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1. Scai wrote:

   Here we are, not even six weeks into the long awaited season when finally “the rebuild is over” and yet again all we can turn to to lift our spirits up a bit is the play of prospects who aren’t even toiling for the farm yet..

   Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 7:19 am | Permalink
2. Gustafsson wrote:

   Perhaps we can petition the league to play more games in the Province of Ontario. That seems to be the only place we can win.

   Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 11:16 am | Permalink
3. Meza44 wrote:

   I think it is time for a change, either coach or players. Our defense is like a sieve and the pairings aren’t working.

   Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 11:34 am | Permalink
4. Muddapucker wrote:

   So far, we have lost 5 of 6 in November, resulting in 3 points.

   People say don’t rush to judgement. The team is injured. Butwe won with an injured lineup in Ottawa, didn’t we?

   This is appearing to me to be more a matter of motivation (or lack of it) than anything else. I guess we know who is charged with the responsibilty of team motivation.

   Whats the problem?

   Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 12:01 pm | Permalink
5. hockeygrl_76 wrote:

   Is this team ever going to get better? We’re worse then last year and the rebuild is supposed to be over! I’m frustrated…beyond frustrated and whats worse is that I’m not so sure Ted even knows his fans are upset! What is the likelihood that something will change soon?

   Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 12:34 pm | Permalink
6. pepper wrote:

   Thanks OFB, for bringing into focus the prospect progress again. It distracts us from the whir and grind of the kitchen sink garbage disposer that has become this season, and keeps up the fantasy that, one day, we’ll have this critical mass of young talent coming into their own to anchor and maintain a successful franchise.

   And, of course, Hanlon can continue to shepherd these guys along in their development, as they make the big club, until a legitimate NHL coach can be hired to take them to playoff contention.

   Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 7:03 pm | Permalink
7. Jordan wrote:

   I disagree when you say that nobody was able to hit St. Louis last night. While it is true that he dodged a couple of potential big ones, I saw Milan Jurcina absolutely nail him at least twice.

   Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 9:39 pm | Permalink
8. Doug wrote:

   What’s easier, change the coach or make a bunch of changes on the team? There are several good coaches out there. The Tampa game on Saturday night was frustrating beyond belief. This is probably the first game I’ve witnessed where I did NOT believe the Caps gave 100% effort. Very discouraging!!

   Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 10:31 pm | Permalink
9. MulletMan wrote:

   I thought the Caps not having an identity was their identity.
   I didn’t see any highlights from the game but did anyone truly see a high stick when we received the 4 minutes? From my seats it looked like the skater ran into the goal crossbar.

   Monday, November 12, 2007 at 10:14 am | Permalink
10. Gustafsson wrote:

    From my seats (sec 426), it looked like the butt of his stick came high and got him. Since they don’t show replays of “controversial” plays in house, I can’t be sure.

    Monday, November 12, 2007 at 10:18 am | Permalink
11. Muddapucker wrote:

    I know I am stating the obvious, but when the Caps are in Ontario… they won (and won big!). The same team that is injured, the same team that lacks identity, the same team with the developing youngsters, insert your favorite excuse here, etc, etc. etc.

    Do the Caps in win in Ontario because its on nationwide TV there? Is it because the don’t want to look bad in front of the center of the hockey universe, but don’t really care how they look elsewhere particularly at the phone booth? Maybe, they have a sense of pride in front of their Canadian home folks but are content to provide a mediocre effort in front of the ticket paying public in DC.

    Motivation is huge problem in my opinion. I don’t accept anything else at this point. Somebody needs to light a fire under this team’s collective arse. It a shame, a real shame that the Capitals have a loyal fan base (albeit small in comparison to a lot of other hockey towns) that has stuck with them and their reward is marginal effort by the home team.

    They ought to be ashamed.

    I know someone is going to take issue with this, but look at the Toronto game, look at the Ottawa game and then look at their home record… The proof is in the pudding. And don’t blame the crappy ice at Verizon Center, its the same for both teams.

    Monday, November 12, 2007 at 4:13 pm | Permalink

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