tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post5580743648891804011..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: Offseason Shopping List: DefensemenJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-62530682832887461532007-03-09T12:49:00.000-05:002007-03-09T12:49:00.000-05:00ha thanks jp, it was obviously bugging meha thanks jp, it was obviously bugging meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-39848890453976575832007-03-08T21:13:00.000-05:002007-03-08T21:13:00.000-05:00aren't markov/hannan also going to be available?If...aren't markov/hannan also going to be available?<BR/><BR/>If so, they probably trump much of those players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-11067379181193067982007-03-08T19:00:00.000-05:002007-03-08T19:00:00.000-05:00Oh, and don't blame me - my pick was Drury!Oh, and don't blame me - my pick was Drury!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-163630312481759452007-03-08T18:58:00.000-05:002007-03-08T18:58:00.000-05:00How's that, anonymous?How's <A HREF="http://www.washingtoncaps.com/team/teamroster.asp" REL="nofollow">that</A>, anonymous?JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-85865022582831273812007-03-08T09:29:00.000-05:002007-03-08T09:29:00.000-05:00I'm sorry, but if I had to pick one of the centers...I'm sorry, but if I had to pick one of the centers available as UFAs this summer as the first line center to build my franchise around, Pavel Disappearing Act would be my LAST pick. I know he's Russian, and I know he's skilled, but, come on people! Playoff performance is what it's all about! Didn't the lesson of Mike Gartner (aka Mr. Postseason) teach us anything. You need guys who know how Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-19531220565090105182007-03-07T20:17:00.000-05:002007-03-07T20:17:00.000-05:00Fair enough. I'll see what I can do about it.Fair enough. I'll see what I can do about it.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-61171866291807113732007-03-07T20:12:00.000-05:002007-03-07T20:12:00.000-05:00the website is a representation, however large, of...the website is a representation, however large, of the organization, and acts as a bridge to the fans. considering the owner is somewhat of a computer guy and the team site has won many accolades, it is obviously a priority. Yet a week and a half later novotny is still not on the homepage roster and zubrus, zednik and heward are not there either. It would be easy to just say the webmaster is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-39226964552190949252007-03-07T19:26:00.000-05:002007-03-07T19:26:00.000-05:00So the organization is a joke b/c their webmaster ...So the organization is a joke b/c their webmaster is slow? Well-reasoned conclusion to draw.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-14359156838142062212007-03-07T18:47:00.000-05:002007-03-07T18:47:00.000-05:00does anyone else realize that our prized trade aqu...does anyone else realize that our prized trade aquisition(you know, the guy who we traded our third best player for) is not even listed as a member of the team on the caps homepage. does anyone else realize thats absolutely pathetic. and before you go saying,"oh but are zubrus, zednik and hewa.." <BR/>No, theyre not still on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-2706793347872094092007-03-07T15:22:00.000-05:002007-03-07T15:22:00.000-05:00plus, he's on the cheaper end of the spectrum and ...plus, he's on the cheaper end of the spectrum and younger as compared to the others. This fits with "the plan." Get guys still in their prime (not on the downswing) with speed and skill, who are not too expensive. Damn! Why aren't I the GM?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-20006478449299668752007-03-07T15:18:00.000-05:002007-03-07T15:18:00.000-05:00I think Timonen is the way to go. His smallish st...I think Timonen is the way to go. His smallish stature is of no concern seeing as how we have Schultz, Jerky, Moe right now and Sasha and Joe Finley hopefully ready in a year or 2 or 3.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-84235713019411658602007-03-07T14:50:00.000-05:002007-03-07T14:50:00.000-05:00I agree 100% with your 1-5 rankings of the UFAs JP...I agree 100% with your 1-5 rankings of the UFAs JP. Rafalski is a bit older, but a late bloomer as well so doesn't have as many miles on him as the typical 34 yo NHL defenseman. Souray's having one great year, with a lot of fanfare. That's a classic case of being rewarded for past performance and winding up vastly overpaid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-51380760147139379042007-03-07T10:59:00.000-05:002007-03-07T10:59:00.000-05:00It's certainly an option. This is just another on...It's certainly an option. This is just another one.<BR/><BR/>Have anyone in mind, Tyler?JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-11961147997543497512007-03-07T10:58:00.001-05:002007-03-07T10:58:00.001-05:00Don't you think they'll sign a C and a RW, and try...Don't you think they'll sign a C and a RW, and try to trade for D?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-6804029147220009922007-03-07T10:58:00.000-05:002007-03-07T10:58:00.000-05:00Oh, and the poll is new to reflect this post, so g...Oh, and the poll is new to reflect this post, so go vote!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-25658717121689708802007-03-07T10:43:00.000-05:002007-03-07T10:43:00.000-05:00I think the team will look to trade picks and/or a...I think the team will look to trade picks and/or a young guy to a team that needs to free up some cap room. I'm not sure who that might be, but I doubt it would be any of the real top contenders (like Anaheim), b/c their window is only open so long and they will have made the decision to "go for it." <BR/><BR/>In other words, Anaheim has Pronger, Selanne and Niedermayer now, so their immediate JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-5552124426697680292007-03-07T10:33:00.000-05:002007-03-07T10:33:00.000-05:00Any thoughts on Ted's comments about possible trad...Any thoughts on Ted's comments about possible trades using our multitude of draft picks and younger "inexpensive" players this off season. Maybe we can package a 1st and 2nd round pick with say Eminger and trade him to Anahiem for Pronger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-24264614416467341372007-03-07T10:10:00.000-05:002007-03-07T10:10:00.000-05:00Yes and no. If the Caps put a high offer in on Wh...Yes and no. If the Caps put a high offer in on Whitney that they know the Pens will reluctantly match (see PHI/VAN and Ryan Kesler), the Caps will screw the Kansas City financially without having to commit any dollars or players, which would be nice.<BR/><BR/>And they could do much worse than a guy like Whitney, skill-wise, should they end up with him. <BR/><BR/>But yeah, the spearing incident JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-15129362177907779662007-03-07T09:58:00.000-05:002007-03-07T09:58:00.000-05:00Ryan Whitney? Isn't that akin to the Daniel Briere...Ryan Whitney? Isn't that akin to the Daniel Briere situation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-23023385605566690382007-03-07T09:53:00.000-05:002007-03-07T09:53:00.000-05:00Voted for Hamrlik but would've voted for Heward ha...Voted for Hamrlik but would've voted for Heward had he been an offered as an option in the poll. <BR/><BR/>Vote for Jamie.ken berardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373768944020966353noreply@blogger.com