tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post7851659914997486553..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: 2007-08 Rink Wrap: Alexander OvechkinJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-12732111643366826862008-06-04T18:43:00.000-04:002008-06-04T18:43:00.000-04:00Oh, I gave him a 10 too. Without really thinking a...Oh, I gave him a 10 too. Without really thinking about it. I know he will totally improve, but then he can get an 11. Then hopefully a 12...<BR/>I think OV/Bex would be a good pair, but Semin/Bex was to good in the playoffs to be ignored. But then again, I love Backie soooo much, being paired with OV would give him the fame he deserves, even though he's the kind of guy who likes to be in the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-80127055829502448942008-06-04T18:23:00.000-04:002008-06-04T18:23:00.000-04:00I searched Alex Ovechkin on YouTube, and on the re...I searched Alex Ovechkin on YouTube, and on the related searches list, one of the related searches was Wayne Gretsky. I have trouble digesting the fact that Alex Ovechkin is on MY team... the best player in the NHL. EEEEEE!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-50755118035974852832008-05-22T21:59:00.000-04:002008-05-22T21:59:00.000-04:00I'd give him a ten, but he's yet to hit his prime....I'd give him a ten, but he's yet to hit his prime. Gotta save a little something.Jack Hazardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125145876262181832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-33476440329407165092008-05-22T21:43:00.000-04:002008-05-22T21:43:00.000-04:00This is what ticks me off. All of those now sayin...This is what ticks me off. All of those now saying, "Well he could have scored 75..." How many people really thought in September that Ovie would score 65? How many years had it been since someone scored 60? It would be like if when the Great One scored 92, if everyone said "Well I only give him an 8 because he could have broken 100." <BR/><BR/>I mean, come on people. If anyone deserves a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-55893994137949696522008-05-22T15:01:00.000-04:002008-05-22T15:01:00.000-04:00hey mark, im thrilled, but winning those awards we...hey mark, im thrilled, but winning those awards were part of my expectations. for him to have had a 10, he would have needed to win the art ross and hart with more points than crosby had last year, 120-112, personal and spiteful in know, but hey, and probably 70 goals, which i dont know if its good or bad, are my expectations for next season. i do understand what youre saying though and i debatedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-47954402848081860272008-05-22T14:26:00.000-04:002008-05-22T14:26:00.000-04:00I'm sorry, but you guys nitpicking with the 8s, 9s...I'm sorry, but you guys nitpicking with the 8s, 9s and whatnot are out of your minds. "...based on his performance relative to his potential" is how the poll was worded. So the potential for a player entering his 3rd season was more than leading the league with 65 goals, leading the league in points and winning the MVP. You would take those stats and the MVP for the next 10 years, no questionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-66932033518115601752008-05-22T14:22:00.000-04:002008-05-22T14:22:00.000-04:00Why would they do that? This is my blog, not Tari...Why would they do that? This is my blog, not Tarik's. :)JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-63176020810002804022008-05-22T14:18:00.000-04:002008-05-22T14:18:00.000-04:00Ogre,Thank you. I at least hoped to be somewhat c...Ogre,<BR/><BR/>Thank you. I at least hoped to be somewhat coherent in explaining my position. And I also wanted to thank everyone else for not taking my comments as a personal attack and running me out of town on a rail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-67945145374925580702008-05-22T14:02:00.000-04:002008-05-22T14:02:00.000-04:00ATTN: Milan Jurcina, re: Alznertime to start poopi...ATTN: Milan Jurcina, re: Alzner<BR/><BR/>time to start pooping your pants. your time might be up if you don't turn into a mean SOB and start wrecking people.NShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-37352963600118492322008-05-22T13:48:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:48:00.000-04:00JP - Thanks for the news. No big surprise there, e...JP - Thanks for the news. No big surprise there, eh?<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah, and Alzner get's a 10 too.<BR/>:-)~Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156269870324678164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-29497297837141687532008-05-22T13:42:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:42:00.000-04:00BREAKING NEWS (that I can't yet blog about, as I'm...BREAKING NEWS (that I can't yet blog about, as I'm at work):<BR/><BR/>Caps sign Alzner to three-year entry deal.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-2536681848555949022008-05-22T13:34:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:34:00.000-04:00Did I catch a niner in there? What were you callin...<I>Did I catch a niner in there? What were you calling from a "Walkie Talkie"?</I><BR/><BR/>It's 10 OK. Not 8. Not 9. Not 9.99999999999. It's 10. <BR/><BR/>If a guy can't get a 10 winning the Ross, Hart, Pearson, etc... Then you'll just never be happy.<BR/>JP - this post shouldn't have had a poll. It should have just had a big, fat, <B>10</B>, after which it says "this is your vote, thank you."<~Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156269870324678164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-57920568400913360102008-05-22T13:19:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:19:00.000-04:00i gave hime a 9 because i know he can score at lea...i gave hime a 9 because i know he can score at least 75Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-77415498139085878422008-05-22T13:18:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:18:00.000-04:00Also, Tyler, Gretzky said he thought Ovechkin coul...Also, Tyler, Gretzky said he thought Ovechkin could break his record. Which would mean at least 93. A fair point.Whiter Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862726277868219743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-48809403237253141022008-05-22T13:17:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:17:00.000-04:00I don't mind the kvetcher giving him a 6. I think ...I don't mind the kvetcher giving him a 6. I think of it this way. He's got extremely fair points, and if the best player in the NHL earns a SIX based on his potential, then when he earns a ten it's going to be downright scary.Whiter Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862726277868219743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-6242119570705042782008-05-22T12:45:00.000-04:002008-05-22T12:45:00.000-04:00Uh, Matthew... let's take a look at 8's plus/minus...Uh, Matthew... let's take a look at 8's plus/minus numbers: <BR/><BR/>2006-07: -19<BR/>2007-08: +28<BR/>Differential: +47<BR/><BR/>Exactly what kind of defensive improvement did you have in mind? Perhaps AO should take over netminding during the PK?<BR/><BR/>P.S.: Gretzky's goals record is 92, not 93.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-40333240624253305522008-05-22T12:40:00.000-04:002008-05-22T12:40:00.000-04:0010 for regular season+8 for playoffs divided by 2 ...10 for regular season+8 for playoffs divided by 2 = 9Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00096823960889095209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-65577053454601790172008-05-22T12:39:00.000-04:002008-05-22T12:39:00.000-04:00Chuck Norris sleeps in ovechkin pajamas. Nuff said...Chuck Norris sleeps in ovechkin pajamas. Nuff said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-80290930998056677942008-05-22T12:32:00.000-04:002008-05-22T12:32:00.000-04:00I gave him a 1 b/c he did poorly against the Pacif...I gave him a 1 b/c he did poorly against the Pacific Division. How could he not score a single goal against the Kings?rpress99https://www.blogger.com/profile/15324986166768330250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-66935357764265494512008-05-22T12:25:00.000-04:002008-05-22T12:25:00.000-04:00Also forgot bonus section.Semin's play along side ...Also forgot bonus section.<BR/><BR/>Semin's play along side Backstrom in the playoffs was SO good, I would keep those guys together. Hell, I'd even put Kozy on that line, and stick Feds or Nyls, and either Clarkie or his look-alike:Laich with him on the top line.<BR/><BR/>I don't see Backstrom being light-years ahead of the playmaking capabilities of Feds or Mr. Clean, so I doubt shaking that upmcconcmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676793468283231358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-41556001316831273432008-05-22T12:21:00.000-04:002008-05-22T12:21:00.000-04:00I gave him a 9. And I would have given him a 10 h...I gave him a 9. And I would have given him a 10 had he made major improvements to his defensive play compared with last season. Did his D improve, yes. But not as much as I wanted to see.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I don't think anyone will EVER challenge 93. I like the stat comparing league-leaders to league-average goals/game. THAT was very exciting (with Phil Espisito coming in tops all time).mcconcmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676793468283231358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-58260518410968546992008-05-22T11:52:00.000-04:002008-05-22T11:52:00.000-04:00I gave him a 9 simply because of the question - "r...I gave him a 9 simply because of the question - "relative" to his potential. If anybody can challenge Gretsky's 93, it's Ovie.<BR/><BR/>I think one day we'll look back at his 65 and "Heck, he was just getting warmed up that season."Paul Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357349025294215828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-50648081908779003672008-05-22T11:30:00.000-04:002008-05-22T11:30:00.000-04:00jp, can't believe you had the stones to even bothe...jp, can't believe you had the stones to even bother coming up with a 'Bad' section. Art Ross, Richard, Hart?<BR/>No bad. No voting. 10.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-75177488118194373722008-05-22T11:09:00.000-04:002008-05-22T11:09:00.000-04:00Also forgot the bonus question. I'd like to see Ba...Also forgot the bonus question. I'd like to see Backstrom stick with Ovechkin. Keep the kids together and hopefully they'll go down in history as one of the best center/wing pairs in history.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-56029267432857663182008-05-22T10:49:00.000-04:002008-05-22T10:49:00.000-04:00*yawn*70/70 next year...mark it down where ya hear...*yawn*<BR/><BR/>70/70 next year...mark it down where ya heard itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com