tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post4169542508162812721..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: Dave Fay Doesn't Get ItJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-79398278563512244062007-03-21T17:36:00.000-04:002007-03-21T17:36:00.000-04:00Jay -I don't buy Gustafsson as the source. Why on...Jay -<BR/><BR/>I don't buy Gustafsson as the source. Why on earth wouldn't he refer to him by name if he indeed was the supposed source? It would lend a lot of credibility to the claim, and if it's so widely known, he wouldn't have to fear protecting Gus.<BR/><BR/>Doesn't the fact that you have to assume who his source is, coupled with the absence of anything definitive (like a quote), tell youJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-70516480549430355752007-03-21T17:31:00.000-04:002007-03-21T17:31:00.000-04:00Rage,I know the most recent comments come from a S...Rage,<BR/>I know the most recent comments come from a Swedish newspaper quoting Backstrom's agent. And a team source confirmed it today (according to Tarik). My point was to say that the "source" mentioned by Fay wasn't Fay making it up, it was just as Fay said, a "source from Sweden" (Gustafsson, who had no reason to give bad information and who was simply giving his insight based on a direct Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-10653932169488945102007-03-21T12:37:00.000-04:002007-03-21T12:37:00.000-04:00Oh yes - I think bringing Backstrom in as the #1 g...Oh yes - I think bringing Backstrom in as the #1 guy will work wonder because of one factor - Alex Ovechkin. AO has singlehandedly turned Chris Clark into a 20 goal scorer (and a worthy fantasy hockey pickup). Since AO makes everyone around him better his presence will make Backstrom feel more at ease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-79642631157642642442007-03-20T22:10:00.000-04:002007-03-20T22:10:00.000-04:00He's right about Ted needing to actually keep his ...He's right about Ted needing to actually keep his word this offseason. It must be tough for an AOL guy to keep a promise and invest in his product, but if Ted fails the fans will make sure he pays for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-55233404111156846302007-03-20T19:49:00.000-04:002007-03-20T19:49:00.000-04:00Jay, actually the newest quotes came from his agen...Jay, actually the newest quotes came from his agent. Gustafsson was making an educated guess.Abhinavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829868560243905214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-3799649034104228772007-03-20T16:10:00.000-04:002007-03-20T16:10:00.000-04:00Bengt Gustaffson was the "source" from Sweden who ...Bengt Gustaffson was the "source" from Sweden who made the comments about Backstrom. It was based off of talking to the kid himself and his opinion based on the situation over there. It was noted in a Washington Post chat with Tarik as well as in his blog (I believe) and perhaps even in his Post article. I believe links are available in the thread on the Caps official boards regarding the Fay Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-91705182989863420562007-03-20T14:39:00.000-04:002007-03-20T14:39:00.000-04:00Is there a bar in front of or behind the bridge?Is there a bar in front of or behind the bridge?Abhinavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829868560243905214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-5638394016057762482007-03-20T14:14:00.000-04:002007-03-20T14:14:00.000-04:00Rage - I'm not sure about the specifics of the dea...Rage - <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure about the specifics of the deal but, as Ted Kennedy would say, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-83121814036512318842007-03-20T13:34:00.000-04:002007-03-20T13:34:00.000-04:00Dave Fay wants the attention and you are all givin...Dave Fay wants the attention and you are all giving it to him -- like a troll. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-86550433216694351202007-03-20T13:29:00.000-04:002007-03-20T13:29:00.000-04:00To make my point (above) clear, let me restate. I...To make my point (above) clear, let me restate. I thought Leonsis was supposed to be able to buy the building, thus guaranteeing him all revenue from the suites/seats. This would help make the Caps competitive from a revenue perspective. If the city gains ownership, the problem would presumably remain.Abhinavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829868560243905214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-67251238774825213082007-03-20T13:27:00.000-04:002007-03-20T13:27:00.000-04:00Another note. JP, maybe you could respond to this...Another note. JP, maybe you could respond to this. This article in the WaPo metro section:<BR/>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/19/AR2007031901727.html<BR/><BR/>entitled:<BR/>Verizon Center Operator Presents Case for D.C. Aid<BR/><BR/>contains:<BR/>"Under legislation that Pollin requested in January, the District would issue $50 million in bonds and increase the tax Abhinavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829868560243905214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-39165345377183700212007-03-20T12:45:00.001-04:002007-03-20T12:45:00.001-04:00The anonymous guy (what's the matter, too afraid t...The anonymous guy (what's the matter, too afraid to leave even a screen name?): The big outrage is that he's off the mark, even in general terms. By getting just about every fact wrong (as Jasper points out), he forgot his own professional responsiblity as a journalist.<BR/><BR/>I've lived through an organization fauxing a rebuilding for the sake of the bottom line, and that's NOT what the Caps Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-74378410903509389152007-03-20T12:45:00.000-04:002007-03-20T12:45:00.000-04:00Fabu - Sadly, "a player whose production never qu...Fabu - <BR/><BR/>Sadly, "a player whose production never quite rises to his talent" sounds like the perfect description of Zubie.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-31074813954436164462007-03-20T12:43:00.000-04:002007-03-20T12:43:00.000-04:00The Caps plan to bring in a #1 center via free age...The Caps plan to bring in a #1 center via free agency and use Backstrom as their #2. Of course, these designations mean very little, but directly responding to your point - other than Sid, who's the last rookie to step in as his team's top center right away? <BR/><BR/>There's going to be an adjustment for anyone, and putting "#1 center" pressure on a shy kid from Sweden probably wouldn't be theJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-55767149469076078802007-03-20T12:42:00.000-04:002007-03-20T12:42:00.000-04:00From today's Buffalo News: Dainius Zubrus hasn’t d...From today's Buffalo News:<BR/> Dainius Zubrus hasn’t done much to distinguish himself since arriving at the trade deadline. Zubrus has two goals and no assists in nine games as a Sabre. So far, he’s lived down to his reputation as a player whose production never quite rises to his talent. <BR/><BR/>jsullivan@buffnews.com<BR/><BR/>PS: I don't think most agree w/ this, do you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-77198558341872210572007-03-20T12:17:00.000-04:002007-03-20T12:17:00.000-04:00Backstrom is the best player outside of the NHL an...Backstrom is the best player outside of the NHL and if the Caps see him as a #2 center then he might as well stay in Sweden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-87682482378066003142007-03-20T11:59:00.000-04:002007-03-20T11:59:00.000-04:00What's the big outrage? Good for him for laying in...What's the big outrage? Good for him for laying in to Caps management/ownership. In general terms, it's right on the mark. He is just being more point blank than Tarik's articles of late (and by the way, I think HIS have been pretty point blank in their own right). The guy is just sick of years of the same BS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-34228034180895606372007-03-20T10:58:00.000-04:002007-03-20T10:58:00.000-04:00Absolutely right, FC. The editor, in fact, probab...Absolutely right, FC. The editor, in fact, probably rejected Fay's original title "The Caps: Getting Shittier By The Day."JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-40347078657595545862007-03-20T10:54:00.000-04:002007-03-20T10:54:00.000-04:00Very minor point, but depending on the organizatio...Very minor point, but depending on the organization and the people involved, headlines are sometimes written by editors, rather than the writer. This often explains why headlines don't mesh with stories sometimes and may be the case here. Doesn't explain why the rest of the article is made of sh*t, but there you go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-59909399896117253952007-03-20T10:40:00.000-04:002007-03-20T10:40:00.000-04:00If I didn't know the article was written by a hock...If I didn't know the article was written by a hockey reporter, I'd think it came from the message boards.DCSportsChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314398982432159993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-84128006123855890802007-03-20T10:13:00.000-04:002007-03-20T10:13:00.000-04:001) Totally agree with your Tootoo analysis. Like ...1) Totally agree with your Tootoo analysis. Like the Brashear on Witt punch, this shouldn't have garnered a suspension<BR/>2) Robidas was going to blind side Tootoo had he not turned around. Ya play with fire you're gonna get burned Stephane!FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-37463076669077811352007-03-20T10:04:00.000-04:002007-03-20T10:04:00.000-04:00JP shoots, JP scores.JP shoots, JP scores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-83575079055521872852007-03-20T09:51:00.000-04:002007-03-20T09:51:00.000-04:00I wasn't going to. My thought on it is that the s...I wasn't going to. My thought on it is that the suspension was excessive - you have a relatively tough guy who just cleaned out the opponent's best player and sees someone charging at him ready to exact revenge and you're asking him to not defend himself? I'd have given him one game, maybe two, but five games for a pre-emptive strike was a bit much, imo.<BR/><BR/>And nice call on Tootoo Booboo.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-49881072532405419502007-03-20T09:36:00.000-04:002007-03-20T09:36:00.000-04:00A long JP post, I love it. Looking forward to rea...A long JP post, I love it. Looking forward to reading it after the WaPo (probably shouldn't admit that publicly)...<BR/><BR/>JP, are you going to post any thoughts on Tootoo's Booboo? <BR/><BR/>I thought of that myself.Abhinavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829868560243905214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-10578453774038606092007-03-20T09:28:00.000-04:002007-03-20T09:28:00.000-04:00Bang on, Japers. It's a typical ill-informed, inep...Bang on, Japers. It's a typical ill-informed, ineptly-thought out Fay whine-job. He's back to embarrassing himself, sadly.<BR/><BR/>- EmptyMaybe<BR/>OnFrozenBlog.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com