Comments on: "This Was Fun . . . What a Great Day To Be a Caps' Fan!"

By: yngwie

yngwie — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:45:55 +0000

Thanks Mike, for dropping some earlier comment of mine that we swapped via e-mail (as Jazz) & saving me the trouble. One last thing I had to add. I’ve got some experience in writing an overly long narrative – last year I wrote a 2,000 word review of a Slayer show that’s up on KNAC’s web site. And no, I’m not going to go for the shameless self-promotion route and include a link, but just wanted to make a point. For how long this piece was, and the limited time to write and edit that were involved, MAJOR props to Pucks for writing such a concise, readable narrative of events. I felt like I was sitting next to you every step of the way!

By: pucksandbooks

pucksandbooks — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:40:00 +0000

Look who Segway-ed into OFB! Steinz! See, you didn’t freeze here.
Don’t be a stranger.

By: Dan Steinberg

Dan Steinberg — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:24:29 +0000

Hey, our Web readership is growing like Ovie’s beard.
Plus, we get paid to do this!

By: pucksandbooks

pucksandbooks — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:36:30 +0000

Amy – It is perhaps true that there are some in town confusing Dmitry and me with Julius and Ethel Rosenberg; to which I reply, Isn’t it only f-ing hockey? As to our not being the Post: yes, mercifully — our readership is actually growing.

By: amy

amy — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:28:44 +0000

Seems your story has caused a bit of a ruckus. Truth is, I don’t think that the Caps realistically thought that they could keep this kind of info underwraps. However, I am wondering if you ever took into consideration that you could be burning a bridge that you have so successfully built. Mr. Leonsis seems to have taken a liking to you all…I’m going to guess that there may not be any more perks (i.e., trips to Russia) and proverbial pats-on-the-back in the near future. It was a great scoop (even with some incorrect facts), but you aren’t The Post. Just something to ponder next time around…

By: Lot of zeroes!

Lot of zeroes! — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:48:55 +0000

Long time reader, first time commenting. Interesting take here and quite fun to follow. I am curious though, what does Dmitry think about you outing him as the leak for all of this? It seems like that is the difference between MSM and bloggers. MSM protect their sources. Some even go to jail instead of revealing a source. Did you pawn off the fact that the information was wrong on Dmitry as well? How can you write that you are “reporting” this information when you took it from a member of MSM? It seems a bit dishonest and it seems like you really did not do any work to actually break this story. Go Caps!

By: Puddin_an_Semin

Puddin_an_Semin — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:36:53 +0000

Bravo! I still am in shock, but a happy shock! I still can’t believe that you guys got the “American” scoop! I have to believe that Ted will forgive you because honestly the speculation and buzz only added to the excitement and joy at the actual announcement at the STH party! You guys are awesome, keep upi the good work!

By: pucksandbooks

pucksandbooks — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:49:48 +0000

Forechecker, Eric, and one or two others who’ve posed terrific follow-on questions – I promise I’ll address them with due diligence, soon. That’s part of this enterprise. Truthfully, though, I’m so exhausted by the last 48 hours I can’t think straight. Also, it hasn’t been the best of days within the Washington hockey family. We’re gonna put our feet up a bit this weekend — check that, I’m off to Hershey tomorrow — anyway, gimme a night or two of catchup sleep and we’ll get to it.

By: eric

eric — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:40:51 +0000

How worried were you when the Caps denied the story around 4pm? Did you think they were just stalling or was there fear that something had gone wrong? It wasn’t until 5:40 that Tarik and Comcast confirmed it. Must have been a long 100 minutes!

By: thanks anyway

thanks anyway — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:34:10 +0000

yea, uh arent you a little concerned that you wont be allowed back in the press box anymore. you did sort of betray their trust, has that not occured to you, or is that why the story ends so abruptly?