Comments on: The Miracle on 7th St.

By: P-Mac

P-Mac — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 20:44:03 +0000

I think you are confusing “third in the East” with “third seed in the East”.
If the divisions were thrown out and the teams in the East were ranked solely by points, the Capitals (along with every other team in the Southeast) would be on the outside, looking in.
Overall, they are 19 out of 30. A respectable climb from the basement, and their numbers under Boudreau are nothing short of “Why was this change not made earlier?”, but do not cheapen his impact and the dramatic team turnaround by skewing the numbers.

By: pucksandbooks

pucksandbooks — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:33:53 +0000

party pooper

By: maruk

maruk — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 09:00:14 +0000

Enjoy it while you can, folks. With the defense and goaltending the way it is, the Caps will go down in the first round if they make it in the playoffs. It will still be a grand accomplishment, of course, but let’s keep a bit of perspective here.

By: pepper

pepper — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:04:10 +0000

Yes, please forgive my indulging in fatalism as well, particularly after Saturday night’s mind-numbing shutout against the Thrashers. I believed that, together with the lackluster games against the Leafs and the drubbing by Les Habs in Montreal, that the team had peaked and was on the decline.
And last night was just inspiring. Ugly goals, grinders pitching in, a solid effort for *most* of the game, and Kolzig strong enough to hold back the barbarians in black (with a touch of orange).
Back on track, and having clawed all the way out of that mammoth pit, I believe that we’ll stay out of it and on solid ground the rest of the way.
Clear my schedule for April and May! Save those vacation days. I foresee some extended trips to 7th and F this spring for some fun times.

By: Klay Key

Klay Key — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:49:55 +0000

Great description of the “Capitals-esque” feeling. To me it is a feeling of impending doom – but coming in the most bizarre fashion, as you noted. The pessimism is hard to unlearn. But – with long-term therapy, proper medication, and the new (youthful, exuberant, joyous) Capitals – there is hope for recovery.

By: Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:17:00 +0000

I am a Pens fan who lives near DC, however I am glad for the caps turnaround and hopefully we will see Crosby vs Ovechkin in the playoffs

By: hotdog88gt

hotdog88gt — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:40:03 +0000

Don’t forget about Phoenix’s Mueller for Calder…
Third place in the East with a big [stinkin'] asterisk – seven teams below the Caps in the standings have more points. But if the Caps keeping winning that won’t be the case by Game 82. They could be a true 3rd place team. Waaaaay too soon to predict anything.
Key to our playoff hopes all ride on the games we play against our division. Too many more games like the 2-0 loss to ATL will be devastating. It’s as simple as that.

By: b

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:28:49 +0000

What about Green for the Selke??

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:50:52 +0000

Bill Clement discusses the Jack Adams Trophy on that website where real media types mingle with "he who makes crap up". http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=13141

By: SpartyCuse

SpartyCuse — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:49:12 +0000

Why should Kane get the Calder? I live in Chicago, and love watching him play, but he has not run away with it.
Compare:
Kane: 52GP 12-33-45, -6
Backstrom: 55GP 9-35-44, +1
Further digging shows that Backstrom has 7 more points than Kane since Jan 1, and that Kane had 16 of his 45 points in the first 12 games. Plus, the Caps may win the division, while Chicago will be at the bottom of the West. And just like with MVP voting, if one guy is on a winner, he usually wins the award if its close.