tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post4508451578890018236..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: Tuesday Roundup/Sabres 3, Caps 1JPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-62023437658789941522007-11-27T18:43:00.000-05:002007-11-27T18:43:00.000-05:00I just think it's silly that it's scored that way....I just think it's silly that it's scored that way. When Biron left it was 3-0. Philly never got closer than 2 goals down. If any goalie lost that game, it was Biron.<BR/><BR/>You can argue that had Nitty not given up any goals, the Flyers would have tied it, but that argument doesn't hold much water with me, because teams play differently based on the score.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line to me is that JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-47321501494297548142007-11-27T18:35:00.000-05:002007-11-27T18:35:00.000-05:00I dont understand the issue with the scoring rules...I dont understand the issue with the scoring rules for W/L (re Biron). He didn't allow the game winning goal, so he didn't get the lossDMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737116968841961638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-87486255343730042382007-11-27T14:25:00.000-05:002007-11-27T14:25:00.000-05:00AO often gets time at the very end of PKs.AO often gets time at the very end of PKs.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-51517598388985923742007-11-27T14:18:00.000-05:002007-11-27T14:18:00.000-05:00sv,I actually think Steckel is becoming one of our...sv,<BR/><BR/>I actually think Steckel is becoming one of our better defensive forwards. I like him and Gordon on the PK, especially.NShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-75236720749566064842007-11-27T14:05:00.000-05:002007-11-27T14:05:00.000-05:00Did anyone notice Ovy got time on the PK yesterday...Did anyone notice Ovy got time on the PK yesterday too? I'm not sure if this was a first, or how much he got, but it was at least 20 seconds, if not more.Abhinavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829868560243905214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-33825904890494995802007-11-27T14:00:00.000-05:002007-11-27T14:00:00.000-05:00I think Green definitely plays with fire and he'd ...I think Green definitely plays with fire and he'd be willing to scrap with any middleweight in the league if the time was right, but I really think he'd be out of his league against a guy like PetersDMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737116968841961638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-40975708348028172172007-11-27T12:59:00.000-05:002007-11-27T12:59:00.000-05:00I wouldnt expect it of Green either but he gave Th...I wouldnt expect it of Green either but he gave Thorburn a few shoves and was trying to get something going during the Thrashers game as well. A little surprising, but interesting. Might just be frustration?Shmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671760537010752339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-83745204970593646972007-11-27T12:17:00.000-05:002007-11-27T12:17:00.000-05:00I really doubt that Green would have challanged Pe...I really doubt that Green would have challanged Peters. And if he did he's lucky Peters declinedDMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737116968841961638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-37910530284489270422007-11-27T11:48:00.000-05:002007-11-27T11:48:00.000-05:00Nylander sucks! Awful turnover on the 2nd Buff go...Nylander sucks! Awful turnover on the 2nd Buff goal and he put everyone nearly offside with a move at the offensive blueline (you should never do that) and then threw an uncatchable pass to Fleischmann that led directly to the 3rd goal. Also, missed an open net from a foot (which happens). This guy is a selfish player. Watch how he cuts off his teammate with the puck and forces him to give itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-90720679253803575712007-11-27T11:36:00.000-05:002007-11-27T11:36:00.000-05:00Speaking of Mike Green: When the Caps are behind i...Speaking of Mike Green: When the Caps are behind in the third he becomes really aggressive while carrying the puck. I think he's at a point in his development where he can do that a little more often throughout the game...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-1406291423722105682007-11-27T11:33:00.000-05:002007-11-27T11:33:00.000-05:00I saw Green and Steckel giving Peters the green li...I saw Green and Steckel giving Peters the green light as well, but he passed on both of them.Shmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671760537010752339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-82400355056034745572007-11-27T10:36:00.000-05:002007-11-27T10:36:00.000-05:00Is it me or should they recoin an old phrase: "Ove...Is it me or should they recoin an old phrase: "Ovechkin shoots, Jesus saves, and OV scores on his own rebound"Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147043942500136065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-83022608298816900832007-11-27T10:35:00.000-05:002007-11-27T10:35:00.000-05:00I like Backstrom on the PK... though we've only se...I like Backstrom on the PK... though we've only seen him there in very limited doses. I'd still like to see the Caps' PK forwards be more aggressive in challenging the man with the puck.<BR/><BR/>If Ted thinks that MSNBC, home of Joe Scarborough and Chris Matthews, is a DNC shill, no wonder he's worried about what "bias" at Versus. Geesh.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-79082896283394590932007-11-27T10:32:00.000-05:002007-11-27T10:32:00.000-05:00What do you guys think of BB's move to use Backstr...What do you guys think of BB's move to use Backstrom more on penalty killing situations?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-78911746166110764502007-11-27T10:11:00.000-05:002007-11-27T10:11:00.000-05:00Tyler:Since Versus is the national outlet for the ...Tyler:<BR/><BR/>Since Versus is the national outlet for the NHL, their coverage continues to put the team in a negative light by constantly displaying the Buffalo fans en mass at the game. Maybe it shouldn't bother me, but it does.<BR/><BR/>By the way, CNN/MSNBC/CBS/ABC/NBC are not shills for the DNC?mrsmitty91https://www.blogger.com/profile/10549429883399202881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-39799815097728827572007-11-27T10:04:00.000-05:002007-11-27T10:04:00.000-05:00Agreed on the ice. It looked worse than the ice do...Agreed on the ice. It looked worse than the ice down here at the Norfolk Scope where the Norfolk Admirals play. Even after the zamboni goes through, the ice is full of ruts and puddles and depressions, and players skate carefully to locate any problem areas, pointing them out to the on-ice officials. <BR/><BR/>Darren Eliot's color commentary was worse than the ice. Is he able to form a sentence Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-51584168984832702102007-11-27T09:39:00.000-05:002007-11-27T09:39:00.000-05:00By the way, here's alink to how Tampa Bay maintain...By the way, here's alink to how Tampa Bay maintains their ice.<BR/>http://www2.tbo.com/content/2007/nov/26/sp-its-all-about-ice/?sports-lightningAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-59039734592148446632007-11-27T09:30:00.000-05:002007-11-27T09:30:00.000-05:00That ice last night was beyond autrocious. I've pl...That ice last night was beyond autrocious. I've played on ponds that have better surfaces. Frankly, it basically negates any home ice advantage. We've finally got a team that can possess the puck and that ability is hampered by ice that a peewee team wouldn't play on. I know Ted has no direct control over the VC but he's a major tenant and should start demanding some action.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-27642556024289892242007-11-27T09:24:00.000-05:002007-11-27T09:24:00.000-05:00Who cares what Versus does? How does that impact a...Who cares what Versus does? How does that impact a hockey game or a hockey team?! (I mean, this isn't like Fox News being a GOP shill.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-74289371271351972722007-11-27T08:55:00.000-05:002007-11-27T08:55:00.000-05:00Not much I can add to JP's thorough review, except...Not much I can add to JP's thorough review, except one...<BR/><BR/>Was it just me, or does anyone else think Versus showed way too many shots of Buffalo fans and their reactions. I was appalled last year when our own star player was vociferously booed in his own building by the massive Sabres contingent. I know there is no point beating the dead horse (opposing teams having too many fans at the mrsmitty91https://www.blogger.com/profile/10549429883399202881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-82873426958745053892007-11-27T08:25:00.000-05:002007-11-27T08:25:00.000-05:00The first Hecht goal was atrocious and Erskine is ...The first Hecht goal was atrocious and Erskine is pretty much to blame. No one even touched Hecht. <BR/><BR/>Nylander needs to stop f'ing around in his own zone. Either that or get Flash off the ice. That kid is a mess if the puck isn't directly on his stick (and even then he usually loses it). BB needs to shape him up or bench him, sooner rather than later. He should have scored on that NShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-39059927310318562722007-11-27T08:13:00.000-05:002007-11-27T08:13:00.000-05:00The Caps looked like a team playing its fourth gam...The Caps looked like a team playing its fourth game in six nights. Slow. Tired.<BR/><BR/>I think you're being a bit too hard on Semin. He looked tentative and worried about his ankle all night -- and given the lousy ice, who could blame him?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.com