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Title: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 05:07:50 AM Eastern
                  :capslogoUSA:

               (https://galactichub.com/caps/Sharks @ Capitals.gif)

Game 43              61-28-9-5
(PTS-W-L-OT)   Streak - W1
Sun Jan 5, 2020      San Jose Sharks [19-21-3  W2] @ Washington Capitals
Place:  Capital One Arena
Time:  12:30 p.m. ET
TV:  NBCSWA, ESPN+, SN, TVAS, NBCSCA
Radio:  106.7 or 94.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7 (http://tunein.com/radio/Caps-Radio-247-s231201/)
NHL.COM (https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/2019020653) for Live Box Score
Last Game:  Fri Jan 3, 7:30 p.m. ET Capitals won 4-3 against Hurricanes
Next Game:  Tue Jan 7, 7:00 p.m. ET Senators @ Capitals

        8-Ovechkin        19-Bäckström        43-Wilson
       13-Vrana        92-Kuznetsov        77-Oshie
       62-Hagelin        20-Eller        14-Panik
       28-Leipsic        26-Dowd        21-Hathaway
:spacer50pix:      6-Kempny      74-Carlson
:spacer50pix:       9-Orlov       3-Jensen
:spacer50pix:      34-Siegenthaler     33-Gudas
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 70-Holtby (starter)
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 30-Samsonov


                            -- SCRATCH --         
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 29-Djoos (upper body)
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix: 72-Boyd

                            -- INJURED --         
:spacer50pix::spacer50pix:         None

                     -- 1st Powerplay Unit -- 
           19-Bäckström      92-Kuznetsov      77-Oshie
     :spacer50pix: 8-Ovechkin      :spacer50pix: 74-Carlson

                    -- 2nd Powerplay Unit --         
           13-Vrana           20-Eller           43-Wilson
     :spacer50pix: 28-Leipsic/8-Ovechkin     9-Orlov

  Referees:    Kevin Pollock (#33),    Kendrick Nicholson (#30)
  Linesmen:   Ryan Daisy (#81),    Marc Shewchyk (#92)

                  Sharks Projected Lines
48-Tomas Hertl -- 39-Logan Couture -- 12-Patrick Marleau
9-Evander Kane -- 23-Barclay Goodrow -- 28-Timo Meier
20-Marcus Sorensson -- 19-Joe Thornton -- 62-Kevin :abanc
68-Mekler Karlsson -- 46-Joel Kellman -- 11-Stefan Noesen

              4-Brendan Dillon -- 88-Brent Burns
              44-Marc-Edouard Vlasic -- 65-Erik Karlsson
              51-Radim Simek -- 38-Mario Ferraro

                     31- Martin Jones (starter)
                     30-Aaron Dell

    Scratched: 40-Antti Suomela
    Injured: 5-Dalton Prout


(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgalactichub.com%2Fcaps%2Fscoring_summary.gif&hash=e4c44b0c35837704bf29d0ee1ad212f9)

1st Period
None

2nd Period
06:25  Sharks PP GOAL Kane, assists Thornton & Meier   1-0 SJS
07:29  GOAL 26-Dowd, assists 28-Leipsic & 21-Hathaway   1-1 TIE
10:06  Sharks GOAL Kane, assists Couture & Karlsson   2-1 SJS
16:49  Sharks PP GOAL Kane, assists Karlsson & Meier   3-1 SJS
18:42  GOAL 13-Vrana, assist 77-Oshie   3-2 SJS

3rd Period
19:00  Sharks EN GOAL Couture, unassisted   4-2 SJS
19:13  GOAL 13-Vrana, unassisted   4-3 SJS
19:45  GOAL 77-Oshie, assists 92-Kuznetsov & 19-Bäckström   4-4 TIE

OT
02:01  GOAL 20-Eller, assists 74-Carlson & 70-Holtby   5-4 WSH

FINAL:    5-4 WSH


- 92-Evgeny Kuznetsov (illness) is a game-time decision Sunday vs San Jose, per Reirden.  If Kuzy is out Eller moves up to 2C and Boyd takes 3C.

- Chandler Stephenson scored his 8th goal of the season for the Knights, an OTGWG. Has 5 goals in 16 games.

- Ovie when asked this week about haters/doubters that he'd lead Caps to win cup, said . . . . :snicker:
(https://galactichub.com/caps/Ovie-Suck-It_We-Did-It.jpg)

- Penguins take over 2nd place in Metro, only 6 points back from Caps and a game in hand.


STREAMS:
http://mygoodstream.pw/nhl/nhl.php?date=2020-01-05&id=70670103&game=2019020653 (http://mygoodstream.pw/nhl/nhl.php?date=2020-01-05&id=70670103&game=2019020653)
http://bilasport.net/game/washington-capitals-vs-san-jose-sharks-1.html (http://bilasport.net/game/washington-capitals-vs-san-jose-sharks-1.html)
http://bestnhl.com/nhl.php?feed=Home&id=70670103&game=2019020653 (http://bestnhl.com/nhl.php?feed=Home&id=70670103&game=2019020653)
http://www.nhlstream.net/washington-capitals-live-stream/ (http://www.nhlstream.net/washington-capitals-live-stream/) (Don't click on links. Click on black window play button below video  player at top)
(More streams can be found in the Sticky Game Streams Thread (https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/index.php/topic,385.0.html))
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 05, 2020, 11:49:00 AM Eastern
Let's GO CAPS!
(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-naEe6DucfCY%2FTxcDk4mozPI%2FAAAAAAAAD0Y%2Fth85T2YxumY%2Fs1600%2FNHL-Hockey-Washington-Capitals-Ovechkin-1.png&hash=e25baa9b33a9ebd2412282375e6b26bc271f08b9)


Thanks AJ!

Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:17:46 PM Eastern
It's after 12:00, which means it's time for a whiskey..
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:22:21 PM Eastern
Hello chaps.
That top link is great, thanks AJ.   8)
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:24:04 PM Eastern
Caps have no chance today if they keep taking 4 penaltys a period
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Pavel095 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:29:13 PM Eastern
Let’s GO CAPS!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:37:10 PM Eastern
Let's GO CAPS!
(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-naEe6DucfCY%2FTxcDk4mozPI%2FAAAAAAAAD0Y%2Fth85T2YxumY%2Fs1600%2FNHL-Hockey-Washington-Capitals-Ovechkin-1.png&hash=e25baa9b33a9ebd2412282375e6b26bc271f08b9)


Thanks AJ!
Cheers!
Cool graphic!  I'm curious. How do you post the link to the graphic?  I see it in the post code as ultimately coming from blogspot.com, but that URL is called from this site.  When I use "insert image" icon on this site it does not do this.

Here is the difference:

The way you add the photo results in:
Code: [Select]
https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-naEe6DucfCY%2FTxcDk4mozPI%2FAAAAAAAAD0Y%2Fth85T2YxumY%2Fs1600%2FNHL-Hockey-Washington-Capitals-Ovechkin-1.png&hash=e25baa9b33a9ebd2412282375e6b26bc271f08b9

Using the "image insert" link on this site (the way I attach images in a post):
Code: [Select]
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-naEe6DucfCY/TxcDk4mozPI/AAAAAAAAD0Y/th85T2YxumY/s1600/NHL-Hockey-Washington-Capitals-Ovechkin-1.png&hash=e25baa9b33a9ebd2412282375e6b26bc271f08b9
I've seen this before and I am curious exactly how you get the image linked to your post.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:38:02 PM Eastern
Hello chaps.
That top link is great, thanks AJ.   8)
Cheers Lil!    ;)
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:40:19 PM Eastern
Hi AJ,


I locate the image I want to post, right click and open image in a new tab, copy the url of that image.


I then click on the button right below the Bold button, paste.


Is this what you mean?
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:43:12 PM Eastern
It's not a good sign that Kuzy has the flu today, it should've been done by now
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:46:08 PM Eastern
Hi AJ,


I locate the image I want to post, right click and open image in a new tab, copy the url of that image.


I then click on the button right below the Bold button, paste.


Is this what you mean?
Yes, that's what I mean.  Very curious why it adds the URL as coming from this site. I've played in the code a lot with my posts and have never seen this.  Now I'm curious why this site is doing that with some images.  Thanks
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 12:58:50 PM Eastern
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0253/3333/4071/products/1e6a7a93914cb9aefc8b4f7e44fd925b_300x300.jpg)

 :snicker:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:14:22 PM Eastern
impressive 1st from the Caps, they had zero penaltys
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:15:58 PM Eastern
No penalties so far...... :angel:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:23:56 PM Eastern
We’re at brunch tryin to get the game on. . . but it’s Real Mans Great American Football 🇺🇸🤟playoffs (fuck the Vikings!), but we have clout here so we can do it 🤠😁
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:29:42 PM Eastern
We’re at brunch tryin to get the game on. . . but it’s Real Mans Great American Football 🇺🇸🤟playoffs (fuck the Vikings!), but we have clout here so we can do it 🤠😁
You must be at home then!   :snicker: :wackysmile:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:32:36 PM Eastern
You must be at home then!   :snicker: :wackysmile:
Close enough 🤣 where at our Sunday bar where we all got together a few years back
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:34:13 PM Eastern
No penalties in the first?   That’s a first (🤣 I kill me)
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:34:43 PM Eastern
good call
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:43:52 PM Eastern
5:00 into the 2nd before the Caps commit a penalty today, it's a heck of an improvement but just cost them
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:43:57 PM Eastern
PP  :poop: PooP
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:45:22 PM Eastern
GOOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLL Dowd


nice play
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:47:18 PM Eastern
and it looks like the Caps get a PP
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:47:42 PM Eastern
WTH happened?  Stream died!  Missed the tying goal.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:52:22 PM Eastern
nice defense


 :clown: :poop:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 01:53:02 PM Eastern
WTH happened?  Stream died!  Missed the tying goal.


stretch pass up the middle from Holts, I'm surprised he didn't get an assist
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:05:57 PM Eastern
 :poop: :poop: :poop:
 Turds, Naturally
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: apace41 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:06:42 PM Eastern
This team has stopped playing hard.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:07:45 PM Eastern
(https://www.bing.com/th/id/OIP.5KPrxREGObrLQncALJ-HIwHaFk?w=269&h=194&c=7&o=5&pid=1.7)
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:07:50 PM Eastern
Caps commit two penaltys and give up two PPGs


 :clap:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:08:28 PM Eastern
:13z:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:08:29 PM Eastern
That's a two game goal streak for Jake the Snake!!!!!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:08:58 PM Eastern
Whooo Hooo!    :jake:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:10:28 PM Eastern
(https://www.cantonrep.com/storyimage/OH/20160901/SPECIAL/160909964/AR/0/AR-160909964.jpg)
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:15:38 PM Eastern
(https://www.cantonrep.com/storyimage/OH/20160901/SPECIAL/160909964/AR/0/AR-160909964.jpg)

Absolutely!     :snicker:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:25:48 PM Eastern
I'm sure I heard our comms say it was the Sharks 3rd game in 4 days.  We should be doing better than this against a tired away team, I think.   :raised-eyebrow:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:32:03 PM Eastern
So we think Kuzy will be less effective because of the flu and he ends up being taken out by stupidity. :raised-eyebrow:
Nice missed pass to yourself dude!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: zerofox on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:35:11 PM Eastern
So we think Kuzy will be less effective because of the flu and he ends up being taken out by stupidity. :raised-eyebrow:
Nice missed pass to yourself dude!


He had so much time and space on that breakaway. No need to get that fancy. A simple deke or just get the shot off, but trying to have fun and get on ESPN with a between the legs shot is BS.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:36:45 PM Eastern
 :raised-eyebrow:


 :clown: :poop:



Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:49:53 PM Eastern
:pppp:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: apace41 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:52:36 PM Eastern
This is a game you look back at and say — points dropped.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: apace41 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:53:24 PM Eastern
This team is mired in mediocrity the past 12 games or so.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:54:12 PM Eastern
Before the game started, I thought this might go to OT.

There's time left.   :cross:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:55:34 PM Eastern
unfukinbelievable
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: apace41 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:56:12 PM Eastern
We suck today.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:56:56 PM Eastern
Oh good grief.    ::)

 :suicide: :stupid:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:58:10 PM Eastern
if the had PKed like that in the 2nd they'd have the lead
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: apace41 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 02:59:35 PM Eastern
if the had PKed like that in the 2nd they'd have the lead


Lack of interest.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:01:22 PM Eastern
beautiful
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:02:14 PM Eastern
Stupid penalties kill us again.   :clown:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:05:30 PM Eastern
Who knew giving up a couple PP goals per game wouldn't end well? Not sure why Reirden won't give Samsonov the nod. Holtby obviously isn't doing anything to hold the A slot, is 99% chance of being gone next year anyway. WTF? Kuznetsov with the showboat attempt? Total  :clown: :poop: day..
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:06:28 PM Eastern
:77z:
 :wow:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:06:40 PM Eastern
WHAT~!!!!!!?!!! :clap:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:06:43 PM Eastern
meh, I've suddenly got a lack of interest
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:07:01 PM Eastern
 8-0
 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Pavel095 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:09:32 PM Eastern
Just unbelievable  :snicker:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:10:05 PM Eastern
Before the game started, I thought this might go to OT.

There's time left.   :cross:

 8)
SPOOKY!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:12:29 PM Eastern
:20pp:
:cw:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:12:31 PM Eastern
The fuck happened?? I turned the damn thing off..  :wackysmile: :huh: :raspberry:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Pavel095 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:12:50 PM Eastern
What a win! :clap:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: zerofox on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:13:37 PM Eastern
The fuck happened?? I turned the damn thing off..  :wackysmile: :huh: :raspberry:


We pulled goalie down a goal. Sharks score 4-2. We score twice 6 on 5. We win in OT lol



Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:13:58 PM Eastern
Holy cow!  Freaking fantastic!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:14:08 PM Eastern
 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:  :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

 :wtf:
 :wow:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:14:26 PM Eastern
(https://washingtoncapitalsfanforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgalactichub.com%2Fcaps%2Fscoring_summary.gif&hash=e4c44b0c35837704bf29d0ee1ad212f9)

1st Period
None

2nd Period
06:25  Sharks PP GOAL Kane, assists Thornton & Meier   1-0 SJS
07:29  GOAL 26-Dowd, assists 28-Leipsic & 21-Hathaway   1-1 TIE
10:06  Sharks GOAL Kane, assists Couture & Karlsson   2-1 SJS
16:49  Sharks PP GOAL Kane, assists Karlsson & Meier   3-1 SJS
18:42  GOAL 13-Vrana, assist 77-Oshie   3-2 SJS

3rd Period
19:00  Sharks EN GOAL Couture, unassisted   4-2 SJS
19:13  GOAL 13-Vrana, unassisted   4-3 SJS
19:45  GOAL 77-Oshie, assists 92-Kuznetsov & 19-Bäckström   4-4 TIE

OT
02:01  GOAL 20-Eller, assists 74-Carlson & 70-Holtby   5-4 WSH

FINAL:    5-4 WSH
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:15:01 PM Eastern
Caps didn't deserve that
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Pavel095 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:15:12 PM Eastern
Holtby got assist, oh boy what a game!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:15:46 PM Eastern
The fuck happened?? I turned the damn thing off..  :wackysmile: :huh: :raspberry:
Now you should have learned by now to never give up on the Caps! :uh-huh:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Mickstix on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:16:21 PM Eastern
I came back to bitch some more about the wingers sucking ass.. Guess I'll catch the highlights on NHLnet..  :-\ We scored 2x with the net empty??  :huh:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: zerofox on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:16:36 PM Eastern
Caps didn't deserve that


I kinda agree. We weren't sharp 90%+ of the game. We did battle hard towards the end and got lucky though. Same with Holts. I didn't feel like he was great (nor was he terrible, he was just average, NOT what you'd pay $10 million a year for) for most of the game. But those two stops in OT were definitely key.


I do feel like that win was more about the Sharks somehow being worse than we were for the final few minutes of the game, rather than us being really good. But hey, 2 points
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:18:27 PM Eastern
I came back to bitch some more about the wingers sucking ass.. Guess I'll catch the highlights on NHLnet..  :-\ We scored 2x with the net empty??  :huh:
Yup!  Twice in 32 seconds after they got an ENG.  Amazing!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:21:19 PM Eastern
Caps didn't deserve that

Caps absolutely did NOT deserve that!
Fantastic OT though.   :clap:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:24:51 PM Eastern
Sharks will be kicking themselves for a while over that loss. :snicker:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:27:23 PM Eastern
Lucky mascot strikes again.   8)  ;D
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: BarfingMonkey on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:41:22 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs&list=RDCLAK5uy_lf8okgl2ygD075nhnJVjlfhwp8NsUgEbs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs&list=RDCLAK5uy_lf8okgl2ygD075nhnJVjlfhwp8NsUgEbs)
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:43:43 PM Eastern
First time in Caps history that they won a game after being down 2 goals with only one minute left in regulation.
 :capslogo:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Pavel095 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:47:49 PM Eastern
First time in Caps history that they won a game after being down 2 goals with only one minute left in regulation.
 :capslogo:


Wow, we’ve just seen a history!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: richkrt99 on Sunday January 05, 2020, 03:59:55 PM Eastern
Wow. I’m must have said “unfuckingbelieveable” about 6 times after we tied it
Definitely did not deserve that one. Sharks gonna (well sure as hell should) have a real sore ass for a while over that
Holtby was not great most of the game and then stellar in OT
Glad to see Vranna awake. Oshie is like the 6 on 5 goal king.
Eller Hags and evening Panik have looked SO much better the past month.  Their PK skills have outweighed their ES goal shortages. Now they are picking up the o a bit they are a gray third line
And out fourth line...Damn fine
Now if we could just reawaken our top line.
Anyhoo....I’ll take stolen/given two points


I think the caps have scored more 6 on 5 goals this year than all previous years combined
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Ozzies09tc on Sunday January 05, 2020, 04:32:29 PM Eastern
Caps absolutely did NOT deserve that!
Fantastic OT though.   :clap:


Thats the difference between a Stanley cup winner vs a perenial playoff choker.


They thought they won and waited for the final horn instead of PLAYING to the final horn.


Way to go caps!
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Sunday January 05, 2020, 09:07:50 PM Eastern
it was a nice comeback, but I gotta say, a Norris candidate doesn’t throw the puck over the glass with 5:00 when you’re trying to tie the game
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Monday January 06, 2020, 12:09:15 AM Eastern
it was a nice comeback, but I gotta say, a Norris candidate doesn’t throw the puck over the glass with 5:00 when you’re trying to tie the game
When I saw that I cut him a lot of slack. Kane had just grabbed Carlson a split second before and Meier railed him into the boards one millisecond after he released the puck. Kane was hitting him with his stick from behind as he flung the puck and the only reason he let go was because Carlson elbowed him. I'd call it under extreme duress.  I actually thought they might not call the penalty because contact had been made between Carlson and Meier almost as the puck left his stick.  The question is why he was behind our goal all alone with two Sharks.  There were dumber penalties taken by the Caps in this game.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Monday January 06, 2020, 01:02:04 AM Eastern
it was a nice comeback, but I gotta say, a Norris candidate doesn’t throw the puck over the glass with 5:00 when you’re trying to tie the game


Good point Alta!
Carlson has many good qualities,  and has worked hard to increase his value for this team, no doubt!


 But I’m talking about him FINALLY, getting the chicken-shit, pussy part of him, EXPOSED!! A part of him that he most fervently, cleverly, and with marked intention, tries desperately to keep from being discovered!!
 Other than improving his offensive skills, (yes, that’s a pure compliment!),  I believe there’s nothing more he works harder on, than masterfully hiding his wimpy side!!
 
Carlson muffed that puck because he was scared, and intimidated, by the skater closing in on him from behind! Or his perception of that!


His mentality of natural reluctance, and over-avoidance of physicality, was highlighted here!
Mind you, this is a rare and difficult thing to catch, obviously, due to the exact timing of the circumstances, BUT, we were able to see Carly in the RAW, this time!


With no time for him to think of a way to make it appear differently!
We saw Carly have a “panic-driven”, brain fart, of a puck clearing or pass!  Worse than that, is that it wasn’t even like he was going to get hit HARD or anything!  He wasn’t in any imminent danger of real harm!!
 But his pussy ass didn’t perceive it that way, and therein lies the issue!!!


And for the millionth time, I KNOW he is an invaluable player on our team!  The point I’m making here has NOTHING to do with that!


It does have something to do with the fact that when the “physicality”, rubber meets the road,  this motherfucker of a defenseman, selfishly looks out for himself, NOT the team!


Not sure?
Let’s just add in the countless number of “panic-driven”, icing passes he commits, in those games where we have a 1, or even 2 goal lead, in the last 1 or 2 minutes.
The opponent is playing 6 on 5, in OUR, zone, THERE IS AN EMPTY NET, and Carlson gets a puck rebound, from Holtz,  somewhere randomly behind the goal line in our zone.


 Carlsen actually has time and space, to pass safely to one of our guys,  but in the hurried moment, in HIS mind, he makes an UNNECESSARY, knee-jerk type, clearing pass, that goes all the way down to the other end for icing.
This ends up stopping the clock, OUR GUYS can’t leave the ice, and the puck is brought back down to the face-off circle in OUR zone!!


The opponent, then gets to put out their FRESHEST, and talented six guys,  against our ever-tiring, five guys, left to defend in our zone!
THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME!!  It’s way too familiar of a scenario, and often, multiple times in a game by Mr. Carlson, singularly!


AND, it’s been happening since, like, forever,  which means that even if it’s been addressed, repeatedly over the many years,  HE doesn’t change it!
THAT, my friends, is one SELFISH son of a bitch!
He may be charitable in his personal life, and God bless him for that, but not, I repeat, NOT as a member of the CAPS team , IMO!!


 And all we hear out of Joe and Lockers yap, is “JOHN CARLSON”, this....(insert kiss-ass complement, here), or “JOHN CARLSON”, that.....(insert more ass-lick praise)!!


 Truth is, he’s deserving of much of it!!  But these three must be “closet buddies”, off the clock, with the way they endlessly gush over the guy!!!  It’s sickening sometimes!


 Now, I don’t waste a nano second, fully admitting his true good value to the team,  and allowing myself to appreciate his contributions!!


 But it’s the FRAUD, he covertly attempts, trying to convince the cameras, that he’s just on the verge of getting into a fight, or some other fake-ass yelling tirade, cleverly backed off of, at just the right time.... that allows me to appreciate the rare moment, when this, 6’3”, 215 lb. defenseman,  and his deep, internal, pussification of the brain,  actually gets exposed for what it is, once in a while!👍


 Damn Alta, you got my motor started!!😂🤣


Rush








 

Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Monday January 06, 2020, 01:20:54 AM Eastern
When I saw that I cut him a lot of slack. Kane had just grabbed Carlson a split second before and Meier railed him into the boards one millisecond after he released the puck. Kane was hitting him with his stick from behind as he flung the puck and the only reason he let go was because Carlson elbowed him. I'd call it under extreme duress.  I actually thought they might not call the penalty because contact had been made between Carlson and Meier almost as the puck left his stick.  The question is why he was behind our goal all alone with two Sharks.  There were dumber penalties taken by the Caps in this game.


Hey AJ!


 Well, I posted my post, (angry rant), BEFORE seeing your post!😁


 My point is, I’ve learned to respect your “eyes”, over the time I’ve been on this board!


 I did not see any replays of Carlsons delay of game penalty, except the quick repeat during the game telecast!  I made my judgments about it based on my memory of it.


 I’m going to go try and find a replay of it again, in order to take a closer look,  as you have a history of seeing things pretty clearly, IMO.


 If that kind of contact happens, that you describe against Carlson, when he has the puck,  then I’ll have no problem admitting my mistake, here! ( after all it was a pretty long rant! ) !! LOL 😆


 I’ll leave the possibility open that my brain may still be stained, and I may be seeing what I want!


( but it sure fucking fits the old narrative though, you gotta admit!) 😂🤣😂


Thanks AJ........(to be continued)👍


Rush
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Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Monday January 06, 2020, 04:58:56 AM Eastern
I found the game still available on livestream and recorded a couple segments off my screen with my phone.  I think it came out pretty good.
Here is the Carlson delay of game penalty.
I'm not going to say he couldn't have done better, but he was under some pressure there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKChU_kQavA
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Monday January 06, 2020, 05:28:02 AM Eastern
THIS VIDEO WAS RE-UPLOADED FOR BETTER QUALITY


I captured this 10 minute clip of the last and best parts of the Capitals' historic win over the Sharks. It's hand held and jumps around a bit as I try to skip commercials on the fly.  I figured we could use a video record of this historic moment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbXeLg-bdsU

Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: BlackIce on Monday January 06, 2020, 08:40:00 AM Eastern
This will probably not get me a whole lot of love around here, but I'm going to come to John Carlson's defense.


As for Carlson's delay of game penalty, this was not a panic move on his part.  Carlson moves the puck around the boards when he's caught behind the net to try to start a clear when he can't do it himself by using the boards and glass.  And Carlson has been in the league long enough to understand the timing of NHL hockey plays.  He know's he's going to get hit by Meier whether or not he releases the puck, because Meier is too close - Carlson is fair game for contact even a split second after release.  What he DOES do by releasing the puck is get it up ice to where his teammates have a 4 on 3 manpower advantage.  The most likely alternative, when being hounded 2 on 1, is giving up the puck in the defensive zone, earning Chicago more zone time at a point in the game where time is starting to become a factor. 


Carlson didn't try to shoot the puck out to the rink there; he simply tried to play it off the glass and up the side, and got too much air under the puck.  Maybe the puck flipped on him at the last millisecond or something -- I don't know.  The issue here wasn't Carlson's attitude, it was his execution.


As for the extended rant about icing the puck when defending a 6 on 5 coming down the stretch, interesting you should mention that.  It is EXACTLY what San Jose did after Vrana's goal, bringing the Caps back to the offensive zone for the play that set up Oshie's tying goal.  Teams do it all the time, especially in the last minute of the game when protecting a 1-goal lead.  Get the puck out of the zone at any and all costs, with the worst case being that some seconds are eaten up while the opponents chase the puck (since they are crowding the offensive zone anyway), and your presumed best defenders on the ice get a bit of a break while the puck is being retrieved.  Don't forget, in the last minute of play you probably have your best defenders on the ice anyway, and they're going to stay out there until the horn sounds, so continuous play while the clock keeps running isn't always your best friend.  And I cannot tell you how many times someone doesn't clear the zone when they have a clear shot at lambasting the puck, tries to make a play into the zone somewhere, the puck ends up NOT leaving the zone because the opponents are pressuring everything due to the game situation, and the opponents turn around and score it.


It is easy for us to criticize moves made by an NHL player while seated above it all.  Things (1) look different when you are on the ice surface; and (2) are commonly supported by the player's experience of the best tactic having been through situations like this hundreds or thousands of times, as well as the organization's preference of what is to be done in such situations.  If John Carlson weren't doing what the organization wanted during the last stages of the game, he wouldn't be on the ice in the last stages of the game.  Think I'm kidding myself?  Look how much time Ovechkin spends on the ice in such situations.  Ovechkin's skill set is not good for protecting a late lead, so he doesn't see much ice time in those situations.  Often times, Eller or someone like Dowd takes his place when Ovie's line mates are on the ice in those situations, giving the Caps better defense and two centers on face-offs in case one is thrown out of a face-off.


Carlson is not Wilson, or even Gudas.  What he is, is a generally effective NHL defender who, because of his overall skill set, is recognized as one of the top defenders in the league, by people who know a lot more about the game than we do.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Mickstix on Monday January 06, 2020, 09:28:54 AM Eastern
Carlson doesn't fight (and may even fear that part of it, who knows) but outside of fighting I don't see a reluctance to avoid being physical. He doesn't go out of his way, but have you ever seen the guy get pissed off? He's a big boy and can put your dick in the dirt when he feels necessary.. Does he get pushed around? I don't recall it.. The delay of game? We start picking apart dumb penalties by the Caps and we'll be here a while.. To me anyway, he's made leaps and bounds from the "Dylan" days. Dude is just a straight up legit defender who's got a very high offensive side to his game as well.. Money well spent, so far, imo..
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Monday January 06, 2020, 12:26:02 PM Eastern
I found the game still available on livestream and recorded a couple segments off my screen with my phone.  I think it came out pretty good.
Here is the Carlson delay of game penalty.
I'm not going to say he couldn't have done better, but he was under some pressure there.

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


First off, thank you AJ for finding the clip. I tried looking for a clip this morning, and failed, as it was late and I went to bed right after I made my post earlier.
In short, I really appreciate you saving me the time, And effort, as I see That the only way to review it again, for me and my technology here at my home, Would be to watch the second telecast of the game at 12 noon on Comcast sports today! Thanks again👍
OK, now on to my comments.


Well, I have to admit, there actually WAS more pressure on him, along the boards, just prior to his pass, AND, the threat of a big hit WAS imminent, just after his release of puck. Basically, my memory had recalled a “softer” event, than the reality of it, upon closer inspection.


There are a couple points I’m going to make here so follow me.


I think that Carlson actually handled the first part pretty well, prior to him regaining control of the puck. In fact, I NOW believe he was HELD, and a penalty should have been called! Then, at least we would have had OFFSETTING penalties, as the refs would have allowed play to continue, since Carlson had possession, immediately after the holding, and THEN, he would have received the delay of game! Offsetting penalties would have been better, although, permit me to quickly reflect for just a second, that it would not have mattered because we had a very emotional WIN, which although I didn’t choose to address it, is the bigger story in the overall picture


The replay video does change my mind that what Carlsen did, in this instance, is more understandable, from merely a human perspective, however, I feel that it also helps my narrative, in that the video shows clearly, in my opinion, that it was the imminent HIT, that was just about to come, in that short instant, when Carlson had SOLE possession of the puck, he actually SAW it coming for just a split second, prior to his release
If Carlsons’ puck release, at THAT exact moment, resulting in the UNINTENDED, and WAYWARD, puck path, doesn't EPITOMIZE, what an afraid and panicked defenseman does, then I don’t think any other example in history could rise to that level, if that’s not the bar of proof!!


So that I don’t double, and triple over myself, I will go into more detail when I address Blackices’, response to my post. He makes some fair points, but there’s a lot there to digest in his post and it’s gonna take me a little time.
I’ll be addressing Micks post, as well, as it’s quite persuasive to me! (As usual, he’s always persuasive!)👍👍


Again, AJ, thanks for putting that replay out for me, you’re always good like that!,👍👍😀😀


Rush

Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Monday January 06, 2020, 01:07:50 PM Eastern
Carlson doesn't fight (and may even fear that part of it, who knows) but outside of fighting I don't see a reluctance to avoid being physical. He doesn't go out of his way, but have you ever seen the guy get pissed off? He's a big boy and can put your dick in the dirt when he feels necessary.. Does he get pushed around? I don't recall it.. The delay of game? We start picking apart dumb penalties by the Caps and we'll be here a while.. To me anyway, he's made leaps and bounds from the "Dylan" days. Dude is just a straight up legit defender who's got a very high offensive side to his game as well.. Money well spent, so far, imo..


Leave it to you, Mick, to REEL ME BACK IN a bit, (pardon the pun)! You’ve done it successfully before, with me, especially when I get a little too, “old school emotional”, sometimes!😁👍👍


Thanks buddy. I can’t really disagree with much in your post, at all, in that I DO agree, and have posted before, that Carly, will show some pissed off roughing around, when he’s been made angry! So I guess that’s proof that he actually DOES have it in him deep down in the recesses of his mind somewhere.😁 it’s probably just a little too few and far between, for my taste!


The board can easily witness, since the start of the season my see-saw attitude with John Carlson! LOL! It really is what it is, for me!!
It’s hard to warm up to him, although I know he’s very valuable.
It’s almost like, if my negative, towards JOHN Carlson, were a compulsive addiction, in light of his otherwise great offensive contributions, then I’m probably right in the middle of my time, at the addiction TREATMENT CENTER!😂🤣
As his overall value increases for the team, AS IT HAS, I find myself trying to balance, shaking off some of my older thoughts, while making room for the improved Carlson to marinate a bit!  All I can say, brother, is it’s a process I’m working through!😁😁


On a much bigger view, I’m kind of hoping that this emotional game last night, May be a real positive turning point away from this general lull we’ve seen in the past few weeks!
With that exciting of a game, I can think of no better reason for our boys to want to turn things around👍👍👍
Thanks again, Mick!


Rush






Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Monday January 06, 2020, 03:25:36 PM Eastern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs&list=RDCLAK5uy_lf8okgl2ygD075nhnJVjlfhwp8NsUgEbs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1k8craCGpgs&list=RDCLAK5uy_lf8okgl2ygD075nhnJVjlfhwp8NsUgEbs)
“(Lady) is just a small town (MD) girl, livin a lonely world.  (DC $ is just a city boy BORN AND RAISED IN SOUTH DETROIT!!”

Heh I see what ya did there 🤣. No shit regardless of were I am, when that song comes on, I scream that line 🤘🤘


But I saw what ya did there 😁
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Monday January 06, 2020, 03:54:56 PM Eastern
This will probably not get me a whole lot of love around here, but I'm going to come to John Carlson's defense.


As for Carlson's delay of game penalty, this was not a panic move on his part.  Carlson moves the puck around the boards when he's caught behind the net to try to start a clear when he can't do it himself by using the boards and glass.  And Carlson has been in the league long enough to understand the timing of NHL hockey plays.  He know's he's going to get hit by Meier whether or not he releases the puck, because Meier is too close - Carlson is fair game for contact even a split second after release.  What he DOES do by releasing the puck is get it up ice to where his teammates have a 4 on 3 manpower advantage.  The most likely alternative, when being hounded 2 on 1, is giving up the puck in the defensive zone, earning Chicago more zone time at a point in the game where time is starting to become a factor. 


Carlson didn't try to shoot the puck out to the rink there; he simply tried to play it off the glass and up the side, and got too much air under the puck.  Maybe the puck flipped on him at the last millisecond or something -- I don't know.  The issue here wasn't Carlson's attitude, it was his execution.


As for the extended rant about icing the puck when defending a 6 on 5 coming down the stretch, interesting you should mention that.  It is EXACTLY what San Jose did after Vrana's goal, bringing the Caps back to the offensive zone for the play that set up Oshie's tying goal.  Teams do it all the time, especially in the last minute of the game when protecting a 1-goal lead.  Get the puck out of the zone at any and all costs, with the worst case being that some seconds are eaten up while the opponents chase the puck (since they are crowding the offensive zone anyway), and your presumed best defenders on the ice get a bit of a break while the puck is being retrieved.  Don't forget, in the last minute of play you probably have your best defenders on the ice anyway, and they're going to stay out there until the horn sounds, so continuous play while the clock keeps running isn't always your best friend.  And I cannot tell you how many times someone doesn't clear the zone when they have a clear shot at lambasting the puck, tries to make a play into the zone somewhere, the puck ends up NOT leaving the zone because the opponents are pressuring everything due to the game situation, and the opponents turn around and score it.


It is easy for us to criticize moves made by an NHL player while seated above it all.  Things (1) look different when you are on the ice surface; and (2) are commonly supported by the player's experience of the best tactic having been through situations like this hundreds or thousands of times, as well as the organization's preference of what is to be done in such situations.  If John Carlson weren't doing what the organization wanted during the last stages of the game, he wouldn't be on the ice in the last stages of the game.  Think I'm kidding myself?  Look how much time Ovechkin spends on the ice in such situations.  Ovechkin's skill set is not good for protecting a late lead, so he doesn't see much ice time in those situations.  Often times, Eller or someone like Dowd takes his place when Ovie's line mates are on the ice in those situations, giving the Caps better defense and two centers on face-offs in case one is thrown out of a face-off.


Carlson is not Wilson, or even Gudas.  What he is, is a generally effective NHL defender who, because of his overall skill set, is recognized as one of the top defenders in the league, by people who know a lot more about the game than we do.
Or get paid a lot more by the league than we do.


No way in HELL Carlson would be able to do this in anyday or age, he just ain’t good(or man) enough to do this
https://youtu.be/3sR-hjR0sms (https://youtu.be/3sR-hjR0sms)

(I love how Kairya just lays there and quivers.  That’s when you know you hit the enemy right )

At best, he’s a slower, OK low rent Paul Coffey that has Ovechkin to pad his stats.  People act like hes fuckin Nick Lindstrom, and put him in the same class as Chara and Burns. . .
If he played for Arizona, would he have the same numbers and the team would be first in division because John Carlson?   No way in hell.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Monday January 06, 2020, 05:52:50 PM Eastern
I would hope that Carlson never lays a hit on anyone as dirty and brutal as that Scott Stevens hit on Paul Kariya.  I'm all for big hits, but not the stuff that hurts people permanently.  Kariya suffers major brain damage from hits like that.  I was just reading that he doesn't remember that hit or anything that happened for the next three days, including scoring goal 5 minutes after that hit in game 6 of the series, nor does he remember any of game 7.  Scary that they let him play on after that hit.
I don't think Carson is the type of person to want to hurt anyone, and I am fine with that.  Now sticking up for yourself or your teammates is something else and all players should do that.  I'm all for a retaliatory strike.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Monday January 06, 2020, 05:54:52 PM Eastern
This will probably not get me a whole lot of love around here, but I'm going to come to John Carlson's defense.


As for Carlson's delay of game penalty, this was not a panic move on his part.  Carlson moves the puck around the boards when he's caught behind the net to try to start a clear when he can't do it himself by using the boards and glass.  And Carlson has been in the league long enough to understand the timing of NHL hockey plays.  He know's he's going to get hit by Meier whether or not he releases the puck, because Meier is too close - Carlson is fair game for contact even a split second after release.  What he DOES do by releasing the puck is get it up ice to where his teammates have a 4 on 3 manpower advantage.  The most likely alternative, when being hounded 2 on 1, is giving up the puck in the defensive zone, earning Chicago more zone time at a point in the game where time is starting to become a factor. 


Carlson didn't try to shoot the puck out to the rink there; he simply tried to play it off the glass and up the side, and got too much air under the puck.  Maybe the puck flipped on him at the last millisecond or something -- I don't know.  The issue here wasn't Carlson's attitude, it was his execution.


As for the extended rant about icing the puck when defending a 6 on 5 coming down the stretch, interesting you should mention that.  It is EXACTLY what San Jose did after Vrana's goal, bringing the Caps back to the offensive zone for the play that set up Oshie's tying goal.  Teams do it all the time, especially in the last minute of the game when protecting a 1-goal lead.  Get the puck out of the zone at any and all costs, with the worst case being that some seconds are eaten up while the opponents chase the puck (since they are crowding the offensive zone anyway), and your presumed best defenders on the ice get a bit of a break while the puck is being retrieved.  Don't forget, in the last minute of play you probably have your best defenders on the ice anyway, and they're going to stay out there until the horn sounds, so continuous play while the clock keeps running isn't always your best friend.  And I cannot tell you how many times someone doesn't clear the zone when they have a clear shot at lambasting the puck, tries to make a play into the zone somewhere, the puck ends up NOT leaving the zone because the opponents are pressuring everything due to the game situation, and the opponents turn around and score it.


It is easy for us to criticize moves made by an NHL player while seated above it all.  Things (1) look different when you are on the ice surface; and (2) are commonly supported by the player's experience of the best tactic having been through situations like this hundreds or thousands of times, as well as the organization's preference of what is to be done in such situations.  If John Carlson weren't doing what the organization wanted during the last stages of the game, he wouldn't be on the ice in the last stages of the game.  Think I'm kidding myself?  Look how much time Ovechkin spends on the ice in such situations.  Ovechkin's skill set is not good for protecting a late lead, so he doesn't see much ice time in those situations.  Often times, Eller or someone like Dowd takes his place when Ovie's line mates are on the ice in those situations, giving the Caps better defense and two centers on face-offs in case one is thrown out of a face-off.


Carlson is not Wilson, or even Gudas.  What he is, is a generally effective NHL defender who, because of his overall skill set, is recognized as one of the top defenders in the league, by people who know a lot more about the game than we do.


Well, Black, as usual, you have NOT disappointed, in your always, well-versed replies to my posts, whether they be pro, or con, to my view!
You may or may not get a lot of love here, from your post, as you mention, (I can’t call it), BUT... you will receive some respect for your opinion!

Whether I agree, disagree, or partially agree/disagree, with you, I always respect the ability of CLARITY, and the plausible reasoning behind your statements! (and NO, this is not some kind of reverse kiss-ass, butter up stuff, if anyone is inclined to be suspicious. I’m simply acknowledging, with appreciation, the mans care, and attentiveness, to good communication skills!)!👍👍


Having said that, You’ve given me a lot to digest, my friend, so I’ll try to respond to your post, paragraph by paragraph, that is, AFTER I address the LAST paragraph of your post, FIRST!


“Carlson is not Wilson, or even Gudas”.
 Come on Black, I’ve got to give a good NSS on that one! (that’s Non Sense Sherlock, or the other one that’s more emphatic!)😁
Maybe a comparison, that’s a bit TOO opposite, Black, to believe that my points on Carlson, start with an expectation that he isn’t “Wilson level”, THEREFORE, THAT is why I think he’s a pussy!
Think about that reasoning, Black; for just a second.


If we had a hypothetical debate, in which you tried to persuade, and debate, that Mother Theresa, despite all her charitable attributes, STILL, had character flaws as a human being....and one of my counter points to you, was to say “Well, Black, Mother Theresa is NOT Hitler, or even Stalin”
I hope you see my point in this example, in that, YOU never even came close to such a comparison, and would think it absurd!
You would even be right, in this example, to say that I’d stooped to such a ridiculously low bar of comparison, As to call the weakness of my points into question. Otherwise, why would I need to do it??


YOU didn’t make the Mother Teresa/Hitler comparison. That would have been completely idiotic in its own right!! I DID IT, FOR YOU!! (falsely, I might add!).
Instead, I have to attribute it TO YOU, and incorrectly so,  In an effort to bolster my position!
Lawyers do this all the time. Starting a conclusion, with an absurdly, over exaggerated premise! And if the jury BITES THE BAIT, his client may win!....(respectfully, though, not here, sir!)


Now, I’ve obviously, illuminated, and exaggerated, the example here, to make my point. But hopefully you get my drift.

[size=78%]Dammit! My Apologies, I’m against a little time crunch this evening, so I promise to get back and continue my response. If you want to take the opportunity to respond in the meantime. Feel free.[/size]

[size=78%]Hell, now that I’m thinking about it, it may be better to do these posts in shorter form, like this, as there’s a lot of subject matter between us on this issue![/size]

[size=78%]I’ll post again soon buddy.[/size]

[size=78%]Rush  [/size]



Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Monday January 06, 2020, 06:01:06 PM Eastern
I would hope that Carlson never lays a hit on anyone as dirty and brutal as that Scott Stevens hit on Paul Kariya.  I'm all for big hits, but not the stuff that hurts people permanently.  Kariya suffers major brain damage from hits like that.  I was just reading that he doesn't remember that hit or anything that happened for the next three days, including scoring goal 5 minutes after that hit in game 6 of the series, nor does he remember any of game 7.  Scary that they let him play on after that hit.
I don't think Carson is the type of person to want to hurt anyone, and I am fine with that.  Now sticking up for yourself or your teammates is something else and all players should do that.  I'm all for a retaliatory strike.


Well said, Bro!
I would however,  wager that sitting down with DC, watching some greatest of all time hockey fight reruns, (and don’t forget to add in a few shots of JACK “century“), would be a pretty fun evening!


Rush
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Monday January 06, 2020, 06:43:49 PM Eastern
I would hope that Carlson never lays a hit on anyone as dirty and brutal as that Scott Stevens hit on Paul Kariya.  I'm all for big hits, but not the stuff that hurts people permanently.  Kariya suffers major brain damage from hits like that.  I was just reading that he doesn't remember that hit or anything that happened for the next three days, including scoring goal 5 minutes after that hit in game 6 of the series, nor does he remember any of game 7.  Scary that they let him play on after that hit.
I don't think Carson is the type of person to want to hurt anyone, and I am fine with that.  Now sticking up for yourself or your teammates is something else and all players should do that.  I'm all for a retaliatory strike.
The thing is, that hit was more brutal due to the size mistmatch.  Stevens would and did hit ANYONE the same way.
 It wasn’t as if Kariya had challenged to multiple fights and Stephens ran away to blind side him.
It also wasn’t a cheap shot where Karia had no idea, nor reason to think he was gonna get checked head first into the boards.
That was just hitting the guy with the puck, and hitting because Stevens loved to hit.


It was just a “hockey play”.  Stevens didn’t pull-up because the name on the bsck of the jersey, and Kariya didnt respect who was on the ice to not be aware of it.


You’re right, Carlson wouldnt hit someone like that, but it’s because he ain’t D-man enough to do it 
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Monday January 06, 2020, 06:53:28 PM Eastern

Well said, Bro!
I would however,  wager that sitting down with DC, watching some greatest of all time hockey fight reruns, (and don’t forget to add in a few shots of JACK “century“), would be a pretty fun evening!


Rush
Next time we hang out, well watch the Probert movie , and have a few bottles of Jack!!
 Heh talk about a real hockey, we best not go to a bar after cause we’ll be ready to get into a hell of a good fight (or three, cause we can one bar fight easy, it’s the second and third that gets fun!!)
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Monday January 06, 2020, 09:07:58 PM Eastern
I have re-uploaded the video above of the Caps historic comeback win.

2020-01-05 Caps Historic OT Win over Sharks from a 4-2 Deficit with 1 minute left in Regulation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbXeLg-bdsU
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: ArJunaZ on Monday January 06, 2020, 09:10:52 PM Eastern

Well said, Bro!
I would however,  wager that sitting down with DC, watching some greatest of all time hockey fight reruns, (and don’t forget to add in a few shots of JACK “century“), would be a pretty fun evening!


Rush
I am sure that it would be!   :uh-huh:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Monday January 06, 2020, 09:13:34 PM Eastern

Well, Black, as usual, you have NOT disappointed, in your always, well-versed replies to my posts, whether they be pro, or con, to my view!
You may or may not get a lot of love here, from your post, as you mention, (I can’t call it), BUT... you will receive some respect for your opinion!

Whether I agree, disagree, or partially agree/disagree, with you, I always respect the ability of CLARITY, and the plausible reasoning behind your statements! (and NO, this is not some kind of reverse kiss-ass, butter up stuff, if anyone is inclined to be suspicious. I’m simply acknowledging, with appreciation, the mans care, and attentiveness, to good communication skills!)!👍👍


Having said that, You’ve given me a lot to digest, my friend, so I’ll try to respond to your post, paragraph by paragraph, that is, AFTER I address the LAST paragraph of your post, FIRST!


“Carlson is not Wilson, or even Gudas”.
 Come on Black, I’ve got to give a good NSS on that one! (that’s Non Sense Sherlock, or the other one that’s more emphatic!)😁
Maybe a comparison, that’s a bit TOO opposite, Black, to believe that my points on Carlson, start with an expectation that he isn’t “Wilson level”, THEREFORE, THAT is why I think he’s a pussy!
Think about that reasoning, Black; for just a second.


If we had a hypothetical debate, in which you tried to persuade, and debate, that Mother Theresa, despite all her charitable attributes, STILL, had character flaws as a human being....and one of my counter points to you, was to say “Well, Black, Mother Theresa is NOT Hitler, or even Stalin”
I hope you see my point in this example, in that, YOU never even came close to such a comparison, and would think it absurd!
You would even be right, in this example, to say that I’d stooped to such a ridiculously low bar of comparison, As to call the weakness of my points into question. Otherwise, why would I need to do it??


YOU didn’t make the Mother Teresa/Hitler comparison. That would have been completely idiotic in its own right!! I DID IT, FOR YOU!! (falsely, I might add!).
Instead, I have to attribute it TO YOU, and incorrectly so,  In an effort to bolster my position!
Lawyers do this all the time. Starting a conclusion, with an absurdly, over exaggerated premise! And if the jury BITES THE BAIT, his client may win!....(respectfully, though, not here, sir!)


Now, I’ve obviously, illuminated, and exaggerated, the example here, to make my point. But hopefully you get my drift.

[size=78%]Dammit! My Apologies, I’m against a little time crunch this evening, so I promise to get back and continue my response. If you want to take the opportunity to respond in the meantime. Feel free.[/size]

[size=78%]Hell, now that I’m thinking about it, it may be better to do these posts in shorter form, like this, as there’s a lot of subject matter between us on this issue![/size]

[size=78%]I’ll post again soon buddy.[/size]
put my hat on
[size=78%]Rush  [/size]


I'm aware that my opinion doesn't carry quite as much clout as some others. but I also would put my hat in to defend John Carlson.  This year.
He's been a volcano candidate many times and for several years, but tjis year.... NO.
HeS been great.
A slightly shaky start to the year, but then STEADY as she goes.  No sign of the lazy, lacklustre, "Dylan" that he used to be.  I've really liked the way he's played this year, so far.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: Surreylily on Monday January 06, 2020, 09:36:30 PM Eastern
in fact there's not much of the team that I would change.
I LIKE this team.
We have interchangables.....
If one guy goes down, we have a replacement.  We have options. 

We have everything.   ;D
We have all those things we never had and always used to whinge about.........all at once!


All 4 "C"'sPlayers sticking up for each other.  We have scrappers.
Proteting our golie.Protecting eack other.offence AND defence.Net prescence.
We have one of the best bottom 6 lines n the NHL.
We have a damn good team.


I LIKE this team.   :hearts:
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: PUCKNRUSH on Tuesday January 07, 2020, 12:14:05 AM Eastern

I'm aware that my opinion doesn't carry quite as much clout as some others. but I also would put my hat in to defend John Carlson.  This year.
He's been a volcano candidate many times and for several years, but tjis year.... NO.
HeS been great.
A slightly shaky start to the year, but then STEADY as she goes.  No sign of the lazy, lacklustre, "Dylan" that he used to be.  I've really liked the way he's played this year, so far.


Hey LIL!!👍


 How have you been?  Good to hear from you, as we haven’t talked in a while with each other!
 Glad to see you’re still doing good justice to representing CAPS hockey, as possibly our sole, board ambassador in Surrey! Hell, maybe even all of the UK!
(Oh yeah, FYI, I had to get a new iPhone recently, and when deciding what data to transfer over, I saw that short little Alan May clip, from quite awhile ago!  So if you ever lose it,  i’ll always have a copy on iCloud)!   Not bad for a non-techie, huh??😁😁


Anyway, I feel good to hear that you’ve turned the corner from the old “Dylan” mentality, and progressed on to liking and appreciating his play.
Who can fault you? The guy totally deserves it, and believe it or not, I actually appreciate him too!


I realize that the majority of my posts on the matter, this season, can be confusing! I have tried hard, with some questionable success, to try and SPECIFY, just exactly where I am, with this subject.


Honestly, sometimes my trying to be as CLEAR as I can, ( and I’m no genius, but you know I can be quite descriptive! Oftentimes too descriptive, RIGHT!!!)😆, can come off as too intense!  I know this because my life circle of friends, mentions this aspect from time to time! LOL


It’s been both a positive, and a curse sometimes, for me personally, depending on the situation.  My customers, with their heating and air-conditioning equipment, REALLY appreciate it, but other times, especially in social situations, I must come off like a thorn in someone’s ear!
Guilty on both, I say.


Quickly, and sparing you any more of my crazy self analysis,  I try to nutshell my feelings on John Carlson for you.


The part I don’t like about him, looms HUGE, to me personally, but is quite micro in the overall John Carlson/Caps defenseman existence in reality!  So that when I talk about his negatives, here on the board,  I have pulled a small piece of the puzzle,  put it under my intense microscope,  and then rant away,  from a personal peeve place in my brain!


 When I talk on his positives,  it is a zoom out, macro look, at the obvious reality, I exist in, with all the other Caps fans,  that admires his incredible contributions to our Capitals team!  My brain definitively has a section reserved, where I can overwhelmingly appreciate his value, respect him as an integral, and influential member of our CAPS team, of which I am a huge fan of!


 Calling one side, as coming more from my sub-conscience,  and the other side as coming from my reality experience, as far as all things Washington Capitals, is really about as honest of an assessment as I can furnish you!


Hope that helps, LIL!
 Good to talk to you.
On a lighter note, I severely disagree with your posts opening, that you think your opinion doesn’t carry as much clout here.  Let me just say,  that you were one of the veterans on the old board, when I first joined. And I haven’t forgotten, the few others, YOU included, that gave me a warm, sincere welcome,  when I was a “poster boy” nervous newbie!


Rush 



Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Tuesday January 07, 2020, 02:42:43 PM Eastern

Hey LIL!!👍


 How have you been?  Good to hear from you, as we haven’t talked in a while with each other!
 Glad to see you’re still doing good justice to representing CAPS hockey, as possibly our sole, board ambassador in Surrey! Hell, maybe even all of the UK!
(Oh yeah, FYI, I had to get a new iPhone recently, and when deciding what data to transfer over, I saw that short little Alan May clip, from quite awhile ago!  So if you ever lose it,  i’ll always have a copy on iCloud)!   Not bad for a non-techie, huh??😁😁


Anyway, I feel good to hear that you’ve turned the corner from the old “Dylan” mentality, and progressed on to liking and appreciating his play.
Who can fault you? The guy totally deserves it, and believe it or not, I actually appreciate him too!


I realize that the majority of my posts on the matter, this season, can be confusing! I have tried hard, with some questionable success, to try and SPECIFY, just exactly where I am, with this subject.


Honestly, sometimes my trying to be as CLEAR as I can, ( and I’m no genius, but you know I can be quite descriptive! Oftentimes too descriptive, RIGHT!!!)😆, can come off as too intense!  I know this because my life circle of friends, mentions this aspect from time to time! LOL


It’s been both a positive, and a curse sometimes, for me personally, depending on the situation.  My customers, with their heating and air-conditioning equipment, REALLY appreciate it, but other times, especially in social situations, I must come off like a thorn in someone’s ear!
Guilty on both, I say.


Quickly, and sparing you any more of my crazy self analysis,  I try to nutshell my feelings on John Carlson for you.


The part I don’t like about him, looms HUGE, to me personally, but is quite micro in the overall John Carlson/Caps defenseman existence in reality!  So that when I talk about his negatives, here on the board,  I have pulled a small piece of the puzzle,  put it under my intense microscope,  and then rant away,  from a personal peeve place in my brain!


 When I talk on his positives,  it is a zoom out, macro look, at the obvious reality, I exist in, with all the other Caps fans,  that admires his incredible contributions to our Capitals team!  My brain definitively has a section reserved, where I can overwhelmingly appreciate his value, respect him as an integral, and influential member of our CAPS team, of which I am a huge fan of!


 Calling one side, as coming more from my sub-conscience,  and the other side as coming from my reality experience, as far as all things Washington Capitals, is really about as honest of an assessment as I can furnish you!


Hope that helps, LIL!
 Good to talk to you.
On a lighter note, I severely disagree with your posts opening, that you think your opinion doesn’t carry as much clout here.  Let me just say,  that you were one of the veterans on the old board, when I first joined. And I haven’t forgotten, the few others, YOU included, that gave me a warm, sincere welcome,  when I was a “poster boy” nervous newbie!


Rush
I think (most of us) can agree that he’s great at what he does, but what he does isn’t that all that great.


Sure, he helps the forwards and the scoring, but that’s really about it.  His only “defense” is his
offense, and certainly can’t be counted on to shut down the enemies top forwards with anything else other than them needing to account for his offense.


He can’t hit, cant clear the crease, can’t play the boards, and gives away more pucks than he legitimately steals.  He also makes way to many bonehead, lazy mistakes for a guy making 7.5 and getting 20+ min a game.


Elite Dmen with that cap hit, and the TOI do that regardless of their stats.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: richkrt99 on Tuesday January 07, 2020, 03:50:24 PM Eastern
Well Johhny Dylan Norris Candidate Qualude Carlson has greatly improved his game this year and I think consistently over the last 4 consecutive years.  He is so much a better all around player, and better defenseman than he used to be.  This year's offensive output is great, but I think a bit of an anomaly.  He is a huge asset to this team and he is a great player.  Hew will never, in my eyes, be a GREAT defenseman.  He simply is not outwardly physical and dominating enough to be a GREAT defensemen.  That does not mean he is not invaluable to this teams success, and he HAS improved on both the defensive and offensive sides.


THe delay of game penalty....meh, should not have happened but I don't think it was panick, it happens. Under duress? Sure, but so what...at least he didn't "Orlov it" to the slot for a quality shot on goal.


The Stevens hit....


Now THAT is a great defensemen (and I don't mean because of this hit or hits like it).  I don't want to see anyone hurt, and he got the head which he would get some DPS games for these days, but this is the risk you took when you skated with your head down in the Scotty Zone.  I know Kariya did not deserve it, but he did ask for it....especially in that day and age.  Scotty was probably won of the best open ice hitters in the game.  I think this is an example of the problem with some of the players today.  They come up in an era where you don't have to protect yourself, and you don't have your head on a swivel and all is focused on dangle, dangle, dangle, shoot, score, and NO consideration is given to "protect myself" from guys like Stevens.
I am not promoting or applauding guys getting taken out by guys/hits like this, but I guaranty hits like these when applied within the rules made a huge difference in the effectiveness of Stevens and his ability to prevent guys from scoring on his team.  Paul Kariya does not remember the hit or the next three days.  I bet he remembered not to skate into Scotty's zone the next time he played him.  I'll bet the coaches reminded him not to go there.  Hell, even the announcers are saying..."this is why Babcock did not want him crossing over to that side".  Damn straight, cause there's a killer there waiting to do his job on you.


Anyway, so much for the memories of days gone by.


And one more thing, regarding Carlson and Stephens being discussed in the same post/sentence/paragraph/discussion/thread/subject/game/planet....


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH  :lmao: :lol: :huh: :lmao: :rofl: :lol:



Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: alta on Tuesday January 07, 2020, 06:03:34 PM Eastern
Well Johhny Dylan Norris Candidate Qualude Carlson has greatly improved his game this year and I think consistently over the last 4 consecutive years.  He is so much a better all around player, and better defenseman than he used to be.  This year's offensive output is great, but I think a bit of an anomaly.  He is a huge asset to this team and he is a great player.  Hew will never, in my eyes, be a GREAT defenseman.  He simply is not outwardly physical and dominating enough to be a GREAT defensemen.  That does not mean he is not invaluable to this teams success, and he HAS improved on both the defensive and offensive sides.


This. To add to that, when everyone gets excited because he actually checked someone tells me he ain't physical enough to be a great Dman. I simply don't see the Norris candidate in him. Doesn't mean I hate him. I just hate his contract.
Title: Re: G43 Sharks @ Capitals 12:30pm Sun Jan 5, 2020 NBCSWA+, NHLN, SN, TVAS, FS-CR
Post by: DC_1908 on Wednesday January 08, 2020, 04:20:57 PM Eastern
Well Johhny Dylan Norris Candidate Qualude Carlson has greatly improved his game this year and I think consistently over the last 4 consecutive years.  He is so much a better all around player, and better defenseman than he used to be.  This year's offensive output is great, but I think a bit of an anomaly.  He is a huge asset to this team and he is a great player.  Hew will never, in my eyes, be a GREAT defenseman.  He simply is not outwardly physical and dominating enough to be a GREAT defensemen.  That does not mean he is not invaluable to this teams success, and he HAS improved on both the defensive and offensive sides.


THe delay of game penalty....meh, should not have happened but I don't think it was panick, it happens. Under duress? Sure, but so what...at least he didn't "Orlov it" to the slot for a quality shot on goal.


The Stevens hit....


Now THAT is a great defensemen (and I don't mean because of this hit or hits like it).  I don't want to see anyone hurt, and he got the head which he would get some DPS games for these days, but this is the risk you took when you skated with your head down in the Scotty Zone.  I know Kariya did not deserve it, but he did ask for it....especially in that day and age.  Scotty was probably won of the best open ice hitters in the game.  I think this is an example of the problem with some of the players today.  They come up in an era where you don't have to protect yourself, and you don't have your head on a swivel and all is focused on dangle, dangle, dangle, shoot, score, and NO consideration is given to "protect myself" from guys like Stevens.
I am not promoting or applauding guys getting taken out by guys/hits like this, but I guaranty hits like these when applied within the rules made a huge difference in the effectiveness of Stevens and his ability to prevent guys from scoring on his team.  Paul Kariya does not remember the hit or the next three days.  I bet he remembered not to skate into Scotty's zone the next time he played him.  I'll bet the coaches reminded him not to go there.  Hell, even the announcers are saying..."this is why Babcock did not want him crossing over to that side".  Damn straight, cause there's a killer there waiting to do his job on you.


Anyway, so much for the memories of days gone by.


And one more thing, regarding Carlson and Stephens being discussed in the same post/sentence/paragraph/discussion/thread/subject/game/planet....


HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH  :lmao: :lol: :huh: :lmao: :rofl: :lol:
My point exactly 😁