do you mess up a shoulder bad enough to need surgery in 20 minutes of skating? 
Yea, sucks for him. Weird injuries happen I guess. Kempny tripped over a shovel guy at Hershey practice and fucked his knee up..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 30, 2021, 07:07:02 PM Eastern
the NHL is getting safer barriers....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/30/new-dasher-board-design-aimed-to-absorb-energy-improve-player-safety/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/09/30/new-dasher-board-design-aimed-to-absorb-energy-improve-player-safety/)


Sounds interesting. Wonder if it'll slow down the puck? Guess I'll take a wait and see approach before liking/disliking it.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday October 04, 2021, 03:43:53 PM Eastern
wish I could say I’m surprised, he’s been in the system a long time now...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/04/capitals-place-netminder-pheonix-copley-on-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/04/capitals-place-netminder-pheonix-copley-on-waivers/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday October 04, 2021, 03:47:04 PM Eastern
I am surprised the Caps waived Fjallby


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/04/buffalo-sabres-claim-axel-jonsson-fjallby-off-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/04/buffalo-sabres-claim-axel-jonsson-fjallby-off-waivers/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday October 05, 2021, 04:37:37 PM Eastern
Copely clears waivers and a further roster reduction....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/capitals-assign-six-more-players-to-ahl-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/capitals-assign-six-more-players-to-ahl-hershey/)

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/pheonix-copley-clears-waivers-will-report-to-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/pheonix-copley-clears-waivers-will-report-to-hershey/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday October 05, 2021, 06:03:01 PM Eastern
Copely clears waivers and a further roster reduction....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/capitals-assign-six-more-players-to-ahl-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/capitals-assign-six-more-players-to-ahl-hershey/)

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/pheonix-copley-clears-waivers-will-report-to-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/pheonix-copley-clears-waivers-will-report-to-hershey/)


Not surprised by any of the moves or that Copely was put on AND cleared waivers.  Copely had a few moments where he shined, but I think he is pretty much an AHL caliber goalie.


Caps roster at 27 need to get down to 23, but with the Cap hit they realistically can only carry 21, MAYBE 22 depending on who the last 1 or 2 are.  With Backy a question mark, I assume if he is IR then his cap hit won't count but not sure what the rules are with IR and timing and roster and such.
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Left on the chopping block:  Seven guys and four will have to go (likely more like 6 to stay under Cap - unless Backy is IR)


C - McMichael
C - Lapierre
L - Malenstyn
C - Pilon


D - Fehervary
D - Irwin  (who is this guy - 33 years old, came from Buffalo)  Is he NHL caliber D-man?


G - Fucale


I'm leaning toward leaving up McMichael and Fever.  That's a roster of 22 and Caps might not be able to swing that cap Hit.  Might put them couple hundred grand over with a 22nd man.
I don't know Irwin's play at all and he is a budget salary at $750k, but I'd just as soon give Fever that spot.  Although....if he is just on roster and never gets to play, then maybe better for him to actually play with the Bears.


We shall see.


Anybody heard a word on Backy?

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday October 05, 2021, 06:15:00 PM Eastern
team news is pathetically not much, was listening the the nhl sat radio the other day and they were talking about Backy likely missing another month....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/capitals-announce-roster-for-wednesdays-preseason-game-in-boston/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/05/capitals-announce-roster-for-wednesdays-preseason-game-in-boston/)

game 5 was supposed to be not broadcast, now its listed as being on NBCSW, cant believe anything this team says anymore
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday October 05, 2021, 08:02:59 PM Eastern
the new season of oak island is on at 9:00 
 :)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 06, 2021, 11:50:00 AM Eastern
For those of you taxpayers in Fairfax County...good to know your tax dollars are well spent.


The McLean Community Center is hosting a "family friendly" LGBTQ+ party on your dime.  It's open to those 6 and up.  Yeah, I want my 6 year old at this event.
But I guess you get better results if you start the LGTQ+ induction in the early years.

McLean Community Center - LGBTQ+ Ally Week Party on the Plaza (with free t-shirts!) (mcleancenter.org) (https://www.mcleancenter.org/special-events/upcoming/icalrepeat.detail/2021/10/08/12891/-/lgbtq-ally-week-party-on-the-plaza-with-free-t-shirts)

Now, we all know I'm an old white guy so therefore must be a bigot, racist, culturally insensitive and my input is thus null and void, BUT...
What would the uproar be if a government owned facility hosted a party to promote heterosexual family values and Christian values?  How about the nutzo Nazi groups?...or any other non "politically-correct" special interest groups?  I'm neither pro Nazi nor pro LBGTQ+, but I don't want either group hosting a "family friendly" event at a government owned facility.
Or any other special interest group for that matter.  Is this what the purpose of the county government is?  To promote the values of special interest groups?


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 06, 2021, 12:20:37 PM Eastern
Sorry, but since I am culturally disabled....Wait.....can I still use the word disabled?


So, since I am culturally "less special-abled" I had to look up what the + means in LBGTQ+.


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 06, 2021, 05:34:55 PM Eastern
What's wrong with Baseball?


The second best team in the entire league of 30 teams after a full 162 games season (based on the record) is the LA Dodgers who have an astounding record of 106w 56L
puts them 1 game behind the Giants who were 107 55 and happen to be in the same division.


That's a full 10 games better than almost all other teams making the playoffs, yet they have to play a wildcard game to get in?


162 games is a ridiculous amount of games and to be 10 games better than other teams in the playoffs (and 28 games better than the next team in your division), and yet not get a full playoff chance is stupid.


I'm no Dodgers fan but that's dumb.


Dodgers are 18 games better than the Braves who are in.


Good thing I'm a Nats fan so I haven't had to contemplate any potential playoff unfairness in any serious nature in say....4-5 months.  :smirk:







Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 06, 2021, 05:36:59 PM Eastern
Oh and the Yankees lost their wildcard game so..... :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 06, 2021, 07:29:44 PM Eastern


What's wrong with Baseball?



well, to start with they refuse to admit they fucked up bad by moving the all star game over a lie
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday October 07, 2021, 09:54:16 AM Eastern
Dodgers win their wildcard with a walk-off HR.  Pretty exciting...if you are a Dodger fan - or a baseball fan.


Which apparently I aint since I forgot the game was on and could have watched the conclusion after my delayed Caps win.


Good for the Dodgers though, they deserved to be in the playoffs with their record this year.


Trea Turner was 2 for 4.  Can't believe the Nats traded him away.  I realize they are now in rebuilding mode, but Trea's a guy you can build around.  Turner and Soto are two of the best hitters in baseball.  Not to mention Trea is super fast and a great SS.  WTF would you not hold onto him? :huh:



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday October 08, 2021, 12:50:26 PM Eastern
looks official, for now anyway


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/07/martin-fehervary-on-cracking-into-capitals-lineup-battle-hard-work-hard-compete-i-want-to-be-an-nhl-player/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/07/martin-fehervary-on-cracking-into-capitals-lineup-battle-hard-work-hard-compete-i-want-to-be-an-nhl-player/)

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/07/martin-fehervary-returns-to-practice-on-thursday-after-suffering-lower-body-injury-against-devils/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/07/martin-fehervary-returns-to-practice-on-thursday-after-suffering-lower-body-injury-against-devils/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday October 10, 2021, 01:20:55 PM Eastern
OV didn’t practice today...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/alex-ovechkin-misses-practice-listed-day-to-day/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/alex-ovechkin-misses-practice-listed-day-to-day/)

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/connor-mcmichael-practices-in-alex-ovechkins-position/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/connor-mcmichael-practices-in-alex-ovechkins-position/)


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday October 10, 2021, 02:57:02 PM Eastern
and I didn’t bother looking at team news yesterday because they had the day off, but management was still busy, Kempny was released on waivers...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/09/capitals-place-michal-kempny-on-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/09/capitals-place-michal-kempny-on-waivers/)

Kempny cleared waivers, will rehab in Hershey..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/michal-kempny-clears-waivers-will-report-to-hershey-bears/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/michal-kempny-clears-waivers-will-report-to-hershey-bears/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday October 10, 2021, 02:59:55 PM Eastern
announced today...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/capitals-place-garrett-pilon-zach-fucale-on-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/capitals-place-garrett-pilon-zach-fucale-on-waivers/)

standard roster reduction for opening day
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday October 10, 2021, 03:29:34 PM Eastern
interesting, maybe the Caps pick him back up...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/buffalo-sabres-waive-former-washington-capitals-forward-axel-jonsson-fjallby-due-to-visa-issues/#comments (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/10/buffalo-sabres-waive-former-washington-capitals-forward-axel-jonsson-fjallby-due-to-visa-issues/#comments)

found this in the buffalo media...

"When a player is traded, his visa carries over to his new club. However, a player must reapply for a visa if he is claimed via waivers."

still no word on who dropped the ball on renewing his visa
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 11, 2021, 08:55:54 AM Eastern
and I didn’t bother looking at team news yesterday because they had the day off, but management was still busy, Kempny was released on waivers...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/09/capitals-place-michal-kempny-on-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/09/capitals-place-michal-kempny-on-waivers/)

Kempny cleared waivers, will rehab in Hershey..


So I guess TVR is the next man up? Is Kempney actually "rehabbing" something or just getting sent to the minors cause he's not NHL caliber at the moment?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: justwincaps on Monday October 11, 2021, 11:59:07 AM Eastern

So I guess TVR is the next man up? Is Kempney actually "rehabbing" something or just getting sent to the minors cause he's not NHL caliber at the moment?
Mick -
I assume it's a combination of rehab / reconditioning and a salary slide dump of just over $1 million, if I remember correctly.  There's a max amount you can dump sending someone down.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 11, 2021, 12:36:11 PM Eastern
Although I did read Ovi was spotted walking around the bench area yesterday, with no brace, no wrap, no limp.. Still not on the ice today and may miss a game or two. Here's what the lines were today:


https://twitter.com/OVECHKlN/status/1447582084080578562
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday October 11, 2021, 02:40:13 PM Eastern
welp, Fjallby is a Cap again, more specifically, he’s in Hershey now
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 11, 2021, 05:13:18 PM Eastern

I suppose you could take this to mean Ovi will be/is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday? Why else would they assign McMichael to Hershey?  :huh:

https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1447668517600440321 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1447668517600440321)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday October 11, 2021, 06:13:29 PM Eastern
I suppose you could take this to mean Ovi will be/is expected to be in the lineup on Wednesday? Why else would they assign McMichael to Hershey?  :huh:

https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1447668517600440321 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1447668517600440321)


I would assume the same, but even at that seems strange.  Aren't we short a center?  Does that mean Lapierre is the last man standing?
And with Backy out, which we knew would be the case, don't we have room for McMichael AND Lapierre?  NVM - forgot about Ovie


Ovi  Kuzy   Willie
Mantha  Eller  Spronger
Sheary  Lapierre  Oshie
Hags  Dowd  Hathy


And....What "additional" transactions could they expect to make by tomorrow?

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday October 11, 2021, 06:43:39 PM Eastern
and...
Don't you normally carry 22-23 man roster EVEN if they guys don't get a sweater?


12 skaters, 6 D and 2 G is only ...... 20  (sorry, had to get my shoes off there)  :snicker:


guys on IR don't count and with Backy on IR (Is he actually on IR?), then his salary don't count against the cap which means we got room for McMichael, Maelstrom, Kempney, Pilon, Irwin,...hell anybody they want up to 23 players.  With Backy out, salary cap is not an issue.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 11, 2021, 06:58:28 PM Eastern
This makes (a little) more sense.. Not sure how we could send McM down to be cap compliant today and bring him back on Wed and -still- be compliant, but what do I know? I don't even know what a kicking motion is anymore..  :raspberry: :yawn:


https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1447669048263774208 (https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1447669048263774208)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday October 12, 2021, 11:01:51 AM Eastern
Lookie lookie!   :hearts:  Someone on twitter posted "Ovechkin is tougher than woodpecker lips"  :rofl: 


https://twitter.com/SWhyno/status/1447940223678169097 (https://twitter.com/SWhyno/status/1447940223678169097)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday October 12, 2021, 11:15:46 AM Eastern
 :-\  Get well soon Nicky..  :'(


https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1447916029670301696
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday October 12, 2021, 12:56:18 PM Eastern
Duos | NHL | MassMutual - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wve4fwIOOpQ&t=31s)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Tuesday October 12, 2021, 12:57:11 PM Eastern

10 games or 24 days, Get well Backy!

:-\  Get well soon Nicky..  :'(


https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1447916029670301696 (https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1447916029670301696)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 10:31:21 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1448294476145954818 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1448294476145954818)


https://twitter.com/sammi_silber/status/1448294610632159232 (https://twitter.com/sammi_silber/status/1448294610632159232)


Vanny looks to be in net!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 01:59:22 PM Eastern

It's nearly 2pm on opening day of the Caps season  :)


Da thread, Da thread....Wo bist du?


For God's sake man!  I'm only a doctor Jim.
:raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 02:02:53 PM Eastern
that's why I waited to do a GDT, when I looked earlier OV was still questionable
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 13, 2021, 02:12:25 PM Eastern
that's why I waited to do a GDT, when I looked earlier OV was still questionable


Some of us are just premature exciters.


I figured there you were waiting on the Caps to actually post a lineup...so knowing them maybe by 7pm or so.


Lavy said Ovie is gametime decision so hell we'll see when we see.  I wonder if that's why they put Lappy at 3C and left McMichael to maybe fill in for Ovie.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday October 14, 2021, 12:15:16 AM Eastern
not much of a beer drinker myself, but this is some good advertising ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY0ztZQJ5p4
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday October 14, 2021, 09:13:24 AM Eastern

Some of us are just premature exciters.


 :gundang:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday October 14, 2021, 09:15:29 AM Eastern
not much of a beer drinker myself, but this is some good advertising ...



 :rofl: :snicker: :lol:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday October 15, 2021, 11:48:08 AM Eastern
the Rags had a back to back to start the season, they are now 0-2
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday October 15, 2021, 12:10:14 PM Eastern
the Caps get a new Dman...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/14/capitals-claim-defenseman-dennis-cholowski-off-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/14/capitals-claim-defenseman-dennis-cholowski-off-waivers/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday October 15, 2021, 03:59:12 PM Eastern
the Caps get a new Dman...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/14/capitals-claim-defenseman-dennis-cholowski-off-waivers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/14/capitals-claim-defenseman-dennis-cholowski-off-waivers/)


saw that on the Caps site.  I was wondering...why?


Needed to spend $900k in all that spare cap money?


Does this mean they expect Kempney never to return?







Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday October 15, 2021, 04:01:54 PM Eastern
My son bought me Caps tickets for my birthday.  He, I and my wife will be going to the Caps vs Avs next Tuesday.


Have not been in....years.  Honestly don't remember the last game I went to.  Was prior to the cup year so at least 2017 or prior.  I'd guess probably 2015




 :)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday October 15, 2021, 04:03:04 PM Eastern

saw that on the Caps site.  I was wondering...why?


Needed to spend $900k in all that spare cap money?


Does this mean they expect Kempney never to return?

the only thing I can think of is management actually wants to get a younger team

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/15/anthony-mantha-nick-jensen-speak-about-newest-capitals-defenseman-and-former-red-wings-teammate-dennis-cholowski/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/15/anthony-mantha-nick-jensen-speak-about-newest-capitals-defenseman-and-former-red-wings-teammate-dennis-cholowski/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday October 17, 2021, 07:55:55 PM Eastern
Already reading how fucked up Tuesday's game is gonna be, unless you have tickets. Apparently you need HULU -AND- ESPN+ to "stream" it.. Hopefully some of the stream links actually work, but could be one of those nights.. Thanks ESPN!!  :clown: :poop:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday October 18, 2021, 10:28:39 AM Eastern
If the playoffs started today...the Caps would not be in  :wackysmile:




boredom thread
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday October 18, 2021, 10:33:50 AM Eastern
If the playoffs started today...the Caps would not be in  :wackysmile:




boredom thread


neither would the Rags, and they've played one more game than the Caps
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 18, 2021, 04:37:27 PM Eastern
You guys don't care, but Im tellin ya, yer gonna be pissed off when you can't watch the game tomorrow.. Local DC folk included!  :raspberry:


Oh and there's this:
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1450141335323922439
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday October 18, 2021, 05:09:29 PM Eastern
You guys don't care, but Im tellin ya, yer gonna be pissed off when you can't watch the game tomorrow.. Local DC folk included!  :raspberry:


Oh and there's this:
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1450141335323922439 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1450141335323922439)


I'm always outside lookin in with my curtent Dish problem, but.... I GOT TICKETS for this one  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday October 18, 2021, 05:48:30 PM Eastern
Speaking of which....
ANYBODY got any parking ideas for Tuesday night game in DC?  I have not been in a few years and typically would Metro in from Vienna, but someone told me Metro is all F'd up right now and running with much fewer cars and longer wait times due to NTSB derailment investigation on the Blue line.  (apparently they are holding out 60% of their fleet of train cars)
I've got a big Yukon to park (cause I'm a cultured redneck)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 18, 2021, 07:21:38 PM Eastern
Speaking of which....
ANYBODY got any parking ideas for Tuesday night game in DC? 


WHAT??? Walk bitch!! You and your fucking TICKETS... There aint no parking in hockey!!!  :raised-eyebrow:


LoL. Have fun brother! Wish I had some parking advice, but I'd be lost before I even got to the beltway these days..


Side note: Possible false alarm on the ESPN+ deal.. Looks like the stream (torrent) sites will have it. Just checked the Flyers/Crackers game stream and it's up.. So. Carry on.  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday October 19, 2021, 12:26:28 AM Eastern
Speaking of which....
ANYBODY got any parking ideas for Tuesday night game in DC?  I have not been in a few years and typically would Metro in from Vienna, but someone told me Metro is all F'd up right now and running with much fewer cars and longer wait times due to NTSB derailment investigation on the Blue line.  (apparently they are holding out 60% of their fleet of train cars)
I've got a big Yukon to park (cause I'm a cultured redneck)


I found parking at the galleria to be easiest, and pre covid you could pre purchase parking to save a few bucks
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday October 19, 2021, 12:33:58 AM Eastern
You guys don't care, but Im tellin ya, yer gonna be pissed off when you can't watch the game tomorrow.. Local DC folk included!  :raspberry:


Oh and there's this:
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1450141335323922439 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1450141335323922439)


MLB did this shit too, aired a few games on bookface. They got lots of angry backlash for that. The NHL will to if I can't watch this on the cable that I already pay too fucking much for.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday October 19, 2021, 08:55:03 AM Eastern

MLB did this shit too, aired a few games on bookface. They got lots of angry backlash for that. The NHL will to if I can't watch this on the cable that I already pay too fucking much for.


Yea, not sure how many (Caps) games are scheduled to be on ESPN+, but for those games like tonight, they won't be on TV of any kind unless it's via a stream. They'll all be on stream eventually. Nascar even had a "stream only" weekend this year for the Xfinity series.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday October 19, 2021, 11:22:19 AM Eastern

Yea, not sure how many (Caps) games are scheduled to be on ESPN+, but for those games like tonight, they won't be on TV of any kind unless it's via a stream. They'll all be on stream eventually. Nascar even had a "stream only" weekend this year for the Xfinity series.


Not that it applies to me since I have no real internet at home, but....
when you guys stream...do you stream to a laptop or pc and then connect to a tv or are you streaming direct from the TV?  Just curious.  I stream at work on my PC, but not the most comfortable place to watch a hockey game.  I tried once to stream direct to/from the TV in the other room, but once I got it working, I kept getting annoying pop up adds and "girls near me" looking for men and such.  Kind of difficult to keep shutting them down with a TV remote so I just went back to my PC.


(I know Lil uses like old rabbit ears hooked to a CB radio hot wired to an old Pong game monitor or some shit, but you high tech folks are way more saavy) (okay, maybe she's updated to an Atari console, but still)


Hi Lil  :hearts:





Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday October 19, 2021, 11:41:12 AM Eastern
SmartTv is all you need, via the web browser feature. (sounds like what you did? Tv browser may not have very good antivirus/popup protection?) But I have a computer hooked up to my AV system, which feeds a HDMI signal to my tv. So, I just log in here, click a stream link and go, same as if I was on the laptop. I download (ie: borrow) :raspberry:  lots of HBO, Netflix, Music, etc. so having a PC hooked to the yamaha and tv makes it easier, w/o using thumb drives and shit..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday October 19, 2021, 02:39:32 PM Eastern
I have Smart TVs but I refuse to connect them to the interwebs. Most of my streaming is done with the  play station, but sometimes, like it looks for tonight, I will plug the laptop into a tv with an hdmi cable
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday October 19, 2021, 09:07:47 PM Eastern

Not that it applies to me since I have no real internet at home, but....
when you guys stream...do you stream to a laptop or pc and then connect to a tv or are you streaming direct from the TV?  Just curious.  I stream at work on my PC, but not the most comfortable place to watch a hockey game.  I tried once to stream direct to/from the TV in the other room, but once I got it working, I kept getting annoying pop up adds and "girls near me" looking for men and such.  Kind of difficult to keep shutting them down with a TV remote so I just went back to my PC.


(I know Lil uses like old rabbit ears hooked to a CB radio hot wired to an old Pong game monitor or some shit, but you high tech folks are way more saavy) (okay, maybe she's updated to an Atari console, but still)


Hi Lil  :hearts:


Oi! Ys littlem till here right shit.  Ya now  shit
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Tuesday October 19, 2021, 09:08:38 PM Eastern
 :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 20, 2021, 10:27:43 AM Eastern

Oi! Ys littlem till here right shit.  Ya now  shit


Begpardon?  :huh: :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 20, 2021, 02:52:14 PM Eastern

Begpardon?  :huh: :snicker:


It's really hard to type on an Atari console  8)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 20, 2021, 04:45:12 PM Eastern
Im convinced she's learning a new language.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Friday October 22, 2021, 08:12:04 AM Eastern
(https://i.redd.it/iea3emhykwu71.jpg)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday October 23, 2021, 09:54:39 AM Eastern
Saturday 10/23/2021 1pm est start vs Calgary note:
https://twitter.com/JohnWaltonPxP/status/1451879283039817730
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday October 23, 2021, 11:27:24 AM Eastern
because the primary radio station that's contracted to carry Caps game puts every other sport first, today that would be collage football
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday October 23, 2021, 12:44:37 PM Eastern

Eligible to return Nov 6, vs Flyers.. We'll see..

https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1451924438434390023 (https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1451924438434390023)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday October 23, 2021, 03:45:18 PM Eastern
might have watch the start of the Seattle krack game tonight
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday October 23, 2021, 10:03:46 PM Eastern
might have watch the start of the Seattle krack game tonight


Emotional!! Corny as hell, but emotional entro!  :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 25, 2021, 10:10:12 AM Eastern
 :-\
https://twitter.com/Stars_AndSticks/status/1452383201511542792
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday October 25, 2021, 10:24:01 AM Eastern
that means Lapierre and McMichael are in tonight

hopefully it's something minor for Dowd and he doesn't miss time
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 25, 2021, 10:48:43 AM Eastern
that means Lapierre and McMichael are in tonight

hopefully it's something minor for Dowd and he doesn't miss time
Yea, hopefully it's just a game.. There's a problem with Lapierre though. Something about his entry level contract and only being allowed to play in 9 games? I don't know the details but it burns a year of his deal or something along those lines, if he plays in more than 9 games. 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday October 25, 2021, 12:38:44 PM Eastern
There was a game Saturday?  Someone should have told me (and the Caps in the 1st period) it was a matinee.


Not that I could have watched.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday October 25, 2021, 06:11:16 PM Eastern
There was a game Saturday?  Someone should have told me (and the Caps in the 1st period) it was a matinee.


Not that I could have watched.


You didn't miss nothin'. Just Atla, Lil and I having a thing..  :raspberry: :clap: :rofl:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday October 25, 2021, 07:04:55 PM Eastern

You didn't miss nothin'. Just Atla, Lil and I having a thing..  :raspberry: :clap: :rofl:


You guys and your damn 3-ways.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday October 26, 2021, 02:01:51 PM Eastern
it wouldn’t take much for OV to pass Jagr(766)  for 3rd overall this season...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/26/another-milestone-night-for-alex-ovechkin/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/26/another-milestone-night-for-alex-ovechkin/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday October 26, 2021, 06:13:40 PM Eastern
Caps have only one player with a negative +/- right now...


TJ is a -2


Wilson is +9
Jensen is +9
Ovie is +6


Johnny Q Dylan Norris Carlson is +1....worst of the D corps and tied for second worst on the team with 4 other forwards.


Sammy has 3.32 GAA and .885 save %  Ooh Fah.


(boredom thread)


Go Caps



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 27, 2021, 08:56:29 AM Eastern

You guys and your damn 3-ways.


Lil didn't know what to do with herself, with all the testosterone in the air.  :uh-huh: :raspberry: :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 27, 2021, 10:22:17 AM Eastern
What happened to DC?  Did he move back to Detroit?  (I think the internet works even in Detroit).  Maybe he will show for tonight's game vs. Detroit?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 27, 2021, 11:37:36 AM Eastern
Did I lapse into a coma or did the world reverse rotational direction and I not hear about it?


Buffalo is undefeated at 5-0?
Buffalo (#2) and Detroit #3 both have better records than Tampa Bay (#4) and Toronto (#6)?
Edmonton and Calgary are the top two teams in the West?  When was the last time that happened?
St Louis is undefeated (5-0-0) and in 1st place in the Central
Montreal is 1-6  (shocked they haven't fired the coach - they have a short trigger up there)


Go Caps

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 27, 2021, 12:56:02 PM Eastern
I mean, if Sprong is out, Dowd has to play right?  :huh:


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1453383750444896260 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1453383750444896260)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 27, 2021, 02:36:46 PM Eastern
I mean, if Sprong is out, Dowd has to play right?  :huh:


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1453383750444896260 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1453383750444896260)

this makes no sense, the fourth line are the extras?

information so far suggests Sprong scratched and Dowd in. Who knows.
I guess we find out at game time
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday October 27, 2021, 02:52:33 PM Eastern
Did I lapse into a coma or did the world reverse rotational direction and I not hear about it?


Buffalo is undefeated at 5-0?
Buffalo (#2) and Detroit #3 both have better records than Tampa Bay (#4) and Toronto (#6)?
Edmonton and Calgary are the top two teams in the West?  When was the last time that happened?
St Louis is undefeated (5-0-0) and in 1st place in the Central
Montreal is 1-6  (shocked they haven't fired the coach - they have a short trigger up there)


Go Caps

 :huh:
Buffalo is 4-1-1

Florida is 6-0 as well
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday October 27, 2021, 03:11:59 PM Eastern
:huh:
Buffalo is 4-1-1

Florida is 6-0 as well


I meant St Louis... :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday October 27, 2021, 04:22:10 PM Eastern

I meant St Louis... :wackysmile:
Same difference.  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday October 28, 2021, 11:54:58 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1453746287858364419
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday October 28, 2021, 04:27:36 PM Eastern
Caps are gonna burn Lapierre’s allotted games right quick


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/28/capitals-t-j-oshie-out-week-to-week-with-lower-body-injury/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/28/capitals-t-j-oshie-out-week-to-week-with-lower-body-injury/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday October 28, 2021, 04:52:58 PM Eastern
Caps are gonna burn Lapierre’s allotted games right quick


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/28/capitals-t-j-oshie-out-week-to-week-with-lower-body-injury/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/28/capitals-t-j-oshie-out-week-to-week-with-lower-body-injury/)


Yikes.  That's gonna hurt.  Oshie is the one that makes his lines go.  Not knocking SHeary or Eller, but Eller does not drive the play in the corners and work the puck out so Lappy or other can score.
I like Sheary and his play - always hustle, always tenacious, but Oshie will be missed.  Without Oshie, your third line is more like a ...third line...except your missing your best forechecker.


And week to week..... :-(

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday October 28, 2021, 10:12:32 PM Eastern
Damn, too early for injury bug season.  :-(  Sounds like he might of cracked something. Guess we'll see what everyone's made of here shortly.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday October 29, 2021, 11:36:47 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1454088125119086594
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday October 29, 2021, 11:45:04 AM Eastern
turns out Sprong was a healthy scratch last game vs Detroit, so he's available
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday October 29, 2021, 11:57:08 AM Eastern
For God's sake Jim....

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday October 29, 2021, 11:58:32 AM Eastern
Don't they have a 10- day DL they can put him on  (to save Cap $$$)


I think they can do it after the fact and effective from day one, but not doing it now makes me wonder to see if they are waiting to see if it is going to be longer.
I tried to look it up and all I found was it was a minimum of 7 days  :huh:


found it - IR does NOT reduce cap it, but allows the roster spot to be replaced.  Has to be Long Term IR to remove cap hit.  LTIR is minimum 10 games and 24 days (as we saw with Backy), so now we know why they have not opted for that yet.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday October 29, 2021, 12:14:45 PM Eastern
Caps should’ve gotten a power play after Kuzy got high sticked from the Detroit bench. It’s in the rule book.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday October 29, 2021, 03:04:52 PM Eastern
St. Luis lost last night for their 1st loss of the season (to the Avalanche)
Canes blanked the Bruins to remain undefeated
Calgary blanked Hens 4-0 (yay)

Canes and Panthers still undefeated

Calgary now 1st in the west.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday October 29, 2021, 05:55:54 PM Eastern
Sheesh.. But with the Yotes 0-6-1, coming off a loss last night and on the road, Im sure tonight will be fine..  :wackysmile:


 :-\

https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1454098639748583433
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday October 29, 2021, 11:37:18 PM Eastern
After the Phoenix game, OV needs 2 goals to tie Brett Hull(741) for 4th all time. Then OV needs just 25 more to tie Jagr for 3rd. If OV has a 36 goal season he will pass Jagr for 3rd outright. Howe is in 2nd with 801, Gretzgy is 1st with 894.


also, OV currently has 596 assists, so another milestone will be reached shortly
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday October 31, 2021, 12:54:29 PM Eastern
Dowd skated this morning, based on reports I doubt he plays Monday in Tampa ...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/31/capitals-nic-dowd-skates-in-dark-blue-jersey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/10/31/capitals-nic-dowd-skates-in-dark-blue-jersey/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 01, 2021, 10:46:08 AM Eastern
Welp..  :-\


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1455172958801088517
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 01, 2021, 11:03:22 AM Eastern
I knew he wouldn't play tonight, but the IR thing is a surprise




looks like Vtek gets the start tonight and it's likely Protas will get his first NHL game
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 01, 2021, 01:13:45 PM Eastern
I knew he wouldn't play tonight, but the IR thing is a surprise




looks like Vtek gets the start tonight and it's likely Protas will get his first NHL game


That's probably just to clear the roster spot.  Won't help the Cap unless it goes to LTIR.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 01, 2021, 01:13:46 PM Eastern
sooo... I didn't watch martinsville, but I saw the review of the finish and post race comments. I've said this since his first year in Cup, Kyle needs his ass beat big time.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 01, 2021, 01:16:47 PM Eastern
Lucky Coyotes got to play the Canes after the Caps, so ...


Coyotes have still yet to win 0-8-1
and
Canes still undefeated 0-8 0



so apparently if you type 8 hyphen 0 you get 8-0




and Panthers lost to Boston in shootout, so no longer undefeated.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 01, 2021, 01:54:00 PM Eastern
And Oshie's wife is rocking it, but TJ makes for one butt ugly woman...
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 01, 2021, 02:09:13 PM Eastern
And Oshie's wife is rocking it, but TJ makes for one butt ugly woman...


he’s also wearing a walking boot in that photo, so I’d guess a couple weeks out
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 01, 2021, 02:19:34 PM Eastern
don’t know why I never seen this before, but this is women’s hockey...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R269G7w_dHc (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R269G7w_dHc)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 01, 2021, 04:17:40 PM Eastern
sooo... I didn't watch martinsville, but I saw the review of the finish and post race comments. I've said this since his first year in Cup, Kyle needs his ass beat big time.


Kyle? What'd he do to deserve a beatin'?? Could of took the leader out to advanced but didn't.. Now Bowman and/or Hamlin could of earned a slap in the chops!  :snicker: 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 01, 2021, 04:38:47 PM Eastern

Kyle? What'd he do to deserve a beatin'?? Could of took the leader out to advanced but didn't.. Now Bowman and/or Hamlin could of earned a slap in the chops!  :snicker:


he deliberately cut down on the nose of the 2, then blamed the 2 car


and yea, Hamlin should think differently of the situation after seeing the replay. There used to be guys that wouldn't comment until they saw the replay.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 01, 2021, 05:05:00 PM Eastern
Yea, you should of watched the race..  :rofl:  Kyle cut down on Brad -after- the race was over, cause Brad had squirled him up during.. Denny got taken out TWICE by Bowman. He just gave the spot back, bout 30 laps earlier, since Denny didn't crash the first time. Bowman kept getting into the corner too hot, getting loose and using Denny to save him.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 01, 2021, 05:08:56 PM Eastern
 :raspberry:


still, Kyle needs his ass beat. He’s not as bad as Smoke, who was the first to go out and do what he just bitched about someone else doing. But he’s not completely innocent either.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 01, 2021, 05:11:43 PM Eastern
 :snicker:  Yea, Kyle wears his emotions on his sleeve for sure. And reacts like a teenager. But that's why I love him!  :raspberry: :rofl:  His mouth gets him in more trouble than his car though. He's still hated and called a dirty driver for crashing Jr 13 years ago. Fans memories are as long as the drivers. Especially when it's against one of the chosen ones. Same reason Denny is still booed at his home track. (Took out Elliott 6-7 years ago.)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 01, 2021, 05:23:42 PM Eastern
what's Denny's home track? I always thought Richmond. I was in the same section as him during a spring race, that fall he was in the car, never met him though.


I haven't been "a fan" of any one driver since the 2 was black and gold, there's just a couple I don't like, can't stand. The Bush family comes to mind.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 01, 2021, 05:31:47 PM Eastern
Your right, RIR is definitely his home track.. Think he's from Chesterfield. Home state, same thing. He was adored in Martinsville until the Elliott incident. 


Never was a Wallace fan. Much respect for him, but not a fan. Same for Dale, Rudd, Waltrip, Martin, Gordon, etc, etc. Have always been a JGR fan of whoever drove his cars. Kinda still liked Jarrett after he went to Yates, but since it was a ford.. Boo!  :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 01, 2021, 05:57:14 PM Eastern
 8-0
don't tell me your a cheby guy

 :(
all respect is lost now






 :raspberry:


I think I was a Wallace fan primarily because MGD was my beverage of choice back then
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 01, 2021, 06:11:33 PM Eastern
Cheby/GM guy in real life.. Can't be rootin for RCR and Hendrick though! Gibbs went to Toyota and it took a minute to accept it, but.. At least it wasn't a Ford!!  :raspberry: :snicker:


My girlfriend in the early 90's like Rusty for the same reason.. Oh and the colors.. (Steelers fan)  :O=
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 02, 2021, 04:31:48 PM Eastern
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/blue-w-third-jersey-to-be-worn-for-13-home-dates-during-2021-22-season/c-327489476 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/blue-w-third-jersey-to-be-worn-for-13-home-dates-during-2021-22-season/c-327489476)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday November 02, 2021, 05:35:39 PM Eastern
https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/blue-w-third-jersey-to-be-worn-for-13-home-dates-during-2021-22-season/c-327489476 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/blue-w-third-jersey-to-be-worn-for-13-home-dates-during-2021-22-season/c-327489476)


I read the "article" and it mentions the eagle as a slight nod to the screaming eagle.....but I don't see no damn eagle.  What they talking bout?

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 02, 2021, 08:52:09 PM Eastern

I read the "article" and it mentions the eagle as a slight nod to the screaming eagle.....but I don't see no damn eagle.  What they talking bout?


don't know
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday November 03, 2021, 11:07:25 AM Eastern
Must feel pretty good waking up a Virginian this morning, no? Well done folks!!  :clap:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday November 03, 2021, 02:53:26 PM Eastern
You bet.


And from the brilliant mouth of V.P. Commi Harris.....

Back when she was campaigning for former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Harris said, "What happens in Virginia will, in large part, determine what happens in 2022, 2024, and on.

Well let's hope so !

When I was watching the ball game and the election results, Youngin was up like 6pts with 90% counted and they kept saying...but we haven't counted all the mail in votes from Loudoun and Fairfax counties....
I was just waiting for a replay of the presidential election when all of a sudden all these mail in ballots reversed the trend.

Anyway....YIPEE!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday November 03, 2021, 03:26:07 PM Eastern
boys, politics on the other side
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday November 03, 2021, 04:31:59 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1455964033174081538
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday November 04, 2021, 12:23:16 AM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/02/capitals-alex-ovechkin-named-nhls-first-star-of-october/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/02/capitals-alex-ovechkin-named-nhls-first-star-of-october/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday November 04, 2021, 11:02:45 AM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/02/capitals-alex-ovechkin-named-nhls-first-star-of-october/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/02/capitals-alex-ovechkin-named-nhls-first-star-of-october/)
Tired old fucker...knew he was washed up.  :raspberry:


Go Ovi
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday November 05, 2021, 02:20:34 PM Eastern
I’m at a loss for words....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/05/capitals-anthony-mantha-out-indefinitely-after-undergoing-shoulder-surgery/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/05/capitals-anthony-mantha-out-indefinitely-after-undergoing-shoulder-surgery/)

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/05/capitals-place-anthony-mantha-on-injured-reserve-recall-aliaksei-protas/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/05/capitals-place-anthony-mantha-on-injured-reserve-recall-aliaksei-protas/)

which means, for the short term....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/05/hendrix-lapierre-will-return-to-capitals-lineup-on-saturday-vs-flyers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/05/hendrix-lapierre-will-return-to-capitals-lineup-on-saturday-vs-flyers/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Friday November 05, 2021, 03:02:29 PM Eastern
Don't look nuffink like him.      :raspberry:    :snicker:   

I miss Hendy.   :hearts:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday November 05, 2021, 05:04:26 PM Eastern
Well  :poop: 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday November 05, 2021, 05:22:46 PM Eastern
heard a blurb from the coach this afternoon, they are hesitant to put Mantha on LTIR because he must sit for 10 games, after just having surgery


 :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday November 05, 2021, 05:53:25 PM Eastern
heard a blurb from the coach this afternoon, they are hesitant to put Mantha on LTIR because he must sit for 10 games, after just having surgery


 :huh:


They will likely move him to LTIR later and just make the date retroactive....don't have to assign him immediately to the LTIR, but yeah....I don't seen him back inside of 3 weeks anyway, so not sure what difference it makes.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday November 05, 2021, 11:32:57 PM Eastern
Not sure why they'd wait to put him on LTIR. The last thing they'll do is rush him back. I can't see being back in under a month after shoulder (any) surgery? Whatever, next man up!  >:(
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday November 06, 2021, 02:08:17 PM Eastern
Cats and Cains play at 6pm. Cains are 9-0-0, Cats are 9-0-1




Cats are now 10-0-1
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 07, 2021, 04:42:59 PM Eastern
when the camera catches everything these days, why?...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/07/flyers-derick-brassard-fined-2000-for-unsportsmanlike-conduct-against-capitals-garnet-hathaway/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/07/flyers-derick-brassard-fined-2000-for-unsportsmanlike-conduct-against-capitals-garnet-hathaway/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 07, 2021, 06:19:33 PM Eastern
call up...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/07/capitals-recall-axel-jonsson-fjallby-from-ahl-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/07/capitals-recall-axel-jonsson-fjallby-from-ahl-hershey/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday November 07, 2021, 07:49:48 PM Eastern
call up...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/07/capitals-recall-axel-jonsson-fjallby-from-ahl-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/07/capitals-recall-axel-jonsson-fjallby-from-ahl-hershey/)
Who's hurt now?  :clown:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 07, 2021, 09:01:01 PM Eastern
no one new, but they've gotta send Lapierre down
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 08, 2021, 10:34:26 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1457732757468205060
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 08, 2021, 11:49:08 AM Eastern
we don’t normally get lines from the morning skate before noon

Caps aren’t the only ones with injuries, this isn’t even half the list..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/07/injuries-decimate-playoff-contenders-in-the-nhl/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/07/injuries-decimate-playoff-contenders-in-the-nhl/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 08, 2021, 01:03:53 PM Eastern
we don’t normally get lines from the morning skate before noon


Gotta know where to look.  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 08, 2021, 01:12:37 PM Eastern

Gotta know where to look.  :raspberry:


I know where to look, I haven’t signed up to be a twit


 :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 08, 2021, 01:13:54 PM Eastern
and Kuzy really wants to play in the Olympics...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/08/report-lawyers-working-to-lift-evegny-kuznetsovs-suspension-from-upcoming-winter-olympics/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/08/report-lawyers-working-to-lift-evegny-kuznetsovs-suspension-from-upcoming-winter-olympics/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 08, 2021, 05:38:02 PM Eastern

I know where to look, I haven’t signed up to be a twit


 :snicker:


 8-0
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 08, 2021, 06:25:23 PM Eastern
and Kuzy really wants to play in the Olympics...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/08/report-lawyers-working-to-lift-evegny-kuznetsovs-suspension-from-upcoming-winter-olympics/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/08/report-lawyers-working-to-lift-evegny-kuznetsovs-suspension-from-upcoming-winter-olympics/)


Wahhhhh.  Too bad.  They banned him for four years for a reason...so he'd be unable to compete in the olympics.  Fuck him.  Did the crime, do the time.
Not that I really care one way or the other.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 08, 2021, 10:46:51 PM Eastern

Wahhhhh.  Too bad.  They banned him for four years for a reason...so he'd be unable to compete in the olympics.  Fuck him.  Did the crime, do the time.
Not that I really care one way or the other.


I can tell you don't have an opinion, one way or the other!  :rofl:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 08, 2021, 10:59:17 PM Eastern

I can tell you don't have an opinion, one way or the other!  :rofl:


kinda what I was thinking


 :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday November 09, 2021, 09:10:39 AM Eastern

I can tell you don't have an opinion, one way or the other!  :rofl:


Hah, yes I guess so...That was my gut reaction, then when I read it, I'm like....WTF do I care, and I don't really, but what I care is that is just another example of the lack of follow through and consequence in today's mentality.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 09, 2021, 01:38:39 PM Eastern
so.. last night OV tied Brett Hull for 4th all time with 741 goals. But OV also got 2 assists, which gives him 600 career. OV is the second person to get 600 assists as a Cap, the first one to do it was Backy.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday November 09, 2021, 06:33:33 PM Eastern
Guess we'll find out tomorrow what the extent of Dowd's injury is and if that late breakaway/fall on Vanecek had any ill effects. Pretty soon we're gonna be out of "next men ups"  :-\
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 09, 2021, 06:52:46 PM Eastern
I was looking for updates today on Dowd and Vtek, boys must've had the day off. Which doesn't make sense. Just because the players have the day off, the front office decides there is no news to tell.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday November 09, 2021, 10:35:27 PM Eastern
I was looking for updates today on Dowd and Vtek, boys must've had the day off. Which doesn't make sense. Just because the players have the day off, the front office decides there is no news to tell.


Yea, I heard they had the day off. Though Lavi or someone said they'd be evaluating Dowd today? Least that's what I think I read? Oh well.. They be on the ice tomorrow either way. Hope for the best I suppose!  :cross:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday November 10, 2021, 10:37:12 AM Eastern
Lapierre has been sent down to juniors, no word yet on Dowd
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday November 10, 2021, 11:07:56 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1458461494241341447
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday November 10, 2021, 12:14:06 PM Eastern
Dowd is on IR...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/10/capitals-place-nic-dowd-on-injured-reserve-recall-aliaksei-protas-and-goaltender-zach-fucale/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/10/capitals-place-nic-dowd-on-injured-reserve-recall-aliaksei-protas-and-goaltender-zach-fucale/)

the way Dowd went down it looks like a hamstring, which means he's going to out for a while. Still don't know if that's related to his injury from a couple games ago.


I have yet to see anything definite about Vtec, bringing up Fucale may be a precaution
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday November 10, 2021, 05:06:28 PM Eastern
Sucks for Dowd.  Hammy is tough.  Not like the Caps needed any more injuries, but better now than end of May.  Losing Vitek is going hurt bad.  Hope it's just a minor maintenance issue and not a real injury.


Caps have a brutal schedule the next 10 games...8/10 games are against at the very least - solid teams,  and 7/10 are on the road.  Play the Panthers twice and Carolina once to end November for the last 3 of this 10 game stretch.


Really need to beat Columbus and Shitsburgh the next two cause after that...it get tough (except for maybe Montreal and Seattle)


Go Caps
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday November 13, 2021, 11:11:35 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1459551511390867473
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday November 13, 2021, 12:13:22 PM Eastern
Not surprised, they aren't going to carry 3 goalies. I expect Vtec to start tomorrow against the Hens.


On the bright side, the Caps have someone to replace Sammy next year. Which is what I expect unless Sammy shows some significant improvement by the end of the season.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday November 13, 2021, 05:20:59 PM Eastern
Cindey, Dumo and the coach are getting off sick leave just in time..


https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/crosby-dumoulin-sullivan-expected-to-meet-the-pens-in-washington/c-327894642 (https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/crosby-dumoulin-sullivan-expected-to-meet-the-pens-in-washington/c-327894642)


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday November 13, 2021, 05:22:11 PM Eastern
and OV is still on pace for a 69 goal season, he only needs 25 to pass Jagr


OV is also on pace for 69 assists
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday November 14, 2021, 10:16:55 AM Eastern
Prolly don't mean much, but I've heard worse news!


https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1459887420623798279 (https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1459887420623798279)


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1459905787447451660 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1459905787447451660)


And a little somethin' for Rich. Even though he don't care either way..  :raspberry: :snicker:
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1459904569018880008
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 14, 2021, 01:25:02 PM Eastern
Mick is on it today, must not be fishing weather in central Florida
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday November 14, 2021, 02:34:14 PM Eastern
Mick is on it today, must not be fishing weather in central Florida


Dude, it got down in the 50's this morning. I was considering moving further south!!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 14, 2021, 02:46:02 PM Eastern

Dude, it got down in the 50's this morning. I was considering moving further south!!

There's been a few times in the last 20 years that all 50 states had snow on the ground at the same time. Most people think Hawaii is the outlier in that, when it's actually Florida.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 14, 2021, 03:42:01 PM Eastern
Dowd is going to be a Cap for a couple more years...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/14/capitals-sign-nic-dowd-to-three-year-3-9-million-contract-extension/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/14/capitals-sign-nic-dowd-to-three-year-3-9-million-contract-extension/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 15, 2021, 10:50:30 AM Eastern
Dowd is going to be a Cap for a couple more years...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/14/capitals-sign-nic-dowd-to-three-year-3-9-million-contract-extension/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/14/capitals-sign-nic-dowd-to-three-year-3-9-million-contract-extension/)


Saw that this morning.  Good on Dowd. $1.3 per for him is pretty fair.  Sounds cheap honestly, but he was at $750k so decent pay raise for him. Not the most skilled guy, but definitely solid and his face off percentage has greatly improved and he is a solid 4c workhorse that fits well with this team.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 15, 2021, 11:41:59 AM Eastern
And a little somethin' for Rich. Even though he don't care either way..  :raspberry: :snicker:
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1459904569018880008 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1459904569018880008)


Well, since I don't really care....


Selfishly, as a Cap fan, I'd like them to let him play so he doesn't come back from the break pouting like a little bitch.


But as a fan of justice.... :(   Sad - WTF is the point of banning him for four years if you are going to lift the ban for what is realistically the first major international event he would have played in anyway?

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday November 15, 2021, 01:48:47 PM Eastern
Nice the Caps are on a winning streak - but really they are just keeping pace with the Conference/Division leaders...  I'll take it.


Our division is really tough.  As expected, only a few games/points from 1st place to 6th place so...keep it up.



At least the Panthers finally started to come back down to reality...lost their last four in a row (last two were SO and OT losses), still leading the entire conference though.


Rest of the month is pretty tough schedule.  Need to keep it going.


GO Caps!!!

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 15, 2021, 09:19:49 PM Eastern
Pilon is called up...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/15/capitals-recall-garrett-pilon-from-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/15/capitals-recall-garrett-pilon-from-hershey/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 15, 2021, 09:22:29 PM Eastern
OV got first star of the month of october, hes still rolling...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/15/capitals-alex-ovechkin-named-nhls-first-star-of-the-week/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 15, 2021, 10:57:18 PM Eastern
They been playin good hockey. They'll need to keep that up, if Im gonna be up till 1 am watching this west coast trip!  :uh-huh:  All these kids in the lineup are like spark plugs.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday November 16, 2021, 04:20:52 PM Eastern

Sportin' a stache! lol

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1460692226107973632 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1460692226107973632)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday November 17, 2021, 05:36:36 PM Eastern
Shittsburgh lost again and now 2 pts better than last place Islanders.


WTF happed to the Islanders?  Were they not a reasonable contender last year?


And for that matter, didn't Montreal play lose in the finals to Tampa Bay?  WTF happened to Montreal?  They are 4-12-2

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday November 18, 2021, 03:07:02 PM Eastern
Ive been watching Caps news this morning, half expecting another injury announcement. Haven't seen one thankfully, but did see this...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/18/former-capitals-right-wing-troy-brouwer-retires-after-14-nhl-seasons/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday November 19, 2021, 09:07:34 AM Eastern
Congrats to Brouwer.  He was a solid guy when here.  Had some big moments.


His best contribution to the Caps.....he was in the trade that brought Oshie here  :smirk: .  No knock against Brouwer, and not that he was the reason we got Oshie, but....he was part of that deal.


Enjoy your retirement.

and...what has he been doing the last two years if he hasn't played a game in two years?  Was he playing on the Blues AHL squad?
found it....He was put on and cleared waivers Jan, 2020, so played on the AHL squad.  (He was on a 1-year, two-way contract)


Funny if you watch the goal clips in the link....MOJO is on the ice for both of those goals
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday November 19, 2021, 09:18:57 AM Eastern
What animal eats a pumpkin....or a jack o lantern?


I know deer and groundhog do, but.....did they climb the stairs to my porch and roll them down into the yard?  And they ate a heck of alot of it...like 1/3 of it.  Happened on two different nights last week or so?  And the one they chose is older and starting to mold inside at the bottom?


And what is the difference in a groundhog and a woodchuck?


And who else is bored?  I know the Caps played twice this week, but it doesn't feel like it since I didn't really watch either game.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday November 19, 2021, 10:06:26 AM Eastern
A blue whale's tongue weighs as much as an elephant.


Flamingo's eat with their heads upside down.


Polar bears have black skin


White-tailed jackrabbits have been recorded leaping 21' in the air (vertically)


A group of parrots is know as a pandemonium


The loudest critter on earth....The Pistol Shrimp (2cm long) is capable of snapping it's claw shut so rapidly, that it creates a bubble which collapses to produce a sonic blast, louder than a sonic boom.


And last, but not least...The loudest animal relative to size is the Water Boatman, 12mm long, and can produce 99dB of sound by rubbing its genitalia across its abdomen  (sounds like something a certain Florida boatman would do...if only he could)  :raspberry:



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday November 19, 2021, 11:38:40 AM Eastern
And last, but not least...The loudest animal relative to size is the Water Boatman, 12mm long, and can produce 99dB of sound by rubbing its genitalia across its abdomen  (sounds like something a certain Florida boatman would do...if only he could)  :raspberry:


Oh, I do it! I just don't brag about it!  :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday November 19, 2021, 12:48:13 PM Eastern
sounds like a hockey team is for sale, should be cheap too...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/18/omaha-lancers-players-walk-out-coaching-staff-resigns-after-tensions-boil-over/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/18/omaha-lancers-players-walk-out-coaching-staff-resigns-after-tensions-boil-over/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday November 19, 2021, 01:45:29 PM Eastern


WTF happed to the Islanders?  Were they not a reasonable contender last year?



I expect the Islanders record to get better now that they will have a few home games...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/19/islanders-ubs-arena-set-to-finally-open-on-saturday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/19/islanders-ubs-arena-set-to-finally-open-on-saturday/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday November 19, 2021, 05:06:19 PM Eastern
Oshie and Dowd might be ready for Saturday's game...


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/19/t-j-oshie-nic-dowd-skate-in-full-contact-jerseys-daniel-sprong-helped-from-the-ice-during-practice-lars-eller-remains-out/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/19/t-j-oshie-nic-dowd-skate-in-full-contact-jerseys-daniel-sprong-helped-from-the-ice-during-practice-lars-eller-remains-out/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday November 19, 2021, 05:06:54 PM Eastern

Oh, I do it! I just don't brag about it!  :snicker:


Only cause your abdomen ain't where it used to be  :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday November 19, 2021, 05:16:05 PM Eastern
I expect the Islanders record to get better now that they will have a few home games...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/19/islanders-ubs-arena-set-to-finally-open-on-saturday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/19/islanders-ubs-arena-set-to-finally-open-on-saturday/)


So the Arena is owned/financed by a bunch of Swiss bankers?  Wonder what AJ has to say about that?

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday November 19, 2021, 05:31:54 PM Eastern

Only cause your abdomen ain't where it used to be  :snicker:


 8-0 The nerve! Fat shamin' me, right before the holidays..  :raspberry:


In other news, I read where Dowd and Oshie were on ice today, both in full contact colors! And, wait for it... Sprong had to get helped off the ice. (You can't make this shit up)  :-\
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday November 19, 2021, 05:38:40 PM Eastern

 8-0 The nerve! Fat shamin' me, right before the holidays..  :raspberry:


I speak from vast knowledge from my own experience.  (and my knowledge is getting vaster all the time)  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday November 19, 2021, 05:47:13 PM Eastern
How can 23 NHL teams be above .500 (and many WAY above) and only 9 teams be below .500?


Some of the good team got to face good teams now an then.


I don't care how much Mick likes it...This kissing your sister shit is fucking up basic math.


Oh wait...it's my sister  :-X
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday November 19, 2021, 05:58:36 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1461806441484935179
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday November 20, 2021, 03:16:11 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1462140595389009921
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday November 20, 2021, 03:44:57 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1462140595389009921 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1462140595389009921)
i guess it will be game time when we find out tonights lines too
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday November 20, 2021, 08:13:49 PM Eastern
hopefully they draw a bigger crowd than the WNBA parade did..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/20/district-of-champions-alex-ovechkin-congratulates-nwsls-washington-spirit-on-first-championship-title/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/20/district-of-champions-alex-ovechkin-congratulates-nwsls-washington-spirit-on-first-championship-title/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 21, 2021, 11:27:51 AM Eastern
OV now has 272 PPGs, two behind Dave Andreychuk(274) for most all time
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday November 22, 2021, 04:43:05 PM Eastern
Oshie and Sheary are listed as day to day. Sounds like Oshie strained something compensating for his hurt foot. Not sure what Sheary did, apparently it happened in Seattle pregame.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 22, 2021, 06:01:58 PM Eastern
Yep, just read it -wasn't- Oshie' foot.  :-\  Fucking injuries man..  :poop: Haven't heard anything on Sheary.. Upper, lower, inbetweener?  :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 23, 2021, 05:39:29 PM Eastern
this tells me the Caps expect everyone but Mantha back tomorrow....


https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/23/capitals-re-assign-axel-jonsson-fjallby-to-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/23/capitals-re-assign-axel-jonsson-fjallby-to-hershey/)



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday November 24, 2021, 10:09:11 AM Eastern
Yea, but this tells me otherwise..  :-(


https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1463522668028870670 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1463522668028870670)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday November 24, 2021, 10:18:11 AM Eastern
interesting, actually getting the youngsters ready to play for once
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday November 24, 2021, 11:09:16 AM Eastern
well shit...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/24/capitals-place-t-j-oshie-on-injured-reserve/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday November 24, 2021, 11:27:38 AM Eastern
 :-(  Ima try my best not to get too bent if they start shitting the bed here.. Just crazy the amount of injuries were stacking up. 25+ Million $ in salaried centers/forwards out.. Fuck.


Sliver of good news I guess.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1463529136543174666
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday November 25, 2021, 04:29:14 PM Eastern
damn old guys..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/25/alex-ovechkin-sets-capitals-franchise-record-for-most-points-in-first-20-games-of-a-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/25/alex-ovechkin-sets-capitals-franchise-record-for-most-points-in-first-20-games-of-a-season/)

and Schultz didn't practice today
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday November 26, 2021, 02:47:05 PM Eastern
still no word on tonight's lines, but it looks like the only change from Wednesday is Cholowski in for Schultz


and maybe Vtec Sammy is starting
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday November 26, 2021, 05:28:11 PM Eastern
this happened today in Boston, matching minors were given...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cFiMNU8Au_w (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cFiMNU8Au_w)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday November 26, 2021, 10:25:02 PM Eastern
this happened today in Boston, matching minors were given...


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cFiMNU8Au_w (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cFiMNU8Au_w)

Bread wanted his glove back. lol
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday November 27, 2021, 01:39:03 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1464659159786393603
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday November 27, 2021, 04:45:26 PM Eastern
Eller did practice today in his normal spot, looks like McMichael will get scratched
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday November 28, 2021, 09:09:16 AM Eastern
looks like McMichael will get scratched
Ya think? To the naked eye I think he's played really well, but the stat sheet has been a little soft. I still feel like coach will find a spot for him though.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday November 28, 2021, 10:05:50 AM Eastern
I saw Mcmichael's highlight of him breaking his stick on the goalpost.  He looked upset, perhaps he saw the scratch coming.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday November 28, 2021, 12:38:22 PM Eastern
its amazing that Wilson gets the rap hes got when theres shit like this, plus that asshat in boston..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXKCpGRTw4Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXKCpGRTw4Q)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday November 28, 2021, 01:03:49 PM Eastern
(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fquotesbae.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F02%2FFunny-Mike-Tyson-Meme-Image-Joke-01.jpg&hash=ef9e2a71ad047cf74e5bdb78733c021eac5d0436)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday November 29, 2021, 04:22:17 PM Eastern
Oh joy!  :-\


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1465403658963722240
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 10:26:15 AM Eastern
Oh joy!  :-\


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1465403658963722240 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1465403658963722240)


I saw Eller kissing that Brett guy in the tunnel after the game.
(Eww...I know what your thinking Mick...not THAT tunnel, the tunnel from the ice to the locker room)  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 10:26:58 AM Eastern

Too bad Ovi is having such a slow start this year.  1st star of the week, again.

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1465380970039758855?s=20 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1465380970039758855?s=20)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 11:14:05 AM Eastern

I saw Eller kissing that Brett guy in the tunnel after the game.
(Eww...I know what your thinking Mick...not THAT tunnel, the tunnel from the ice to the locker room)  :raspberry:


 :huh: I don't even wanna know..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 11:27:42 AM Eastern
sounds like it has something to do with bass boats and sisters
 :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 12:20:10 PM Eastern
sounds like it has something to do with bass boats and sisters
 :wackysmile:


Hey, you leave bass boats outta this!!  :raised-eyebrow:


So far, no "protocol" casualties..  :cross:  Spronger either nursing something or in the dog house?
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1465724137985433600 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1465724137985433600)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 12:43:53 PM Eastern
I think Sprong is in the dog house, its not the first time hes been scratched


and word is Sammy is starting
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 03:19:29 PM Eastern
sounds like it has something to do with bass boats and sisters
 :wackysmile:


Last time I took my sister fishing, she caught the biggest fish.  Now all my buddies want her to come along....I don't get it  :huh:


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 05:12:37 PM Eastern
That's one fine lookin, bass!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 06:14:20 PM Eastern
he deserves double that...
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/11/30/hurricanes-head-coach-rod-brindamour-fined-25000-for-inappropriate-conduct-during-sundays-capitals-game/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday November 30, 2021, 06:48:22 PM Eastern
dont need lip readers for this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I21yF0OhKCg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I21yF0OhKCg)


   must be age restricted because the f bomb is clearly audible
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday December 02, 2021, 10:48:17 AM Eastern
Sprong, Schultz in. Sgarbossa, Choloski out.


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1466431510110781444
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 02, 2021, 11:46:33 AM Eastern
people are on the ball all of a sudden, usually this isnt posted until noon
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday December 02, 2021, 11:52:20 AM Eastern
And Nicky, Oshie and Sheary skating, in non-contact jersey. Hopefully get a few of them back here soon!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 02, 2021, 12:46:16 PM Eastern
Vtec starts tonight, which I figured would be the case after last game
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday December 03, 2021, 12:25:35 PM Eastern
Daily news..  :wackysmile:
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1466814769097232395 (https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1466814769097232395)


https://twitter.com/sammi_silber/status/1466816305416310795

https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1466815973311324169 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1466815973311324169)


 :-\
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1466819445565837314 (https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1466819445565837314)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 03, 2021, 02:43:39 PM Eastern
Dowd had a decent game last night for being sick
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday December 03, 2021, 07:19:14 PM Eastern
Dowd had a decent game last night for being sick

God dammit.. :-(
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1466884922577244160
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 04, 2021, 11:37:16 AM Eastern
Sammy gets the start tonight against Cbus...

still waiting on lines,
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 04, 2021, 11:58:10 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lGmMDSfDAU
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday December 04, 2021, 01:26:26 PM Eastern
I wish "Tropical" Fl would get a blizzard warning!!


Bunch of Caps missing from morning (optional) skate.. Hopefully that's not an indication of anything.. Off the top of my head, names were Ovie, Eller, TVR, Jensen..
 :-\
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1467191912159395849
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 04, 2021, 01:47:19 PM Eastern
looks like Irwin will get his first start as a Cap
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday December 04, 2021, 01:51:53 PM Eastern
WhoTF is Erwin?  :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday December 05, 2021, 08:45:17 PM Eastern
word is Bruce Boudreau wont be doing anymore pre and post game commentary for the Caps, hard to have time for that when hes a head coach in Vancouver
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 06, 2021, 10:23:37 AM Eastern
More joy..  :poop:


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1467871346168582144 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1467871346168582144)


Morning skate lines: (Sammy will be in goal)
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1467880307907080196 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1467880307907080196)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 06, 2021, 06:20:07 PM Eastern
the other day when Dowd was put on flu protocol I figured Hathy was next, they spend a lot of time together with that podcast they do
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 06, 2021, 06:41:22 PM Eastern
the other day when Dowd was put on flu protocol I figured Hathy was next, they spend a lot of time together with that podcast they do


Yup. Too bad that vaccine doesn't prevent a god damn thing.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 07, 2021, 01:08:00 AM Eastern
Vancouver beat the Kings 4-0 in Bruce's first game behind the bench

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/07/bruce-there-it-is-canucks-fans-cheer-for-bruce-boudreau-and-canucks-following-4-0-victory-over-kings/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 07, 2021, 07:27:20 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1468328215806685194
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 07, 2021, 08:41:34 PM Eastern
I hope the league isnt using the test that the CDC told everyone to stop using because of false positives and the inability to differentiate between the wuhan and regular flu. The CDC made that recommendation back in the summer.

That test by the way, was(is?) the primary wuhan test. A few months ago when the recommendation was made I dont think there were any other options.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday December 08, 2021, 05:30:15 PM Eastern
Programming note: Friday's game is on ESPN+ only..  >:(
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday December 08, 2021, 07:58:49 PM Eastern
Programming note: Friday's game is on ESPN+ only..  >:(
its the Caps vs Hens, that game always gets national airtime
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday December 09, 2021, 09:27:35 AM Eastern
its the Caps vs Hens, that game always gets national airtime
Yea, but they have a funny way of showing it. I'd bet ESPN+ doesn't have a quarter of the audience regular ESPN would.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 09, 2021, 10:07:49 AM Eastern
the ESPN network isnt half what it used to be, I was amazed they had the funds to get the NHL broadcast rights

Bruce is 2-0...
https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-vancouver-canucks-game-recap/c-328693766 (https://www.nhl.com/news/boston-bruins-vancouver-canucks-game-recap/c-328693766)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday December 09, 2021, 05:13:10 PM Eastern

"hopeful"  :cross: https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1468993461927952394 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1468993461927952394)

"As of now"  :cross:
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1468986329522487306 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1468986329522487306)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 10, 2021, 10:19:21 AM Eastern
remember this kid...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/09/former-capitals-left-wing-nathan-walker-scores-hat-trick-in-season-debut-with-blues-matches-total-from-first-25-career-games/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 10, 2021, 10:33:57 AM Eastern
this doesnt happen unless Vtec or Sammy cant play tonight...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/10/capitals-recall-goaltender-zach-fucale/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday December 10, 2021, 12:00:53 PM Eastern
"Fuuuuuuuuuuuuu" Hope the kid gets to play, maybe tomorrow? Even though he's been getting lit up since going back to Hershey.. 10g on 43 shots.  8-0


* just saw where all 3 were on the ice for morning skate, so maybe they're just being cautious since the goalie coach got put on protocol?


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1469329319629631491
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday December 10, 2021, 06:45:36 PM Eastern
Well good on Walker.  He's seems a decent fellow
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 11, 2021, 09:55:24 AM Eastern
Bruce is 3-0 ...


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 11, 2021, 12:41:35 PM Eastern
The league has decided not to take disciplinary action against McGuinn for the head hit on Fehervary


DoPs is a fucking joke


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBO3kjDLRg&t=53s
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday December 11, 2021, 01:32:22 PM Eastern
That's Bullshit.. I don't necessarily think it was intentional, but he still hit him squarely in the fucking head. They don't -not- react when someone gets tripped accidentally? They get 2 minutes if they meant it or not..  :clown: :poop:  Wilson would of got 5 games minimum..


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 11, 2021, 02:56:29 PM Eastern
no morning skate, no update on Willy or Fever

the only thing the team has announced is Vtec in goal

it's 3:00pm
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday December 11, 2021, 05:28:01 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1469790854021853186
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 11, 2021, 06:04:38 PM Eastern
that's surprising, based on the replays I saw today I would've guessed Fever would definitely be out tonight


that means Sgarbosa plays tonight, and possibly Cholo
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday December 11, 2021, 06:09:42 PM Eastern
I was already half in the bag.. I didn't clearly see what happened to Wilson? I thought it was a close call with the goal post? Did he play any after that or go straight for the tunnel?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 11, 2021, 06:20:18 PM Eastern
pretty sure he didnt play another shift, he did not go straight to the tunnel. He looked ok after he got up and skated some

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1UdiJyAoSg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1UdiJyAoSg)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 11, 2021, 06:43:23 PM Eastern
Caps pre game on the t v is 30 minutes, with 15 minutes of commercials


 :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday December 11, 2021, 06:45:32 PM Eastern
Fucking weird.. Seems to be fine? Oh well, hopefully it's a quick recovery. Has 3 days rest after tonight.  :cross:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday December 12, 2021, 12:01:47 PM Eastern
back to chocolate town...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/12/capitals-re-assign-goaltender-zach-fucale-to-hershey-bears/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 13, 2021, 12:00:28 AM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/12/former-capitals-forward-andre-burakovsky-records-first-career-hat-trick-to-lift-colorado-avalanche-over-the-florida-panthers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/12/former-capitals-forward-andre-burakovsky-records-first-career-hat-trick-to-lift-colorado-avalanche-over-the-florida-panthers/)

https://twitter.com/davealthouse/status/1470247893449814016 (https://twitter.com/davealthouse/status/1470247893449814016)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 13, 2021, 10:28:45 AM Eastern
Bruce is now 4-0
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 13, 2021, 11:59:14 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1470424765013889028
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 13, 2021, 12:03:15 PM Eastern
saw that, Id be surprised if Backy is ready start/play tonight.

and Wilson is out, day to day
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 13, 2021, 12:13:43 PM Eastern
Yea, Nicky is probably still a ways off. Good to see him the actual mix though! Think they said the goal was to get him in a game before Christmas?  Also looks like TVR and Dowd are off the flu list.


https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1470430382206169088
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday December 13, 2021, 12:25:00 PM Eastern

 :pointdown:

DoPs is a fucking joke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBO3kjDLRg&t=53s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlBO3kjDLRg&t=53s)


Yeah, what he said....a fucking joke.


Main point of contact was the head.... direct hit to the head.... made no effort to avoid the hit....hit player in a defenseless position with head down...player injured on the play.  You know....basically ALL the parameters for a bad hit.  (except the hitter wasn't a #43)


This is what's wrong with DOPS - NO consistency.  They need to blur the numbers and names on the video and let an impartial panel review these so there is no bias....but then there would still be team bias and everyone could still tell who is who.  But really, if their job is to protect the players, then they need to set clear guidelines and actually follow them.  Then every player would know what the rules are.  Either that or just make is simple and make it automatic.  Hit a guy in the head, penalty & suspension...no matter what.  Just like clearing the puck over the glass in the D zone - automatic penalty intentional or not.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 13, 2021, 04:31:12 PM Eastern
from nhldotcum...

https://www.nhl.com/news/nicklas-backstrom-playing-status/c-328968648 (https://www.nhl.com/news/nicklas-backstrom-playing-status/c-328968648)


Ill believe it when it happens, everything out this locker room indicates Backy is still a ways to go
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 13, 2021, 05:35:39 PM Eastern
Hmm.. Yea, does seem a little ambitious. Guess how he feels tomorrow, after taking line rushes today, will play a big part in it.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 14, 2021, 11:39:32 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1470787354059288584
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 14, 2021, 02:18:22 PM Eastern
11 am practice today, didnt expect any info to come out until 1:30-2


Backy will travel with the team to chicago as a game time decision, Willy still out...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/14/nicklas-backstrom-continues-progress-towards-return-tom-wilson-still-out-with-upper-body-injury/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/14/nicklas-backstrom-continues-progress-towards-return-tom-wilson-still-out-with-upper-body-injury/)

as best I can tell Backy is still on LTIR, Caps still have Mantha and Hathy out for that salary break, but they are gonna have to start sending guys back to Hershey




and Bruce is now 5-0, Vancouver is only 9 points out of first in their division with 52 games left
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday December 15, 2021, 08:02:56 PM Eastern
expected move..

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/15/capitals-re-assign-brett-leason-to-ahl-hershey/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 16, 2021, 10:42:15 AM Eastern
no olympics for you...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/16/report-iihf-president-luc-tardiff-will-not-lift-evgeny-kuznetsovs-suspension-for-olympics/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 16, 2021, 12:49:47 PM Eastern
Dowd cant travel to canada for some fukin reason sooo...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/16/capitals-recall-brett-leason-from-ahl-hershey/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday December 16, 2021, 10:29:15 PM Eastern
TVR can't either.. They scarred of the flu up nawth.


The Gen 6 car, with all it's flaws, still put on a decent show with the right package and track. Next years gonna be funny. And unfortunately we'll have to see how bad they fuck up Atlanta in the offseason..
https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1470544385343426565
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday December 16, 2021, 10:40:13 PM Eastern
TVR can't either.. They scarred of the flu up nawth.


The Gen 6 car, with all it's flaws, still put on a decent show with the right package and track. Next years gonna be funny. And unfortunately we'll have to see how bad they fuck up Atlanta in the offseason..
https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1470544385343426565 (https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1470544385343426565)


I heard "rubbin was racing", but ....Rubbin you brother? :huh:   You crazy rednecks need some women (and not my sister)
And for that matter...fo sho not YOUR OWN sister. :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 16, 2021, 11:08:56 PM Eastern
meh.. theyre both assholes


I want to see a cup race here, with no fukin heat racing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p72nM8ujTc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p72nM8ujTc)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35l72_DzMGI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35l72_DzMGI)

I think Clint called Tony fat there   :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday December 16, 2021, 11:32:05 PM Eastern

meh.. theyre both assholes


What's that got to do with anything?  :snicker:



Clash (Feb 6th) is gonna be at/in the LA Coliseum.. Bout as close to Bowman Gray as your gonna get. They're gonna tear up a bunch of new equipment but Im gonna watch!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 17, 2021, 12:33:46 PM Eastern
Bruce is now 6-0
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 18, 2021, 06:36:13 PM Eastern
Fucale sent back to Hershey...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/18/capitals-re-assign-fucale-to-ahl-hershey/
 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday December 18, 2021, 06:38:07 PM Eastern
December 16, 2014, the longest shootout in NHL history, 20 rounds...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEz1u4xHHsQ
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday December 18, 2021, 10:07:22 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1472398625074556928
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday December 19, 2021, 01:27:03 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1472398625074556928 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1472398625074556928)

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/18/will-joe-snively-be-recalled-by-the-capitals-and-make-his-nhl-debut-on-sunday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/18/will-joe-snively-be-recalled-by-the-capitals-and-make-his-nhl-debut-on-sunday/)

also saw a blurb that said the Caps have five guys out on covid, Dowd and TvR were out last game because of canadas rules, not the nhl. The fuck is going on?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday December 19, 2021, 08:46:02 AM Eastern
Unless they retested positive or something, Dowd and TVR should be good to go. Hathaway should be close to available to return? Nicky and Kuzy still got a ways to go.

update:
Mother fucker man..
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1472581529989701634 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1472581529989701634)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday December 19, 2021, 10:17:59 AM Eastern
Oshie out....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/19/capitals-oshie-placed-on-covid-19-protocol/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/19/capitals-oshie-placed-on-covid-19-protocol/)


Snivley in....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/19/capitals-recall-snively-from-ahl-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/19/capitals-recall-snively-from-ahl-hershey/)

Hathy and Willy did practice this morning, but dont look like they will play tonight
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday December 19, 2021, 02:26:44 PM Eastern
 8-0    WHAT THE FUCK IS IT WITH THESE FUCKING IDIOTS??
THEY KNOW THE RULES.  tHEY KNOW THE PROTOCOLS.

THEY JUST DON'T GIVE A BEES BOLLOCKS FOR THEIR FAMILIES, THEIR TEAMMATES AND LEAST OF ALL FOR US FANS.

I say put all of them in one room for 2 weeks, to isolate together, untill they get the fucking message..  That/d teach the stupid fuckers.


 :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:   


Fucking idiots.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday December 19, 2021, 03:33:28 PM Eastern
as best as we can tell, everyone has been following the rules. It's blatantly obvious the covid "vaccine" doesn't do what we were told it does, it's also flu season.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday December 19, 2021, 03:51:30 PM Eastern
programing note, Tuesday's game vs Pilly will be on ESPN+


 ::)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday December 19, 2021, 04:25:11 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/spittinchiclets/status/1472677519618940936
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday December 19, 2021, 05:27:48 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/19/nhl-suspends-cross-border-play-through-christmas-capitals-host-senators-in-first-game-after-break/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday December 19, 2021, 07:30:34 PM Eastern
GOOD
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday December 19, 2021, 07:37:06 PM Eastern



as best as we can tell, everyone has been following the rules. It's blatantly obvious the covid "vaccine" doesn't do what we were told it does, it's also flu season.





As best as I  can tell noboddy givez a  bees bolussaabout the Coic sgut luv.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday December 19, 2021, 07:45:22 PM Eastern
vumme sideya.  Ir won't let nego to new
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 20, 2021, 12:05:28 PM Eastern
vumme sideya.  Ir won't let nego to new


Begpardon?  :huh: :snicker:  But yea, they're all vaccinated. Don't matter.. And they all have the sniffles, if that. Still haven't heard of a single "pro" athlete being hospitalized from covid, much less dying.


Not sure what this was.. False positive? Wasn't he just put on the "list" yesterday?
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1472962466657316876
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 20, 2021, 02:14:21 PM Eastern
yep, Sgarbossa was ineligible last night because he tested positive for the wuhan


Back in July the CDC recommended everyone stop using the PCR test because of false positives and its inability to differentiate between the wuhan and regular flu. As best as I can determine, most places are still using the PCR test.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 20, 2021, 02:17:00 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/20/capitals-re-assign-leason-malenstyn-to-ahl-hershey/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 20, 2021, 07:07:14 PM Eastern
Rumor has it the Skins may be the only DC team playing tomorrow..  :-\
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 20, 2021, 10:02:06 PM Eastern
Rumor has it the Skins may be the only DC team playing tomorrow..  :-\

who  :huh:

Caps vs Pilly will happen, to bad it wont be on the tv...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/20/report-nhl-to-pause-play-after-tuesday-night-capitals-islanders-game-on-thursday-to-be-postponed/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 20, 2021, 10:24:20 PM Eastern
who  :huh:

Caps vs Pilly will happen, to bad it wont be on the tv...

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/20/report-nhl-to-pause-play-after-tuesday-night-capitals-islanders-game-on-thursday-to-be-postponed/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/20/report-nhl-to-pause-play-after-tuesday-night-capitals-islanders-game-on-thursday-to-be-postponed/)


Rumor was it was gonna happen tomorrow. Guess they decided to let us spread the flu around a bit more!  :)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 10:56:28 AM Eastern
My fault.  I came to Florida where my in laws have every channel imaginable.  Someone just doesn't want me watching  :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 12:27:59 PM Eastern
Mars Candy is withdrawaling from NASCRAP after the 2022 season, not that I care about KY, but this is going to hurt the coach too
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 12:59:12 PM Eastern
welp, no hockey until after Christmas....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/21/nhl-postpones-capitals-flyers-game-on-tuesday-after-sprong-schultz-test-positive-for-covid-19/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/21/nhl-postpones-capitals-flyers-game-on-tuesday-after-sprong-schultz-test-positive-for-covid-19/)






and the NHL is not going to the Olympiad in China
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: waynerivers on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 01:31:19 PM Eastern
This covid pause is about the dumbest thing I've heard of.  Who do they think they are protecting?  The fans?  Hardly.  The players are 20-30 something pros in prime physical condition.  The danger to them from covid is about the same as it is for children, IOW, about zero.  Oh, and there are about 8 cases of Omicron in the US and no deaths.  Many more people are going to die from cancer, heart disease, overdoses, gun shots and car accidents than are going to die from covid this year but the only thing people are hysterical about is covid.  This has to end.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 05:03:26 PM Eastern
My fault.  I came to Florida where my in laws have every channel imaginable.  Someone just doesn't want me watching  :raised-eyebrow:


I figured you must of arrived.. Everyone has covid, raining, cold.. When you leaving?  :snicker: 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: BlackIce on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 05:19:47 PM Eastern
This covid pause is about the dumbest thing I've heard of.  Who do they think they are protecting?  The fans?  Hardly.  The players are 20-30 something pros in prime physical condition.  The danger to them from covid is about the same as it is for children, IOW, about zero.  Oh, and there are about 8 cases of Omicron in the US and no deaths.  Many more people are going to die from cancer, heart disease, overdoses, gun shots and car accidents than are going to die from covid this year but the only thing people are hysterical about is covid.  This has to end.


I agree with you, I'm not sure what the NHL shutting down for a week is going to do in the greater scheme of things.


But the rest of your post is off base.  The latest weekly report on new cases (Dec. 12-18, I believe) showed that the Omicron variant had exploded to account for 73% of new cases, from less than 1% two weeks earlier and 13% the previous week.  Omicron is now taking over as the dominant strain of COVID in the country.  There have been a few Omicron deaths so far, but only a few -- but that's because deaths are a lagging indicator.  Since Omicron has only been widespread in the U.S. for a relatively short time, it will be into 2022 before deaths from the Omicron variant show up en masse.


And uh, the US is going to record more than 300,000 deaths from COVID this year.  It's less than cancer and heart disease, but much more than the others you mentioned.  And then of course there are the ongoing effects of "long COVID" that affect so many -- but it's the American way; if something isn't brought out in bold letters, it doesn't really exist.


The ONE reason above all others that our society is "hysterical about COVID" is the distinct possibility of wide scale collapse of the U.S. health care system.  Since health care represents about 20% of our economy, that IS a big deal.  Now if all the unvaccinated people in the country would agree that they will treat their COVID at home rather than going to the doctor or hospital when they get seriously ill, then the healthcare stresses due to COVID would largely disappear.  And the people with other conditions whose treatments are being delayed or shunted aside to make room for COVID patients would be able to be treated in a timely fashion.


I have had quite a bit of association with the health care field in a number of different ways over my lifetime.  I know the stresses and strains that the profession puts on people.  When you see the "scare headlines" about the crisis in the system and among healthcare workers -- believe it.   
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 05:26:29 PM Eastern
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2021/12/13/total-number-of-confirmed-omicron-deaths-zero-n2600477 (https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2021/12/13/total-number-of-confirmed-omicron-deaths-zero-n2600477)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 05:40:50 PM Eastern
NHL based in Canada is why they're all aboard the freakout train..  :clown: :)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: chas on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 07:55:54 PM Eastern
A week would give the Caps a chance to get some players off the COVID protocol list. It was getting pretty thin in the ranks.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: BlackIce on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 09:39:14 PM Eastern
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2021/12/13/total-number-of-confirmed-omicron-deaths-zero-n2600477 (https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2021/12/13/total-number-of-confirmed-omicron-deaths-zero-n2600477)




You're backing up a claim of no Omicron deaths with a post that is 8 days old?


Look, i grant that there are few deaths to Omicron so far -- and there should be.  It's really only exploded in the past couple of weeks in this country.  In reality, IF Omicron is a relatively less frequently lethal strain than previous ones (mixed signals on that so far), and IF we can provide adequate care of the more seriously ill with the PROVEN mitigating treatments (NOT Ivermectin!!), hopefully we can limit the mortality from this strain.  But that still doesn't address the #1 issue, the strain on the healthcare system, and it might even exacerbate it, because more people who might have died will be saved through extensive hospital treatment -- which is what requires the staffing and attention.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 21, 2021, 11:06:03 PM Eastern



You're backing up a claim of no Omicron deaths with a post that is 8 days old?


Look, i grant that there are few deaths to Omicron so far -- and there should be.  It's really only exploded in the past couple of weeks in this country.  In reality, IF Omicron is a relatively less frequently lethal strain than previous ones (mixed signals on that so far), and IF we can provide adequate care of the more seriously ill with the PROVEN mitigating treatments (NOT Ivermectin!!), hopefully we can limit the mortality from this strain.  But that still doesn't address the #1 issue, the strain on the healthcare system, and it might even exacerbate it, because more people who might have died will be saved through extensive hospital treatment -- which is what requires the staffing and attention.


wait...  are you are actually saying ivermectin isn't a proven treatment? Because that is incorrect.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: BlackIce on Wednesday December 22, 2021, 06:27:03 AM Eastern
[size=1.385em]NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials say 2021 is shaping up to be even deadlier than last year.[/size]
[size=1.385em][/color]It's too early to say for sure, since all the death reports for November and December won’t be in for many weeks. But based on available information, it seems likely 2021 will surpass last year's record number of deaths by at least 15,000, said Robert Anderson, who oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's death statistics.[/size]
[size=1.385em][/color]Last year was the most lethal in U.S. history, due largely to the COVID-19 pandemic. A CDC report being released Wednesday shows 2020 was actually even worse than the agency previously reported.[/size]
[size=1.385em][/color]The report presents a final tally for last year of about 3.384 million U.S. deaths, about 25,000 more than a provisional count released earlier this year. Such jumps between provisional and final numbers are common, but 2020's difference was higher than usual because of a lag in death records from some states that switched to new electronic reporting systems, Anderson said.[/size]

[size=1.385em][/color]The CDC this week also revised its estimate of life expectancy for 2020. Life expectancy at birth that year was 77 years, a decrease of 1.8 years from 2019. The agency previously estimated the decline at 1.5 years.[/size]
[size=1.385em][/color]Anderson said it's likely that the nation will see more than 3.4 million deaths in 2021. Other experts said they think deaths for the year will end up either about the same as in 2020, or higher.[/size]
[size=1.385em][/color]“It's really sad,” said Ali Mokdad, a mortality statistics expert at the University of Washington.[/size]
[size=1.385em][/color]A large reason is COVID-19, which hit the U.S. hard around March 2020 and became the nation's No. 3 cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer.[/size]
[size=1.385em][/color]Last year, COVID-19 was the underlying cause in about 351,000 deaths. This year, the number is already at 356,000, and the final tally could hit 370,000, Anderson said.[/size]
[size=1.385em][/color]Experts also think the 2021 numbers will be affected by a drug overdose epidemic that is expected to — for the first time — surpass 100,000 deaths in a calendar year.[/size]
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: waynerivers on Wednesday December 22, 2021, 11:00:10 AM Eastern

I agree with you, I'm not sure what the NHL shutting down for a week is going to do in the greater scheme of things.


But the rest of your post is off base.  The latest weekly report on new cases (Dec. 12-18, I believe) showed that the Omicron variant had exploded to account for 73% of new cases, from less than 1% two weeks earlier and 13% the previous week.  Omicron is now taking over as the dominant strain of COVID in the country.  There have been a few Omicron deaths so far, but only a few -- but that's because deaths are a lagging indicator.  Since Omicron has only been widespread in the U.S. for a relatively short time, it will be into 2022 before deaths from the Omicron variant show up en masse.


And uh, the US is going to record more than 300,000 deaths from COVID this year.  It's less than cancer and heart disease, but much more than the others you mentioned.  And then of course there are the ongoing effects of "long COVID" that affect so many -- but it's the American way; if something isn't brought out in bold letters, it doesn't really exist.


The ONE reason above all others that our society is "hysterical about COVID" is the distinct possibility of wide scale collapse of the U.S. health care system.  Since health care represents about 20% of our economy, that IS a big deal.  Now if all the unvaccinated people in the country would agree that they will treat their COVID at home rather than going to the doctor or hospital when they get seriously ill, then the healthcare stresses due to COVID would largely disappear.  And the people with other conditions whose treatments are being delayed or shunted aside to make room for COVID patients would be able to be treated in a timely fashion.


I have had quite a bit of association with the health care field in a number of different ways over my lifetime.  I know the stresses and strains that the profession puts on people.  When you see the "scare headlines" about the crisis in the system and among healthcare workers -- believe it.




A great amount of strain could be taken off the healthcare system if the focus wasn't entirely on the vaccines, which are clearly only partially effective, masks and the like.  Why doesn't anyone talk about therapeutics?  Why are medicines that are proven to work even actively disparaged?  Why is the scientific truth that natural immunity is vastly more effective than vaccines also ignored?  Why has a one size fits all approach been taken from the beginning which ignores the differences in age, health, etc. among people which determines their vulnerability to a severe reaction to the virus?  Why do some people seem to have a vested interest in the public continuing to be fearful and uneasy?  Only a few people ask these questions and the people making policy would rather attack those asking them than give rational answers.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 23, 2021, 10:26:27 AM Eastern
https://www.nhl.com/news/wayne-gretzky-believes-alex-ovechkin-will-break-goals-record/c-329213182
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 24, 2021, 09:17:37 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXkMaZz5Mo8
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday December 24, 2021, 10:07:13 PM Eastern
Well, this should do it! All will be fine after 1 more day off!!  :) :rofl:


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1474523647301799938
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 24, 2021, 11:48:57 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QibwX2CbIYk
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Friday December 24, 2021, 11:57:17 PM Eastern



A great amount of strain could be taken off the healthcare system if the focus wasn't entirely on the vaccines, which are clearly only partially effective, masks and the like.  Why doesn't anyone talk about therapeutics?  Why are medicines that are proven to work even actively disparaged?  Why is the scientific truth that natural immunity is vastly more effective than vaccines also ignored?  Why has a one size fits all approach been taken from the beginning which ignores the differences in age, health, etc. among people which determines their vulnerability to a severe reaction to the virus?  Why do some people seem to have a vested interest in the public continuing to be fearful and uneasy?  Only a few people ask these questions and the people making policy would rather attack those asking them than give rational answers.



you really don't get it do you.    :( :'(
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday December 27, 2021, 12:50:37 PM Eastern
Might see some hockey in 2023?  :clown: :poop:


https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1475508633651884033
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday December 27, 2021, 01:21:27 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1475514890207084554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 10:40:51 AM Eastern
Look who became a Twit!!!  :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 11:42:47 AM Eastern
Look who became a Twit!!!  :snicker:

nope, i still haven't signed up nor will i ever do so
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 12:11:53 PM Eastern
nope, i still haven't signed up nor will i ever do so


That's like saying you'll never be a porn star.. You still watch, ya pervert!!!  :raspberry: :snicker:


Forward lines don't look too bad! Not sure why Hathaway isn't with Haglin and Dowd, but whatever.. Guess the flu making it's way through the D core now..
https://twitter.com/sammi_silber/status/1475859470119059456
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 12:37:35 PM Eastern
hey... I watch porn for the same reason I watch zombie movies, so i know what to do in case it ever happens
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 12:43:50 PM Eastern
 :rofl:  Same, same!!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 04:59:22 PM Eastern
Canada gonna be the death of the NHL..  :clown: :poop:  Next Tues Caps vs Montreal, postponed.


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1475944977125498884 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1475944977125498884)


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1475907188451426307
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 05:59:34 PM Eastern
what joke of a fuck
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 07:40:32 PM Eastern
its starting to look like the Daytona 500 might only have 30-35 cars, there's not enough nextgen chassis being built at a high enough pace for anything more


since F1 has screwed the pooch, the only race left on my must attend list is at Circuit de la Sarthe
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday December 28, 2021, 07:49:32 PM Eastern
John Madden has left the building after 85 years
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday December 29, 2021, 12:01:59 AM Eastern

-Yes, agree.. Complete fuckshow.

-And they're going to tear a few of them up at The LA Coliseum before the season even starts.

-Le Mans would be fun!

-RIP John Madden!! Legend!!


-Where's the hillbilly and the foreigner been?  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday December 29, 2021, 12:11:30 PM Eastern
I swear, I dont understand why Caps management still runs the team website, they provide almost no team information

I think Rich is still on vacation, and Lil is mad at us for seeing the wuhan flu and the governments response to it for what it is
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday December 29, 2021, 02:07:41 PM Eastern
this....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/29/nhl-reduces-covid-19-quarantine-to-five-days-with-negative-test/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/29/nhl-reduces-covid-19-quarantine-to-five-days-with-negative-test/)

because....

https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/chris-queen/2021/12/27/cdc-revises-quarantine-recommendations-for-omicron-n1544817 (https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/chris-queen/2021/12/27/cdc-revises-quarantine-recommendations-for-omicron-n1544817)
  “The change is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms and the 2-3 days after,” reads the CDC’s statement (https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s1227-isolation-quarantine-guidance.html). “Therefore, people who test positive should isolate for 5 days and, if asymptomatic at that time, they may leave isolation if they can continue to mask for 5 days to minimize the risk of infecting others.”

but the NHL is still relying on the PCR test....

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/huge-cdc-withdraws-use-pcr-test-covid-finally-admits-test-can-not-differentiate-flu-covid-virus/ (https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/huge-cdc-withdraws-use-pcr-test-covid-finally-admits-test-can-not-differentiate-flu-covid-virus/)

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1476189028982702080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday December 29, 2021, 04:31:34 PM Eastern
I'm back!!!


And it appears this is now "the dedicated Covid thread..."  :huh:


So is there actually a game tonight?  Like a real NHL Capitals game?  Woot!


I left town Dec 20 and returned Dec 28.  The Caps postponed three of the four games while I was gone.  No wonder I couldn't find them on TV in Florida or NC.










Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday December 29, 2021, 06:21:41 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1475907188451426307 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1475907188451426307)

Sgarbossa cleared waivers, is on the taxi squad
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday December 30, 2021, 06:46:20 PM Eastern
took a while with the extended Christmas break, but Bruce is now 7-0 ....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/30/former-capitals-head-coach-bruce-boudreau-ties-nhl-record-for-longest-winning-streak-to-begin-tenure-with-new-team-in-vancouver/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday December 30, 2021, 08:12:41 PM Eastern
took a while with the extended Christmas break, but Bruce is now 7-0 ....

https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/30/former-capitals-head-coach-bruce-boudreau-ties-nhl-record-for-longest-winning-streak-to-begin-tenure-with-new-team-in-vancouver/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2021/12/30/former-capitals-head-coach-bruce-boudreau-ties-nhl-record-for-longest-winning-streak-to-begin-tenure-with-new-team-in-vancouver/)


His NHL career winning percentage is .637 which is damn good.


Also...on a "lighter" note....they have him listed at 5'-9", 170lbs  :lol:


I think he might have had only one foot on that scale.  He and I appear to have a similar physique right now, and 170 aint getting there.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 31, 2021, 10:02:15 AM Eastern
Bruce is now 7-0-1
Caps at 7:30 in detroit
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday December 31, 2021, 06:20:21 PM Eastern
Betty White has left the building after almost 100 years...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsIhGEFmnp0
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday January 01, 2022, 12:44:02 PM Eastern
Betty White has left the building after almost 100 years...


 :'(  RIP Girl!!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday January 01, 2022, 01:41:10 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/01/capitals-sprong-vanecek-schultz-jensen-cholowski-activated-off-of-covid-19-protocol/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday January 02, 2022, 11:36:45 PM Eastern
at this juncture, the Caps are off until Friday. They then have back to backs at 8pm.


 ::)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday January 03, 2022, 08:40:38 AM Eastern
at this juncture, the Caps are off until Friday. They then have back to backs at 8pm.


 ::)


Schedule's about to get retarded.. Off 4 days, 3 games in 4 nights, off 4 days, 3 games in 4 nights..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 03, 2022, 09:56:18 AM Eastern
I’ve been saying it for years, the nhl schedulers suck ass
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 03, 2022, 03:40:02 PM Eastern
boredom thread...


Dale Hunter is the only player in history with 1000 pts and 3000 PIM.  Dale was my favorite player at the time (and for a very long time).  Named a dog after him.  ;D


Career stats of 1020 pts and 3565 PIM...which lands him second all time for the most PIM behind Tiger Williams with 3971.


Dale had 270 career fights.  Although, I don't remember him as a real heavyweight fighter...mostly a VERY pesky player who was always stirring the pot.  Great competitor.


When they demolished the old Cap Center....the Capitals gave Hunter the penalty box from there  :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 03, 2022, 06:05:43 PM Eastern
technically, management pulled the home penalty box from the old arena and gave it to Huntsy at his sweater retirement ceremony, which was before the old Cap Center was demolished

as I recall, as I was at that game, they also gave him an suv and a horse trailer

 ;D



I can’t find that ceremony on the youtube   :(
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 04, 2022, 01:24:07 PM Eastern
looks like Vtec is completely healthy, this week…

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/04/capitals-recall-aliaksei-protas-re-assign-mike-sgarbossa-pheonix-copley-lucas-johansen-and-alex-alexeyev-to-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/04/capitals-recall-aliaksei-protas-re-assign-mike-sgarbossa-pheonix-copley-lucas-johansen-and-alex-alexeyev-to-hershey/)

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/04/fehervary-returns-to-capitals-practice-mcmichael-absent-samsonov-orlov-leave-early-with-injuries/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/04/fehervary-returns-to-capitals-practice-mcmichael-absent-samsonov-orlov-leave-early-with-injuries/)

Fever was the last Cap still on cobid, so the whole team is clear, this week

Osh and Backy did not practice today, still have the non cobid flu
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 04, 2022, 04:11:48 PM Eastern
technically, management pulled the home penalty box from the old arena and gave it to Huntsy at his sweater retirement ceremony, which was before the old Cap Center was demolished

as I recall, as I was at that game, they also gave him an suv and a horse trailer

 ;D



I can’t find that ceremony on the youtube   :(


That's funny and appropriate (the penalty box).  I'd like to see that ceremony.  I don't remember that.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 04, 2022, 06:46:05 PM Eastern
No McNugget. Sammy and Orly leave early with injuries.. Sounds about right!  :) :clown: :poop:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 05, 2022, 01:03:11 PM Eastern
Caps, Montreal, and Seattle are only teams without an OT win.
Caps have 20 wins
Seattle has 10 wins
Montreal has 6 wins  (Ooh-fah)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 05, 2022, 01:10:28 PM Eastern
A group of alligators is called a congregation.
A group of crocodiles is called a bask.
A group of turkeys is called a rafter. (also flock or gang)
A group of giraffes is called a tower.
...
a charm of goldfinches
a band of gorillas
a troubling of goldfish
a drove of donkeys
a snuggle of sloths (aw, how cute)
a raft of (resting) otters
a bloom of jellyfish
an embarrassment of Pandas




bring on the hockey



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday January 05, 2022, 01:39:17 PM Eastern
Caps and Rags are tied for the lead in the Metro with 48 points, the Rags have the tie breaker with more wins


Rags 22-8-4
Caps 20-6-8
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday January 05, 2022, 07:43:21 PM Eastern
Sammy was back at practice today. Orlov was in the building for treatment.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday January 05, 2022, 07:51:07 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/05/samsonov-returns-to-capitals-practice-hathaway-skates-on-top-line/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/05/samsonov-returns-to-capitals-practice-hathaway-skates-on-top-line/)

interesting…

Ovechkin-Kuznetsov-Hathaway
Sheary-Eller-Wilson
Hagelin-Dowd-Leason
Sprong-McMichael/Sgarbossa-Protas


Fehervary-Carlson
TvR-Jensen
Irwin-Schultz
Kempny-Cholowski


Samsonov
Vancecek
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday January 06, 2022, 12:42:24 PM Eastern
Caps are headed to St Louis

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/06/nicklas-backstrom-t-j-oshie-and-dmitry-orlov-return-to-practice-news-from-thursdays-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/06/nicklas-backstrom-t-j-oshie-and-dmitry-orlov-return-to-practice-news-from-thursdays-practice/)


there are 11 games on the schedule tonight, only 2 tomorrow
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday January 06, 2022, 01:08:40 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvK0099puP0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvK0099puP0)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 07, 2022, 10:24:09 AM Eastern
word is the Blues leading points/goal scorer, Terasenko, will miss tonight’s game because of the wuhan






and the Hens have just won 10 in a row, now only 3 points behind the Caps
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday January 09, 2022, 04:11:17 PM Eastern
this is always nice to see…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAuYCZgb08U (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAuYCZgb08U)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 10, 2022, 10:16:16 AM Eastern
Who the heck plans the NHL Schedule.  The Caps played back to back Friday/Saturday and again tonight?  Then they don't play till Saturday, with back to back on Sunday which is the start of 5 games in 8 nights?
 :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 10, 2022, 01:18:12 PM Eastern
the Caps weren’t scheduled to have a four day break last week, that was the wuhan. This weeks four day break is the joke that is NHL scheduling
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 10, 2022, 08:11:23 PM Eastern
The Washington Capitals last hosted the all star game in 1982. In the last 40 years there wasn’t an all star game 7 times. Either because of a lockout/strike or the olympics.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 11, 2022, 02:41:34 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1480328250207477760
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 11, 2022, 03:54:31 PM Eastern
it’s martinsville …
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 11, 2022, 11:06:34 PM Eastern
it’s martinsville …


This place will make Martinsville feel like Daytona.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday January 13, 2022, 12:11:02 PM Eastern
with no games in four days it’s been a quiet week in Caps land
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday January 13, 2022, 02:11:14 PM Eastern
I bet they're working out a new PP and OT strategy? I'll be sure to hold my breath!  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday January 13, 2022, 02:49:47 PM Eastern
the Caps practiced tues and this morning(Thursday), had Wednesday off, OV sat out both practices. Tues it was called normal maintenance, today it was called precautionary “upper body”
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 14, 2022, 12:55:04 PM Eastern
OV was a full participant this morning(Friday), appears good to go for tomorrow on the island


Hags and Orlov will not play, still on covid
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday January 16, 2022, 10:21:50 AM Eastern
The Rags beat Pilly last night, moved them to 1st, Caps still in 3rd.




bad thunderstorms just south of Mick, doesn’t look like a fishing day down there
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday January 16, 2022, 10:24:03 AM Eastern
Yep, windy rain and cold comin through the Sunshine State.  :'(
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday January 16, 2022, 11:24:59 AM Eastern
around here it’s warmed up 5* since dawn, it’s now 20*.


wasn’t hammerjacks the place that let you bring your own beverages in years ago?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday January 16, 2022, 10:59:41 PM Eastern
Freezing here.. Supposed to get down to into the 40's tomorrow night!  :raspberry:


I never knew Hammerjacks to let ya byob. Though I was never there for a regular/locals night. It was a haul from NOVA so the only times I went were to see national acts that were on the verge of making it or not yet able to sell/play arenas. They needed to make all the money they could to pay the bands. Shiley Acres now, you could bring a cooler in! Ohh the times at Shiley...  :snicker: 

(Seems like about once a year I'll say something about Hammerjacks and you'll ask if you could byob..)  :rofl: 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 18, 2022, 11:11:46 AM Eastern
And VV first off the ice.
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1483462544828375040
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 18, 2022, 12:55:35 PM Eastern
Freezing here.. Supposed to get down to into the 40's tomorrow night!  :raspberry:


I never knew Hammerjacks to let ya byob. Though I was never there for a regular/locals night. It was a haul from NOVA so the only times I went were to see national acts that were on the verge of making it or not yet able to sell/play arenas. They needed to make all the money they could to pay the bands. Shiley Acres now, you could bring a cooler in! Ohh the times at Shiley...  :snicker: 

(Seems like about once a year I'll say something about Hammerjacks and you'll ask if you could byob..)  :rofl:


I swear there was a place up there that was BYOB. Could’ve been hammerjacks on a locals night, but don’t remember. Those days tend to be fuzzy. I never made it to Shiley back in the day. They are, or were still in business pre covid, but BYOB there ended years ago.






and there was zero Caps news yesterday
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 18, 2022, 05:01:46 PM Eastern
I heard Shiley closed down.. That was a great party venue. Nice sloping field down to the stage. Great sound system. Fun place! Also a long drive home while hammered.. lol But back in the day (listen here sonny! :raised-eyebrow: ) ya did what ya had ta did!!  :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 18, 2022, 06:16:09 PM Eastern
Heard part of a Lavi interview and a stat was thrown out that 73% of the league has had Covid.  The interview was NOT about this, but he also mentioned most guys aren't that sick and seem to pop back quickly.
Basically the comment was regarding the fact that most of the league has had it so rosters and remaining schedules should be less affected moving forward.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday January 18, 2022, 07:13:08 PM Eastern
Heard part of a Lavi interview and a stat was thrown out that 73% of the league has had Covid. 


Heard that the NHLPA is going to do away with testing a-symptomatic players and staff, after the break.  Probably won't hear much about Covid after that. Least not postponements and shit.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday January 19, 2022, 11:36:26 AM Eastern
DoPS is a fucking joke…

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/19/dmitry-orlov-to-have-hearing-for-kneeing-winnipegs-nikolaj-ehlers/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/19/dmitry-orlov-to-have-hearing-for-kneeing-winnipegs-nikolaj-ehlers/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday January 19, 2022, 11:54:16 AM Eastern
Good sign I suppose.


https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1483842137242443779
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday January 19, 2022, 07:45:14 PM Eastern
DoPeS


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1483940544262938625
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday January 19, 2022, 10:27:53 PM Eastern
what a fucking joke
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday January 20, 2022, 11:45:32 AM Eastern
schedule updates….

* at the Philadelphia Flyers (originally scheduled for 12/21) will now be Thursday 2/17 at 7 PM ET
* at the New York Islanders (12/23) will now be Thursday 4/28 at 7 PM ET
* vs. the Ottawa Senators (12/27) will now be Sunday 2/13 at 12:30 PM ET
* vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets (4/28) will now be Tuesday 2/8 at 7 PM ET
* at the Montreal Canadiens (1/4) will now be Thursday 2/10 at 7 PM ET
* at the Nashville Predators (4/1) will now be Tuesday 2/15 at 8 PM ET
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday January 20, 2022, 05:13:18 PM Eastern

Heard that the NHLPA is going to do away with testing a-symptomatic players and staff, after the break.  Probably won't hear much about Covid after that. Least not postponements and shit.

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1483466106224402433
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday January 20, 2022, 07:10:05 PM Eastern
what a fucking joke


Yeah.  What he said.  Orlov was leaning to try and put a shoulder in him.  He didn't throw the knee out or even change direction.  How was this intentional?
I have no problem with DOPS suspending a player for a bad hit or trying to injure but.....
DOPS is a fucking joke as usual.  The players must be as dumbstruck as we are.  Nobody has a clue as to how to behave because the DOPS is so inconsistent.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday January 21, 2022, 12:14:49 AM Eastern
OV needs 10 goals to pass jagr for 3rd on the all time goal list, and at about 500 fewer games
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 24, 2022, 12:02:32 PM Eastern
Oshie is off IR but still day to day, sounds like Jensen will be put on IR…

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/24/nick-jensen-out-week-to-week-t-j-oshie-day-to-day/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/24/nick-jensen-out-week-to-week-t-j-oshie-day-to-day/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 24, 2022, 01:23:13 PM Eastern
and this was just announced….

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/24/capitals-place-nick-jensen-on-ir/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/24/capitals-place-nick-jensen-on-ir/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 24, 2022, 06:21:34 PM Eastern
and this was just announced….

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/24/capitals-place-nick-jensen-on-ir/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/24/capitals-place-nick-jensen-on-ir/)


Oh boy....listed on IR and Lavi says "week to week" doesn't sound good.  WTF did he injure? Shoulder maybe?  Maybe he over-twanged his twanger?


Jenson has been surprisingly good this year...I mean better than I expected anyway.  He has played tons of minutes and been pretty solid.  Muchly needed with the crew of D we have.  I thought Fever was excellent and he's kind of had some moments lately.  TVR has been a bit better then I would have given him credit for and Shultz....well....hasn't been injured much yet.


Our lack of depth on D is going to start costing us some wins.. (and I mean NHL caliber depth)


Is Orlov back from the naughty list yet?


Is Johnny Q Norris back from injury yet?


Kempney, Irwin, Cholo....hmmm not sure these guys are really NHL caliber.  Kempney definitely lost something...Irwin I think is coasting the last couple years of his career as an emergency fill in and Cholo...know nothing about him and he's young, but I don't think he's been too solid.  I have not seen him play that much.




Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 26, 2022, 12:40:20 PM Eastern
Bored.  Bored.  Bored.


Caps slipping in the standings...sort of.  Currently in 4th in the Metro and 1st wildcard spot with 58 pts.  Boston has second wildcard spot with 54 pts but have 4 games in hand on the Caps.


Hens have won 6 in a row and 8-2 in last ten.  Now second with 59 pts to Rangers 60pts, and Hens have one game in hand on the Rangers and the Caps.  Canes in third with 58 pts but they have 4 games in hand on nearly everyone (except Boston)


Caps need to wake up a bit.  To fall completely out of wildcard Detroit needs to pick up 13 pts to match Caps current 55 (Wings have 1 game in hand)




Montreal and Seattle now the only teams without an OT victory.  Both have 1 shootout win thought.


and...


I'm bored.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday January 26, 2022, 12:52:05 PM Eastern
meh, as long as they are in the playoff picture I’m not overly concerned, every team has ups and downs during the season. The trick is to have more ups than downs.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday January 26, 2022, 01:36:48 PM Eastern
meh, as long as they are in the playoff picture I’m not overly concerned, every team has ups and downs during the season. The trick is to have more ups than downs.


Yeah, way too premature to give it too much thought, but....


I'd rather Caps come in 3rd than one of the Wildcard spots.  Much rather play Shitsburgh than Florida, and Carolina is the last team I want to face...they just way to stingy allowing goals and I think they have a good playoff type team.  They are all good teams and you have to beat them to advance, but Carolina is not my first pick to match up against....They WORK way too hard compared to the Caps.


Not that it will matter much if the Caps don't right the ship AND get some improvement in their special teams and consistency in goal tending...and some secondary scoring, and....on and on...  Special teams matter less in the playoffs so maybe that will be less detrimental to the Caps, but it'd be nice to at least be a PP threat to help prevent teams taking liberties with your soft team.


Caps always seem to have a lull mid-season, just hope it doesn't get worse after All-star break (when it usually hits).


On another note....anyone know the status/prognosis on Big Tony Ray Ray?  It's been almost three months since shoulder Surgery (Nov 5).  How long after shoulder surgery till you start skating?

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday January 30, 2022, 10:56:12 PM Eastern
OV is the captain of the metro squad, and now Kuzy is going as well…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/30/predators-josi-capitals-kuznetsov-added-to-2022-nhl-all-star-weekend-roster/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/30/predators-josi-capitals-kuznetsov-added-to-2022-nhl-all-star-weekend-roster/)


skills competition is fri feb 4 at 7:30, the game is sat the 5th at 3pm
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday January 31, 2022, 09:43:24 AM Eastern
OV is the captain of the metro squad, and now Kuzy is going as well…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/30/predators-josi-capitals-kuznetsov-added-to-2022-nhl-all-star-weekend-roster/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/01/30/predators-josi-capitals-kuznetsov-added-to-2022-nhl-all-star-weekend-roster/)


skills competition is fri feb 4 at 7:30, the game is sat the 5th at 3pm


Okay, but Kuzy is replacing a defensemen?   :huh:


Guess that's a clue to what kind of defense the "all-star" game typically has. 


No Cindy this year...oh Boo-hoo.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday January 31, 2022, 07:35:54 PM Eastern
Jensen on the ice? Is his IR stint already over?? Lavi said not to expect to see Oshie until after the AS break.  :wtf:


https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1488178395603259393 (https://twitter.com/JJReganNBCS/status/1488178395603259393)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 31, 2022, 07:58:56 PM Eastern
Jensen was eligible to come off IR per the rules a game or two ago,


haven’t heard anything about Oshie, or Mantha.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday January 31, 2022, 09:31:05 PM Eastern
Jensen was eligible to come off IR per the rules a game or two ago,


haven’t heard anything about Oshie, or Mantha.
I suspect Oshie pulled a muscle reaching for that puck.. Probably out at least 3 weeks. Not sure why they took him off IR though, if that was the case.. Dude is falling apart, unfortunately. Been out more than he's been in this season..  :-\  They must of amputated Mantha's shoulder?  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday January 31, 2022, 09:50:49 PM Eastern
Vrana went through the same thing as Mantha this season and just started skating a few days ago, so maybe there’s hope for Mantha
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday February 01, 2022, 06:14:18 PM Eastern
word is Oshie won’t return until after the all star break
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 02, 2022, 03:46:07 PM Eastern
looks like Vtec is not dressing tonight

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/02/capitals-recall-brett-leason-and-pheonix-copley-from-taxi-squad-re-assign-hunter-shepard-to-the-hershey-bears/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/02/capitals-recall-brett-leason-and-pheonix-copley-from-taxi-squad-re-assign-hunter-shepard-to-the-hershey-bears/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 02, 2022, 04:10:45 PM Eastern
The Big Willy is now an all star    :)


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/02/capitals-wilson-to-replace-ovechkin-in-2022-all-star-game/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/02/capitals-wilson-to-replace-ovechkin-in-2022-all-star-game/)


this is bound to make some haters heads explode
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday February 04, 2022, 04:29:01 PM Eastern
I hope Willy does well…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/03/nhl-announces-superskills-competition-lineups-capitals-kuznetsov-to-participate-in-fastest-skater-wilson-hardest-shot/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/03/nhl-announces-superskills-competition-lineups-capitals-kuznetsov-to-participate-in-fastest-skater-wilson-hardest-shot/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 04, 2022, 05:59:27 PM Eastern
I hope Willy does well…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/03/nhl-announces-superskills-competition-lineups-capitals-kuznetsov-to-participate-in-fastest-skater-wilson-hardest-shot/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/03/nhl-announces-superskills-competition-lineups-capitals-kuznetsov-to-participate-in-fastest-skater-wilson-hardest-shot/)


I wondered what skill they'd put Willy at.  Kuzy is smooth as all get out, but I don't think he can keep up with McDavid.


Hope the fellas have some fun.  Sucks for Ovi he's missing as this is his kind of big show event, although I think the rest will do him good in the long run.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday February 07, 2022, 04:42:47 PM Eastern
OV will not play tomorrow against the Blue Jackets, and it looks like Vtec won’t be available either. Copley has been recalled from Hershey
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday February 08, 2022, 06:37:43 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/08/capitals-place-dennis-cholowski-on-waivers-re-assign-brett-leason-to-ahl/
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday February 08, 2022, 10:32:10 PM Eastern
as I understand it, OV will not be allowed to travel to Canada for Thursdays game
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 09, 2022, 05:44:48 PM Eastern
from the Bruins Hens game last night….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOFU_wvmZRQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOFU_wvmZRQ)

the rat had a meeting with DoPS today but I’m not holding my breath


and to brighten the mood, the rat in nov 2019…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL_2ZJITe8k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL_2ZJITe8k)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday February 09, 2022, 09:09:23 PM Eastern
He has to get suspension for that.  Not so much the fucking sucker punch, but he tried to spear the goalie in the neck with his stick.


WTF was he pissed about, and why the fuck did not one of the Hens just pound him?  I mean if there was ever a time to fucking run a guy, it's after he abuses your GT....not once but twice.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 09, 2022, 10:12:07 PM Eastern
the rat got 6 games off…

https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-brad-marchand-gets-six-game-suspension/c-330646894 (https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-brad-marchand-gets-six-game-suspension/c-330646894)



and the chief gets three more years…

https://www.nhl.com/news/craig-berube-signs-contract-to-remain-blues-coach/c-330638300 (https://www.nhl.com/news/craig-berube-signs-contract-to-remain-blues-coach/c-330638300)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday February 09, 2022, 11:21:02 PM Eastern
Wait, what? They're all scared of Marchand or they hate their goalie?  :rofl:  Fucking pussies man..

6 games.. :clown: :poop:  Wilson would of got 25.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 10, 2022, 12:00:35 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/10/ilya-samsonov-will-start-in-montreal-news-from-capitals-morning-skate-in-montreal/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/10/ilya-samsonov-will-start-in-montreal-news-from-capitals-morning-skate-in-montreal/)


looks like Leason is in for OV, because OV isn’t allowed into the country right now
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday February 15, 2022, 01:56:35 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1493651237358682121
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday February 15, 2022, 05:06:22 PM Eastern
Vtec traveled with the team but right now Copely is listed as the backup
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday February 15, 2022, 11:07:31 PM Eastern
I'd say it's lookin like the 24th vs the Rags, for Oshie..


https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1493657232193564680
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday February 16, 2022, 09:20:07 AM Eastern
Damn...Shitsburgh been on a tear and now in 1st place and 3pts ahead of Canes (Canes still have 4 games in hand)
Boston has been as mediocre as the Caps lately so Caps still in 1st wildcard spot, 5 pts up on Boston (Boston has 4 games in hand)


Caps 4th in Division...


Hens   70pts  50 games
Canes  67pts  46 games
Rags   66pts  48 games
Caps   63pts  51 games
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday February 17, 2022, 02:29:10 PM Eastern
Sammy in goal again tonight vs Philthy.


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1494352366908456965
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 17, 2022, 05:16:12 PM Eastern
oh shoot, had to go shopping today and completely forgot
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 17, 2022, 05:40:11 PM Eastern
I missed this the other night..

https://www.nhl.com/news/john-hynes-fined-25000-for-inappropriate-conduct/c-330899906 (https://www.nhl.com/news/john-hynes-fined-25000-for-inappropriate-conduct/c-330899906)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday February 17, 2022, 05:51:30 PM Eastern
I missed this the other night..

https://www.nhl.com/news/john-hynes-fined-25000-for-inappropriate-conduct/c-330899906 (https://www.nhl.com/news/john-hynes-fined-25000-for-inappropriate-conduct/c-330899906)


Wonder what he was pissed about?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 17, 2022, 06:08:52 PM Eastern

Wonder what he was pissed about?


don’t know, I’m looking for more info, can’t find any
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday February 20, 2022, 07:52:08 PM Eastern
only nascar can mandate a car that can’t move under its own power with a flat tire
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday February 20, 2022, 10:15:19 PM Eastern
 :snicker:  They better hope that thing isn't as fragile at lesser speed tracks. Not sure what they'll do about the low profile tires, probably nothing. But the new independent rear ends didn't take much at all to break. Lots of carbon fiber on those cars too.. Very strong if hit correctly, very fragile if not.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday February 21, 2022, 01:34:33 PM Eastern
the whole thing has gotten beyond stupid. In previous cars putting a full load of fuel in is what dictated the length of pit stops. They move to spindle mount wheels, because they are so popular in stock automobiles, shortens the time needed to change tires and to make up for that they restrict the fuel flow from the cans so refueling takes longer.

I get going to overhead cam engines, push rod motors are going the way of the dinosaurs. But going to a transaxle is stupid. And based on what I saw in L.A, those things won’t hold up at short tracks and road courses where they are constantly shifting and under full load.



I still think this heat racing is efing stoopid
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday February 21, 2022, 03:19:06 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/21/t-j-oshie-vitek-vanecek-and-justin-schultz-practice-in-full-contact-jerseys/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/21/t-j-oshie-vitek-vanecek-and-justin-schultz-practice-in-full-contact-jerseys/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday February 21, 2022, 06:14:05 PM Eastern
Why no Caps games for a week?  Who makes this schedule?

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday February 21, 2022, 06:30:25 PM Eastern
Why no Caps games for a week?  Who makes this schedule?


there was a 2 1/2 week break for Olympics, instead we got an all star game, some make up games from the flu, and two breaks. I don’t think this counts as the bye week because the team is still practicing.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday February 22, 2022, 02:53:47 PM Eastern
Caps are nearly cemented into a playoff spot...


If Caps play the remainder of the season with a 40% winning percentage and Detroit wins @ 75% :lol: ,[size=78%] [/size]then they will be virtually tied for the last WC spot.  Columbus is only 1 pt behind Detroit, so same goes for them.

I don't expect either will happen.  I could see the Caps coasting and playing around .500, but they'd have to have an awful collapse and Detroit/Columbus would have to play better than any team so far this season to catch them.

I'd like to see the Caps end up in 3rd (or 2nd) place so they don't have to face the top teams 1st.  Caps trail the Rags by 4pts for 3rd in Metro

Not that it's really going to matter come May.

and it was either this or animal poop :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday February 22, 2022, 09:58:31 PM Eastern
I still don't know why they keep getting linked to Fleury.. Or the center from Seattle. Are they gonna move Eller or Nicky? That's the only way a 2 mil/30 year old center makes sense. Even then it doesn't really make sense. They need to get younger, not older. And they'll probably lose a young goal tender in the process..  :clown:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday February 22, 2022, 10:20:55 PM Eastern
this time of year every single team will make phone calls to every single other team, %96.843 of the time the call leads to nothing. Recently I’ve read that Fleury has zero interest in coming to D.C. Would he help the current goalie situation? Most likely. But the Caps have zero cap room to play with unless they move a big contract. Of the big contracts on the team, I don’t see management having the gonads to move any of them. This team painted itself into a corner before the cap freeze. Now they are really screwed.


and I fukin hate end of season rentals, they rarely work out in this town
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday February 23, 2022, 12:27:54 PM Eastern
They keep giving up 35+ shots a game and high danger chances, Patrick Roy wouldn't make a difference here. Need to play some defense!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday February 23, 2022, 12:42:04 PM Eastern
yep, and defense is the only thing I’d change right now. But again, they won’t move the money that’s needed to make that change.





Looks like Oshie will be ready after this break, and Mantha has been skating too
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday February 24, 2022, 12:08:49 PM Eastern
For God's sake Jim....


(someone must be shopping)  for brie or some shit  :snicker: :raspberry:


Or prolly out hunting Turkeys....with a little bit of honey

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 24, 2022, 12:21:54 PM Eastern
 :huh:

there’s been zero updates yet on the morning skate in NYC



and just an FYI, what Giant food calls a baguette isn’t, I don’t even think it’s french



I do need to go to the liquor store, but the weather sucks
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday February 24, 2022, 12:28:36 PM Eastern
what a joke, a player slashes an official but doesn’t get in trouble because it wasn’t intentional, that and he wasn’t wearing 43.

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/22/nhl-determines-nate-mackinnons-slashing-of-official-was-unintentional/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/02/22/nhl-determines-nate-mackinnons-slashing-of-official-was-unintentional/)

Correct me if I’m wrong here, but isn’t high sticking called even it it’s obviously unintentional?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday February 25, 2022, 12:13:27 PM Eastern
And Columbus has won four in a row leapfrogging Detroit for the chase for catching the Caps/Boston in last WC spot


Columbus now trails Caps by 10 points (65/55) with 30ish games to go....and 2 games in hand


Caps 65 pts   53 GP
Boston 64 pts   51 GP
Columbus 55 pts  51 GP
Detroit  52 pts   52 GP


If Columbus plays at .600 and Caps at .500 rest of the way....Columbus 92 pts, Caps 94 pts.  IF Caps continue at current .450 %...they end the season with 91 pts.

I doubt it happens, but it's much more realistic than it was a week ago.  (Happens when one teams wins ALL its games and the other does not)

Caps have won only 8 of their last 20 games, two of those wins in OT, (plus two OT/SO losses)  which is playing at .450 %  (calculated at 45% of total possible points)
Not exactly trending in the right direction



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday February 25, 2022, 12:33:32 PM Eastern
yea, but I kind of expected last night to go the way it did. This group historically shits the bed the first game back after a long break, and expecting Osh to be a game changer in his first game back is unrealistic as well. It’s going to take him a couple of games to back to game speed. When Mantha finally comes back it will take him a week to get up to speed.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday February 27, 2022, 05:24:29 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1498047085756698629
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday February 27, 2022, 07:53:31 PM Eastern
you know, nascar might actually make some fans if they just mandate a yellow flag with 5 to go instead of acting like they aren’t doing it on purpose
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday February 27, 2022, 10:06:40 PM Eastern
It's all about the safety!! Especially when it's the golden boy spinning out!!  :snicker:  Racing was pretty good in the new car. They just need to figure out that flat tire, stranded shit.. Some kind of inner liner needs to be engineered so that can make their way back to the pits. Even with 18" wheels and low profile tires, there has to be a way..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday February 28, 2022, 11:41:55 AM Eastern
Sammy 1st off the ice. Mantha wearing a normal "red" sweater for the 2nd straight practice and cleared for contact..


..and
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1498327843964698625 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1498327843964698625)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday February 28, 2022, 01:54:57 PM Eastern
if Vtec isn’t ready why not leave him in Hershey for one more game, if Vtec is ready why not start him
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday February 28, 2022, 02:36:03 PM Eastern
I think he played yesterday?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: capsfanpdx on Monday February 28, 2022, 05:03:55 PM Eastern
I agree with going younger but I think they really should go big at the deadline.  Not sure of a particular deal but Mantha ain't gonna turn this around.  One more year on old bodies ain't gonna improve our cup chances.....  If they are going to keep the old men around you are going to have to sacrifice more of the future now....





Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 01, 2022, 04:02:01 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1498730570385342467
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday March 01, 2022, 06:15:26 PM Eastern
Whilst the Caps have been shitting the bed, everyone else is winning.  Boston has won 5 in a row, Carolina 5 in a row, Shitsburgh won its last two


Caps now cemented in the LAST WC spot as expected.  Columbus 10 points back with 2 games in hand.  27 and 29 games left to play.  If Columbus plays at .600 rest of the way, they could catch the Caps if the Caps play at .450 rest of the way.


Ho hum....it would be more fun to be able to talk about how the Caps have been righting the ship and how we so and so has been picking up his game, but.....NOOOOOO.  Instead it's more of the same collapse.
Goal tending is killing them. 


other than Sheary being a hussle hound on the puck and Hathy on fire of late....okay and give the Snively kid some props for his 4 goals....  Other than those guys, I don't see anyone really shining.


Well....Sprong is shining....shining the bench.  His place on the bench is about as polished and shiny as you can get these days.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 02, 2022, 02:59:04 PM Eastern
Antman might be back sooner than expected…

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/02/capitals-hagelin-out-for-extended-period-of-time-with-eye-injury-snively-week-to-week-with-upper-body-injury-mantha-not-ruled-out-for-thursdays-game/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/02/capitals-hagelin-out-for-extended-period-of-time-with-eye-injury-snively-week-to-week-with-upper-body-injury-mantha-not-ruled-out-for-thursdays-game/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 02, 2022, 04:12:11 PM Eastern
Man, sounds bad for Hags.. Not really that fond of his play this year, but never wish possibly career ending injury on anyone. Hope he recovers fully!! And, the glass Caps make a return as soon as Mantha is due back.. These weekly upper body injuries, that last for weeks, are getting stupid.  :-\


Oh and guess what else I found..
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1499055067672023041
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 02, 2022, 05:48:29 PM Eastern
Man, sounds bad for Hags.. Not really that fond of his play this year, but never wish possibly career ending injury on anyone. Hope he recovers fully!! And, the glass Caps make a return as soon as Mantha is due back.. These weekly upper body injuries, that last for weeks, are getting stupid.  :-\


Oh and guess what else I found..
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1499055067672023041 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1499055067672023041)


What happened to Hags eye?  Was it during the Toronto game?


And Sammy.....Ovi shouted "stop the fucking puck" and wound up a slapper at his head"  :snicker:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 02, 2022, 11:21:18 PM Eastern
Heard it was a stick to the eye in practice today. He had surgery.. Also heard he uses a modified shield that doesn't completely protect his eyes.  :-\


https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1499099975556468745
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday March 03, 2022, 09:52:49 AM Eastern
I think tonight is one of them "stream only" games? Don't see it listed on the tube.  :-\
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 03, 2022, 12:54:24 PM Eastern
I think tonight is one of them "stream only" games? Don't see it listed on the tube.  :-\

Capsdotcom says it’s on the usual local channel



Vtec starting, Fucale is the backup, Mantha is a possibility
Hags out indefinitely, Sammy appears to be day to day, not sure about Snively
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday March 03, 2022, 05:14:46 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1499502458149744646
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 04, 2022, 09:54:29 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Andrew_Gillis70/status/1499556898785398786
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 04, 2022, 12:10:58 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Andrew_Gillis70/status/1499556898785398786 (https://twitter.com/Andrew_Gillis70/status/1499556898785398786)


I want 50 from him this year.  Ovi actually is on pace for exactly 50.11 goals this year.  The way it's gone lately, I expect he will fall short, but as long as he passes Jagr soon (....like maybe a hattie next game) and gets 40 by year's end, that'd be cool.  Not as cool as 50 but... 8)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 04, 2022, 02:48:53 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1499804415812935682
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Friday March 04, 2022, 05:43:06 PM Eastern
Hope Hags is ok long-term and that it isn't a career ender or permanent damage.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday March 04, 2022, 05:57:55 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1499804415812935682 (https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1499804415812935682)
Is it in their contracts that Hags replacement has to be a long haired Swede?  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday March 05, 2022, 11:35:10 AM Eastern
Look who's scratched again!  :-|


*VV will be in goal.
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1500134918453702660 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1500134918453702660)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday March 05, 2022, 02:05:49 PM Eastern
there are other guys I’d scratch ahead of Sprong, but they make too much money
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday March 05, 2022, 02:36:11 PM Eastern
there are other guys I’d scratch ahead of Sprong, but they make too much money


I keep hearing on twitter how he doesn't play defense.. But he's a +4 on the year and I don't recall him being the cause of many/any GA's, but maybe Im wrong.. But he's definitely fast and has a pretty good shot %.. And they seem to win when he's in the lineup. But whatever. Just win!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday March 06, 2022, 03:58:47 PM Eastern
I’d be surprised if Hags is back before the playoffs, Snively is out 4-6 weeks…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/06/capitals-announce-carl-hagelin-joe-snively-undergo-successful-surgeries/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/06/capitals-announce-carl-hagelin-joe-snively-undergo-successful-surgeries/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 07, 2022, 09:14:35 AM Eastern
Oh no.  I hadn't heard what the injury was to Snively.  Sucks for him....as he was producing pretty well.  I really didn't think he would stay with the squad but he was scoring so....


What a drag so early in his career.  Left wrist surgery.  So did he take a hack from someone or collision or what.  I never saw the incident where he was injured.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 07, 2022, 11:43:51 AM Eastern
apparently it’s been a problem ever since the big hit he got in Pilly a few games ago
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 10:28:39 AM Eastern
the pre game show is an hour long tonight to celebrate OV and Backy’s 1000th game together. Pre game starts at 8, game is at 9 on NBCSW

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 12:23:10 PM Eastern
Backy still plays for the Caps?  :wackysmile: :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 12:51:32 PM Eastern
you should know how hard it is to come back from a hip injury when you get old

 :snicker:






gotta go shoppin, will do the GDT in a couple hours
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 04:03:44 PM Eastern
Ok, you got me. That was funny..  :-( (shut up Rich)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 05:52:41 PM Eastern
Ok, you got me. That was funny..  :-( (shut up Rich)


I concur.  I had to read it twice to realize he wasn't talking about Backy  :snicker:


How the hell do you paddle that dingy around with a bum hip anyway? :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 06:02:49 PM Eastern
the pre game show is an hour long tonight to celebrate OV and Backy’s 1000th game together. Pre game starts at 8, game is at 9 on NBCSW




I read some of the preview stuff.


Backy needs three points for 1000 in his career,  Ovie needs 3 goals for 767 career goals to PASS he who shall remain nameless


Be nice if both came in the 1000th game they play together.  But it won't.  I'm a lifelong Caps fan, so I can still have ridiculous hopes of success....knowing they will be crushed when reality sinks in.


Speaking of reality....Calgary is 13-1-1 in their last 15 games and have lost a total of 4 games at home (in regulation) this season.
SO they are DUE for a little ass-whomping...right?

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 07:16:16 PM Eastern
I can still skip a bait under a dock better then all of ya!  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 07:38:28 PM Eastern
I’m definitely out of practice on skipping my bait, I blame rona
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 08, 2022, 07:51:50 PM Eastern
Ya just gotta pitch it.
 Ya can't be playin with it..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 09, 2022, 09:27:49 AM Eastern
With the Caps win and the Hens and Rags loses last night, the Caps are now six points out of 2nd in the division with 24 games left. It looks like the Canes will win the division unless they completely fall apart.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 09, 2022, 05:50:10 PM Eastern
I don't see the Caps getting out of the WC spot, but you never know.


They have gained 1 point on the Hens in the last ten games and dropped 1 point to the Rags.


and....


FOR HEAVEN's SAKE JIM!!!  IT's almost 6pm and yet no...... :P
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 09, 2022, 05:56:47 PM Eastern
it’s an 8pm game man, and I haven’t seen anything in tonight’s lines yet. I assume they are the same but with Sammy in net. Besides, I was busy this afternoon.


the game is on TNT tonight
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 09, 2022, 06:41:51 PM Eastern
Same lineup, Sammy in goal.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 14, 2022, 12:03:15 PM Eastern
 ::)

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/14/capitals-place-eller-on-nhls-covid-19-protocol/#more-361029 (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/14/capitals-place-eller-on-nhls-covid-19-protocol/#more-361029)

which means Sprong is not a scratch, for now..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/14/connor-mcmichael-replaces-lars-eller-at-center-on-third-line-daniel-sprong-returns-news-from-capitals-monday-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/14/connor-mcmichael-replaces-lars-eller-at-center-on-third-line-daniel-sprong-returns-news-from-capitals-monday-practice/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 14, 2022, 01:02:25 PM Eastern
he’s the first Bear to do this since the ‘39-‘40 season….

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/13/zach-fucale-posts-third-consecutive-shutout-as-bears-down-phantoms-2-0/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/13/zach-fucale-posts-third-consecutive-shutout-as-bears-down-phantoms-2-0/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 14, 2022, 04:13:45 PM Eastern
::)

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/14/capitals-place-eller-on-nhls-covid-19-protocol/#more-361029 (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/14/capitals-place-eller-on-nhls-covid-19-protocol/#more-361029)

which means Sprong is not a scratch, for now..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/14/connor-mcmichael-replaces-lars-eller-at-center-on-third-line-daniel-sprong-returns-news-from-capitals-monday-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/14/connor-mcmichael-replaces-lars-eller-at-center-on-third-line-daniel-sprong-returns-news-from-capitals-monday-practice/)


Mick's fault.  He said Eller had the long Covid.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday March 14, 2022, 06:46:12 PM Eastern
Told ya I know my shit, I mean Covid!  :wackysmile:  Hopefully Sprong doesn't boink Lavi's wife again and can stay in the lineup! They need to trade Eller for some sniffing salts..


Bet he was handing out the hugs after the OT winner the other night.. Wonder who's next?  :-\
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 15, 2022, 11:35:33 AM Eastern
I hope this is just for depth and Sprong doesn’t get scratched again


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/15/capitals-recall-vecchione-from-ahl-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/15/capitals-recall-vecchione-from-ahl-hershey/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 15, 2022, 06:02:41 PM Eastern
saw this this morning, been laughing about it all day…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-MJ0EHlo70 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-MJ0EHlo70)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 16, 2022, 03:56:59 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1504142459080695810
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 18, 2022, 01:52:51 PM Eastern
Caps had the morning off so we won’t get an update on Oshie until tomorrow when they are in Charlotte
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 18, 2022, 04:38:01 PM Eastern
They in Charlotte tonight my man!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 18, 2022, 04:49:28 PM Eastern
 8-0



 :(
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday March 18, 2022, 04:51:25 PM Eastern
I am just shocked, shocked I tells ya, that Capsdotcom does not have the game preview up yet

 ::)


the other two sites got nothing up either, now I don’t feel bad
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 18, 2022, 05:20:18 PM Eastern
They're being hush hush apparently. Even about the goalie, who everyone thinks/knows will be Sammy.


https://twitter.com/VogsCaps/status/1504928067105525762
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday March 19, 2022, 06:46:22 PM Eastern
https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-nino-niederreiter-suspended-one-game-for-slashing-axel-jonsson-fjallby/c-332009154 (https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-nino-niederreiter-suspended-one-game-for-slashing-axel-jonsson-fjallby/c-332009154)




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIT5NMvCiAM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIT5NMvCiAM)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday March 20, 2022, 11:21:51 AM Eastern
it appears Vecchione is destined to be an AHL player, he had all of 5:00 TOI against the Canes….


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/20/capitals-recall-leason-re-assign-vecchione-to-ahl-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/20/capitals-recall-leason-re-assign-vecchione-to-ahl-hershey/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday March 20, 2022, 12:46:49 PM Eastern
the Rags play the Canes tonight, if the Rags and Caps win tonight suddenly 1st place in the Metro for the Caps would be achievable. Not that it matters.

OV has 39 goals this season, when he gets 40 he will tie Gretzgy for the most 40 goal seasons at 12
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday March 22, 2022, 10:34:42 AM Eastern
apparently Hagelin is going to have a second surgery on his eye this week, doesn’t look good for a return to play this season
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 22, 2022, 10:49:27 AM Eastern

Read that Oshie was on ice after practice, normally meaning he won't play. Irwin didn't stay, which normally means he will play.. So, most likely a 11-7 tonight. VV will be in goal.

https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1506277394214227976 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1506277394214227976)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 23, 2022, 04:04:43 PM Eastern
Shocked, I tell ya..  ::)


https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1506489814262108162
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 23, 2022, 04:12:07 PM Eastern
I’d like know the real reason he was traded. I thought he played well here.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 23, 2022, 05:37:29 PM Eastern
I’d like know the real reason he was traded. I thought he played well here.


Ron Francis GM at Seattle says it...."the player Washington wanted to give back to us"  so to me...that says they WANTED Mojo and Sprong was what we had we were willing to give up (which is probably why the picks)


Really though, it was a team atmosphere thing....Caps just couldn't  stand him wearing the wooden shoes in the locker room and hotels.


wait for it.... :snicker:

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 23, 2022, 05:39:54 PM Eastern
Lavi was seen wearing this shirt....

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday March 23, 2022, 05:54:30 PM Eastern
Shocked, I tell ya..  ::)


https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1506489814262108162 (https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1506489814262108162)


Spronger does have that wicked release.   He was playing on the 4th line though....only got about 10 minutes of ice.  Good for him....I don't see him as 4th liner, but I guess you have to start somewhere.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 23, 2022, 10:03:03 PM Eastern
Larsson practiced in a no contact sweater today, team management thinks it’s going to be a week before he plays
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 23, 2022, 10:09:54 PM Eastern
Larsson practiced in a no contact sweater today, team management thinks it’s going to be a week before he plays


This guy supposed to play or ride pine? I've not done any research..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 23, 2022, 10:22:16 PM Eastern
not entirely sure, could’ve been a depth move more than anything
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 24, 2022, 10:10:34 AM Eastern
Larsson and Mojo both were picked up with previous teams carrying 1/2 their salaries., which was an absolute necessity for the Caps.  (Also might be another factor why Caps had to give away pics for Mojo/Spronger trade)
Caps even with all the injuries are hard up against the cap.  The LTIR salaries don't count while on LTIR, but as soon as they come back they do, so it's really only a very temporary relief from our Cap problem which instantly returns with the player (until the playoffs then there is no cap - ahem...Lightning)
Caps have zero cap space....okay...$180k
They are currently using 3,319,166 of the 3.5m of Hags LTIR money, so they can't afford his return until the playoffs even if he were ready and I don't see how he can return if he's having another eye surgery this week.
So ....they HAD to have teams retain salary in order to get guys at the trade deadline  (since we won't trade away any big contract guys)
Mojo is at 750k and Larsson is $700, so they really are budget pick ups.  I could see them extending Mojo a year at 1.5 next year depending on what happens with Hags.  I expect Larsson is as depth guy and 4th line guy maybe to fill in for some of Hags duties.
Mojo I think is an insurance pick up who can fill spots up and down the lineup, and be there for the next time Oshie stubs his toe or someone else gets hurt.


Money is their main problem with trying to improve this team.  They can't afford to do anything and seem unwilling to part with any high dollar guys (ahem paging Johnny Q). 
Also....all the guys making big dollars have some kind of modified No-trade clauses.  Certainly those can be worked around, but it just adds another difficulty in trying to move a $8m dollar guy.  There are only so many teams able or willing to afford Johnny Q (or others).  Not like we have a bunch of juicy picks to trade along to offset that salary in a trade.  And as much as we all complain about him - he would be missed - he plays tons of important minutes.


We'll see what happens after this years playoffs.  I expect they pretty much try and keep the band together yet another year.  Hopefully I'm wrong and we do something in the offseason that has a big positive impact on the future.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday March 25, 2022, 12:22:15 PM Eastern
Fucking Oshie is still out..  :-\ Dude's become a liability, with his inability to stay healthy at 5.75m.. Mojo still on the top line.. He had like 1 adrenaline shift, when the game started, then didn't see him the rest of the night. Irwin/Schultz.. Oof.  :)  Oh and Sammy will be in goal.


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1507381442157940736 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1507381442157940736)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday March 26, 2022, 10:30:22 AM Eastern
16 games left in the regular season, Caps are now 5 and 6 points behind the Rags and Hens. The Rags spanked the Hens last night 5-1.

Canes  91pts
Hens   88
Rags   87
Caps   82

Columbus is in 5th with 68 points, looks like the playoff teams are set for the Metro. The teams are definitely set for the Atlantic…

Panthers  92 pts
Leafs       85
Bruins     85
Bolts       84
Detroit    59

Vancouver is 3 points behind Vegas for that wildcard spot, heck of turn around for Bruce
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday March 26, 2022, 10:32:49 AM Eastern
Devils at Caps at 7, everyone expects Vtec to start tonight




3:45… none of the normal team sources have posted anything about tonight’s lines. The places I primarily use for opponents lines show the Caps as same as last night, except for Vtec is in
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday March 27, 2022, 10:28:11 PM Eastern
They really should scratch Eller when Dowd returns. But they won't.. It'll be AJF or Cmac. See what tomorrow looks like. Hopefully they didn't pick up any new wounded over the weekend.


* Monday morning edit: Thought they'd done it, until I seen him listed on the LW.. Lines look pretty good now. I'd probably try Sheary with Cmac and Mojo, but we'll see tonight..


https://twitter.com/Andrew_Gillis70/status/1508451902740217863 (https://twitter.com/Andrew_Gillis70/status/1508451902740217863)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 28, 2022, 11:29:54 AM Eastern
and it looks like Vtec is starting tonight
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday March 28, 2022, 12:41:54 PM Eastern
Yea, VV in goal.. And Dowd stayed on the ice after practice, while AJF did not. So, look for Dowd to be a scratch again tonight..  :-\
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday March 28, 2022, 01:30:46 PM Eastern
If Dowd is out...why not try Eller on 4C.  Cmac is not really a 4th liner type.  Eller isn't exactly lighting the scoring sheet on fire and is a bigger body so why not give him 4th line duty.
And Sheary is a waste on 4th line - although he certainly does his share of hustling so maybe just trying to balance the lines out some.  Sheary deserves more than 10-12min per game though.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday March 28, 2022, 04:32:05 PM Eastern
yea, looks like Dowd is out and Fjallby is in. Which tells me McMichael and Eller will be 3 and 4 centers tonight, not sure which will be which though
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday March 29, 2022, 05:45:37 PM Eastern
Why do the Caps play 3 games in 4 nights including a back to back with travel between only to then sit for 6 days until their next game?  Well hopefully we get some wounded guys back in top form.
Stupid schedule though.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday March 29, 2022, 06:52:42 PM Eastern
Why do the Caps play 3 games in 4 nights including a back to back with travel between only to then sit for 6 days until their next game? 


NHL was bored (and drunk) when they made the schedule.  :raspberry:


...and oh boi!! We'll be set now! :wackysmile:
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1508924651271073801
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 30, 2022, 03:41:17 PM Eastern
I bet Mick will be in Springfield Missouri this weekend….  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 30, 2022, 05:55:06 PM Eastern
I bet Mick will be in Springfield Missouri this weekend….  :uh-huh:


 :huh:  What Im gonna miss in MO?


And guess what else?  :wackysmile: :clown:
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1509252224861548547 (https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1509252224861548547)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday March 30, 2022, 06:02:24 PM Eastern
amazing what some playing time will do, and I’m disappointed you didn’t know this….

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/worlds-fishing-fair (https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/worlds-fishing-fair)

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday March 30, 2022, 06:30:57 PM Eastern
Ah, BassProShops.. I should of known. lol That's where the rookies go for tackle these days.  :rofl:  Tackle Warehouse is where it's at!  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday March 31, 2022, 07:51:50 AM Eastern
I did notice a bit of this against the Canes…

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/30/rebounds-in-czech-rebound-shot-attempts-against-vitek-vanecek-have-more-than-tripled-in-recent-games/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/03/30/rebounds-in-czech-rebound-shot-attempts-against-vitek-vanecek-have-more-than-tripled-in-recent-games/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Thursday March 31, 2022, 06:12:28 PM Eastern



And guess what else?  :wackysmile: :clown:
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1509252224861548547 (https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1509252224861548547)


I was begging for them not to trade Sprong. At the time, I was convinced he must have been a bad apple, but then the players came out and said how they would miss him and he was a good guy.  I haven't been thrilled with Lavi as a coach and this one is clearly on him. 


Just to throw more dirt on it, Mojo gives a half-assed effort in the Canes game and lest Aho skate right around him and score.  At first I thought it must be Carlson, but then saw it was #90....
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday March 31, 2022, 06:57:34 PM Eastern
Spronger is definitely a sniper and good for him he gets full playing time in Seattle.  Fact was he just wasn't cutting here for some reason or another.  I kind of figured he must be the bad apple as well, but maybe he and coach just didn't get along.  Whatever the reason - he wasn't getting the ice here.  Seattle is a bottom feeder team so for sure he should get playing time there so good for him.
I think maybe Mojo just was sort of a guy they were comfortable with, and this team for whatever reason places a lot of value on that "comfort"


And I believe part of it was there was no (or very little) way the Caps could sign Spronger to a deal next year, so they traded for Mojo (a semi known entity) and at bargain salary cap savings cost.  I figure that's why Caps had to give pics, so Seattle would retain salary on Mojo


Although, why not just let Spronger play out the season and give him some ice to see what happens?  Dude definitely has some wheels and a wicked release.  (and keep your draft pics....even if they are 4th, 6th round pics)


Good for Spronger with 3 goals, and not to take anything away but it was 3 goals in his first 5 games (He did not score in games 1 or 5)
1st goal was in his second game - a PPG goal against Arizona (about the only team worse than Seattle)  Krakken won 4-2
2nd goal was the 6th goal in a 6-1 drubbing of LA
3rd goal was in 4-2 loss to LA couple days later
and he did not score in Game 5 vs Dallas.


Technically the twit feed or post or WTF ever it was is correct in saying three goals in three games, but that's a little misleading not including the 1st or 5th games
We could also say Ovi has 42 goals in 38 games this year (or whatever it actually is) but that's not counting the games he did NOT score in so it's misleading IMO
I hate when folks try and manipulate the statistics.


Not that 3 goals in 5 games is bad, and I'm happy for Spronger (or anyone) that makes the best of their opportunities.


It certainly is a lot easier to score from the ice than it is from the press box


Spronger has 11 goals and 6 assists in 51 games this year.  Not exactly setting the world on fire. Those are Dowd/Haglin type production numbers just for comparison (and Dowd/Hagelin are definitely defensive role players)


I'm curious to see if Seattle resigns Sprong to a long term deal.


To be fair Mojo has 0 points in 4 games and a -2 for the Caps  :-\   although he had 6 G, 17 A in 55 games this year with Seattle.


Offensively speaking, it was about an even up swap as far as offensive production goes.
Mojo 22pts in 55 games = 33pts/82 games
Sprong  17 pts in 51 games= 27pts/82 games


Thank goodness for the boredom thread.  Fucking NHL scheduling
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 01, 2022, 09:37:19 AM Eastern
Bottom line is, we mismanaged Sprong. A player of his age/skillset should of warranted us getting a late pick or two, not the other way around.


And so far Mojo had one good shift.. The "adrenaline" shift as I call it, the 1st time he touched ice for us.. Hard to believe whoever was scouting that trade didn't notice he's not half as fast as he used to be and really doesn't bring anything other then filling a roster spot while guys are healing.


And for our trouble of sending 2 draft picks and a young/cheap/skilled player to Seattle for him, we'll get to see our other young guys (AJF, CMac) get scratched once everyone gets healthy. 


Least that's how I see it. Hopefully Mojo proves me wrong and does something..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday April 01, 2022, 01:13:49 PM Eastern
Bottom line is, we mismanaged Sprong. A player of his age/skillset should of warranted us getting a late pick or two, not the other way around.


Definitely agree on the picks...but remember these are 4th and 6th round (I think) picks, so not a lot, and I think that was to offset Salary...at least in part.


As far as mismanaged.....meh, that's really hard to say.  Did we get the most out of Sprong?  No, definitely not.  But is that team's fault or player's fault, or both?  I mean the guy DID play 47 games out of a possible 63 or so this year prior to the trade.  It's not like he didn't get a shot, and there was something in his play they just did not like  (maybe just the lack of production).  And he's 25....still a young player, but at some point you got to launch or get off the pot. (and I don't mean what you do with your "thingy")  And he is now with his 4th NHL team in his young career.  Maybe just bad luck, but for some reason three teams (including Caps) have decided to move on from him for some reason or another.
McMichael is only 21, so he gets a bit more slack....If he is still failing to launch at 25, then he will get sent packing too..(or more important than age - his contract renewal status)
It reminds me a little of Vranna...he had LOTS and LOTS of chances before he finally sort of broke out one year (and then we traded him the next)  :snicker:
BTW....Vrana has 7g and 2a in 11 games this year with Detroit.  And he is a -5....and has 10 PIM (they turned him into a goon)


Still bored
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 01, 2022, 02:56:03 PM Eastern
TvR was full participant in practice this morning


 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 01, 2022, 07:31:12 PM Eastern
Haven't heard anything about Dowd.. Wonder if he re-aggravated whatever it was, when he practiced? Thought he was ready to return?  :-\
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 03, 2022, 11:24:02 AM Eastern
Dowd and TvR are playing tonight….


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/03/nicklas-backstrom-and-alex-ovechkin-reunited-on-top-line-nic-dowd-returns-johan-larsson-in-connor-mcmichael-the-extra-new-from-capitals-sunday-morning-skate/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/03/nicklas-backstrom-and-alex-ovechkin-reunited-on-top-line-nic-dowd-returns-johan-larsson-in-connor-mcmichael-the-extra-new-from-capitals-sunday-morning-skate/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday April 03, 2022, 11:33:48 AM Eastern
Guess we'll get a look at Larsson. Coach is still drunk I guess putting Mojo on line 1, as if he adds anything. Age and $ gonna start getting ice over Cmac.  :-|
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 04, 2022, 09:22:24 PM Eastern
hard to give a grade to Larsson against the Wild, it was his first game in two months. While I like MoJo, I don’t think that trade was worth it.


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/04/evgeny-kuznetsov-t-j-oshie-return-to-top-line-marcus-johansson-dropped-to-third-line-news-from-capitals-monday-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/04/evgeny-kuznetsov-t-j-oshie-return-to-top-line-marcus-johansson-dropped-to-third-line-news-from-capitals-monday-practice/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 05, 2022, 12:34:36 PM Eastern
more tweaking..


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/05/more-line-tweaks-conor-sheary-and-t-j-oshie-flip-spots-news-from-capitals-tuesday-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/05/more-line-tweaks-conor-sheary-and-t-j-oshie-flip-spots-news-from-capitals-tuesday-practice/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday April 05, 2022, 03:56:36 PM Eastern
And the players only meetings have begun for 2022!  :) :rofl:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 05, 2022, 04:24:27 PM Eastern
next four games are national coverage  :O=


tomorrow vs the Bolts is at 7:30  :O= :O=

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday April 05, 2022, 04:55:00 PM Eastern
 :O=
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday April 05, 2022, 08:04:48 PM Eastern
they are the first AHL team to win 3000 games ….


https://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=6606 (https://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=6606)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 06, 2022, 11:38:54 AM Eastern
Sammy to start tonight…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/06/ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-in-goal-tonight-news-from-capitals-optional-morning-skate/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/06/ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-in-goal-tonight-news-from-capitals-optional-morning-skate/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 06, 2022, 07:36:20 PM Eastern
Caps now trail Boston by 9 pts for WC spot 1.
Also trail Shittsburgh by 8 points for 3rd in the Metro  (Caps with 2 games in hand)


FLA has been on fire and now 6pts ahead of Canes


Looks like we coasting into the playoffs in the last WC spot as expected.


Not that it is going to matter.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday April 08, 2022, 11:05:49 AM Eastern
Sheary not practicing today. (Team says non covid) Hathy was back.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday April 08, 2022, 01:41:52 PM Eastern
Rags shutout the Hens yesterday, Hens have lost 4 in a row and will want to correct that trend tomorrow against the Caps

as long as none of these guys went to the gridiron dinner the other night they should be fine..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/08/conor-sheary-misses-practice-non-covid-illness-garnet-hathaway-returns-news-from-capitals-friday-practice/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/08/conor-sheary-misses-practice-non-covid-illness-garnet-hathaway-returns-news-from-capitals-friday-practice/)


with the 3pm start I don’t expect a morning skate, same for the 1:30 start on Sunday, and, for some odd reason when the games are national the locals guys can’t do a pregame show
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday April 09, 2022, 09:44:25 AM Eastern
Xfinity Martinsville race ending got heated!  :snicker:


https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1512633536628543490 (https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1512633536628543490)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 09, 2022, 09:57:17 AM Eastern

when the Hens are losing they don’t play well, from the Hens Rags game…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3fQHUcbH9g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3fQHUcbH9g)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzGvTvGCzdU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzGvTvGCzdU)




if the Caps can strike early today I think they will do well at the end
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 09, 2022, 10:36:21 AM Eastern
takes a lot of balls to punch a guy that’s not wearing a helmet when you are too much of a lady part to take off your own….

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_0j16EHfDw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_0j16EHfDw)




holy crap 8-0  , I agree with him about something…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CtNNovzyT8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CtNNovzyT8)


 :uh-huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday April 09, 2022, 12:41:12 PM Eastern
He was in the process of taking it off, but ol' boy couldn't wait and kept grabbing at it and pushing him. Got the combo w/fries for his trouble..  :rofl: 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday April 10, 2022, 04:20:40 PM Eastern
Nashville vs Hens is on now, here’s hoping Nashville wins








Hens won in OT, still 4 points ahead of the Caps, but Caps still have 2 games in hand. I don’t think it matters much if the Caps finish 3rd vs getting a wildcard spot, but it would be nice to finish in front of the Hens.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday April 12, 2022, 11:43:23 AM Eastern
No reason for Cmac to be scratched.. But here we are.  :clown:  Looks like Orly might be out as well.. Was said it looks to be Sammy in goal.


https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1513888395763855364 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1513888395763855364)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday April 12, 2022, 12:01:13 PM Eastern
when the Hens are losing they don’t play well, from the Hens Rags game…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3fQHUcbH9g (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3fQHUcbH9g)


How does Shitssburgh not get an extra minor.  Matheson got nothing?  WTF?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzGvTvGCzdU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzGvTvGCzdU)




if the Caps can strike early today I think they will do well at the end


How does Shitssburgh not get an extra minor.  Matheson got nothing?  WTF?
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Post by: alta on Tuesday April 12, 2022, 01:08:40 PM Eastern

How does Shitssburgh not get an extra minor.  Matheson got nothing?  WTF?


because, it’s shitsburgh. Not penalty called here either…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trOIxV17q1Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trOIxV17q1Q)
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Post by: alta on Tuesday April 12, 2022, 01:10:37 PM Eastern
Malkin did get a four game vacation for a stick to the face against Nashville though..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/11/report-penguins-malkin-to-be-suspended-for-four-games-after-cross-checking-predators-borowiecki/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/11/report-penguins-malkin-to-be-suspended-for-four-games-after-cross-checking-predators-borowiecki/)
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Post by: alta on Tuesday April 12, 2022, 10:39:37 PM Eastern
the Hens lost to the Islanders in a shootout tonight, so the Caps only gained one point on the Hens, but still have two games in hand
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Post by: alta on Wednesday April 13, 2022, 05:09:01 PM Eastern
Trotz seems a tad frustrated in NY..

https://scoutingtherefs.com/2022/04/33723/islanders-coach-barry-trotz-penalized-for-throwing-stick-on-ice/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2022/04/33723/islanders-coach-barry-trotz-penalized-for-throwing-stick-on-ice/)
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Post by: alta on Thursday April 14, 2022, 12:06:10 AM Eastern
Pilly had a back to back Tuesday/Wednesday. After getting spanked by the Caps on tues, Pilly got shutout 4-0 by the Rags on wed. Though times in Pilly.
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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 14, 2022, 12:49:32 PM Eastern
Do these mother fuckers bathe or wash their hands? I've never seen a group get sick as often as these mother fuckers..  :-|


Who's he kidding, they aint fucking playing..

https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1514640504239050758 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1514640504239050758)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 14, 2022, 01:12:07 PM Eastern
Kuzy missing hurts a lot.


And for God's sake Jim.....
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday April 14, 2022, 01:36:02 PM Eastern
who is this Jim feller   :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday April 16, 2022, 11:41:26 AM Eastern
2nd line is fucking brutal..  :-\


https://twitter.com/VogsCaps/status/1515347464588562434
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Post by: alta on Sunday April 17, 2022, 07:44:17 PM Eastern
nascrap is puttin on a heck of show in the mud …
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday April 17, 2022, 09:40:44 PM Eastern
nascrap is puttin on a heck of show in the mud …


Funny that those cars actually perform pretty well for a dirt track. Sucks it's raining/mud and they had to burn an actual Bristol race to do it..
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Post by: alta on Sunday April 17, 2022, 09:53:35 PM Eastern
I got a great idea for the sport. Let’s modernize the hell out of the cars, spindle mounts, fuel injection, overhead cams, transaxle at the rear, full independent suspension, then race them in dirt.


 :-|
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday April 17, 2022, 10:06:39 PM Eastern
lol.. Dirt don't care how modern the car is!!  :P :raspberry:
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Post by: alta on Sunday April 17, 2022, 10:15:07 PM Eastern
Leafs just beat the Islanders, that guarantees the Caps a playoff spot
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Post by: alta on Sunday April 17, 2022, 10:23:52 PM Eastern
lol.. Dirt don't care how modern the car is!!  :P :raspberry:


For what they are doing, a live rear axle would’ve been better. You don’t need rear independent suspension off-road  unless you are rock climbing.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYIJpzo2RVY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYIJpzo2RVY)
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Post by: alta on Sunday April 17, 2022, 10:57:33 PM Eastern
YHGTBFKM
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday April 18, 2022, 09:17:20 AM Eastern
 :snicker:  KFBSTMF  :P
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday April 18, 2022, 01:14:52 PM Eastern
FFS - Florida has won 10 in a row and like 13 out of last 14.


Meh...they peaking too soon  :raspberry:


Go Caps.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday April 18, 2022, 01:33:43 PM Eastern
Well seeing how the rest of the year's games are mostly meaningless....do the Caps let up and rest some old guys?


I know there is a chance we CAN still catch SHittsburgh, but after the next three if that is not realistic....then what?


I'd like to see Ovi get 50 this year.  He deserves a shot at catching Gretzky and Bossy.  He would have already not for three shortened seasons in his career.  Although I hope they don't make that the #1 priority of the remaining season.




Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday April 18, 2022, 02:37:14 PM Eastern
The Caps are 3 points behind the Hens and still have two games in hand. Does it really matter? Maybe, maybe not.
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Post by: alta on Monday April 18, 2022, 08:39:02 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/18/montreals-michael-pezzetta-suspended-for-two-games-for-illegal-check-to-head-on-t-j-oshie/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/18/montreals-michael-pezzetta-suspended-for-two-games-for-illegal-check-to-head-on-t-j-oshie/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 20, 2022, 02:47:37 PM Eastern
the team had an early practice today, it’s not yet noon in Vegas ….

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/20/tom-wilson-moves-up-to-top-line-ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-in-goal-against-knights-news-from-capitals-morning-skate-in-las-vegas/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/20/tom-wilson-moves-up-to-top-line-ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-in-goal-against-knights-news-from-capitals-morning-skate-in-las-vegas/)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 20, 2022, 05:08:16 PM Eastern
the team had an early practice today, it’s not yet noon in Vegas ….

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/20/tom-wilson-moves-up-to-top-line-ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-in-goal-against-knights-news-from-capitals-morning-skate-in-las-vegas/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/20/tom-wilson-moves-up-to-top-line-ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-in-goal-against-knights-news-from-capitals-morning-skate-in-las-vegas/)


Looks like Mojo/Backy/Sheary.  I think they put Sheary ANYWHERE that needs a lift to try and spark the other guys.  He seems to perform no matter where you put him.


And....for God's Sake Jim, it's after 5... :raspberry:
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Post by: alta on Thursday April 21, 2022, 12:53:20 AM Eastern
when is the last time the nhl had 4 players with 50 goals?

(insert jeopardy music)





OVs rookie year, ‘05-‘06 there were 5, including OV
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday April 21, 2022, 10:51:15 AM Eastern
when is the last time the nhl had 4 players with 50 goals?

(insert jeopardy music)

OVs rookie year, ‘05-‘06 there were 5, including OV


Crazy - Kreider has 50 and has never had even a 30 goal season before
And I'm pretty sure I hear Joe B say the other night Matthews had 50 goals in 50 games (not from the start - but in a 50 game stretch of the season)
I really did not expect 50 from Ovi this year.  Not so much his age, but just did not think the Caps would be as competitive as they have been and it would be harder for him to get space to score.  Doesn't seem to matter.  I love to see him get one more 50 because he was shorted at least a couple.  Don't think it happens, but then I thought the same prior to this year.


Go Ovi

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Post by: alta on Thursday April 21, 2022, 05:47:47 PM Eastern
Hens vs Boston tonight, my money is on Boston, the Hens are not playing good hockey right now

Caps and Hens are tied at 97 points and 77 games each, Hens have the first tie breaker






welp, Hens shutout the Bruins 4-0, I swear I do better than that when I go to Vegas
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday April 24, 2022, 11:11:06 AM Eastern
Looks like tonights game is a stream only ESPN+ deal..  :-(


In better news:
https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1518237534995820549
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Post by: alta on Sunday April 24, 2022, 11:58:40 AM Eastern
fucksake man, there’s no fukin way I’m paying extra for streaming service when I already have to pay for cable, and half of that is to get a good reliable internet connection


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/24/no-line-changes-joe-snively-skates-in-non-contact-jersey-vitek-vanecek-gets-the-start-tonight-against-toronto-news-from-capitals-morning-skate/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/24/no-line-changes-joe-snively-skates-in-non-contact-jersey-vitek-vanecek-gets-the-start-tonight-against-toronto-news-from-capitals-morning-skate/)




gonna have to use one of those game streams, the NHL66 one was decent last time I used it
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday April 25, 2022, 09:46:09 AM Eastern
Either I didn't see this or they didn't show it on the stream, but it's good to see Ovi moving/using that arm!! I was afraid he may of broken a clavicle or dislocated a shoulder. But that doesn't look like the normal range of motion, at least to the untrained eye, of someone with such injury? Hopefully he was just banged up and it's nothing too serious!!  :cross:


https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1518396909890719744
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Post by: Surreylily on Monday April 25, 2022, 04:10:31 PM Eastern
Either I didn't see this or they didn't show it on the stream, but it's good to see Ovi moving/using that arm!! I was afraid he may of broken a clavicle or dislocated a shoulder. But that doesn't look like the normal range of motion, at least to the untrained eye, of someone with such injury? Hopefully he was just banged up and it's nothing too serious!!  :cross:


https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1518396909890719744 (https://twitter.com/TicTacTOmar/status/1518396909890719744)


Thanks for picking this up Micky.  Very reassuring, specially as he was so mad.    :)
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday April 26, 2022, 10:30:34 AM Eastern
Not surprising, but no Ovie today..


https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1518957605367992321 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1518957605367992321)


https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1518961708047515650
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Post by: alta on Tuesday April 26, 2022, 11:23:20 AM Eastern
morning skate was early today
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday April 27, 2022, 11:58:51 AM Eastern
Caps are off today to recover from the stink of last night. Does this mean Snively is off of LTIR as far as the NHL is concerned, or no?..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/27/capitals-re-assign-joe-snively-to-hershey-for-conditioning/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/27/capitals-re-assign-joe-snively-to-hershey-for-conditioning/)

and this..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/27/laviolette-provides-update-on-ovechkin-injury-status-believes-that-if-playoffs-began-yesterday-he-would-not-have-played/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/04/27/laviolette-provides-update-on-ovechkin-injury-status-believes-that-if-playoffs-began-yesterday-he-would-not-have-played/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday April 27, 2022, 04:10:11 PM Eastern
I wanna know how Oshie's toe is feeling today.. (or better, no, I don't)  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday April 27, 2022, 05:38:04 PM Eastern
Caps can still overtake Shittsburgh for 3rd place.  Just win your last two games and it's done.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday April 27, 2022, 10:51:25 PM Eastern
I really don't care who they play in rd 1.. I'd just like to see them compete, the last 2 games.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday April 28, 2022, 11:50:57 AM Eastern

Looks like he's still out tonight (no line rush') but possibly tomorrow.. Lavi said he looked good, passed, shot, felt good..

https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1519695158887038976 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1519695158887038976)
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday April 30, 2022, 09:51:43 AM Eastern
Round 1.
* If needed.

Game 1 – Tuesday, May 3 – 7:30 p.m. – Washington at Florida – NBCSW, ESPN2
Game 2 – Thursday, May 5 – 7:30 p.m. – Washington at Florida – NBCSW, TBS
Game 3 – Saturday, May 7 – 1:00 p.m. – Florida at Washington – NBCSW, ESPN
Game 4 – Monday, May 9 – 7:00 p.m. – Florida at Washington – NBCSW, TBS
*Game 5 – Wednesday, May 11 – TBD – Washington at Florida – NBCSW
*Game 6 – Friday, May 13 – TBD – Florida at Washington – NBCSW
*Game 7 – Sunday, May 15 – TBD – Washington at Florida – NBCSW
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Post by: alta on Saturday April 30, 2022, 10:30:27 AM Eastern
*If needed.


 :lmao:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday April 30, 2022, 10:34:31 AM Eastern
and what is it with those people in FLA that they gotta start a game at 7:30
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday April 30, 2022, 01:30:23 PM Eastern
Supper.. Can't interrupt supper for no damn hockey game.  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 01, 2022, 10:04:43 AM Eastern

Fuck it, play him game 1.

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1520764765450211328 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1520764765450211328)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 01, 2022, 11:33:47 AM Eastern
Supper.. Can't interrupt supper for no damn hockey game.  :raspberry:


I’m surprised you’re even back at the boat ramp by supper time


 ;D
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 01, 2022, 04:58:37 PM Eastern

I’m surprised you’re even back at the boat ramp by supper time


 ;D


It's still dark when I get there, but Im usually home by lunch time. Too hot for this old fart!!  :'(  No idea how those dudes on tour do it.. On the water from sun up to sun down, for 3 days before a tx. Then sun up to 3pm on tx days.. I guess they take Mondays off. (To travel to the next body of water) Crazy..
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Post by: alta on Monday May 02, 2022, 01:01:34 PM Eastern
playoffs start tonight, Caps play tomorrow
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 02, 2022, 07:23:00 PM Eastern
*If needed.


 :lmao:


Well the good news is the entirety of the Caps playoff games this year will be on NBCSW  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 02, 2022, 09:58:12 PM Eastern
Tampa doesn’t seem to like their performance tonight


Canes 5-1 over the Bruins
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 03, 2022, 11:26:21 AM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/02/examining-the-presidents-trophy-curse/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/02/examining-the-presidents-trophy-curse/)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 03, 2022, 01:05:49 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/02/examining-the-presidents-trophy-curse/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/02/examining-the-presidents-trophy-curse/)


The important question is....How often has bottom WC team actually gone on to win the Cup?


Best I could tell....three "WC" teams total:
2008 Penguins
1999 Devils
2012 Kings (as an 8th seed, essentially same as a wildcard)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 03, 2022, 01:33:50 PM Eastern
If some guy wearing 43 had done this the hockey world would be going ape shit..

https://scoutingtherefs.com/2022/05/33971/player-safety-reviewing-spurgeon-crosscheck-to-buchnevichs-ankle/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2022/05/33971/player-safety-reviewing-spurgeon-crosscheck-to-buchnevichs-ankle/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 04, 2022, 06:03:56 PM Eastern
Willy must’ve twisted something when he went down in the first…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/04/john-carlson-is-fine-tom-wilson-will-be-a-game-time-decision-news-from-capitals-optional-skate-in-sunrise/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/04/john-carlson-is-fine-tom-wilson-will-be-a-game-time-decision-news-from-capitals-optional-skate-in-sunrise/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday May 05, 2022, 10:07:25 AM Eastern
Damn, not sounding too promising for Wilson tonight.. Caps now have 3 reserve forwards with them in Fl.


https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1522214422990622721
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday May 05, 2022, 11:55:06 AM Eastern
 :poop:


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1522237752393273348
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 05, 2022, 04:07:48 PM Eastern
Okay, we all know I'm a bigoted chauvinistic pig  (cause I was born in America before 1970, and I'm a white male)


But....


We are now celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage?  :huh:


But...but....what about the Northern Atlantic Islanders and the Eskimos, and the all the other Islanders?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday May 05, 2022, 06:32:16 PM Eastern

We are now celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage?  :huh:
Do what now? Nevermind, Imma extend my official unvitation to you, for APIH day!  :snicker: 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 06, 2022, 04:34:09 PM Eastern
Fucale sent back to Hershey…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/06/capitals-re-assign-zach-fucale-to-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/06/capitals-re-assign-zach-fucale-to-hershey/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 06, 2022, 04:42:19 PM Eastern
Fucale sent back to Hershey…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/06/capitals-re-assign-zach-fucale-to-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/06/capitals-re-assign-zach-fucale-to-hershey/)


Why did they bring him up then?  I figure Hershey wants him for playoffs but seems like they would've known that prior to bringing him up.
His stats are not great this year in Hershey.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday May 07, 2022, 11:15:11 AM Eastern
the NHL announced start times for most of the game 5 games..

I’m shocked, just shocked I tells ya, to see game 5 at Florida will be a 7:30 start
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 08, 2022, 03:15:53 PM Eastern
Caps had an optional skate this morning, seems most starters took maintenance time. Hags skated, Willy didn’t.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 08, 2022, 05:57:23 PM Eastern
Mick, where do I go on Monday to find out how much nascar fined that insufferable asswipe for leaving his car in the middle of pit road

 :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 08, 2022, 07:47:34 PM Eastern
Steering locked up. Couldn't make the turn into the garage.  :snicker:  He is an ass isn't he?!?!  :hearts: :raspberry:  How bout that pass for the win? The ol' bump and run! Don't really care for Logano, but don't care for the Hendrick group even less!  :P 
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 08, 2022, 08:13:01 PM Eastern
I didn’t see the end, too many wrecks.. it was dinner time
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 09, 2022, 10:40:26 AM Eastern
Peanut gallery fan.. Now it makes sense.  :snicker:


In other news. No Willy again today. Didn't even skate, far as I can tell. Said there was "no sign of him" this morning.. :'(
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1523673871794454529 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1523673871794454529)


And in other OTHER news. Time to write a blank check for Mitch Korn!!
https://twitter.com/SWhyno/status/1523668272109047808 (https://twitter.com/SWhyno/status/1523668272109047808)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 09, 2022, 11:03:55 AM Eastern
I saw one report, just one, from an idiot on the local sports football radio, that said Willy is hurt worse than is being let on and likely won’t return in round one. So, grain of salt and what not until it’s confirmed elsewhere.


There was a time when nothing interrupted viewing a nascar race, except draining and getting a refill. Sadly, those days are long gone and at this juncture I don’t see the hierarchy of nascar fixing that.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 09, 2022, 11:23:56 AM Eastern
Yea, certainly more than "day to day" anyway..  :-\


Stockcar racing is just intrenched in my blood. I can't stop watching, even if I don't like the format/changes they come up with. I really wish they'd do away with stage "cautions" and just score the stage points. They'd still race hard for those bonus'.. Maybe one day they'll make the playoffs "old school" and just do away with stages and let em' run 10 races heads up and crown a champ? Probably not, but ya never know.. They try weird shit all the time.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 09, 2022, 11:59:55 AM Eastern
And the Isles fired Trotz.  I guess I am a little surprised by that.  I know they had a disappointing season this year, but....
He had a pretty good winning record over the last 3 seasons in the regular season and some success in the playoffs.  They fell short this year so I guess it's "see ya"


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 09, 2022, 12:18:09 PM Eastern
Most of the series are tied 2-2...with exception of Colorado who is up 3-0 over Preds.


Hopefully the Caps do NOT follow that trend tonight


Hopefully Shittsburgh does....up 2-1 on Rags






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Post by: alta on Monday May 09, 2022, 12:35:11 PM Eastern
Leason got sent back to Hershey the other day. I expect Willy to be listed as day to day as long as there is a possibility of him playing, there is no advantage to putting him on IR/LTIR in the playoffs.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 09, 2022, 01:50:55 PM Eastern
didn’t Pilly just fire their coach as well? Maybe Trotz gets an interview there, I don’t expect him to be out of work long.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 09, 2022, 02:14:48 PM Eastern
didn’t Pilly just fire their coach as well? Maybe Trotz gets an interview there, I don’t expect him to be out of work long.


Philthy and Detroit.  Plus.....Chicago and Winnipeg are conducting searches to include their current interim coaches (makes the interim feel solid, I'm sure)

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 09, 2022, 02:26:02 PM Eastern
plus, if the Panthers lose in round 1 they might be looking to replace their “interim” as well
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Post by: Surreylily on Monday May 09, 2022, 04:49:44 PM Eastern
And the Isles fired Trotz.  I guess I am a little surprised by that.  I know they had a disappointing season this year, but....
He had a pretty good winning record over the last 3 seasons in the regular season and some success in the playoffs.  They fell short this year so I guess it's "see ya"

 8-0
Oh man!  I would lurve to get Trotz back here.  Pretty unlikely, but still.
I've not been too impressed with the Toilet and his decision making so far, but a lot of people said the same about Trotz before he coached us to The Cup, soooo.  I guess it depends oon how well we do in these playoffs.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 09, 2022, 05:00:55 PM Eastern
plus, if WHEN the Panthers lose in round 1 they might be looking to replace their “interim” as well


(fixed it)  ;)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 09, 2022, 05:26:42 PM Eastern
8-0
Oh man!  I would lurve to get Trotz back here.  Pretty unlikely, but still.
I've not been too impressed with the Toilet and his decision making so far, but a lot of people said the same about Trotz before he coached us to The Cup, soooo.  I guess it depends oon how well we do in these playoffs.



I don't want him back at this point.  Not that he isn't a good coach, but doubt he ever coaches in Washington again.


Trotz was 152-102-34, and 28-21 in the playoffs over his 4 years with the Islanders, and is a two-time winner of the Jack Adams Award voted as NHL coach of the year (2016 with Capitals, 2019 with Islanders)  28-21 in the playoffs doesn't look as impressive as it actually is.  The Isles got to the third round in the playoffs the previous two years, so that's pretty successful considering how difficult that is to do these days.  This was Trotz's 4th year with the Isles - anyone remember how long a deal he had with them?
I think it's really hard to place any true judgement on a team or coach during the Covid seasons - there was so much nonsense going on with schedule and what not, it was really hard to take those seasons seriously.
Trotz was 205-89-34 with the Caps, but then the Caps were a team close to their prime and the Islanders were definitely a young team when Trotz started with them





Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 09, 2022, 05:44:28 PM Eastern
this is NOT good, it means he’s available to do tv commentary…..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/09/report-senators-fire-mcguire-from-role-as-senior-vice-president-of-player-development/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/09/report-senators-fire-mcguire-from-role-as-senior-vice-president-of-player-development/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 09, 2022, 05:46:05 PM Eastern

(fixed it)  ;)


I didn’t want to jinx the outcome. Good job.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 09, 2022, 05:51:25 PM Eastern
this is NOT good, it means he’s available to do tv commentary…..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/09/report-senators-fire-mcguire-from-role-as-senior-vice-president-of-player-development/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/09/report-senators-fire-mcguire-from-role-as-senior-vice-president-of-player-development/)


Why in the blue fuck would anyone hire that douche as a senior VP of anything?  Except for maybe senior VP of polishing Cindy's.....ego

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 09, 2022, 06:12:53 PM Eastern
Jeez. Gotta beat the Cats AND the jinx now.. Thanks Rich.  :-|
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 10, 2022, 09:03:52 AM Eastern
Jeez. Gotta beat the Cats AND the jinx now.. Thanks Rich.  :-|


Well you posted the damn emoji  :raspberry:   Sammy was fine before that.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 10, 2022, 09:04:41 AM Eastern
Fuck Pittsburgh.


Although...I'd rather win a series over Pittsburgh than NYR any day....not that we gonna find out  :-\
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday May 10, 2022, 10:41:16 AM Eastern

Well you posted the damn emoji  :raspberry:   Sammy was fine before that.


Wait, I was the reason Sammy played so good!!!  :raised-eyebrow: :snicker:


Not sure it matters now, but we need all the help we can get. Still feeling gut punched today though. Had it right there and let it slip through our hands.. :-\
(Oh well, had read Oshie was cleared by DOPeS, but now the tweets have disappeared so maybe not. Probably get 3 games and just put us out of our misery?)
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1524032713874976769 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1524025782301085698)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 10, 2022, 04:10:10 PM Eastern

Wait, I was the reason Sammy played so good!!!  :raised-eyebrow: :snicker:


Not sure it matters now, but we need all the help we can get. Still feeling gut punched today though. Had it right there and let it slip through our hands.. :-\
(Oh well, had read Oshie was cleared by DOPeS, but now the tweets have disappeared so maybe not. Probably get 3 games and just put us out of our misery?)
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1524032713874976769 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1524025782301085698)



No from the DOPES...


https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2022/05/10/report-tj-oshie-will-not-face-supplemental-discipline-from-dops-for-game-four-hit-on-sam-bennett/ (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2022/05/10/report-tj-oshie-will-not-face-supplemental-discipline-from-dops-for-game-four-hit-on-sam-bennett/)


Although I didn't know what hit you were talking about...and I think both guys kind of turned into each other....but Oshie definitely got his head, but it was the other guy that turned into it and initiated the contact.
Just thank God it wasn't Willy cause he'd be out the rest of the playoffs.  :-| [size=78%] [/size]

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday May 11, 2022, 11:01:23 AM Eastern
Willy traveled with the team, the fat lady hasn’t begun to warm up yet




and the Rags better step up tonight
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 11, 2022, 12:04:11 PM Eastern
No Willy on the ice again today. Looks like they'll need to do this w/o him. I think they have another win in em'. 2, not too sure. We'll see!!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday May 12, 2022, 10:05:29 AM Eastern
For those who didn't catch my drift about left handed....


https://youtu.be/rUczpTPATyU


about 1:15 into the video...
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Post by: alta on Thursday May 12, 2022, 01:10:47 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deLiVU9DKHM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deLiVU9DKHM)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday May 12, 2022, 07:18:48 PM Eastern
Willy was skating today, supposed to be a secret. Looks like he might play tomorrow in G6.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday May 12, 2022, 11:17:48 PM Eastern
Bolts/Leafs and Canes/Bears going to a game 7. Hopefully the Leafs win, don’t care to see the Bolts go any further.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 13, 2022, 11:30:15 AM Eastern
no Willy tonight…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/13/tom-wilson-out-ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-line-changes-for-game-6-news-from-capitals-morning-skate/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/13/tom-wilson-out-ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-line-changes-for-game-6-news-from-capitals-morning-skate/)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 13, 2022, 11:39:10 AM Eastern
Let's Hope ALL the series go to a game 7 (except the Blues)  :)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 13, 2022, 11:46:58 AM Eastern
no Willy tonight…


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/13/tom-wilson-out-ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-line-changes-for-game-6-news-from-capitals-morning-skate/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/13/tom-wilson-out-ilya-samsonov-gets-the-start-line-changes-for-game-6-news-from-capitals-morning-skate/)


Probably they don't want to risk furthering the injury with the golf season so quickly approaching  ;) :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 13, 2022, 11:51:17 AM Eastern
Sounds like Willy should be ready, for next season!  :)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday May 13, 2022, 12:22:45 PM Eastern
can’t believe I missed this a couple weeks ago, I bet it makes Lil cry….


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saZ0RL6vkTA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saZ0RL6vkTA)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 13, 2022, 07:23:03 PM Eastern
Why you wanna make Lil cry?  :huh:
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Post by: Surreylily on Friday May 13, 2022, 07:45:32 PM Eastern
can’t believe I missed this a couple weeks ago, I bet it makes Lil cry….


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saZ0RL6vkTA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saZ0RL6vkTA)

Awwwww.    Yes it did.    :'(



Thanks for posting this.

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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 15, 2022, 09:37:28 AM Eastern
Well that explains it.. Hope he doesn't need surgery.


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1525832031485173763
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Sunday May 15, 2022, 10:33:08 AM Eastern
It was obvious OV was playing hurt, his shoulder was still bothering him from being tripped by the Leafs goalie with no call, and I t almost looked like Backy still wasn’t %100 on the hip.
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 15, 2022, 11:20:49 AM Eastern
I don't think any of the "core" guys were even 90%.. Haven't heard about Oshie or Carlson, but Ovi and Nicky were nursing injury for sure.


https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1525857519981281281
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Post by: alta on Sunday May 15, 2022, 11:31:51 AM Eastern
It sucks to see the Leafs lost, especially to the Bolts. But, I suppose round 2 will be good for Florida.


Hens and Rags game 7 tonight. Winner gets the Canes. I’m not rooting for the Rags, but against the Hens.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday May 15, 2022, 07:37:41 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1525893089784647681
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Post by: alta on Sunday May 15, 2022, 10:08:58 PM Eastern
Hens lose game 7 in OT!!
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 16, 2022, 05:03:22 PM Eastern
Hens lose game 7 in OT!!


Amen to that. I watched most of this game.  I thought the Hens goal was knocked in with a high stick and should have been disallowed.  Ended up not mattering - not that I'm a Rags fan, but Hell yeah.


I also wanted Toronto to win....I heard them say something like 14 seasons without winning a series.  Ouch.  And FLA - 26 seasons since the last playoff series win.  Holy cow - I though us Caps fans had it bad.


I really don't have any real preferences other than Caps #1 and Hens opponent #2.  I would have liked Toronto to win.  I was routing for Edmonton as well.  I guess with the teams left in the East, FLA is my pick since they haven't won in so long.  I'm okay with Carolina, but don't want Rags or Tampa Bay winning it.


I think I'm routing for Edmonton in the West.  McDavid is something special.  Watching that dude play is something else.  (They did win game 7 last night late, BTW)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday May 16, 2022, 05:20:27 PM Eastern
Vegas fired their coach today. That’s Vegas, Winnipeg, Detroit, Montreal and Pilly that will be needing a coach next season, and the coach for the Panthers is still the “interim”. I don’t think Trotz will be out of work for long.

The Islanders named Lane Lambert as their new head coach.
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Post by: alta on Monday May 16, 2022, 06:02:18 PM Eastern
 :raised-eyebrow:

The first two games of round 2 Bolts at Panthers are both at 7:00

the fuck is up with that Mick
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 16, 2022, 07:26:50 PM Eastern
Guess you're gonna have to ask Washington DC..  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 17, 2022, 03:01:06 PM Eastern
Vegas fired their coach today. That’s Vegas, Winnipeg, Detroit, Montreal and Pilly that will be needing a coach next season, and the coach for the Panthers is still the “interim”. I don’t think Trotz will be out of work for long.

The Islanders named Lane Lambert as their new head coach.


I'm always a little surprised when a team fires a coach and then hires one of his assistants to take the job.  Not so much during the season, but in the off-season without even testing to see who's on the market?


Also....Trotz is from Winnipeg, so ....
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 20, 2022, 03:10:16 PM Eastern
Good God, but can the McDavid guy play.  He is fun to watch.  If Edmonton had a good GT they could actually do something.  I know nothing of their goalies, but I watched most of that game and at least some of those (7 goals that mattered) were what I'd call weak goals and have to be stopped.
First one was definitely weak.  Second scored at :51 of the first, then third at 6:05 wasn't a great goal.  3 goals on 8 shots (I think).  Sounds like our GT.

Still.....down 6-2 midway through 2nd period and then Edmonton scores 4 unanswered goals to tie it in roughly 12 minutes of time?

Granted Edmonton gave their goalie NO HELP, and they were totally outshot, but oof....you got to stop some of thems.

And Fucking Lightning score with like 3 seconds left to win?  Total breakdown in front and WTF was FLA doing?  The look on coach's face (Brunette) says it all.

Glad to see Blues win a game - I like Berube.  Don't think the Blues have enough to beat the Avs though.
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Post by: alta on Friday May 20, 2022, 03:23:02 PM Eastern

I'm always a little surprised when a team fires a coach and then hires one of his assistants to take the job.  Not so much during the season, but in the off-season without even testing to see who's on the market?


Also....Trotz is from Winnipeg, so ....

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/18/report-jets-interview-trotz-for-head-coaching-vacancy-2018-stanley-cup-champion-will-interview-with-flyers-on-friday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/18/report-jets-interview-trotz-for-head-coaching-vacancy-2018-stanley-cup-champion-will-interview-with-flyers-on-friday/)

It’s also being reported that at least 6 teams have reached out to Trotz
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Post by: alta on Friday May 20, 2022, 03:23:52 PM Eastern
and WTF is wrong with the Panthers
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: waynerivers on Friday May 20, 2022, 06:44:11 PM Eastern
and WTF is wrong with the Panthers


They're playing a real team. :snicker:
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Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday May 21, 2022, 09:05:36 AM Eastern

They're playing a real team. :snicker:


 :lol:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Saturday May 21, 2022, 09:07:19 AM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/18/report-jets-interview-trotz-for-head-coaching-vacancy-2018-stanley-cup-champion-will-interview-with-flyers-on-friday/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/18/report-jets-interview-trotz-for-head-coaching-vacancy-2018-stanley-cup-champion-will-interview-with-flyers-on-friday/)

It’s also being reported that at least 6 teams have reached out to Trotz


I hope he goes home to Winnipeg and it works out for everyone there.  Not that I want him as our coach at this point, but I'd prefer he's not coaching against us in our division or in the East
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Post by: alta on Sunday May 22, 2022, 04:20:37 PM Eastern
Panther Pathetic
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Post by: alta on Sunday May 22, 2022, 07:49:24 PM Eastern
this is awesome, so much hype and pompous crap that they might get the race in by midnight..


on a Sunday no less
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 23, 2022, 12:35:36 PM Eastern
That race was a shit show. Need to bulldoze Texas Motor Speedway and bring it back to Charlotte. (I hope. Guess we'll see next week how they race at Charlotte)
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Post by: alta on Monday May 23, 2022, 01:06:52 PM Eastern
If I was Blaney and I ended up losing that last lap, nascar would’ve pulled my license over my post race comments. As it was I probably would’ve been fined.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday May 23, 2022, 08:03:49 PM Eastern
Holy Cow Batman.  Edmonton looked FAST last night.  I mean they always look fast, but they were running circles around Calgary.  It was like 30 shots to 10 about 8 minutes into the 2nd period and 3-0.  It could have easily been 5-0 or more.  Very exciting game to watch...Edmonton crowd was into as they should have been.  McDavid put on a clinic last night.  Kane got a naturally hattie, but it was McDavid (and Drysaddle) driving it.  That McDavid guy is something else.  He has SO much speed, I just don't know what you do with him as a defensemen.  McDavid is just far and away better than anyone on the ice.


The grandpa 40 year old goalie they have (Smith) looked great last night.  No idea what their goalie situation is.  Smith only started about 29 games this year so not sure how they got to this point or if the other guy was the #1 and fell apart or what.  I missed it but apparently Lucic crushed him on the boards and then the GT had to leave for protocol.  He did return after and finish the game.  Lucic got 5 and a game for it.  Although watching on replay, Lucic definitely let up and didnt' just plow thru him.  He deserved a penalty but I think prolly not a Major.  But since it was Lucic.....


Edmonton is fun to watch.


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 23, 2022, 10:09:06 PM Eastern
I've not even been paying attention but I did see this..


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1528918287907803139
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Post by: alta on Monday May 23, 2022, 11:17:19 PM Eastern
the presidents trophy curse continues
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 24, 2022, 11:26:24 AM Eastern
the presidents trophy curse continues


I tired of fucking Tampa Bay.  Florida totally outplayed them for most of the game.  Outshooting them 29-9 halfway through the game and then 49-25 overall.  Could not solve Vasilevskiy.
GWG was a weird bounce....and then an empty netter in the last minute.  TB actually had two goals disallowed (as they should have)  FLA had lots and lots of chances, but nothing going in the net.


Looks like Avs are going take the Blues in 5 games.  Blues starting GT went down in game three and they have battled, but I think losing their GT was a  BIG nail in the coffin.  Avs are totally outplaying them and Blues can't quite keep up.  I was routing for the Blues as I like the coach (Berube)


I'm actually watching/following more playoff hockey this year.  Normally I lose about 95% interest once the Caps go down (so normally I'm done in the 1st round  :smirk: )


I'm pulling for Edmonton.  Not sure why.  Tired of TB, Avs, don't care for NYR.  I guess in the east I'd pull for Carolina.  I'd be okay with either Edmonton or Calgary in the west.


Go Oilers  :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday May 24, 2022, 12:22:02 PM Eastern
Calgary won the Cup in ‘89, Edmonton in ‘90 and Montreal in ‘93. ‘93 is the last time a Canadian team won it. I’d be fine if a Canadian team won this time, and it’s looking like they might.




The last time the Leafs won was ‘67  8-0
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday May 24, 2022, 06:53:15 PM Eastern
Calgary won the Cup in ‘89, Edmonton in ‘90 and Montreal in ‘93. ‘93 is the last time a Canadian team won it. I’d be fine if a Canadian team won this time, and it’s looking like they might.

The last time the Leafs won was ‘67  8-0


Yes, I was surprised when I saw the last time Toronto won even a 1st round playoff series was like 2004.
And FLA has never won a cup (in their lengthy 28 years) and only made the playoffs 7 times before this season.  Did make it to the cup in 1996
I'm not sure Edmonton has the GT to go all the way, but when you score 5 or so a night...we'll see.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 25, 2022, 11:23:20 AM Eastern
Edmonton whooped Calgary last night.  I think maybe this is the worst display of goaltending I've seen so far.  21 seconds in - Edmonton dumped the puck in behind net, GT went in and "attempted" to pass it to the corner where his D was waiting, but instead passed it right into the faceoff circle where an Oiler was charging in.  Right on his stick and right into the open net.  Ooh-Fah.  To be fair the LW previously had a chance to get it out at the blue line and failed and the Oiler D dumped it in behind the net.
Calgary had more shots in the 1st and some good chances, but Edmonton's transition is so fast, they are just dangerous ANY time.


Edmonton scored a PPG goal about halfway through 1st and then Kane scored with about a minute left in the first making it 3-0.  Kane scored on a failed clearing attempt by Calgary.  Honestly  - it looked like the Caps trying to clear the D zone at times, just swarmed by the opponent.  Calgary is big and fast, but damn Edmonton is all over them.
It was a turnover and quick drive shot to net, but not a great goal for the GT - probably one he wants back.


Calgary came back and with A PPG goal about halfway into 2nd, then scored again 36 seconds later - BACK IN THE GAME.


and then....the WORST playoff goal I've seen since maybe Jason Chimera's 180' slapper a few years ago.


Calgary D man from behind his OWN blue line fires on down (in the air) toward Edmonton net and Smith just was napping or didn't see it or I don't know what.  It goes in under his catching glove.  He kind of half-ass swatted at it after it went by.  And it was a short-handed Game tying goal.  Shees - it's like a clown show with these two goalies.  Seriously looks like the Caps this year.  Smith was have a pretty good game and then this.  His rebound control sucks, but Edmonton is pretty quick to react and cover.


Both these teams are fast, but Edmonton is just so quick - they are ready to strike at any time.  Their goaltending is suspect for sure, but man can they score.  It's crazy watching these two teams cause they would have absolutely destroyed the Caps.  Edmonton is like a relentless speedy wave of guys that just keep coming and coming.  Calgary is no slouch and they provide plenty of offense, but they seem to struggle clearing their own zone at times.  These games are pretty fun to watch.  I wonder how well they will do when they face a team with a great GT.  I think that might be Edmonton's only weakness in my short time actually getting to watch them play.


Go...Oilers...I guess



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 25, 2022, 05:30:20 PM Eastern
Ok, enough about shit that don't concern us..  :raspberry:  We got real issues now..  :'(


https://twitter.com/NBCSWashington/status/1529562905011703812
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday May 25, 2022, 09:14:16 PM Eastern
Ok, enough about shit that don't concern us..  :raspberry:  We got real issues now..  :'(


https://twitter.com/NBCSWashington/status/1529562905011703812 (https://twitter.com/NBCSWashington/status/1529562905011703812)


Geez.  I watched his exit interview and he wouldn't say shit about it.  Just kept saying it was a substantial injury.


That blows.  About the only guy worth watching on this team....Him and Kuzy when he's on the proper meds....and Ovie of course.
That hurts....just gonna complicate the already overburdened cap....They gonna trade for some mediocre winger to fill in, then when Tom comes back they will have to clear cap space.
8 months for an ACL?  Dudes come back from knee replacement faster than that (at least my grandpa did)  :snicker:
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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday May 25, 2022, 10:30:37 PM Eastern
Honestly, there's no "guarantee" you come back 100% from ACL reconstruction.. Im sure he'll be back, but will he still be "Tom Wilson" effective? Never really followed any NHL players who've had it, but in the NFL very few are the same afterward. And even the ones that end up the same, it can take over a season (after they return) to get to that point. Gotta pray he's an Adrian Peterson type..  :-\


But yea, whatever they do to fill the void will no doubt fuck the team over in some form or fashion. On top of not having any Nick Backstroms in the pipeline, they also have no Tom Wilsons..
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Post by: alta on Friday May 27, 2022, 07:39:36 AM Eastern
7 frikin goals in the 2nd period…


and the Flames lose in OT
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Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 27, 2022, 09:39:38 AM Eastern
Saw a few posts saying the Flames got screwed. What happened?
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Post by: alta on Friday May 27, 2022, 10:21:12 AM Eastern
it would’ve been the only goal scored in the 3rd…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya8nIIPoW9A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya8nIIPoW9A)
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Post by: alta on Friday May 27, 2022, 11:30:27 AM Eastern
if you’ve gotta look at it in super slow motion from 18 different angles to determine it was kicked in, there is a major problem with the system
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday May 27, 2022, 11:52:47 AM Eastern
It sucks for Calgary.  I watched the game and it was crazy....4 goals in 71 seconds about 3/4 way thru the 2nd period.  And then nobody scored for the rest of the 2nd or the entire 3rd period?  I watched up until the end of regulation, but it was 12:15 and I couldn't handle another 20 minute intermission.
As far as the disallowed goal.....

When I saw it live, I thought it was good goal, but after watching the replay - I think he definitely attempted to nudge the puck with his skate with the intention of pushing it in.  I played hockey for many years and I know he was tangled up and being pushed and falling, but he intentionally moved that inside skate to the puck which was (as one of them dudes said) a totally unnatural position for stopping or whatever.  He was trying to sweep it in.  Sucks because the puck was going in either way.  He he was 1/20 of a second slower - it would have already crossed the goal line.

Not sure it mattered.  It was good game and there were lots of scoring chances, but neither of these teams' goalies is up to snuff for the playoffs.  (Especially Edmonton).  Good thing they average 5 goals a game.  I think Edmonton wins in 6 games if they lose last night.  But what I think don't really matter.  Calgary is a little (okay - very little) like watching the Caps - control the flow for big portions of the game, but when it matters, couldn't clear it from their own end....way too often.

This series was like a battle of offensive gambles - with Edmonton just shining a bit brighter with their talent.  Calgary is big and fast but Edmonton is something else on offense and they are seemingly never out of it no matter the score.  If they had a great goalie they'd be almost unstoppable this year.

And shocker....OT GWG by McDavid from DrySaddle (shouldn't he play for Calgary with a name like that) :wackysmile:


And one minor thing to note (since the post is certainly not long enough already)....only thing I don't like about McDavid's play is when he scores the OT GWG...he skates off to celebrate by himself before joining his team mates for a group hug.  Gonna have to watch some more replays to see if that was a fluke or if that's the way he is.




Go Edmonton.  Go Canes.  Go Blues.  I think Blues season ends tonight.


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday May 27, 2022, 12:23:03 PM Eastern
Hmm.. I thought you had to actually kick it, for it to be a kick? Looks to me like he placed his skate at the angle needed to deflect it in. I thought that was allowed? Guess I could be mad for either argument, depending on team and outcome. lol 
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Post by: alta on Friday May 27, 2022, 02:47:36 PM Eastern
Hmm.. I thought you had to actually kick it, for it to be a kick? Looks to me like he placed his skate at the angle needed to deflect it in. I thought that was allowed? Guess I could be mad for either argument, depending on team and outcome. lol


I think that’s why Flames fans are mad, that call could’ve went either way. But, the call on the ice was good goal.


I don’t think the Flames could’ve won the series, I was hoping they could’ve dragged it out another game or two.
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Post by: alta on Friday May 27, 2022, 11:00:56 PM Eastern
well that sucks for Berube
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Post by: waynerivers on Sunday May 29, 2022, 09:47:09 AM Eastern
TB is probably going to win the cup again, thus creating the latest dynasty.  Vasilevsky is so superior to whoever is left in goal, that they start with a huge advantage.  When one considers that they lost their entire, and very productive, third line from last year (Gourde-Goodrow-Coleman) it's a real tribute to their management that they're headed to the finals again.  I expect they'll make short work of either Carolina or the Rangers and then beat either Colorado or Edmonton.
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday May 30, 2022, 11:00:50 AM Eastern
Well, that was quite the 600+ miles at Charlotte!!  :P
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Post by: Caps17201 on Monday May 30, 2022, 09:02:54 PM Eastern
I’m not bored, there’s still hockey
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Post by: alta on Tuesday May 31, 2022, 12:52:50 AM Eastern
kinda surprised the Canes weren’t able to put up a better fight


now I’m forced to root for the Rags to beat the Bolts
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Post by: alta on Thursday June 02, 2022, 02:28:23 PM Eastern
In the first two games of the conference finals there have been 22 goals scored.


I hope the Oilers can do better tonight in game 2, I’d much rather see them win over the Avs.
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Post by: alta on Thursday June 02, 2022, 02:40:33 PM Eastern
Well, that was quite the 600+ miles at Charlotte!!  :P


I didn’t see it, or Indy. I was thinking about it though
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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday June 02, 2022, 05:40:07 PM Eastern

I didn’t see it, or Indy. I was thinking about it though


All 3 were pretty good. Rain (for a portion) at Monaco let strategy give it a lot more excitement than it usually has. I can't really get into Indy cars, always riding around saving gas until the last 20 laps. It was still a good last 20 laps though. Cup race was nuts. Spins, crashes, flat tires. Cars coming from the back multiple times.. New car put on a good show at Charlotte but the stages still kill the flow/strategy. Some were saying it was the best Charlotte 600 of all time. I don't know about that, but it was a good one none the less.
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Post by: alta on Thursday June 02, 2022, 06:35:21 PM Eastern
Isle of Mann is this week, and this little race at Circuit de la Sarthe is in about a week…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbhwtE7-FK8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbhwtE7-FK8)
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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday June 02, 2022, 06:38:41 PM Eastern
Isle of Man is nuts! Those dudes are REALLY fucking nuts though.. lol I'll watch some of Le Mans, but don't follow it enough to really know whats happening.


Oh, spotted this on the twit.. :'(
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1532421037471764482 (https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1532421037471764482)
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Post by: alta on Thursday June 02, 2022, 09:32:31 PM Eastern
I'll watch some of Le Mans, but don't follow it enough to really know whats happening.


it’s simple, drive fast for 24 hours without wearing out the car and hope nothing breaks


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnKcU6zx0Ao (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnKcU6zx0Ao)
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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday June 02, 2022, 10:16:20 PM Eastern
 :rofl:  I mean I don't know the series/drivers enough to be vested. They have the same issue Nascar does these days though.. Equipment is almost too good. Stuff hardly breaks anymore and it's like saving your stuff is no longer a strategy.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday June 03, 2022, 02:55:17 PM Eastern
Last night's Avs/Oilers game was a stinker.  I mean it was closer to playoff hockey, but it was down right boring.  Edmonton just looked tired and disinterested.  I don't know how they can be tired, but that's what they looked like.
 Shutout by the backup GT  :huh:   I mean what happened to the Oilers O?  I knew they were suspect in net and they KEEP proving that, but last night they looked like a losing team for the first time.  I mean they just didn't have their hearts in it.  It was like a couple weak goals finally let all the wind out of them and they just accepted it.  Ugly game to watch.  No flow.  Too much stopping.  Edmonton struggles out of own zone, can't muster any forecheck, nothing. 


The Rags on the other hand...Jesus, they are taking themselves seriously and Tampa obviously was not.  I guess 9 days off isn't good for game prep.
I expect TBL will show up next game, and as someone said....I think Tampa takes it again.  I really hoped Edmonton would ride some kind of miracle GT into the promise land but they just quit playing.  They sure as shit didn't look like the team that beat Calgary.  I guess Edmonton is only good at beating Alberta squads.


I hate routing for the Rags, but I'm about tired of Tampa Bay


Go rags.


Go OILERS!

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Post by: Surreylily on Friday June 03, 2022, 04:15:11 PM Eastern
CONGRATS your Maj on 70 years.   :hearts:
Nobody, but nobody does pomp and pageantry like us Brits.    :uh-huh:
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Post by: Mickstix on Friday June 03, 2022, 05:11:08 PM Eastern
CONGRATS your Maj on 70 years.   :hearts:
Nobody, but nobody does pomp and pageantry like us Brits.    :uh-huh:


Apparently.. It's been taking up my tv channel for the last 2 days.  :raised-eyebrow:  They rang that damn bell so many times this morning it woke me from a deep sleep.  :snicker:
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Post by: Surreylily on Friday June 03, 2022, 10:23:57 PM Eastern

Apparently.. It's been taking up my tv channel for the last 2 days.  :raised-eyebrow:  They rang that damn bell so many times this morning it woke me from a deep sleep.  :snicker:


Awoken from being a Collonial at heart, no doubt....   


 ;) :raspberry:
 :lmao:
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Post by: Mickstix on Friday June 03, 2022, 10:52:26 PM Eastern
It's heading that direction, unfortunately.  :wackysmile:
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Post by: Surreylily on Friday June 03, 2022, 11:00:53 PM Eastern
Sadly, I dont think the old bird is going to last much longer. :'(
I say, "old bird", in humour, but that belies the huge respect I have for her and her total and utter dedication and service.  Her grace, her dignity,  her humour and her humanity.

God knows, our monarchy have enough black sheep to fill a field and then some, including present day.   Not her.

She is an outstanding woman.  An outstanding human being.  I am very sad that she can't attend many of the celebrations this weekend.
She is our Standard.  Our heart.  Our conscience.
She has always been what Unites us and what makes us Great.

God bless her.


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Post by: Surreylily on Friday June 03, 2022, 11:08:00 PM Eastern
Totes Emosh!
(See, I'm up with the kids.........)
 :wackysmile:
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Post by: Surreylily on Friday June 03, 2022, 11:10:07 PM Eastern
For the recored, "Totes Emosh" means  totally emotional.
I think.    :lol:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Sunday June 05, 2022, 12:15:49 PM Eastern
well Edmonton shit the bed again last night.  So disappointed in them.  Really thought they had more going for them.
For God sake they need a goalie.  Smith has showed some spots of great play and then just lets in one you HAVE TO HAVE.  Not his fault, but at some point you HAVE to make those stops to give your team a chance.  They already barely have a chance and then when you let in goals you should have....it just exacerbates the problem further.


Not sure what happened to Tampa either, but I'd rather see them lose.


Looking like Rangers and Colorado.  Ho-hum.  I can't pull for either of them.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Sunday June 05, 2022, 12:35:26 PM Eastern
And one more thing....
Kane is to have a hearing for the boarding call.  :huh:


Did anyone see this?  I saw it.  They gave him a two minute, then got together and discussed and gave it a 5 minute boarding call (I think).  As much as I hate Kane....this was NOT worthy of 5 minutes.  He taps Kadri across the back and he fell into the boards.  Go back and watch it.  Yes, Kane cross checked him across the back with a push.  Yes it was somewhat near the boards and Kadri fell onto the ice and into the boards.  It was not a crushing blow from behind riding him face first into the glass.  It was a push from behind - completely stupid and worth a penalty.  But not 5.  Not worth reviewing.  The five minutes could have very well cost Edmonton the game, but they managed to survive it. - many good stops by the GT (who would fail them later)
Killing off the penalty kept them in the game.
My problem is every announcer immediate started lobbying for a major penalty.  I watched the same play they did and I disagree.  Yes worth a penalty, but there was no violence in it - he didn't drive the guy into the boards, he just pushed him.
They really do want to try and take all the physical play out of the game  :'(



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 05, 2022, 12:55:32 PM Eastern
And one more thing....
Kane is to have a hearing for the boarding call.  :huh:


Did anyone see this?  I saw it.  They gave him a two minute, then got together and discussed and gave it a 5 minute boarding call (I think).  As much as I hate Kane....this was NOT worthy of 5 minutes.  He taps Kadri across the back and he fell into the boards.  Go back and watch it.  Yes, Kane cross checked him across the back with a push.  Yes it was somewhat near the boards and Kadri fell onto the ice and into the boards.  It was not a crushing blow from behind riding him face first into the glass.  It was a push from behind - completely stupid and worth a penalty.  But not 5.  Not worth reviewing.  The five minutes could have very well cost Edmonton the game, but they managed to survive it. - many good stops by the GT (who would fail them later)
Killing off the penalty kept them in the game.
My problem is every announcer immediate started lobbying for a major penalty.  I watched the same play they did and I disagree.  Yes worth a penalty, but there was no violence in it - he didn't drive the guy into the boards, he just pushed him.
They really do want to try and take all the physical play out of the game  :'(
If it had been Patrick Kane, I would have thrown the book at him, the dirty little shit.  Evander Kane however...  I think he's a gritty player, but I don't see him as going out of his way to cause any actual damage.

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Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 05, 2022, 12:56:00 PM Eastern
DOH!
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Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 05, 2022, 01:29:20 PM Eastern
On a different note.......
The pageant today was........  Very British!    :lmao:
Hilarious and the essence of us.

 From incredible artistry, pupetteering and performance, inclusion and diversity, to Pru Leith's car breaking down on The Mall, dancing strawberries and James Bond cars, driven by the original stunt drivers, to naughty Corgis and Del Boy's yellow car.   ALL LIVE. 

FABULOUS DARLINGS.  JUST FABULOUS!

Mad, glad and proud.   :snicker:   British eccentricity at it's absolute best!
I would encourage any and all of you to watch it.  You don't have to be a fan of our monarchy, or any other for that matter, but if you want to have  good giggle and to turn that frown upside down.. This would be it.    ;D

Hilarious, uplifting, totaly bonkers and .. well... totally us.
 :clap:    Well done, all involved.  Stunning!

I am SO proud to be British right now.    :wackysmile:



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 05, 2022, 01:44:12 PM Eastern
Oh one of the anecdotes that came up was when the Obama's came over.  Apparantly nobody is allowed to drive the President other than the CIA???  The Queen insisted she would pick them up herself.  (The only person allowed to drive in the UK who doesn't have a driving licence)
I think that's the only time that has ever happened.    :raspberry: :raspberry: :raspberry:
 :snicker:
The Obama's were instructed where to sit.  Then,  her Maj said to them, "Sit where you like.  Sit where you feel comfortable"   
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Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 05, 2022, 01:48:06 PM Eastern
Okay.  This long weekend is done.

Back to what is left of the hockey.

 :-|
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Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 05, 2022, 01:50:25 PM Eastern
 8-0    Wowzers!  Massive de ja vu!!!!!!!!!!       8-0
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Post by: alta on Sunday June 05, 2022, 08:37:33 PM Eastern
8-0    Wowzers!  Massive de ja vu!!!!!!!!!!       8-0


 8-0
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Post by: alta on Monday June 06, 2022, 02:34:22 PM Eastern
I’m disappointed in Edmonton, but it ain’t over yet
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Post by: alta on Monday June 06, 2022, 11:13:14 PM Eastern
well that sucked
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Post by: Beaglefan2 on Tuesday June 07, 2022, 11:00:08 AM Eastern
I love watching Colorado and think they are one of the best teams I have ever seen.  It occurred to me that there is not a single player on the Caps, that Colorado would take over any of their players.  Maybe they would take Fever or Orlov, but I think that's it.  They wouldn't take Ovie or Oshie - too old and slow.  After realizing that, I got a bit depressed thinking how long it is gonna take for the Caps to turnover and rebuild this team.....
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday June 07, 2022, 06:17:37 PM Eastern
After realizing that, I got a bit depressed thinking how long it is gonna take for the Caps to turnover and rebuild this team.....


You ever follow the Redskins or Bullets? Caps aint never gonna do a rebuild. They'll always be in "but we may still have a chance to make the playoffs" mode. It's a DC thing..
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Post by: alta on Tuesday June 07, 2022, 08:06:46 PM Eastern
Boston fired Bruce Cassidy, which is very surprising.




The last time I was interested enough in the NBA to watch regularly it was Byrd vs Johnson. I did watch Ewing a bit but only because I used to go to Georgetown games all the time. The Jackson to Ewing allyoop was a thing of beauty. The MLB lost me, especially in this town.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday June 08, 2022, 03:57:35 PM Eastern
Surprised at the Bruce Cassidy firing.  LOTS of head coaches out there now.
I thought Bruce had done more than adequate job with the squad given, but I guess mediocre success in playoff is unacceptable to some franchises  :-|


Sucks Edmonton is out.  I just can't bring myself to rout for Colorado.  Although, of the three teams left, I'd prefer them.


Tampa managed to get back into it - I just can't get behind them.  Something about them I don't like.  Not that I care for the Rags.  Kind of sucks not having anyone to rout for.
Rags work really hard, but I think they are lacking a scoring punch.  Tampa just has so much going for them, including Vasilesky.  If Edmonton had him....lookout they'd be a real contender.



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Post by: alta on Wednesday June 08, 2022, 04:46:28 PM Eastern
As long as Tampa doesn’t win again, I’ll be satisfied with the final outcome.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday June 10, 2022, 11:30:13 AM Eastern
As long as Tampa doesn’t win again, I’ll be satisfied with the final outcome.


 :-|


Fucking Tampa.  Rags outworked them most of the game.  Had great scoring chances - better than Tampa's....whiffed on what would have been GWG late in the third.  I was watching with my maw-in-law and I said to here.....you watch, Rags are missing on all these chances and Tampa is going to go down and some rando shot will just go in.


Fucking jinx


Fuck Tampa.  Go Rags


although....I have little hope
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Post by: Mickstix on Friday June 10, 2022, 07:29:09 PM Eastern

 :-|


Fucking Tampa.  Rags outworked them most of the game. 


It's Putin's fault!!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday June 10, 2022, 07:50:28 PM Eastern
in other news, Haulover was raging today…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akxzoUVvGxs&t=1139s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akxzoUVvGxs&t=1139s)
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday June 11, 2022, 09:14:16 AM Eastern
LoL. That inlet is nuts! I could spend the whole day there, on the banks, watching inexperienced captains try and drown their crew or sink their vessels.. Used to be a pair of girls (sisters maybe?) who would run it quite often. They had a nick name for them, but I can't remember what it was. They finally had a close call and think they decided to get a bigger boat.
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Post by: alta on Saturday June 11, 2022, 11:30:07 AM Eastern
In a couple of those shots you can see how fast the tide is moving out. Not as fast as Indian River in Delaware, I’ve seen multiple people almost die out there.
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Post by: alta on Saturday June 11, 2022, 10:46:13 PM Eastern
 :O= :O= :O= :O= :O=








 :O= :O=
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday June 13, 2022, 09:57:03 AM Eastern
For ya'll dummies who can't keep up! (Not the Hillbilly though, he already knows)  :P


(https://i.postimg.cc/QdCKq20q/redneck-medical-terms.jpg)
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Post by: alta on Monday June 13, 2022, 12:13:53 PM Eastern
no one has won three Cups in a row since the Islanders won 4 in a row in 1980-83, I’d like to keep it that way
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday June 13, 2022, 04:08:34 PM Eastern
no one has won three Cups in a row since the Islanders won 4 in a row in 1980-83, I’d like to keep it that way


Amen, Brother.


Go Avs


When do the damn finals start, anyway?

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Post by: alta on Monday June 13, 2022, 04:54:26 PM Eastern
Game 1 is Wednesday at 8pm
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday June 13, 2022, 07:38:59 PM Eastern

Imma quiz you bored fuckers later..

Artery = The study of paintings
Enema = Not a friend
Fibula = A small lie

I may even throw in "fester"  :raspberry:

Got it?  :raised-eyebrow:  Oh, and Go Avs!!  :wackysmile:


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Post by: Surreylily on Monday June 13, 2022, 08:23:40 PM Eastern
For ya'll dummies who can't keep up! (Not the Hillbilly though, he already knows)  :P


(https://i.postimg.cc/QdCKq20q/redneck-medical-terms.jpg)


 :rofl:
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday June 14, 2022, 10:17:21 PM Eastern
Ok, here it is..  (No peekin bitches!) Cauterize??


    :huh:
























Made eye contact with her!   :raspberry: :snicker:
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Post by: alta on Tuesday June 14, 2022, 11:04:01 PM Eastern
  ….
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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday June 15, 2022, 09:37:53 AM Eastern
D-


 :raised-eyebrow:
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday June 15, 2022, 10:03:16 AM Eastern
Didn't take long for Bruce Cassidy to land a job....Vegas Golden nights
I was a little surprised Boston fired him, but good luck to Bruce.  He seems a decent fellow....and he's not beating us in the East  ;D
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Post by: alta on Wednesday June 15, 2022, 11:10:54 AM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHnFheqTTdg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHnFheqTTdg)
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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday June 15, 2022, 06:51:39 PM Eastern
Jeff gets it! The hillbilly meanwhile, is avoiding the subject..  :-(
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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday June 15, 2022, 11:09:49 PM Eastern
Burt! Game 1 Avs.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday June 16, 2022, 09:54:21 AM Eastern
Bearkowsky in OT.  The Swedish Bear Strikes!




Go Avs
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday June 16, 2022, 09:57:39 AM Eastern
Jeff gets it! The hillbilly meanwhile, is avoiding the subject..  :-(


Oh I got it.  Fondly reminds me of family reunions (where shoes and shirts under yer overalls is optional.  Nuff said.

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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday June 16, 2022, 10:19:04 AM Eastern
found it....new I had one old pic on my puter.


Uncle Ray, Grandpa Jones (Poppy) and Junior (don't know his name...it was always just Junior)


circa 1980
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Post by: alta on Thursday June 16, 2022, 11:50:32 AM Eastern
after Bura got scratched in the last round I started browsing Avs fan forums to find out why, the general consensus was they were happy to see Bura benched



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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday June 16, 2022, 06:49:52 PM Eastern
Uncle Ray, Grandpa Jones (Poppy) and Junior (don't know his name...it was always just Junior)
circa 1980


Yup, we're prolly related..  :rofl:
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Post by: alta on Friday June 17, 2022, 01:53:19 PM Eastern
The Flyers hired John Tortorella as their new head coach.


Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Chicago and Winnipeg are still looking
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday June 18, 2022, 05:11:54 PM Eastern
Not sure why they waited a month, but glad he got it done and hope he heel's up quickly!! Get well soon Nicky!!!


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1538266825527394305
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Post by: alta on Saturday June 18, 2022, 06:28:54 PM Eastern
Statistically this isn’t something that has a high recovery rate for pro athletes. It’s not something that will cripple him, but it’s not likely he’ll play hockey at a high level again.
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Post by: alta on Saturday June 18, 2022, 10:56:57 PM Eastern
wow, Bolts had nothing for the Avs tonight
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday June 20, 2022, 05:40:53 PM Eastern
wow, Bolts had nothing for the Avs tonight


That's is for sure.  It was 3-0 by the time I sat down to watch.  And it was never a game - Bolts were never even really in it as far as I could see.  Avs beat them to every puck.  Not sure what happened to Vasilevskiy.


7-0 is a pretty good beating.  Tampa looked tired  - or maybe by the time it was 4-0 they felt it inevitable and just coasted to the conclusion.  I kind of figured they might give Vasilevskiy a rest in the 3rd, but maybe decided that would F with his head?


Hoping for the same result tonight.  Somehow I think the bolts bounce back for 1st game at home though
But let me get the jinx fix in....
Vasilevskiy might even get a SHUTOUT at home.
Vasilevskiy has one SHUTOUT in the playoffs this year already.
Vasilevskiy has 7 career playoff SHUTOUTS.
Vasilevskiy had 2 SHUTOUTS in the regular season this year.
Vasilevskiy has 28 career SHUTOUTS in 365 GP.




Go Avs
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Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday June 21, 2022, 04:14:07 PM Eastern
 :raised-eyebrow:
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday June 21, 2022, 05:01:39 PM Eastern
:raised-eyebrow:


Jinx!  :raspberry:
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Post by: alta on Tuesday June 21, 2022, 05:35:05 PM Eastern
meh, I was hoping for a sweep, oh well. I guess the Avs want to win it at home
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday June 22, 2022, 09:14:18 AM Eastern

Yeah - what he said    :pointdown:

meh, I was hoping for a sweep, oh well. I guess the Avs want to win it at home
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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday June 23, 2022, 08:41:48 AM Eastern
Was worried the Avs were gonna let Vski steal that one. Dude is good. After that dominant OT I was just waitin for a Caps style heart breaker, but they got it done! One away..


edit: And the Lightning/fans are bitching and moaning all over the place, about a non-call on the line change. Must be nice to be 2x reigning champs and bitching about a call in SCF, where you got outplayed and should of lost 3 or 4x before you actually did..  :snicker:
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday June 23, 2022, 11:15:07 AM Eastern
That's a little more like it.  Power was out at home due to T-storms and downed trees so I didn't get to watch.


Watched the condensed game this morning....


Someone tell me why the TB goal in the first where the puck hit Kuemper in the mask ALONG WITH TB player Cirelli's stick knocks off Kuempers mask and they don't blow the whistle?  I realize it was quick, but the TB player basically high-sticked the goalie in the chin knocking off his mask.  That should have been a 2-minute High Sticking penalty no?  Or does it not count because he was attempting to play the puck?  Still.....I thought they blew the play dead when the goalie's mask comes off?



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Post by: alta on Thursday June 23, 2022, 11:52:37 AM Eastern
Per the rule book, the zebras are not required to blow the whistle if a goalie loses his mask during a “scoring play”. Which I thought was the reason the whistle gets blown in the first place, to protect the goalie from serious facial injuries.


I will say it looked like the Bolts got screwed with about 1 minute to go in the 3rd when the Avs boarded a guy in the corner. But other than that, the zebras were pretty fair with non calls to both sides.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday June 23, 2022, 12:18:09 PM Eastern
Not sure why they waited a month, but glad he got it done and hope he heel's up quickly!! Get well soon Nicky!!!


https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1538266825527394305 (https://twitter.com/SamanthaJPell/status/1538266825527394305)


Well....I looked at this surgery a little closer and Alta is right.  At age 34, Nicky is basically done.  I didn't realize that as a realistic near certainty.
At best, it's a year recovery period so he's out all of next season.....which makes him 35 coming off a major surgery most pro athletes won't recover from.  I think Nicky is done.  Sad, but probably good for the Caps at this point.


That's 9.2 million salary you can spend (while Backy is on LTIR), and let's face it....that's probably forever.
You could get a serious player for 9.2 mil with some change for help elsewhere.  We are in desperate need of a top line center.
I don't think McMichael is ready to cut it at 2C


Filip Forsberg is UFA, as is Johhny Gudreau.  I don't foresee either in a Caps uniform, but WTF knows.  And Forsberg is a LW as is Gudreau, and we really need a center
Maybe it's time to trade John Q Norris as well and have a whopping $22.25mil in salary cap to spend (with Nicky and Wilson on LTIR) and we can really make a difference in the near future.
Never happen I know, but we definitely need a 2C (or 1C)


2022 Free agent centers....


Giroux (34) - Flyers (too old)
Bergeron (36) - Boston (way too old)
Kadri - Avs (31) (meh, never really liked him, but I doubt I'd like Dale Hunter if he weren't a Cap)
Vincent Trocheck (28) - Canes  (now he seems a good fit to me - or at least what we need; two-way Center who could play 2C)
Malkin - Hens (35) - NO FUCKING WAY!!!
Andrew Cop (27)- Rags
Ryon Strome (28)- Rags


Yeah, I know....it's the Caps and it will never happen, but it's the boredom thread and a guy can dream can't he?







Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday June 23, 2022, 02:31:48 PM Eastern
If it were up to me, I’d be talking to Trochek and/or Strome. The only other talent on that list that I’d be interested in is Kadri, but I still think he’s going to make another dumb hit at the wrong time for the team and get a 10 game vacation right as the playoffs start.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday June 23, 2022, 08:52:55 PM Eastern
I read a snippet somewhere that Strome wants 5+ mill per year and Rags can't afford both Strome and Cop so Rags may be leaning towards signing Cop instead at less money.


$5m for a real 2C is not horrible.  Question is, would Strome (or any others) want to play in DC?
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Post by: alta on Friday June 24, 2022, 01:50:55 PM Eastern
Brunette got scrod


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/06/22/report-panthers-to-hire-former-jets-coach-maurice-to-run-bench-retain-brunette-as-assistant/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/06/22/report-panthers-to-hire-former-jets-coach-maurice-to-run-bench-retain-brunette-as-assistant/)
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Post by: Mickstix on Friday June 24, 2022, 11:02:13 PM Eastern
Welp, onto game 6 it is..  :-(
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Post by: alta on Saturday June 25, 2022, 08:45:06 AM Eastern
there was a game last night  :huh:


oh well
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday June 25, 2022, 08:45:22 AM Eastern
https://www.nhl.com/news/barry-trotz-will-not-coach-next-season/c-334726152 (https://www.nhl.com/news/barry-trotz-will-not-coach-next-season/c-334726152)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday June 25, 2022, 02:41:09 PM Eastern
So, I guess Ovi signed a 1 game contract to play with the Dynamo FC.. (I assumed as a publicity thing) 8-0


Dude wanted to ask him about extending his car warranty??  :rofl: :pointdown:


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1540764056402927616 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1540764056402927616)


From his office.  :P

https://twitter.com/dicnowder/status/1540757420485623808 (https://twitter.com/dicnowder/status/1540757420485623808)
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Post by: alta on Sunday June 26, 2022, 08:09:39 PM Eastern
Go Avalanche!


Puck the Bolts.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 26, 2022, 09:41:34 PM Eastern
First game I'm staying up to watch live for a while.
GO AVS!    ;D
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Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 26, 2022, 10:53:07 PM Eastern
Yeah baby!  Well done the Avs!    :clap:    congrats.   ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: alta on Sunday June 26, 2022, 11:05:18 PM Eastern
good game, glad the Bolts didn’t win
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Post by: Surreylily on Sunday June 26, 2022, 11:12:56 PM Eastern
https://www.nhl.com/news/barry-trotz-will-not-coach-next-season/c-334726152 (https://www.nhl.com/news/barry-trotz-will-not-coach-next-season/c-334726152)

Thanks for posting this.   :( :'( :(
To do with his son maybe?
What ever. It proves what a great guy he is.
To Trotz.....   "LUV YA BABY" !     :P      :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday June 27, 2022, 12:18:57 PM Eastern
Thanks for posting this.   :( :'( :(
To do with his son maybe?
What ever. It proves what a great guy he is.
To Trotz.....   "LUV YA BABY" !     :P      :hearts: :hearts: :hearts:


Read that article yesterday.  Must have been a tough decision not to go home to coach in Winnipeg.  When I saw they were looking I thought Trotz was a lock for that job.



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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday June 27, 2022, 12:20:32 PM Eastern
good game, glad the Bolts didn’t win


Yeah Baby.  That's what I'm talking about.


Fuck a bunch of three-peat wannabees.  8)   Them and the Hens from...WTF cares.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday June 27, 2022, 12:24:22 PM Eastern
So, I guess Ovi signed a 1 game contract to play with the Dynamo FC.. (I assumed as a publicity thing) 8-0


Dude wanted to ask him about extending his car warranty??  :rofl: :pointdown:


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1540764056402927616 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1540764056402927616)



No Ovi.  It's soccer.  When a guy bumps you, you don't counter-check him to the dirt, you fall down like you've been shot and roll around and hold your leg, you don't just keep playing.


But hey.  That's funny watching the clip.  The little Irishman is like WTF - I just ran into a wall.  :lol:
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Post by: Beaglefan2 on Thursday June 30, 2022, 08:24:25 AM Eastern
Back to the discussion about Nicky being done and going on LTIR so the Caps have about $9 million in cap space.  That assumes that management actually puts him on LTIR and then spends the cap allocation - which means $9 million less in profits.  Not sure they will do that.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday June 30, 2022, 05:01:15 PM Eastern
Back to the discussion about Nicky being done and going on LTIR so the Caps have about $9 million in cap space.  That assumes that management actually puts him on LTIR and then spends the cap allocation - which means $9 million less in profits.  Not sure they will do that.


Hmmm...not sure I understand what you are saying.  What is the alternative to placing Backy on LTIR?  You mean like the Caps waive him or declare him unfiit or something.  Can they even do that?


Or do you mean they put him on LTIR and then just not spend the available cap relief $$$ on someone else.


Caps only have 15 roster players at this point that could play come training camp (assumes Backy, Wilson, Hags on LTIR)


I mean...they have to do something.  They can't play with 15 guys.
Curious if they try and get Mojo for another year at $1m or so.


Caps desperately need to spend some money on a real Center....a REAL GT, and probably a couple D.
Jay Beagle is UFA for what its worth.  Caps bring him back and Ovie won't be the oldest guy on the team anymore[size=78%] [/size] :wackysmile:


I'm hoping the Caps make some splashes this summer and use the Backy situation to the team's advantage.
But then....I am a lifelong Cap fan so I'm used to my hopes being crushed on a regular basis.

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Post by: alta on Thursday June 30, 2022, 05:08:45 PM Eastern
There is still the big possibility that Hags can’t return as well. So management better be making some moves.
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Post by: alta on Friday July 01, 2022, 01:18:40 PM Eastern
The Caps have released the preseason schedule….

Sun 9/25 vs. Buffalo at 2pm
Wed 9/28 at Pilly at 7pm
Fri 9/30 at Detroit at 7:30pm
Sat 10/1 at Columbus at 7pm
Weds 10/5 vs. Detroit at 7pm
Sat 10/8 vs. Columbus at 7pm
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Post by: alta on Saturday July 02, 2022, 01:51:09 PM Eastern
and nascrap not running the fireworks 400 in Daytona is another reason it’s a clown show


 :clown: :poop:
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday July 02, 2022, 02:56:07 PM Eastern
Definitely leaves a hole in the July 4 weekend. At least they went to a great road course in it's place, but still not the same as ol' hot and humid Daytona in July!
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday July 02, 2022, 05:53:11 PM Eastern
Holy shit, Ty Gibbs just beat Larson at Road America on the last lap! Pressured him into a few mistakes and pounced on his ass!!  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday July 02, 2022, 07:48:13 PM Eastern
you’re talking bout the Bush race? I thought Cup was tomorrow..
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday July 02, 2022, 10:29:49 PM Eastern
you’re talking bout the Bush race? I thought Cup was tomorrow..


Larson ran a Hendrick prepared car to get practice for tomorrow.
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Post by: alta on Sunday July 03, 2022, 05:26:12 PM Eastern
that’s at least two years in a row they’ve run the Cup cars on this track, I can’t be the only one that finds this boring as hell
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday July 03, 2022, 07:43:10 PM Eastern
Brutal boring race. New cup car is basically a purpose built road race car and it sucks on road courses. lol  :huh: (And short tracks) :-(
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Post by: alta on Sunday July 03, 2022, 08:14:56 PM Eastern
it looks like IROC out there, and that was only half interesting for about 5 years
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday July 04, 2022, 10:39:14 AM Eastern
That's basically what they've done. (IROC cars) They're all purpose built with only nascar supplied parts. You can't build/do anything different, from a team standpoint. The only differences are manufacture/body (aero) and how you set it up with springs/shocks, etc. That's why some teams (underfunded) are running better then others. They just hit on something in the setup/simulation. It's also why nascar doesn't let them practice more than 20 minutes. They want to keep the illusion of parity as long as they can. But anywhere they run this new car, with slow corners, they can't get drive off so it makes passing/racing pretty boring. All the action happens within a couple laps of a restart.  :-\  They're at Atlanta next week. With the way they rebuilt that track it's now runs like a small/narrow super speedway (Daytona/Talladega).. Last race there was crazy. So, at least it should be entertaining..
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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday July 06, 2022, 10:44:00 AM Eastern
GMBM becoming more of a  :clown:  every year..


https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1544689006117634048
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 06, 2022, 11:48:46 AM Eastern
Technically it is possible for Backy to recover to the level of a 35 year old NHL center. Given the estimated time for recovery and rehab that’s how old he will be if he can indeed recover from this. Hags is still a big question as well.


and the Caps most certainly can use that space for a good player, the only issue would be what to do if and when Backy returns. If team management is going to wait another year to figure that out they should all be fired
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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday July 06, 2022, 06:55:15 PM Eastern
We already knew it was gonna be a salary cap shit show.. But even with a glimmer of hope, with Nicky being injured, they're just gonna sink further into mediocrity w/o even attempting to fill the void. Only way they'll try something is if Ovi struggles. But it'll be too late then.  :)
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Post by: Surreylily on Wednesday July 06, 2022, 08:52:57 PM Eastern
You fellas are just such a bundle of joy.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 06, 2022, 09:21:53 PM Eastern
You fellas are just such a bundle of joy.


NHL draft starts tomorrow. It’s 2 or 3 days, I ferget. Free agency starts after that, so we should see in about a week or so what kind of management this team has. My guess is  :clown: :poop: .
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Post by: Surreylily on Thursday July 07, 2022, 07:19:19 AM Eastern
Can we draft a goalie coach?    :snicker: :snicker: :snicker:
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday July 07, 2022, 08:37:16 AM Eastern
I can't believe they are not going to use the salary cap relief from Nicky, and Wilson, and Hags to do something.
"Look to fill from within first" means....McMichael and Snively.  Unless they plan to sign Mojo for a year and move him to center.
Maybe they just blowing smoke about "fill from within" and they really plan to make several major moves  ;) :lol: :rofl: :raspberry:


It's too bad McMichael hasn't shown a little more promise.  I guess he is only 21 so maybe he will blossom this year.  He should certainly get enough playing time this year.


Without Big Willy in the lineup, this team is going to be exceptionally soft and slow.



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Post by: alta on Thursday July 07, 2022, 11:52:01 AM Eastern
I think McMichael still shows promise, but he really needs to gain about 20 pounds and an attitude on the ice. But he is still young.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday July 07, 2022, 06:21:19 PM Eastern
Agreed on McMichael and I guess I've been whining for years the Caps don't let the young guys play (in their proper roles) so maybe this will work in our favor and McMichael will grow into a true top 4 C which is something we desperately need.
Maybe the Caps will actually pick up a starting goalie...and a couple of D, and someone to bring the age down of this group....and the speed up....



And maybe.....I'll hit a unicorn on the way home knocking the Leprechaun off its back dropping his pot of gold and I will pick it up and be able to retire from working 12 hour days.

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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday July 07, 2022, 10:06:48 PM Eastern
Damn! Sounds like the Caps accidently won the draft? I know nothing of the kid, but from reading the twits it sounds like he can play some ball.. lol
Apparently he had/recovered from cancer. I'm seeing stuff like "Steal of the draft" "Ovi 2.0" "Superstar" "Beast"..  :cross:  They say he'd of gone top 5 if not for the health diagnosis. Hope the kid stays healthy!!


https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1545226691957628929 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1545226691957628929)


https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1545222333694181378 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1545222333694181378)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 08, 2022, 10:20:34 AM Eastern
this kid has Hodgkin’s lymphoma, that’s the same thing that made Mario Lemieux retire early



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 08, 2022, 11:10:37 AM Eastern
this kid has Hodgkin’s lymphoma, that’s the same thing that made Mario Lemieux retire early


"Had" and he's 18. And it's 2022.. He'll be fine!  :cross:  Biggest issue I see is he plans to return to Russia and who knows when he'll be able to come back if so.  :cross: :cross:


In other news, we no longer employ Vanecek.
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1545416598625845249 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1545416598625845249)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday July 08, 2022, 02:40:27 PM Eastern
Caps do like to grab Russians.  Hopefully the Kid has really broad shoulders as that name is gonna be running down both sleeves  :wackysmile: .  He will be just old enough to actually play (for the Caps) when Ovie retires.


And Vitek gone....one down, one to go as far as I'm concerned.  Enough with these 26 year old "young" goalies.  Sammy is 25, Vitek 26, and Vasilevskiy is 27.  Vasilevskiy has been a primary starter since 2016 so.....time to get off the pot.

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Post by: alta on Saturday July 09, 2022, 12:48:25 PM Eastern
meh…

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/07/08/were-really-really-happy-with-the-guys-we-got-washington-capitals-assistant-general-manager-ross-mahoney-evaluates-the-rest-of-the-teams-2022-nhl-entry-draft-selections/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/07/08/were-really-really-happy-with-the-guys-we-got-washington-capitals-assistant-general-manager-ross-mahoney-evaluates-the-rest-of-the-teams-2022-nhl-entry-draft-selections/)

none of this years picks will have an impact for a couple years, and, statistically speaking, the chances of any of them having a positive impact is minimal
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday July 09, 2022, 01:25:05 PM Eastern
Love the positivity!  :) :snicker:   


Who else did they draft, other then the Russian kid? Anyone with any upside?


I don't think there's any doubt if the "kid" stays healthy, he'll be an impact player in the NHL.. Availability, imo, will be his biggest hurdle. Look up his highlight reel.. He's tough, plays 200', can skate, definitely can stick handle and shoot. Needs to put on a few lbs, but he's got the "it" factor..
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Post by: alta on Saturday July 09, 2022, 04:08:28 PM Eastern

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/07/09/recap-of-the-7-selections-made-by-the-washington-capitals-in-the-2022-nhl-entry-draft/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/07/09/recap-of-the-7-selections-made-by-the-washington-capitals-in-the-2022-nhl-entry-draft/)

we’ll see, if team management does anything worthwhile in the next two weeks I’ll be impressed. Not holding my breath though.




Do you think JR racing will be hiring a new driver soon?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday July 09, 2022, 05:25:30 PM Eastern
Do you think JR racing will be hiring a new driver soon?


Dale Jr's team? :huh: Not unless they go Cup racing in 2024.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Saturday July 09, 2022, 05:39:57 PM Eastern
I liked the draft results.  The Roosky first round pick is gonna be good - real good.  The second guy they got is solid.  Most importantly, they didn't make any stupid trades and waste future picks.


I'm betting that they go after Gibson for goalie.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Saturday July 09, 2022, 05:40:01 PM Eastern
Noah Gragson does drive for JR Racing, for now anyway, and he still won’t admit he was wrong
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Saturday July 09, 2022, 10:44:10 PM Eastern
Noah Gragson does drive for JR Racing, for now anyway, and he still won’t admit he was wrong


Gragson's probably going to end up driving a Cup car for Jr. Motorsports. They don't care about last week, he can drive. They wouldn't put up with that shit forever, but yea, he's fine at the moment. lol
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Post by: alta on Monday July 11, 2022, 01:49:17 PM Eastern
out of sheer boredom I tuned in at what looked like the start of the final stage, now I’ve got to watch next week to see what Hamlin does to Chastain
 :raised-eyebrow:
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday July 11, 2022, 04:11:09 PM Eastern
Just peeked at the Caps schedule....They start the season with a back to back;  home vs B's then away in Toronto the next night.  Why start the season this way?  :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday July 11, 2022, 05:16:48 PM Eastern
Just peeked at the Caps schedule....They start the season with a back to back;  home vs B's then away in Toronto the next night.  Why start the season this way?  :huh:


It’s been obvious for quite a few years now that the NHL rulers hate the D.C. franchise
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday July 11, 2022, 06:02:07 PM Eastern
Letang signed 6 year $36.1m extension with Hens.  That keeps him through age 41.  Ooh-Fah.
That will give him 21 years of playing with the Hens.  (Drafted 2005, Hens NHL squad 2007)

Meh.  Fuck him and the Malkin he rode in on. :raspberry:
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday July 11, 2022, 06:28:23 PM Eastern
Sounds like the Hens borrowed GMBM for the day.. 6mil x 6 for a 35 year old defenseman.   :) :raspberry:




And yea, Hamlin owes Chastain a couple DNF's.. You see how fucked up his car was at the end and he still finished 2nd? You can't just spin him out, you have to make sure his car is hurt.. If these new cars don't break a suspension part, they just keep on going. New Hampshire will be a decent candidate for 1 of them. Almirola during the race said "I better not see him at Food Lion next week"  :snicker:  I don't know what he did to Almirola, but he's just the latest on the list to be on the wrong side of something Chastain did. He also spun Truex earlier in the race, making that twice he's also spun Truex this year. He got Elliot the same race he initially got Hamlin.. Dude is making enemies all over the garage. Oh, he knocked Allmendinger out of the way for his win early in the year at COTA. Guess we'll see if any of these guys are anything more than all talk. lol
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday July 12, 2022, 07:59:14 PM Eastern
Welp, Malkin is now a UFA without a team, and the Caps do need an experienced center

 :lol:




 :-|
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday July 12, 2022, 10:31:22 PM Eastern
Jesus god hell no.  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday July 12, 2022, 11:28:45 PM Eastern
yea, well, late news.. he resigned in shitsburgh for 4 years at $6.1M per year


Caps still need a good center, and I don’t think that’s in the system at this point
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 12:56:20 PM Eastern
I love the signings of Letang and Malkin to big dollar, long-term deals. They are gonna finally go downhill and ride their guys to the end.  Kinda like the Caps.....
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 01:36:53 PM Eastern
Schultz signed with Seattle, so now the Caps need two D men
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 03:51:51 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1547304767021522946
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 06:03:40 PM Eastern
Schultz signed with Seattle, so now the Caps need two D men


Two?  Are you still lobbying for Johhny Q Norris to go?


We need to replace Shultz and who else?


I hope we move on from Kempny.


Picked up a nobody from Chicago (well, I don't know him not that that means anything)

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 06:14:41 PM Eastern
Justin Shultz signed with Seattle for 3.0m per two seasons.
Reasonable for him and his age, but I'm a little surprised the Caps would not offer him close to that (not that I would).  He must have wanted to move to go play for Seattle....either that or he figures he has enough Cup rings already and he likes the Seattle scene.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 06:20:31 PM Eastern
Caps now have $1.85m remaining in Cap room.  That does not include any relief from Hags or Backy should the Caps choose to use it.

$1.85m doesn't buy any real talent at Center or on D.  I'm figuring the Caps get one more bargain journeymen D and then maybe give some young guys a shot at playing this year. 
Kuemper is gonna have to earn his wins this year.  McMichael better be eating his Wheaties with a big helping of Poutine with extra gravy on the side

ALso....WTF is with the Caps website?  Go to the "In the system" players listed and tell me it makes sense to anyone?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 07:26:22 PM Eastern
Hags own comments would indicate he is done in the NHL. I expect Johnson-Fjallby to continue to fill that spot without a problem. Backy, who the ef knows. Statistically it’s not likely he will return and if he can it’s highly likely that’s 12 months from now. Caps management needs to be thinking about a short term replacement, if not a long term one. I don’t see a #2 center in Hershey in the short term. By the time a long term center would be ready in Hershey this team is going to need a couple of them. How much longer are Eller, Dowd and Kuzy going to be around?
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 07:28:46 PM Eastern
ALso....WTF is with the Caps website?  Go to the "In the system" players listed and tell me it makes sense to anyone?


 :huh:


what’s wrong with it
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 07:55:42 PM Eastern

 :huh:


what’s wrong with it


When I open it - it does not show any of the player positions.  I assume the top section is forwards, the middle D men and the bottom is G, but I would think it would tell me.
specially figurin me a ignert hillbilly  :raspberry:


got a couple new guns this year BTW
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 08:09:02 PM Eastern
Caps did.....or WILL resign Matt Irwin...unofficially agreed to terms.  Another bargain D. 
Not really a surprise.  They seem to like him and he's kind of a stable journeyman D.  Basically a fill in and injury insurance.


Caps still talking to Mojo.  I get the feeling he will sign with Caps IF he does not get a better offer.  BIG IF
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 08:11:50 PM Eastern
Well Hell.....Caps Re-sign Mojo 1 year, $1.1m


I'm actually pretty cool with that.  I'd say that a fair price for him and 1 year is pretty awesome. I expect that is about the price he'd fetch elsewhere.


Could probably help with our need for fill in guys and he CAN play center if needed.  He still has decent speed (for a fucking old guy)

https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-re-sign-marcus-johansson/c-334974826


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 08:15:39 PM Eastern
Caps acquire forward Connor Brown from Ottowa for a 4th second pick 2024


Never heard of him, but looks like a PK guy (to fill Hags spot)


https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-acquire-connor-brown-from-ottawa-for-second-round-pick/c-334972936 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/capitals-acquire-connor-brown-from-ottawa-for-second-round-pick/c-334972936)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 08:33:14 PM Eastern
when I checked at 7:30 the web page displayed fine for me


the Irwin deal was announced about 2:30pm, 1 year, two way, $750,000 if he plays for Caps, $450,000 if he plays for Hershey




Caps still need DEFENSE
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 09:57:32 PM Eastern
Caps acquire forward Connor Brown from Ottowa for a 4th second pick 2024


Never heard of him, but looks like a PK guy (to fill Hags spot)



Make that a 2nd Round pick.  Obviously it is worth it to give away another high draft pick for a one year player since we are serious Cup contenders and our farm system is so rich with prospects....


GMBM is rapidly moving down IMO.  I'm not a fan of Kuemper and we will be stuck with him for 5 years....
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 10:47:40 PM Eastern
when I checked at 7:30 the web page displayed fine for me


the Irwin deal was announced about 2:30pm, 1 year, two way, $750,000 if he plays for Caps, $450,000 if he plays for Hershey




Caps still need DEFENSE


But....but....we have a Norris Trophy candidate  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 11:05:20 PM Eastern
Johnny Cash Gaudreau signs 7 years $9.75m per with Columbus.


That's a lot of coin for a Leprechaun sized guy.  (although not as much as $9m for a 34 year old center coming of career ending surgery)  :raised-eyebrow:

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday July 13, 2022, 11:25:51 PM Eastern
Welp, I "guess" we got a goalie.. Haven't seen anyone overly excited about it. I only saw him in a couple SCF games. Whatever.. We're probably gonna struggle to keep up if Ovi isn't on fire. Missing Willy and Nicky (caliber) is gonna make our offense offensive, imo. Still think the Russian kid was our "yay" moment this offseason. Guess it'll be a couple years before we get to see him much. Oh well, that's Caps hockey for ya!


Shit nevermind, we did get our Nicky replacement!  :rofl:
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1547367204945117184
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Post by: alta on Thursday July 14, 2022, 11:06:18 AM Eastern
The Caps have released the preseason schedule….

Sun 9/25 vs. Buffalo at 2pm
Wed 9/28 at Pilly at 7pm
Fri 9/30 at Detroit at 7:30pm
Sat 10/1 at Columbus at 7pm
Weds 10/5 vs. Detroit at 7pm
Sat 10/8 vs. Columbus at 7pm


and, the Caps open the season at home vs the Bruins on Wednesday October 12 at 7pm
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday July 14, 2022, 02:03:46 PM Eastern
Well they made about as big a splash as could be expected with the goalie trade and them "planning for" Backy's return pretty much dictated the rest.  You need to fill 3+ roster spots with a total of $3m Cap space doesn't get you much.  All these guys are basically bargain fill-ins.  Irwin, Brown, Mojo.
The Brown guy looks like a fill-in for Hags as a PK specialist to me.
All the twit responses on the Twitter are very negative about the Mojo signing.  I don't really have issue with it.  It's one year at fair price for a known entity.  I'm not expecting Mojo to light up the scoring sheet, but then....I'm not expecting that from any $1m guy.


I mean I'd love for the Caps to have gone out after a real 2C but the reality is....they can't (or choose not to) afford one due to the cap
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday July 14, 2022, 05:43:19 PM Eastern
I mean I'd love for the Caps to have gone out after a real 2C but the reality is....they can't (or choose not to) afford one due to the cap

I suppose we better keep an eye out for an Eller trade. That or CMac won't be getting a sweater again next year.

https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1547697296833359872 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1547697296833359872)
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Post by: alta on Thursday July 14, 2022, 05:58:22 PM Eastern
The way this is worded it doesn’t sound like a done deal yet. I wonder if this includes an option in case Backy can’t play again.
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Post by: capsfanpdx on Thursday July 14, 2022, 06:06:14 PM Eastern
Welp, I "guess" we got a goalie.. Haven't seen anyone overly excited about it. I only saw him in a couple SCF games. Whatever.. We're probably gonna struggle to keep up if Ovi isn't on fire. Missing Willy and Nicky (caliber) is gonna make our offense offensive, imo. Still think the Russian kid was our "yay" moment this offseason. Guess it'll be a couple years before we get to see him much. Oh well, that's Caps hockey for ya!


Shit nevermind, we did get our Nicky replacement!  :rofl:
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1547367204945117184 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1547367204945117184)


I was hoping for some Miller magic but this is nice, except for the term
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday July 14, 2022, 06:08:20 PM Eastern
The way this is worded it doesn’t sound like a done deal yet. I wonder if this includes an option in case Backy can’t play again.


All the "big" twits are saying it's done?  And I just realized, the Mojo signing probably fucks Snively..  :-\  He's got a 1 way contract and I assume will be stuck in Hershey unless someone gets hurt. (Or wasted sitting in the press box all year)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: capsfanpdx on Thursday July 14, 2022, 06:13:29 PM Eastern
Johnny Cash Gaudreau signs 7 years $9.75m per with Columbus.


That's a lot of coin for a Leprechaun sized guy.  (although not as much as $9m for a 34 year old center coming of career ending surgery)  :raised-eyebrow:

Didn't they do some same crazy deal with Nash?  how did that end up :)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday July 14, 2022, 07:26:48 PM Eastern
Well Shit fire.  I thought we was done.  I am actually pleased with the effort...spending money they aint got and all...
Strome is a nice pickup I think.  WTF are the Caps doing getting a guy under the age of 30? :huh:
A 25 year old legit 2C.  Guy was the third pick overall 1st round in 2015.
$3.5m seems awfully cheap for a 1 year deal for a guy with this pedigree.  (ahem....as a reference a 33 year old Eller makes $3.5m)

Strome got to be hungry after playing with Arizona and Chicago.  Good sized fella.  Hope he can win a face off.

That put's the Caps $6+m over the cap.  Backy's not playing till May for certain now (which I am absolutely fine with)

Strome and Connor Brown.  Damn.  Caps went and spent $7.1m on forwards on top of the $7.7, for goalies, and a little spare change on D

Well I sure as hell hope Jensen, Orlov, TVR & Mr Norris all have solid years cause we didn't do much to help our D corps.  (Not worried about Fever)

Caps show Backy, Willy, Hags on LTIR with $17+m in LTIR relief...that's a lot of spare change


But next year....Ooh-Fah....5 UFA forwards + 2 RFA's.  5 UFA D-men + 1 RFA.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 15, 2022, 12:01:13 PM Eastern

Well I sure as hell hope Jensen, Orlov, TVR & Mr Norris all have solid years cause we didn't do much to help our D corps.  (Not worried about Fever)



And the only one Im -really- concerned about earns 8 million bucks a year. But as long as he successfully feeds Ovi that 1 timer, he's got a gig with the Caps, unfortunately.. Thing is, Ovi stays on the PP for the whole 2 minutes. If Im ANY other D man who could see PP2 minutes, all I do this offseason is practice feeding a cone a 1 timer pass.. Anyone becomes successful at that and Carlson and his huge salary become expendable. Pipe dream, I know, but it IS the offseason.. Where dreamers can dream..  :wackysmile:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: waynerivers on Sunday July 17, 2022, 10:28:34 AM Eastern
I've been underwhelmed so far and what's with signing 30+ year olds?  Management doesn't seem to have gotten the message that they are NOT in win now mode.  They are in rebuild mode.  They need to be going with youth and letting guys like McMichael, Leason, Protas, Snively, etc. show whether they're bonafide NHL players.  They can't do that in Hershey.  As mentioned, the defense is going to be a BIG problem if they think they're going with the current projected starters.  Kuemper might be hating life by Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Monday July 18, 2022, 04:25:45 PM Eastern
I've been underwhelmed so far and what's with signing 30+ year olds?  Management doesn't seem to have gotten the message that they are NOT in win now mode.  They are in rebuild mode.  They need to be going with youth and letting guys like McMichael, Leason, Protas, Snively, etc. show whether they're bonafide NHL players.  They can't do that in Hershey.  As mentioned, the defense is going to be a BIG problem if they think they're going with the current projected starters.  Kuemper might be hating life by Thanksgiving.


They are scared to send a rebuilding message to Ovi and the other vets. It's all about getting the record for Ovi in the next three years.  They have to recognize that they won't be Cup contenders, but they want to stay decent and keep Ovi happy.  Giving away a 2nd round pick this year for a one-year player was crazy and they are setting themselves up for a big fall over the next few years.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday July 18, 2022, 08:08:36 PM Eastern
Here's what's going to happen this upcoming season:

Ovi scores 52 goals this year.
Kuzy gets 120 pts this year
Mantha scores 35 goals this year
Dylan Strome has career year and gets 50 assists and 20 goals
Wilson returns mid season and get 25 Goals on the year
Cmac scores 25 goals and 40 assists
Kuemper posts a 2.4 GAA for the season
Carlson is a legit Norris candidate
Backy returns for playoffs and scores the OT winner in game 6 to win the Cup.

All the Cap fans sit back in wonder and awe and enjoy a SC playoff run
and then he woke up....
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Post by: alta on Monday July 18, 2022, 11:27:45 PM Eastern
archived…




just in case
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday July 19, 2022, 12:58:15 PM Eastern
Also archive the date Rich started smoking the good stuff!  :wackysmile:
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Post by: Beaglefan2 on Tuesday July 19, 2022, 08:30:12 PM Eastern
I don't even know who CMac is, but I like it!


Just a random thought, but our D would be a lot better if we still had Seigenthaler and our salary cap would be in better shape. I hated that deal then and I hate it more now!!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday July 19, 2022, 08:41:30 PM Eastern
Vtec made $717,000 per in D.C. He now makes $3.5M per in New Jersey.


 :huh:

 :clown:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 20, 2022, 02:44:31 PM Eastern
I don't even know who CMac is, but I like it!


Just a random thought, but our D would be a lot better if we still had Seigenthaler and our salary cap would be in better shape. I hated that deal then and I hate it more now!!


Cmac is Connor McMichael.


And I agree 100%.  I hated seeing Ziggy go.  I thought that was so dumb.  Could have kept him for cheap and he's big and strong.....something we are lacking.  THEN was the time to move Carlson when his perceived value was so high....and you could have rebuilt some team with his cash - not that they ever would have or ever will.  Knowing the Caps they will probably sign Johhny to another 5 years at 7.5 mill per when his current contract is over in 2026 and he is 36 years old.


But yeah, I thought Seigenthaler was up and coming and had proven himself well.  Hated seeing him go.  I know he was a victim of the cap problem, but wrong victim in my view.

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Wednesday July 20, 2022, 05:31:07 PM Eastern
I've often wondered how much Ted is involved.  It is clear that he calls the shots with Ovi, which is fair. Ted hitched his wagon to Ovi and gave him the big long-term deal early on and it definitely paid off. Unfortunately, Ted has extended that long-term loyalty thing to "his" guys.


I think it was pretty obvious that they should not have extended Nicky and definitely not Carlson when they did.  Hockey is a cold hard business, but the Caps just can't make the tough decisions.  When have they ever traded or not extended a key player?  The really good organizations execute in the crunch - when they have to make hard choices.


People can argue and say "ya, but we won a Cup".  I would counter by saying we should have won 2 or 3 with the draft capital we had and the core of talent.  Ironically, the year we won the Cup - it was not with our best team and as Cups often go, it was just the year that we got the bounces, the calls and good goaltending. The teams 2 and three years before that were way better and should have won Cups.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Surreylily on Wednesday July 20, 2022, 05:57:24 PM Eastern
I've often wondered how much Ted is involved.  It is clear that he calls the shots with Ovi, which is fair. Ted hitched his wagon to Ovi and gave him the big long-term deal early on and it definitely paid off. Unfortunately, Ted has extended that long-term loyalty thing to "his" guys.


I think it was pretty obvious that they should not have extended Nicky and definitely not Carlson when they did.  Hockey is a cold hard business, but the Caps just can't make the tough decisions.  When have they ever traded or not extended a key player?  The really good organizations execute in the crunch - when they have to make hard choices.


People can argue and say "ya, but we won a Cup".  I would counter by saying we should have won 2 or 3 with the draft capital we had and the core of talent.  Ironically, the year we won the Cup - it was not with our best team and as Cups often go, it was just the year that we got the bounces, the calls and good goaltending. The teams 2 and three years before that were way better and should have won Cups.

But they didn't.  Did they.
It isn't about having the best team "on paper".  That rarely works in practice.
It's not even about talent, though that helps a tad....   It's about ego's, charachters and personalities and their interactions and not just within the game team environment.  Who mixes with who outside the locker room.  More importantly, who doesn't? 

This is where the Coach is so very important.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Beaglefan2 on Thursday July 21, 2022, 12:44:22 PM Eastern
I think you are right.  It's very much about having the right guys, not necessarily the most talented guys.  I have thought that over the years, besides Ovi and a couple others, that the Caps lacked the type of players that want to win at any cost.  The guys that just have that burning desire.  We had too many guys that maybe had great talent and potential, but that didn't have that fire and will to win no matter what.


I think the Coach can help make sure the team chemistry is good but if he is given a core of players that just don't have the fire, then he has to rely more on luck. 


If the Caps had made some bold moves early in the careers of guys like Semin, Green, Carlson and yes, even Nicky, then I think it is likely we would have won another Cup or two.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: justwincaps on Thursday July 21, 2022, 12:52:41 PM Eastern
But they didn't.  Did they.
It isn't about having the best team "on paper".  That rarely works in practice.
It's not even about talent, though that helps a tad....   It's about ego's, charachters and personalities and their interactions and not just within the game team environment.  Who mixes with who outside the locker room.  More importantly, who doesn't? 

This is where the Coach is so very important.


You're right 'Lily - it's not about having the best team on paper.  Most times it isn't even about having the best team on the ice.  How many President's Cup winners [the "best" team on the ice during the regular season] ended up winning the  Cup?  Not that many.  Hell, how many President's Cups did we win and never made it out of the first or second round?


It is about the intangibles and about the coaching.   Why we went cheap and let Trotz go after bringing us our first Cup still bewilders me.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday July 21, 2022, 07:53:07 PM Eastern
And more along the "boredom thread" theme....




When your dog does not realize he has a big butt....

Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Friday July 22, 2022, 03:44:52 PM Eastern
Caps currently have the second highest Team salary behind only Tampa Bay for the coming season.
Well technically Columbus shot past the Caps with Johnny Gaudreau signing but show 25 roster players and have to cut that to 23 so they will fall back (Caps are $37K less with 3 fewer roster players)

Caps are $6,321,666 over the cap.  Caps DO have $17,166,666 in LTIR cap relief though, so technically to start the season they have $10,845,000 in cap space to "play with".  Although I expect they are done spending.  Curious to see what happens come spring and IF the Caps are contending if they make a move....they WILL have the coin to do so IF Backy has not returned.  It will be unusual for the Caps to actually be able to AFFORD to make a move at the deadline for a change should they actually want to.

Tampa Bay is 7,195,833 over the Cap and have Seabrook on LTIR so puts them at $320,833 over the cap even with the LTIR relief.
Seabrook was done in 2015 and will never play again.  I have no idea why TBL picked up his contract from Chicago. Did they trade and get future assets to pickup the contract tab?  Apparently this was done in July 2021.  Okay so I looked this up and TBL traded Johnson with his $5m cap AND a 2nd round pick to CHI for Seabrook and his 6.875m cap hit - only his is permanently LTIR so it basically cleared 5mil in cap space for the Lightning and Seabrooks actually salary averaged about $5m over the final three seasons.  So even Cash money to TBL, cleared 5m in cap space, but cost them a 2nd round pick.
Also I read it his highly likely that CHI had insurance policy on Seabrook which would transfer to TBL, so the insurance will pay part of that actually salary.
TBL has been in cap trouble for years so I understand why they did it, but kind of expensive to give up a player and a 2nd rounder to get no talent in return.  Sounds like a Cap move not a cap move  :wackysmile:


And yes....I am bored.



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday July 22, 2022, 04:45:09 PM Eastern
You adding up Wilson's 5 mill on that LTIR? Cause he's not gonna play until probably January..  :-\


Cute dog btw!



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday July 22, 2022, 06:00:18 PM Eastern
LTIR money right now is just Hags, Backy and Willy? Or am I missing someone?

Hags has all but bluntly said he’s not coming back. Backy is a major IF. Willy is the only one they have to have room for. So, they should still have money enough to make a deal on D, getting rid of an overpriced contract and replacing it with someone that actually plays D.
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Post by: Ozzies09tc on Saturday July 23, 2022, 01:22:57 AM Eastern
Matthew Tkachuck is now a Panther. Eff me i was hoping he'd be a blue... Makes the panthers better and the blues worse :/
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Post by: alta on Sunday July 24, 2022, 12:30:51 PM Eastern
redneck alert…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijvYtguWVvw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijvYtguWVvw)
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday July 24, 2022, 07:07:00 PM Eastern
Good grief. No way Im watching 20+ minutes of Clint Bowyer. He is a Red Neck though!  :hearts:


You see Hamlin teach Chastain a lesson today at Pocono?  :snicker:
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Post by: alta on Sunday July 24, 2022, 07:48:26 PM Eastern
I watched about 10 minutes of Pocono, after last week I’m done. Used to be they’d start the race early enough for everyone to get dinner at a decent hour. Last week was the first race I’ve watched flag to flag in about 15 years, the race took over 4 hours and I ended up eating well after 8pm. This for what was supposed to be a “short” race. Fuck these 3pm starts.
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Post by: alta on Monday July 25, 2022, 08:52:36 AM Eastern
You see Hamlin teach Chastain a lesson today at Pocono?  :snicker:


Oh yea, quite the lesson, and Chastain still finished better than Hamlin.  :lol:


Coach must be pissed
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday July 25, 2022, 10:12:50 AM Eastern
For sure 3pm starts suck.. They're trying their best to get back to the "Hey Day", but w/o doing anything that actually worked, back in the hey day. 1pm starts and some old southeast tracks (Rockingham, Wilkesboro, Nashville Fairgrounds, etc.) would be nice, but all they want to do is try different road racing shit and keep the start times late for the west coast fans.. (who showed up for about 3 years before abandoning them) lol


And Joe should really be firing whoever thought they could cheat up a part of the car they KNEW could be unwrapped in post race tech.. It's about the dumbest cheat I've ever heard of.. And of course golden boy gets another win out of it..  :clown: :poop: 
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Post by: alta on Monday July 25, 2022, 10:50:45 AM Eastern
and now instead of running a boring ass race at Road America, they are going to use that date for a street race in Chicago for the next three years  ::)
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Post by: alta on Monday July 25, 2022, 10:59:05 AM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/07/24/kraken-sign-2018-stanley-cup-champion-kempny-to-one-year-750000-contract/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/07/24/kraken-sign-2018-stanley-cup-champion-kempny-to-one-year-750000-contract/)
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday July 25, 2022, 11:12:13 AM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1551582926344785920
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday July 25, 2022, 11:19:19 AM Eastern
and now instead of running a boring ass race at Road America, they are going to use that date for a street race in Chicago for the next three years  ::)


Dude, I hope they didn't sign a 3 year deal with Chicago.. I feel like anything on a street course is gonna be boring, like a Monaco F1 race.  RA is an awesome road course if the cars perform. And the fans pack the place and still lose the race.. (Same with Pocono.. You notice how packed those stands were? And always are.. But they lost a date, cause it's not a "nascar" owned track) :-\
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Post by: alta on Monday July 25, 2022, 11:34:45 AM Eastern
from what I’ve read, it’s a three year deal in Chicago. Now I gotta find the over/under on how many people get shot during the event


The first year at Road America the place was packed, second year attendance wasn’t nearly as much but still a good crowd for the track. I expect the same for Chicago, and the third year to not draw much at all.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday July 25, 2022, 01:12:06 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/07/24/kraken-sign-2018-stanley-cup-champion-kempny-to-one-year-750000-contract/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/07/24/kraken-sign-2018-stanley-cup-champion-kempny-to-one-year-750000-contract/)


Well....I didn't want him back.  He definitely lost something with the injury and never got back to peak.
I am only a bit surprised in the deal in that is not a 2-way deal.  Kempny is barely NHL quality at this point.
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday July 25, 2022, 05:16:48 PM Eastern
Look at Rich, talkin about hockey and shit..  :raspberry:


Those dumbasses at JGR added a fucking 2x5" piece of tape (.012 inches thick) under the wrap.. Tape, under what is pretty much, tape. Fucking morons.  :rofl: I mean, if your gonna cheat, at least do something that's gonna make the car faster. They were basically trying to reinforce an area that cracks easily if you hit something.. Oof.
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Post by: alta on Tuesday July 26, 2022, 02:02:21 PM Eastern
interesting…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB747s_8dkA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB747s_8dkA)
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday July 26, 2022, 05:10:58 PM Eastern
The Jeremy Mayfield episode was good too..
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Post by: alta on Tuesday July 26, 2022, 08:52:59 PM Eastern
I’ve been hearing this for a few weeks, I can’t find a good print article about it so here’s another video..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVkSsa5qD78&t=316s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVkSsa5qD78&t=316s)

the cars have no crumple zones to absorb energy
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 27, 2022, 10:45:27 PM Eastern
Two words...Salt, Wound.


Ziggy signs 5 years with Devils for $3.4m per


Fucking A - we paid a 31 year old Shultz $4.0m per for 2 years and we could have kept a (then) 23 year old Ziggy and had him for 5 years at 3.4?


Ooh-Fah.


Nothing against Shultz, he was decent for us, but I think definitely in decline in coming seasons.  Ziggy is just starting to hit his prime.


Fucking Johnny Q Carlson makes 8.0m per year and the Caps' 5 other D combined make 11.4.  Something doesn't add up here  :huh:
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday July 27, 2022, 10:54:46 PM Eastern
Nats are 34w, 66L through 100 games.  Worst record in baseball.  And probably for the first time in Nats history, I have not watched a single inning of a single game.


No fucking wonder Soto (one of the very best players in baseball) does not want their $440 million dollars.


Sum bitch will probably sign with Dodgers where he has a legit shot at winning it all....again.....and again.


What the hell is the problem with Washington major sports teams?  Does the corrupt city really rub off this much?
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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday July 28, 2022, 06:37:31 PM Eastern
What the hell is the problem with Washington major sports teams?  Does the corrupt city really rub off this much?


It's literally ground zero for "nothing is as it seems".. They identify as "winners".  :)
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday August 02, 2022, 12:15:40 AM Eastern
Well, that Indy Road Course was a shit show..  :O=  That was a full-on commercial for how they've ruined the sport with green/white/checkers, stage cautions, playoffs.. They entire field drove like clowns at every opportunity. Go back to the oval or up the road to IRP or something.. 
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Post by: alta on Tuesday August 02, 2022, 08:57:54 AM Eastern
 I was just watching a couple “highlights”, couldn’t help but notice the massive crowd at the track


 :snicker:
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday August 02, 2022, 12:25:10 PM Eastern
No shit, that front stretch from s/f down to oval turn1 was not even open I don't think. They claimed they still sold about the same as a cup oval race there. 60k ish.. They must of been spread all over the course if that was the case.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 02, 2022, 05:49:38 PM Eastern
So let me get this straight....The Nationals traded the best hitter in baseball, with likely the brightest future in the MLB (Jaun Soto), AND another MLB quality player (Josh Bell, 1B) away to another team for.....one mediocre MLB player (1B) and 5 prospects?


This team.....must be a Washington team.


Trading a 23 year old Soto in the early years of his prime is like trading Ovechkin at age 23....for a couple bags of pucks.  Of course baseball is different and Soto was going to walk off to free agency, so I guess the Nats traded him to get something out of it.  Maybe if they hadn't signed a worn out Strasburg to a ridiculously long contract, and let Rendon walk, let Harper walk, and traded Trea Turner, and traded Max Scherzer, then Soto might have been interested in that $440 million dollar contract to stay and possibly win.  Fuck, I don't blame him for wanting off this trash team.  Spend the rest of his career on a trash team?  He is still going to get paid and no way can the Padres afford to keep him.  Padres already the 5th highest team salary in baseball (sure surprised me).  They can't afford another $30mil on top of that to sign Soto next year.  Well, maybe they can, WTF do I know about baseball.  Do they even have a salary cap?


Washington sports franchises sure do find a way to destroy any hope a fan has...of being a fan.
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Post by: alta on Tuesday August 02, 2022, 07:57:00 PM Eastern
The Nats have been trading off their prime talent for a few years now, most likely because they still need money to overpay Strawberry for pitching about 5 games a year. The team went woke, and now they are for sale. meh, I haven’t watched baseball ever since they moved the all star game from a predominantly black city to a predominantly white city over a lie about racism
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 05, 2022, 07:03:57 PM Eastern
The Nats are 32 games back with one month left in the regular season  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday August 06, 2022, 10:53:56 AM Eastern
Don't they play almost every day? OMG, could they really do it? Could they reach 50 games out?? Is it possible??  :praying: :rofl:
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Post by: alta on Saturday August 06, 2022, 04:46:30 PM Eastern
in 2008 and 2009 when they had over 100 loses they only got 35 games back  :-|
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 08, 2022, 10:33:22 AM Eastern
The Phillies swept the Nats 4 game series this weekend:   5-4, 7-2, 11-5, 13-1.
(Apparently the Nats used up their "good" pitching the first two games)


Nats now 34.5 games back.


At this pace they will end the season 53W, 109L
At Met's pace they will end season 104W, 58L
IF both teams continue at same pace, that would put the Nats roughly 51 games back at close of regular season  :wackysmile:


For crimany sakes, the Nats won the World Series in 2019 - only THREE years ago
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday August 08, 2022, 12:51:13 PM Eastern
They're the LA Kings of DC..  :)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday August 11, 2022, 07:46:57 PM Eastern
Nats go 1-2 in three game series vs Cubs.


Nats are now 36.5 games back with 49 games to play.  37w, 76L   :-|
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Post by: alta on Thursday August 11, 2022, 07:56:27 PM Eastern
They're the LA Kings of DC..  :)


the Kings have two Cups, just sayin
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Post by: Mickstix on Friday August 12, 2022, 04:36:56 PM Eastern

the Kings have two Cups, just sayin


They're the LA King of DC?  :raspberry: :snicker:
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Post by: alta on Sunday August 14, 2022, 01:41:39 PM Eastern
I’m tempted to watch Richmond today, since I’ve spent so much time there in the past. But it doesn’t look the same with half the grandstands removed, and I won’t be able to see the end of it before it’s time to cook dinner.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 15, 2022, 10:27:03 AM Eastern
Nats pretty much continued their pace over the weekend with 1w, 2L to the Padres.


Nats 37.5 Games back.  I don't think they will get to 50GB, but hey, they still have 46 games to play. :-|
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday August 15, 2022, 01:03:44 PM Eastern
Richmond was decent. Tire strategy race as usual. Only thing was the stupid stages. Every time the lead heated up, the stage would end. Same at the end of the race. Bell (and Hamlin, who's crew fucked him again this week) were on different tire strategy. Bell needed 1 or 2 more laps to get to/beside Harvick at the end. Hamlin was 2 sec. ahead of Bell when they pitted, so he'd of been there as well.. Was still a decent race, but nothing spectacular. Watching Kyle Busch and others run the top for a while was fun.. Just burned up their tires though, so they'd give back almost everything they gained by the end of the run.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 15, 2022, 04:00:35 PM Eastern
Less than two months until the official season starts :banana:
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Post by: alta on Monday August 15, 2022, 04:13:57 PM Eastern
training camp starts in about 4 weeks
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Post by: alta on Monday August 15, 2022, 04:14:47 PM Eastern
https://novacapsfans.com/2022/08/15/hershey-bears-sign/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/08/15/hershey-bears-sign/)

“The Hershey Bears announced on Monday afternoon the signing of Potomac, Maryland native Sam Anas to a one year deal.”
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday August 21, 2022, 03:18:12 PM Eastern
Good for Nicky! Glad he's feeling well.


https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1561431413001539586
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 22, 2022, 09:14:38 AM Eastern
Good for Nicky.  Sucks to be in pain.  Hope this surgery resolves that for good.  Hope he makes it back too, but I am doubtful that happens.


So am I just pessimistic in regards to Nicky actually coming back as a quality impact player in the NHL?  Or am I realistic and the Caps n such are just blowing smoke about him returning this year....or ever?
I mean I am sure he is in incredible shape for a 35 year old, but it's hip surgery.  And hips are kind of important to professional athletes, no?


Go Nicky.  Go Caps.  T-minus two months.  WOOT!
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday August 22, 2022, 11:45:05 AM Eastern
I think it just means he can put on his socks and shoes pain free.. And Im sure he "hopes" he can return to the Caps, but that's still quite a stretch, imo. At least as anything more then a bench warming penalty killer or something. Surely hope Im dead wrong though!  :praying:
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Post by: alta on Monday August 22, 2022, 04:48:54 PM Eastern
OV currently has 780 career goals. Howe has 801, 786 with one team.

sooo, OV will get the most goals with one team record with 7 goals, and..
will likely be the only player ever to get 800 with one team.

OV needs 115 more goals to pass Gretzgy. That’s three more seasons at 40 goals per, which is highly probable.
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Post by: Ozzies09tc on Tuesday August 23, 2022, 10:30:32 PM Eastern
Im hoping OV gets another 50 goal season to be the oldest player with a 50 goal season, the record for most 50 goal seasons, and then be only 65 goals shy of breaking the all time record.


All this is only if the caps don't win the cup - if all can happen even better!
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 24, 2022, 12:09:21 PM Eastern
Im hoping OV gets another 50 goal season to be the oldest player with a 50 goal season, the record for most 50 goal seasons, and then be only 65 goals shy of breaking the all time record.


All this is only if the caps don't win the cup - if all can happen even better!


Hope in one hand, shit in the other....see which fills up first  :snicker:


Yes, I agree - like to see another 50, but I think that probably doesn't happen.  Not enough other assets or serious scoring threats on this team currently so other teams can afford to focus more on Ovie - especially on our PP where Ovie gets a large portion of his goals, and our PP has been pretty predictable lately.  Maybe that changes with the added assistant coach, but we will see.
But then, I wasn't expecting 50 from him last year either so who knows.  He should have had at least 2, possibly 3 other 50g seasons already that were cut short where it was a certainty he would have gotten 50 again, so I agree I'd like to see him get another and like you said hold down the record for most ever.


Go Ovie.  Go CAPS


T-minus 49 days  :banana: :banana: (that's less than 1/2 of 100 Mick) :raspberry:

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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday August 24, 2022, 12:22:56 PM Eastern
Sumbitch, I knew that and didn't even have to take my flip flops off to count!  :wackysmile:
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Post by: alta on Wednesday August 24, 2022, 12:47:30 PM Eastern
you don’t want to see me have to count to 21 in public


  8-0
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday August 24, 2022, 01:01:05 PM Eastern
you don’t want to see me have to count to 21 in public


  8-0


 :lol:
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Post by: alta on Wednesday August 24, 2022, 04:21:08 PM Eastern
hopefully it just the name of the channel that changes…

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/08/23/monumental-sports-buys-full-ownership-of-nbc-sports-washington/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/08/23/monumental-sports-buys-full-ownership-of-nbc-sports-washington/)
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Post by: alta on Friday August 26, 2022, 10:50:54 AM Eastern
it appears about one third of the team is in town and have been skating together for a couple days now
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Post by: richkrt99 on Friday August 26, 2022, 07:00:28 PM Eastern
Nats holding steady at 37.5 games back with 37 games left to play (I think).  For damn sure I'm not asking Alta to help me count  :snicker:


My son is going to the Nats game tonight...(and I ask myself.....WHY?).  Pretty sure there's some wise biblical verse about a fool and his money....


I'm so ready for hockey season. 
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Post by: Mickstix on Saturday August 27, 2022, 11:03:07 AM Eastern
I'd go! Whats it cost? I like to go see the Daytona Tortugas every now and then. They usually suck, but it's fun to watch some baseball, eat a stadium hot dog and drink some cold beer!
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Post by: alta on Saturday August 27, 2022, 05:16:10 PM Eastern
pro baseball is a tad more expensive to attend than minors

This from last nights bush race..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a6qcsfhqKo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a6qcsfhqKo)

and at 5:15 eastern, the humidity is higher than the temperature in Daytona. They should stick with July 4.
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday August 28, 2022, 07:07:01 PM Eastern
 :rofl:   I know minor league ball is cheaper. It's like 5$ to get in, 1$ hot dogs and 2 for 1 beers on select nights.  :P  I'd still go to a pro game if it wasn't too expensive. Like 40$ for the ticket, dog or burger and a couple beers. It's probably 15$ just for a beer though..


Nascar shouldn't just keep July 4 weekend in Daytona, they should keep the 10am start time as well. Don't believe they ever had a postponement back in the day, when they ran the Firecracker 400 at 10am..
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday August 29, 2022, 04:36:00 PM Eastern
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1564328569249140738
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Post by: richkrt99 on Monday August 29, 2022, 05:19:03 PM Eastern
I'd go! Whats it cost? I like to go see the Daytona Tortugas every now and then. They usually suck, but it's fun to watch some baseball, eat a stadium hot dog and drink some cold beer!


His tickets were $40 each plus a $30 surcharge.  Second deck front row kind of behind dugout.  He had a good time.  Said the 2 best hot dogs he ever had....at $14 each, I hope so  8-0
Also he had some frozen daquiri for $17 along with other beverages.  Sounds like he dropped about $200 for the night.  Kinda steep for a starving college student working part time for my tight ass, but they had a good time.


I used to go to Prince William Cannons on occasion - like you said $5 to get in and hella lot cheaper food.   Haven't been in prolly 15 years.  Old fart stick in the mud I am.

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Post by: justwincaps on Tuesday August 30, 2022, 09:57:07 AM Eastern
:rofl:   I know minor league ball is cheaper. It's like 5$ to get in, 1$ hot dogs and 2 for 1 beers on select nights.  :P  I'd still go to a pro game if it wasn't too expensive. Like 40$ for the ticket, dog or burger and a couple beers. It's probably 15$ just for a beer though..


Nascar shouldn't just keep July 4 weekend in Daytona, they should keep the 10am start time as well. Don't believe they ever had a postponement back in the day, when they ran the Firecracker 400 at 10am..


Absolutely - don't need to tell you that afternoon showers in Florida in the summer are about as predictable as the sun rising in the East.  Only downside is the track is slicker in the heat and it makes "The Big One" even more inevitable.  You take out everyone running well and have an Austin Dillon slide into the chase.
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday August 30, 2022, 05:26:48 PM Eastern

Sounds like he dropped about $200 for the night.


Yea, I'd have to pass on that. I guess if your a fanatic or something, maybe once a year? Too bad they're a crummy team to boot. Anyway, glad he had fun!  :)
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Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday August 30, 2022, 05:44:57 PM Eastern
As of today (according to CapFriendly) the Caps have the third highest salary in NHL behind Vegas & Tampa Bay.
Friggin Vegas is $10+ million over the cap currently.  Tampa +$7.1 & Caps +$6.3


Of course, that's with Backy, Wilson, & Hags figured in that total salary - which is a current IR "relief" sum of $17.1m 
That's also 13 forwards PLUS the 3 on IR, 7 Defensemen and 3 goalies.  So they won't carry that many players anyway.


Caps have a shitload of UFA's next season.  5 of 7 defensemen will be UFA's and Fever will be an RFA.  5 forward UFA's and 2 RFA's next year.  I don't know if that's normal but the team WILL look different after this season.


Hell, it looks a little different now.  Curious to see how we compete this year.


32 days until exhibition game 1
43 days until Season opener at home vs the B's


Go Caps.



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Post by: alta on Sunday September 04, 2022, 09:55:01 PM Eastern
the only thing I’ve liked about Harvick over the years, when he’s pissed at nascar he says it
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday September 04, 2022, 11:55:03 PM Eastern
Yep, only a few of em' left. Harvick, Kyle and Brad are about the only ones left who'll call out nascar. Hamlin used to, before he became an owner.


I just knew JGR would figure out a way to lose that one. Oof..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday September 05, 2022, 10:54:51 AM Eastern
As a very casual observer to this cluster, it appears the new generation of car didn’t hold up well at its first run on a real demanding track. If you come across an article that describes sour puss face’s engine failure Id like to see it.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Monday September 05, 2022, 11:39:12 PM Eastern
Cars been burning up like that all year. Definite safety hazard how easy they catch on fire. I think that's the 3rd one in the last 4-5 races.


Kyle's motor was either a missed shift or just a toyota issue. Motor's the one thing left that nascar doesn't "supply"..
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday September 05, 2022, 11:59:11 PM Eastern
as I understand it, these cars can’t miss a shift anymore, but a driver can downshift when they are going too fast and over rev it. Over reving can cause valve float which will make the valves impact the pistons. That will bend valves and or break pistons. I did see an article that said Toyota is having the two engines that failed shipped to their facility in California. I’m curious what Toyota finds when they tear them down. Maybe sour puss boy accidentally down shifted on the restart, which I find unlikely.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 06, 2022, 11:33:14 AM Eastern
Nats are 37 games back with 27 to play  (48w-87L).  Looks like they are going to hang on to the very worst record in baseball, but Pittsburgh is trying to compete for that (49-84)

MLB added a third wildcard spot this year - which I think is prudent given the number of games played and the quality of teams that get bumped previously simply by being in a tough division.
With the new format, and as it stands now - THREE teams would make the playoffs from the Nats' NL East Division.  1st place Mets, 2nd place Braves (WC#1), Phillies (WC#2).  Braves could pull ahead of the Mets - now only 1 game back.  Braves won 5 in a row and Mets lost their last 2 to greatly close the gap to 1.  Braves currently 2nd in NL East have a better record than NL central #1 or any other 2nd place team....Basically the third best record in the NL behind the Dodgers and Mets.
New wildcard round will be best of three games with WC1 vs WC2, and WC3 vs D3 (lowest record division winner).  D1, D2 winners get a bye.  I prefer this to the previous 1 game Wildcard playoff between the two WC teams.  Especially since, often times the Wildcard teams had a better record than some of the D2 & D3 winners.

FFS the hockey season can't get here fast enough...you've got me diatribing about baseball wildcard series.




Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday September 06, 2022, 12:54:49 PM Eastern
as I understand it, these cars can’t miss a shift anymore, but a driver can downshift when they are going too fast and over rev it. Over reving can cause valve float which will make the valves impact the pistons. That will bend valves and or break pistons. I did see an article that said Toyota is having the two engines that failed shipped to their facility in California. I’m curious what Toyota finds when they tear them down. Maybe sour puss boy accidentally down shifted on the restart, which I find unlikely.


They're sequential shift. Push the stick forward to downshift, pull it back to upshift. It was more common at the start of the season, to think you were going from 2nd to 3rd (H pattern) and push it back into 1st. I "heard" Kyle may of done it, earlier in the race, but didn't hear any confirmation. Truex had debris or something knock his belt off (serpentine belt runs everything.) No oil pressure, blew up. 
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Post by: alta on Wednesday September 07, 2022, 08:39:35 PM Eastern
Caps first of six preseason games is September 25. Caps open the season at home vs the Bs October 12.


I think I will start a new boredom thread when camp starts.
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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday September 07, 2022, 10:55:49 PM Eastern
Saw something about national games and a few start times that have been adjusted. If it pops up again tomorrow I'll post it. IIRC they said 13 national tv games though.
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Post by: alta on Wednesday September 07, 2022, 11:10:10 PM Eastern
Saw something about national games and a few start times that have been adjusted. If it pops up again tomorrow I'll post it. IIRC they said 13 national tv games though.


I saw that, looks like the entire schedule is posted at caps.com


and the Caps have an outdoor game this year in Raleigh
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Post by: alta on Thursday September 08, 2022, 12:53:33 PM Eastern
Hags is practicing this morning in a full contact sweater
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Post by: Surreylily on Thursday September 08, 2022, 01:46:10 PM Eastern
HM Queen Elizabeth has died.
 :crying:
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Post by: alta on Thursday September 08, 2022, 03:03:44 PM Eastern
HM Queen Elizabeth has died.
 :crying:


our condolences Lil



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Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 08, 2022, 03:25:09 PM Eastern
Sorry Lil. May she rest in peace.


https://twitter.com/newtgingrich/status/1567950144267554818
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Post by: Surreylily on Thursday September 08, 2022, 03:46:21 PM Eastern
Thanks fellas.
She was an incredible woman.
 :'(
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Post by: alta on Thursday September 08, 2022, 08:10:33 PM Eastern
a speech she gave in Philly


 Here on July 6, 1976, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain presented the Bicentennial Bell to the people of the United States, in these words:
 

I speak to you as the direct descendant of King George III. He was the last Crowned Sovereign to rule in this country, and it is therefore with a particular personal interest that I view those events which took place 200 years ago.

It seems to me that Independence Day, the Fourth of July, should be celebrated as much in Britain as in America. Not in rejoicing at the separation of the American Colonies from the British Crown, but in sincere gratitude to the Founding Fathers of this great Republic for having taught Britain a very valuable lesson.

We lost the American Colonies because we lacked that statesmanship "to know the right time, and the manner of yielding, what is impossible to keep".   

But the lesson was learnt. In the next century and a half we kept more closely to the principles of Magna Carta which have been the common heritage of both countries.

We learnt to respect the right of others to govern themselves in their own ways. This was the outcome of experience learned the hard way in 1776. Without that great act in the cause of liberty performed in Independence Hall two hundred years ago, we could never have transformed an Empire into a Commonwealth!

Ultimately peace brought a renewal of friendship which has continued and grown over the years and has played a vital part in world affairs. Together we have fought in two world wars in the defence of our common heritage of freedom. Together we have striven to keep the peace so dearly won. Together, as friends and allies, we can face the uncertainties of the future, and this is something for which we in Britain can also celebrate the Fourth of July.   

This morning I saw the famous Liberty Bell. It came here over 200 years ago when Philadelphia, after London, was the largest English speaking city in the world. It was cast to commemorate the Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Charter_of_Privileges_for_Pennsylvania), but is better known for its association with the Declaration of Independence (https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Declaration_of_Independence).

Today, to mark the 200th anniversary of that declaration, it gives me the greatest pleasure, on behalf of the British people, to present a new bell to the people of the United States of America. It comes from the same foundry as the Liberty Bell, but written on the side of this Bicentennial Bell are the words "Let Freedom Ring".

It is a message in which both our people can join and which I hope will be heard around the world for centuries to come.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Friday September 09, 2022, 04:33:50 PM Eastern
OV was on the ice this morning with the rest of the guys, preparing for his 18th NHL season
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Post by: alta on Friday September 09, 2022, 06:09:47 PM Eastern
looks good on paper, it will be interesting to see how it plays out…

https://scoutingtherefs.com/2022/09/35030/nhl-revamps-review-rule-to-permit-disallowed-penalties/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2022/09/35030/nhl-revamps-review-rule-to-permit-disallowed-penalties/)

Referees will now be able to nullify a major penalty after video review.
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Post by: Surreylily on Friday September 09, 2022, 08:20:47 PM Eastern
OV was on the ice this morning with the rest of the guys, preparing for his 18th NHL season


Wow!
He's been let back into the country?    :P
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Post by: alta on Friday September 09, 2022, 11:17:38 PM Eastern

Wow!
He's been let back into the country?    :P


that was never really a question, some over here were speculating he may not be able to leave mother Russia
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday September 11, 2022, 09:38:48 AM Eastern
 :wackysmile:


(https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/305390762_202614972109129_6576185784338200901_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=Z4LntNXoVkoAX_-_pyV&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=00_AT_C5UzH5YNkvmNUDB_WgdQ1TRxtnt8niH_oAtt5yzUSTQ&oe=632319FC)
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday September 11, 2022, 12:02:08 PM Eastern
Sounds like it was just a Toyota being junk issue..  :raspberry:


https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1568951241262202880
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Post by: alta on Sunday September 11, 2022, 02:42:12 PM Eastern
I still want know what exactly that issue is. There’s not very many ways an engine suddenly blows oil out the exhaust.


and last week post race I believe Denny accused sour puss face of “missing a shift” as it is in these new cars
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday September 11, 2022, 10:58:31 PM Eastern
Ah, yea they're prolly not gonna give out those kinda details. They're huntin power. Normally (what they tell you) is it's a valve spring that starts it. Then it drops a cyl, bangs a valve off a piston, etc. But they normally say it broke a valve spring, if they give any detail at all. (We knew Truex was a belt cause he said on the radio he lost power steering first) Hendrick's burned up a few this year too. Can't recall if ford has had any issues, but I imagine they have. JGR had em' tuned up today though. Kyle just ran out of talent. lol (or a rr was going flat, who knows) Tuesday he announces what his plans are for next year. Word is it's RCR.  :-\ Anything is better then a Ford I guess.  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Monday September 12, 2022, 03:16:11 PM Eastern
meh, there was a time when ford vs cheby meant something. I think that era died in 2001 at Daytona
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Monday September 12, 2022, 04:37:46 PM Eastern
Exactly 30 days until the Caps season opener.  WOOT!
 :banana: :banana: :banana:


Then maybe the redneck and other fella will stop talking about cars.  Maybe.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 13, 2022, 04:24:56 PM Eastern
29 Days and counting..... :)


And saw this on Caps website (who knew they posted stuff there....on RARE occasion)
Basically what is notable about this is the Caps home opener will be on TNT.


https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/washington-capitals-2022-23-national-tv-broadcast-schedule/c-335488708 (https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/washington-capitals-2022-23-national-tv-broadcast-schedule/c-335488708)


Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 15, 2022, 10:53:06 AM Eastern
The Nats have lost their last 5 and now 39.5 games back.  They have pretty much cemented the cellar position for entire MLB.
Braves 1/2 game back and could take 1st from the Mets, but Mets & Braves will certainly both make playoffs and it appears the Phillies will get the 2nd WC spot (2.5 games ahead of San Diego).
Final WC in east NL currently San Diego with Milwaukee 2 games behind them.


Caps season can't start soon enough.




Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Thursday September 15, 2022, 01:34:28 PM Eastern
San Diego is in the east :huh:



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 15, 2022, 01:47:24 PM Eastern
San Diego is in the east :huh:




 ;D Sorry...
Three wildcard teams total make it from the NL...my statement SHOULD have read...Final WC in NL (not east) looking like San Diego
two of the three WC teams looking like will come from NL EAST division



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Thursday September 15, 2022, 06:25:32 PM Eastern
 :yawn:
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday September 18, 2022, 09:34:33 AM Eastern
Well that was hard to watch.. More Toyota junk, Kyle blew up for the 2nd time in 3 races, more tire failures, 1 competitive pass for the lead all night. That Nextgen car is absolutely terrible on short tracks.  :O=
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Post by: alta on Sunday September 18, 2022, 03:16:43 PM Eastern
Well that was hard to watch.. More Toyota junk, Kyle blew up for the 2nd time in 3 races, more tire failures, 1 competitive pass for the lead all night. That Nextgen car is absolutely terrible on short tracks.  :O=


seems like nascar screwed the pooch with this car. It sucks on road courses, can’t take the punishment of short tracks and gives the drivers concussions when wrecking on speedways
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Post by: Mickstix on Sunday September 18, 2022, 07:21:47 PM Eastern
Just like the green new deal. They shoved it down their throats w/o being ready. And the no testing policy with only 20 minutes of practice per track didn't help.
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Post by: alta on Monday September 19, 2022, 02:41:26 PM Eastern
looks like there’s at least 7 games that are going to be streamed this year
 :angry:


https://novacapsfans.com/2022/09/19/capitals-announce-regional-tv-radio-schedule-for-2022-23-season/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2022/09/19/capitals-announce-regional-tv-radio-schedule-for-2022-23-season/)
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Post by: Mickstix on Monday September 19, 2022, 03:45:42 PM Eastern
Won't be long before every live sport is $tream only.  :-(
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Post by: alta on Tuesday September 20, 2022, 12:20:34 AM Eastern
going to start a new boredom thread on Wednesday for the new season and move this one to the other side
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Post by: justwincaps on Tuesday September 20, 2022, 12:39:15 PM Eastern

seems like nascar screwed the pooch with this car. It sucks on road courses, can’t take the punishment of short tracks and gives the drivers concussions when wrecking on speedways


There are things I like about the new car, especially that it seems more durable with "minor" hits, and the fact that you don't have as many wheel wells bending in an puncturing tires.  I think most of the right front tires going out was teams running too low tire pressure looking for an edge.


Not sure if the short track issues are the new nextgen car, or a mostly Toyota issue.  The fact that almost every toyota except Christopher Bell had issues says soemthing.


Can't believe Kyle is going to RCR.   Someone needs to follow those two around with a camera because sparks are gonna fly with those two egos.  i am not a Kyle fan, but you can't deny his ability to drive a car ...... or a truck.


Went to my local short track Saturday night and watched Booby Labonte running the SMART series.   Pretty cool to have a former Cup champion running around our little track.
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday September 20, 2022, 06:38:37 PM Eastern
You went to Dominion and saw Bobby? How'd he run? It didn't exist when I was a Virginian. Looks pretty cool though. I guess that's where they relocated Old Dominion Speedway? I grew up at Old Dominion, before they tore it down and built townhouses.  :raised-eyebrow:



The nextgen car is a mess.. Xfinity car is the perfect current stock car. Has the composite body so fenders don't cut down tires, has actual wheels/tires that can sustain oval racing and the aero is fine. And they still look like race cars. They put on the best show every week. Been that way for a couple years now. Nascar will either have to rethink the aero (difusers, underbody, etc) on the nextgen or up the horsepower substantially for them to work on short tracks. Goodyear needs to go to work on tires that wear/falloff as well. It's too bad they barely test or practice and have to figure all that out during the races this year.


Heard they have a new tire for Texas this week. Will see if it makes any difference as the racing at Texas has been particularly bad recently. Wouldn't hold my breath.
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Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday September 20, 2022, 08:12:58 PM Eastern
Nats are 42 games back with a 51w, 96L record.  They will definitely lose 100+ games this year.
15 games to play....they prolly Lose 105 games easy.

The Orioles lost 115 games in 2018, so ....


Ooh.  Fah.


 :yawn:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Tuesday September 20, 2022, 09:43:46 PM Eastern
Nationals:
2008: 59-102
2009: 59-103

in 2008 the Nats had a rain makeup game scheduled at the end of the season against an equally bad team and league decided the game wasn’t necessary


I have not been to Dominion since it was moved to Thornburgh. I was kinda disappointed they only made a 1/8 mile drag strip at the new location. What’s the place like?


Chara and P.K. Suban have announced their retirements.
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Post by: Mickstix on Tuesday September 20, 2022, 11:23:53 PM Eastern

I have not been to Dominion since it was moved to Thornburgh. I was kinda disappointed they only made a 1/8 mile drag strip at the new location. What’s the place like?


Right? I "think" you need about 3k feet of asphalt for a 1/4 mile track? From looking at google, it looks like they'd have enough room. I'd of had the designer figure it out. Not sure how in cahoots they are with VMP, but their NHRA contract can't last forever. A 20+ year newer, premier speedway they got to build from scratch, I'd of went after the NHRA license and event, at some point.. (Of course Im baked and money is no object)  :snicker:
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Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 21, 2022, 10:24:52 AM Eastern
......
 I'd of went after the NHRA license and event, at some point.. (Of course Im baked and money is no object)  :snicker:


I think maybe half-baked would be more accurate  :raspberry:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Wednesday September 21, 2022, 10:50:22 AM Eastern
Nationals:
2008: 59-102
2009: 59-103

in 2008 the Nats had a rain makeup game scheduled at the end of the season against an equally bad team and league decided the game wasn’t necessary....

Nats now 51-97 and 43 games back with 14 games remaining.  Hell the entire rest of their season isn't necessary to the Nats, but they are playing 3 real contenders so their games do matter to the opponents.
Nats play Braves today then three vs lowly Miami this weekend so MAYBE they can get a win or two this weekend, but then 3 games vs Braves, 4 vs the Phillies, and close season with 3 vs Mets.
Mets and Braves are fighting for 1st place in the NL east (Mets 1.0 games ahead), Phillies are in #1 WC spot (and could probably lose all remaining games and still get in - they are 9.5 games ahead of the current 4th team in the running for 3 WC spots)


I'd say the Nats are headed for their worst record ever (well....worst of the modern Nats era).  THey will surely lose at least 8 of the last 14.


All right...put your money up and give me your guesses for the Nats final record...


I'm going with 56-106



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: justwincaps on Wednesday September 21, 2022, 11:25:31 AM Eastern
You went to Dominion and saw Bobby? How'd he run? It didn't exist when I was a Virginian. Looks pretty cool though. I guess that's where they relocated Old Dominion Speedway? I grew up at Old Dominion, before they tore it down and built townhouses.  :raised-eyebrow:



The nextgen car is a mess.. Xfinity car is the perfect current stock car. Has the composite body so fenders don't cut down tires, has actual wheels/tires that can sustain oval racing and the aero is fine. And they still look like race cars. They put on the best show every week. Been that way for a couple years now. Nascar will either have to rethink the aero (difusers, underbody, etc) on the nextgen or up the horsepower substantially for them to work on short tracks. Goodyear needs to go to work on tires that wear/falloff as well. It's too bad they barely test or practice and have to figure all that out during the races this year.


Heard they have a new tire for Texas this week. Will see if it makes any difference as the racing at Texas has been particularly bad recently. Wouldn't hold my breath.


Yeah, Labonte finished 4th.   


Dominion is a nice little track - shaped like Darlington, wider turns in 1 and 2 and narrower in 3 and 4.  All the passing and wrecks are in 1 and 2. Noticed a definite upgrade in the quality of the cars and drivers last week compared to what we normally have. 


And, yes, essentially it is the relocated Old Dominion Speedway from Manassas.  They have a little road course here.   Not sure what happened regarding the NHRA.   I think you may be right about the length, they may not have enough track but what an epic fail if that's the case because they do have at least part of a speedway.
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Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday September 21, 2022, 12:33:52 PM Eastern

I think maybe half-baked would be more accurate  :raspberry:
Nope, pretty much fully baked last night.  :snicker:


On to some (boring) plumbing today.. Well system needs a new pressure switch. They use 1/2" galvanized fittings and pipe dope. Which leads to the dumb/boring question, why the hell are the nipples round? No flat sides to put a wrench on.  :huh: So, guess who gets to make yet another trip up to the hardware store? Yep, THIS dummy!  :wackysmile:


Calm down Rich, nipple is a plumbing term.. At least for today.  :uh-huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: alta on Wednesday September 21, 2022, 01:52:14 PM Eastern
so is pipe dope




now, if he said he needed a dope pipe…
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Wednesday September 21, 2022, 04:38:39 PM Eastern


I don't think dope gets Rich quite as excited as nipple though?  :huh:
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 22, 2022, 05:58:30 PM Eastern

I don't think dope gets Rich quite as excited as nipple though?  :huh:


Mick knows his Hillbillys
Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: richkrt99 on Thursday September 22, 2022, 08:30:49 PM Eastern
Nats won yesterday and both Atlanta and Mets lost....so
Nats only 42 games back now.
Looking like a late season push for the playoffs  :lol:



Title: Re: The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich
Post by: Mickstix on Friday September 23, 2022, 04:25:16 PM Eastern
RIP ol' outdated boredom thread..  :'( :snicker: