tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post4350954792557462081..comments2023-08-26T10:21:07.251-04:00Comments on Japers' Rink: Friday Roundup/Gamenight: 'Canes @ CapsJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-68486018823175452182008-02-08T15:48:00.000-05:002008-02-08T15:48:00.000-05:00I think, at this point, Poti, Green, Morrisonn, Po...I think, at this point, Poti, Green, Morrisonn, Pothier, and Schultz should all clearly be ahead of Eminger and since Jurcina has played well at times (including recently) I'll put him up there too. What I don't understand is why Erskine is ahead of Eminger - I love the guys toughness but at the same time it doesn't matter how hard you hit if you can't catch up to the other team's players. And DMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737116968841961638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-85662599695158264342008-02-08T15:25:00.000-05:002008-02-08T15:25:00.000-05:00I'm not complaining about who sits out these games...I'm not complaining about who sits out these games. I'm happy with the fact that the Caps finally have depth at every position except one: Ovechkin Wing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-55378475531529159902008-02-08T14:03:00.000-05:002008-02-08T14:03:00.000-05:001) Paul, the Eminger situation is the most perplex...1) Paul, the Eminger situation is the most perplexing story this season for the Caps(ahead of Pettinger forgetting how to score)<BR/>2) How he was chosen to be the odd man out(even with the injuries) doesn't make sense. If they intend/have tried to deal him, his worth isn't going up by sitting in the press box(or is it?)FAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-44716699319115068022008-02-08T12:05:00.000-05:002008-02-08T12:05:00.000-05:00It looks like once again Erskine will be out there...It looks like once again Erskine will be out there with Schultz. Obviously the coach has insight into how guys are playing that none of us can have, but that seems overly conservative to me. Both of those guys need to play on the left to be effective and neither one is an effective puck mover. I don't see why Eminger isn't allowed to play on the right with one of them for five games in a row Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01706158173614125584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-33976760138061320512008-02-08T12:04:00.000-05:002008-02-08T12:04:00.000-05:00borr4,On the the other hand there's this:"Hurrican...borr4,<BR/><BR/>On the the other hand there's this:<BR/><BR/>"Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward’s save percentage has dropped each month this season. From October to January his monthly save percentages have been .912, .907, .899 and .875."<BR/><BR/>You'll have to pardon me for quoting myself.DMGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03737116968841961638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-19293668929139698722008-02-08T10:42:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:42:00.000-05:00Friday Night Home Attendance, To Date:Vancouver (1...Friday Night Home Attendance, To Date:<BR/><BR/>Vancouver (10/26) - 12,705<BR/>Philly (11/2) - 16,055<BR/>Buffalo (12/14) - 17,035<BR/><BR/>Given the rivalry, the proximity of the opponent and the way the team is playing, I think 16,000+ should be a lock, with 17k possible.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-24355606688000740502008-02-08T10:31:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:31:00.000-05:001) Bush league move by the Isles. Lafontaine has ...1) Bush league move by the Isles. Lafontaine has been a classy guy his entire NHL/post NHL career. To deny him access looks petty in the extreme!<BR/>2) Time for Caps fans to fill the building. They are IN first, and playing the team right behind them. They have THE best player currently playing in the NHL. If that doesn't excite the faithful, what will? Anything less than 17K 2-nite would beFAUX RUMORShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403913043629362701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-10767251706512826132008-02-08T10:28:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:28:00.000-05:00Brooksie is always good for a great quote.Further ...Brooksie is always good for a great quote.<BR/><BR/>Further to NS's point, in his rookie year, AO caught a lot of people off-guard and was able to do a ton individually. Last year, there was adjustment, League-wide, to his game and he wasn't able to do as much on his own. This year, for the first time, he has a real center, so he's getting both better setups and more space. It would follow JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-3112563043730642712008-02-08T10:23:00.001-05:002008-02-08T10:23:00.001-05:00Hey, suggested new pithy One Timer: "Before, we ju...Hey, suggested new pithy One Timer: "Before, we just wanted to get wins. Then we expected to win," said forward Brooks Laich. "Now we expect to take control of games." (from that Canoe article)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-55741342444367225112008-02-08T10:23:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:23:00.000-05:00joe - i think its a combination of things. he is ...joe - i think its a combination of things. he is getting in better position for the shots and adapting to the constant multi-man coverage. he has been hitting the breaks when rushing into the offensive zone, hanging back and creating plays alot more this year. With Backis into play, he finally has a setup man to continue play in the zone. <BR/><BR/>seemed like a lot of his rookie season goals NShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674174944735455991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-23699348993488961542008-02-08T10:15:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:15:00.000-05:00"Cam Ward has a 1.98 GAA and .935 SV% in his last ..."Cam Ward has a 1.98 GAA and .935 SV% in his last four"...<BR/>That's the stat that I'm most worried about. Hopefully, the Philly game has shown the team the importance of driving the net. A big game in February, haven't had one of those in a long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-27401016147674060702008-02-08T10:06:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:06:00.000-05:00I want to see Jurcina take Erik Cole as a personal...I want to see Jurcina take Erik Cole as a personal challenge.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-27944487109456877642008-02-08T10:03:00.001-05:002008-02-08T10:03:00.001-05:00Come out over-confident/flat. Fall behind. Catch u...Come out over-confident/flat. Fall behind. Catch up. Take lead. Hold on for win. Repeat.<BR/><BR/>Cole's numbers against the Caps:<BR/>2007-08: 4 GP, 1 G, 1A<BR/>Career: 28 GP, 12 G, 11 A<BR/><BR/>Maybe they'll trade him before the game.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-42234203920177996202008-02-08T10:03:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:03:00.000-05:00FYI: Brian Sutherby picked up his first assist in...FYI: Brian Sutherby picked up his first assist in 25 games with the Ducks last night. He got the primary assist on the Ducks' first goal 'gainst the Rags. Pass from behind the goal line out to the point.<BR/><BR/>I was just wondering how he'd have done under Boudreau but I think after 25 games with Anaheim I have my answer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-91572795860305817252008-02-08T09:54:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:54:00.000-05:00If I'm BB today, I'm triple-teaming coverage on Co...If I'm BB today, I'm triple-teaming coverage on Cole. He has killed us so many times, and his slump is due to end.<BR/>As good a vibe as I have about this game, I am a little concerned the Caps will come out a wee bit too confident in their new-found first place status.~Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156269870324678164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-68124278726102334812008-02-08T09:39:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:39:00.000-05:00Interesting Fact: Alex has attempted 619 shot this...Interesting Fact: Alex has attempted 619 shot this season; 304 on goal, 182 attempts blocked, and 133 missed. That is a lot of shooting. His shooting percentage is up around 15% this year. His previous two years he was around 12-13%. Is it from better shots or better setups?Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147043942500136065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-86941634119774009072008-02-08T09:34:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:34:00.000-05:00Not bad. Nice double meaning on the "Red" also.Not bad. Nice double meaning on the "Red" also.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-61789705264962976512008-02-08T09:29:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:29:00.000-05:00JP: Kissing Suzy Kolber termed the "Purple Jesus"...JP: Kissing Suzy Kolber termed the "Purple Jesus" for Adrian Peterson, my friends (who are getting into hockey more and more) have taken to calling AO "Red Jesus".<BR/><BR/>Take that torch and run with it, my friends.Hooks Orpikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043702689071051472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-20606972721786334792008-02-08T09:16:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:16:00.000-05:00He went six games without a goal twice in his rook...He went six games without a goal twice in his rookie year (and followed each dry spell with a streak of at least three straight games with a goal) and five games without one twice last year (and followed each up with a multi-game/goal binge), and obviously those numbers don't account for assists during his "droughts." <BR/><BR/>He hasn't gone three games without scoring a goal this year.<BR/><BRJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144581988817631208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14427229.post-60206176869248194712008-02-08T09:07:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:07:00.000-05:00Anyone who thinks that 8 is the kinda guy who runs...Anyone who thinks that 8 is the kinda guy who runs outta gas and doesn't score a goal for ten games (coughIginlacough) isn't paying attention to how frighteningly consistent he's been for 2.5 years.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235054856583026039noreply@blogger.com