tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post4654886636222121289..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: Game-By-Game Reasons To Watch: NovemberJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-47476981792972773752008-07-23T16:17:00.000-04:002008-07-23T16:17:00.000-04:00It'll be interesting to see how Melrose plays alon...It'll be interesting to see how Melrose plays along. <BR/><BR/>The slant is, Kolzig has to start that game for TBL. As a FAN, I cannot imagine that Melrose would deny Kolzig the shot--that would make Melrose a douche, right?--but what if Smith is playing great? Or Kolzig has been the sieve he was for many long stretches of the past few seasons for us? Melrose is going to want the points, and IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-22647042244317397892008-07-23T14:08:00.000-04:002008-07-23T14:08:00.000-04:00@Kolzig apologists(among whom I used to be)I liken...@Kolzig apologists<BR/>(among whom I used to be)<BR/><BR/>I liken the Kolzig situation sort of, kind of to Brett Favre. Can't imagine him playing for anyone other than the team he set all his records for, but it looks like it's happening. No, I wouldnt boo the man but if I'm a Packer fan I want to see if fall on his ass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-9123442168388532192008-07-23T12:20:00.000-04:002008-07-23T12:20:00.000-04:00Right you are, Natty. My bad.And I would've linked...Right you are, Natty. My bad.<BR/><BR/>And I would've linked to both, but for some reason the YouTube of the other one cuts off before OT, I believe.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-53701925214293049012008-07-23T12:18:00.000-04:002008-07-23T12:18:00.000-04:00not important, but i believe the linked youtube wa...not important, but i believe the linked youtube was mike green's second game-winner against the rangers, not his first. (first came in december.)Natty Bumpohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579518028499926810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-37950953005968047392008-07-23T12:12:00.000-04:002008-07-23T12:12:00.000-04:00Fine, I'll be booing on the inside. It was a st...Fine, I'll be booing on the inside. It was a sticky situation, no doubt, but I think he should be embarrassed by the way he acted.<BR/><BR/>And he may as well put 'p00ned' on the back of his jersey because that's what going to happen that night if he's in net.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-17284764603043966802008-07-23T12:05:00.000-04:002008-07-23T12:05:00.000-04:00@jr: The fact is that Kolzig was the face of the f...@jr: The fact is that Kolzig was the face of the franchise for over a decade. He stuck with them through thick and thin, and he's done a lot for the DC community. I think he's earned enough respect for his past deeds, that he deserves to at least not be booed even if the decisions he'd made in the last year are fairly dumb. It's like booing a great scientist who's gone senile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-47402139201684787342008-07-23T11:44:00.000-04:002008-07-23T11:44:00.000-04:00Why not boo Kolzig? He talks about wanting to vie...Why not boo Kolzig? He talks about wanting to vie for a #1 spot (unrealistic) and play for a winner. So he signs on to be the TBay backup???? He could have stayed here and been a part of THIS winner. Although I don't know where we would have gotten the 2.5 mil for a backup goalie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-37166381795312176932008-07-23T11:04:00.000-04:002008-07-23T11:04:00.000-04:00I was there in person for Ovechkin's first hat tri...I was there in person for Ovechkin's first hat trick.<BR/>Of course I decided to go home and not go on to Phoenix, so you can't win em all.Debcapsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224457201809326920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-73604255528778154192008-07-23T10:18:00.000-04:002008-07-23T10:18:00.000-04:00@KevinYeah, you got a point there. If we'd done b...@Kevin<BR/><BR/>Yeah, you got a point there. If we'd done better against your Sabres, it wouldve been us going to the playoffs this year instead of you guys - oh wait, thats right...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-42670769883723703822008-07-23T10:12:00.001-04:002008-07-23T10:12:00.001-04:00@ Kevin: Mabye we can compromise on "while AO lit ...@ Kevin: Mabye we can compromise on "while AO lit the Sabres up for five goals in four games last year, while losing the series three games to one and being outscored 16-10 but still making the playoffs, unlike Buffalo."JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-19395165819746476182008-07-23T10:12:00.000-04:002008-07-23T10:12:00.000-04:00Its going to be close. If there was one thing Sut...Its going to be close. If there was one thing Sutherby does pretty well, it's fight(for a middleweight). I have to give the edge to Suds. It would be entertaining either way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-73449751711777914202008-07-23T10:11:00.000-04:002008-07-23T10:11:00.000-04:00Kevin,Don't you still have some boxes to unpack? ...Kevin,<BR/>Don't you still have some boxes to unpack? Get back to work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-10140201538005828712008-07-23T10:09:00.000-04:002008-07-23T10:09:00.000-04:00I for one will not shed a tear at Kolzig's return ...I for one will not shed a tear at Kolzig's return to VC - he left the team in a lurch, without regard for the fans, and is taking his vitriol out on everyone associated with the Caps.<BR/>Didn't have to be this way, Olie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-55195235782356465142008-07-23T10:08:00.000-04:002008-07-23T10:08:00.000-04:00Shouldn't it read "while AO lit the Sabres up for ...Shouldn't it read "while AO lit the Sabres up for five goals in four games last year, while losing the series three games to one and being outscored 16-10?"<BR/><BR/>Or not. Your way is fine as well.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13257715300433075877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-34446126468961130462008-07-23T09:54:00.000-04:002008-07-23T09:54:00.000-04:00Nice call on Sutherbum. I had nearly (ok, totally)...Nice call on Sutherbum. I had nearly (ok, totally) forgotten about him.<BR/><BR/>I'd love to see a Suts/Brads fight (my money's on Bradley by KO).JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-13986520655667191882008-07-23T09:47:00.000-04:002008-07-23T09:47:00.000-04:00Regarding the Nov.19 @ the Ducks:That will also be...Regarding the Nov.19 @ the Ducks:<BR/>That will also be Sutherby's first game against his former team, if Im not mistaken. Will we see a Suds/Brads scrap perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-24984501635951374782008-07-23T09:22:00.000-04:002008-07-23T09:22:00.000-04:00word. game is fine, but there are too many douche...word. game is fine, but there are too many douche bags out there for me to be hopeful of the right thing being done pregame...NShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-59915759572794922742008-07-23T09:14:00.000-04:002008-07-23T09:14:00.000-04:00Anyone who would boo Kolzig pre-game is an idiot.I...Anyone who would boo Kolzig pre-game is an idiot.<BR/><BR/>I won't say the same, however, for anyone who might engage in a Kooooooool-ziiiiiiiiig chant during the game.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-16152693468948934312008-07-23T09:00:00.000-04:002008-07-23T09:00:00.000-04:00Kind of dreading the Tampa game. Olie, if in the ...Kind of dreading the Tampa game. Olie, if in the lineup, will play like a demon. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully the Caps remember that giant 5-hole from last season and take advantage...<BR/><BR/><BR/>(seriously, i hope he does not get booed when introduced)NShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-71885550010029046042008-07-23T07:44:00.000-04:002008-07-23T07:44:00.000-04:00Game of the month: Absolutely. That's a can't-miss...Game of the month: Absolutely. That's a can't-miss. I wouldn't be surprised to see that one sell out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com