LATEST STORIES FROM THREE GRUMPY CAPS FANS
One last time
Reposted from March 26, 2007, during a season in which the Capitals finished with 28 Wins and 70 points and did not qualify for the playoffs. How far we've come. Just win this one boys. Just win this one It's been quite a year for Caps fans, from the peaks of the opening third of the season to the valley of the post-all star losing streaks and the abominable road performances...
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May 12, 2009
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Calling it a day
Well, everyone might have guessed this was coming, seeing as we've posted only once this December... we're closing up shop here, as all three of us have changed positions or jobs in the past year and simply haven't been able to keep up with everything. Never fear, we'll still be at every home game, as loud as ever.We've enjoyed writing, and hopefully you'...
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January 03, 2009
Depleted D
If there was any question about how much the injuries on defense have affected the Capitals style of play, one need only look at the Caps game Tuesday night against the Panthers. Usually a team that plays a defense first, trapping style of play, the Panthers came out with an all out blitz of a forecheck, constantly pressuring the Caps defense for all three periods. It paid off big...
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December 04, 2008
I got yer closed hand right here.
Starting the third period last night the contest with the Minnesota Wild seemed all but over. The Caps had been decimated by injury, looked worn down by their West Coast swing, were down by two, and had no offensive rhythm. And yet there was still plenty of time left for the game to turn. And then the referees inserted themselves into the game by calling what might have been the...
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November 25, 2008
Out of gas
The formula is simple:The Caps flew cross country two days ago, played one day ago, and then faced a Kings team that was playing at home and had rested since Sunday. The predictable result - the Kings thoroughly outplayed the Caps for all but a few minutes in the third period, handing the Capitals a 5-2 loss (that was really a 3-2 loss with a couple empty netters). The Caps needed...
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November 21, 2008
Of sticks and measurement
On the surface, tonight's West Coast opener looks like a pretty good matchup for the Caps. Anaheim has one less point in two more games than the Caps, and they're a bit long in the tooth. Both teams play some fairly weak competition in conference (Phoenix, LA, Dallas in the Pacific, and Tampa, Florida, and Atlanta in the Southeast). But here's the big difference:Anaheim...
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November 19, 2008
This is one of those nights
This is a night that Caps fans have always dreamed of. Your first line stats:1, 2, 3, +4,1, 3, 4, +4,2, 3, 5, +4.Now lets all hope Brent Johnson isn't for really real injured and that this is just a slick coaching move by Coach B to get J.T. (admit it, it sounds better that Joo-say Theey-oooo-dooore) some minutes without being under the gun.Oh, yeah, and Carolina... you're old.
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November 13, 2008
Clarification for tonight (with pictures!)
If you don't cheer him when he's introduced, you're a jerk.If you cheer him after the game starts, you're a jerk.Any other questions?
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November 10, 2008
2 for 2
It's amazing what playing hard the full 60 minutes will do for a team. First, the Caps beat Carolina with their skills, scoring two pretty goals in the last 3 minutes of the game to shock the 'Canes 3-2. Two days later, they beat the Rangers with their will, grinding out a tough 3-1 win by creating havoc in front of Rangers netminder Henrik Lundqvist and crashing the net...
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November 10, 2008
Sometimes you have to hurt the ones you love
It finally happened. As often as we've called for wind sprints and punishing practices after subpar losses (and more than a couple subpar wins) over the years, Coach Boudreau kept a level head and allowed his players to work their way out of funks, sometimes even giving them days off to recouperate when it seemed they needed a good whupping. Well, Bruce finally cracked after...
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November 03, 2008
9 Minutes
The Washington Capitals lost a game they should have won last night to the Calgary Flames, 2-1. The Caps were up 1-0 on Sergei Fedorov's beautiful redirection of an Alex Ovechkin pass. They were in control of the game in terms of both puck possession and physicality. Their freshly called up rookie defenseman Tyler Sloan had just laid out Daymond Langkow with a vicious but...
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October 22, 2008
Breaking down the roster
And a hearty welcome back! To get fired up for the start of the season, we're breaking down the Caps skaters from potential call ups to 20 year veterans. Instead of by position, they're broken down by expectation.The Outside looking in- You’re on the short list for call ups.Quintin Laing:Unfortunately, Quintin is in the worst possible position, having to clear waivers...
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October 08, 2008
Ankle injury redux: Backstrom
Unfortunately, it looks like the Caps will once again have to deal with a marquee player injured before the start of the season. Tarik has reported that, like Alex Semin last year, Nicklas Backstrom has sprained his ankle. The injury may cause Backstrom to miss the beginning of training camp.Unlike Semin, Backstrom was injured before the start of the season so it's likely they...
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September 15, 2008
New news is good news.
Yes, it's a bit of a wasteland for hockey news these days... which makes Tarik's piece on Captain Clark a bit of a golden nugget in a river full of rocks. Word is that CCC should be ready for the start of training camp, which was until recently still very uncertain. Good news indeed. That leaves Brian Pothier as the only injured player that's still a question mark for...
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August 05, 2008
Fedorov, Laich back in the fold
The Caps have signed forwards Brooks Laich and some guy named Sergei Fedorov to contracts today. Per Tarik, Brooks' deal averages a little over 2 mil a year for three years, while The Hockey News reports Fedorov will make 4 million for his one year of service.With that done there's precious little left in the coffers for any other moves (barring a trade). The Caps roster...
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July 09, 2008
Theodore a Cap, Huet to Chicago
The Caps have certainly made an interesting move here. Figuring one French-Canadian is as good as another Frenchman, the Caps passed over signing Cristobal Huet to a three year deal and instead inked Jose Theodore to a two year, 9.5 million dollar deal.Apparently, the Caps were willing to meet Huet's asking price of 3 years and $15 million. But when Huet announced his intention...
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July 01, 2008
Caps Re-Sign Green!
TSN and The Hockey News are reporting that the Caps have agreed to terms with restricted free agent defenceman Mike Greeen. It is rumored to be a four year deal with an average annual salary of $5.25 million. So what do you think? A fair deal? Too short a term?The Deuce: I think it's a fair deal for both teams. Green gets paid as an elite player -- though not quite as elite as...
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July 01, 2008
Caps qualify five
Per Tarik, the Caps have tendered qualifying offers to Mike Green, Eric Fehr, Shaone Morrisonn Brooks Laich and Boyd Gordon, thus maintining the rights to those players heading into the upcoming free agency period.
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June 27, 2008
Metal gear? Solid.
The take:1 Art Ross trophy1 Hart Memorial trophy1 Jack Adams award1 Lester Pearson awardand lest we forget,1 key to the city.Not bad at all. Now lets get to work on winning the only piece of hardware left to elude us.
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June 14, 2008
Fight fans rejoice!
Fans of fistacuffs (and players short on skill but long on toughness, grit and determination) will be pleased to hear that Matt Bradley has been signed to a 3 year contract extension. He'll make a million bucks a year, and earn every penny of it the hard way.
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May 27, 2008
Alzner on board
Per the team, the Capitals have signed Team Canada (jr) Captain and WHL player of the year Karl Alzner to a (standard) 3 year rookie contract. Alzner was the Caps first round pick (5th overall) in the 2007 entry draft.I expect Alzner to split time between Hershey and Washington next year, unless he shows something truly remarkable in development and training camp. The Deuce, however...
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May 22, 2008
9 out of 10 NHL players agree
Well, technically it's 8.7 out of 10 NHL players, but we'll round up. Alex Ovechkin is The Sporting News' NHL player of the year, receiving 250 of a possible 287 votes from his peers. Evgeni Malkin finished second (just like the Penguins are about to do) with 18 votes.
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May 20, 2008
Adjustments, or, why the Caps are losing this series 2-1
Well, Caps fans, it hasn't been a pretty series so far, has it? The Caps are getting outworked, outplayed, and outmuscled. They've had decent stretches of play, but nothing approaching a 60 minute strong effort. So what's going wrong with the team right now? Glad you asked.First, the ...
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April 22, 2008
An addendum
Last year, I wrote this post on why the Caps would make the playoffs this year (and win a playoff series). There were a couple misfires (Dainius Zubrus isn't going anywhere? Really?) but for the most part it was pretty much on target. And although the focus lately has been on the Caps trade dead...
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April 20, 2008
Why the Flyers are Doomed to Fail for the Next Decade
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Deuce breaks out his hatchet and murders the Flyers:Since everyone is wrapped up in predictions and series breakdowns, I thought I would look at the futures of the two franchises facing off tonight at the Verizon Center. As others have noted, these two teams have...
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April 20, 2008
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