Comments on: At Kettler the Day After

By: margaret

margaret — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:49:55 +0000

ovie did seem a bit off, he grimaced a bunch during the game. greenie looked like he was favoring one side a lot, he didnt really click or get any good shots, etc.
I’m so sad about olie! he could almost make it to 20 years, they should totally retire 37 when he retires because he’s practically gave the team all their successes :/
I would be pretty suprised if b?É¬§ckstr?É¬?m didnt get ROY, he’s gotten a goal in all the playoff games, and he’s pretty much AMAZING he has to get it!!

By: FrankM73

FrankM73 — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:47:16 +0000

@ SpartyCuse:
“Its a safe guess that Karl Alzner will be with the Caps next year, likely taking the #6 d spot from Eminger/Erskine.”
I disagree totally with this statement! As good as Alzner is, you don’t throw him directly into the fire when you already have 8 decent D on the depth chart. Let Alzner simmer in the A and learn NA Pro hockey…
Eminger will be back per GMGM and Eminger… and I’d expect he’ll do just fine.
Erskine will also be back (since he’s under contract per one of the NHL cap sites). Milking one more year out of him won’t be bad…

By: JR

JR — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:03:21 +0000

Can’t say I’m in love with Ovie playing in the WC, but I guess nobody ever gets hurt there, right? He may as well enjoy them, he won’t be attending for the next 20 years.

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:31:52 +0000

Tonight’s Bears playoff game will be on the B2 networks like always.

By: Focality

Focality — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:18:46 +0000

Great season. Despite the awful loss last night, I’m hopeful for this team’s future. They played their hearts out.
Agreed on the need to sign some key players. These guys are on fire! Who’d a thunk Semin had it in him? Emminger? Wow.
Would be nice to see the Caps organization retire Bondra’s and Kolzig’s (if he’s retiring) numbers next season.

By: MulletMan

MulletMan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:10:00 +0000

After all the dust has settled, I must say that I have been viewing these playoffs as a learning experience. It still hurts today, but I must admit that these growing pains are a lot easier to take then last years finish.
Extra props go to AO for learning to play injured (not that it’s always a good thing) but it’s a well known fact that players learn to adapt and play with injuries during the playoffs. I am hoping that it is nothing too serious, and that he may be allowed to attend worlds.

By: Juan-John

Juan-John — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:01:34 +0000

I don’t suppose tonight’s Bears game is being televised anywhere…?

By: Juan-John

Juan-John — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:59:38 +0000

Ovie was hurt and STILL managed three goals in the last two games?!?
Wow, this kid has heart. Somebody sign him up to a long-term contract!

By: SpartyCuse

SpartyCuse — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:55:43 +0000

I expect the Caps to resign Huet and Fedorov. Im guessing that Matt Cooke will not be brought back, especially with Clark and Nylander needing roster spots next year (assuming they are healthy).
Its a safe guess that Karl Alzner will be with the Caps next year, likely taking the #6 d spot from Eminger/Erskine.
Its very sweet thinking that a resigned Fedorov, teamed with Backstrom and Nylander would be a hell of 1-2-3 set of centers. Heck, a third line with Clark-Fedorov-Laich could do a lot of damage.
And Im guessing that Olie is done, not just with the Caps, but in the NHL. I applaud for all he has done, and cant wait see his #37 raised to the rafters.

By: ThunderWeenie

ThunderWeenie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:29:19 +0000

Thanks for this, guys. I love the insights.
Interesting that Ovechkin was playing hurt. Not surprising, giving the way the lad plays, bashing into everything that moves. Every team has its share of walking wounded in the playoffs (I think my Senators could have held a team meeting at Ottawa Civic Hospital!), but don’t forget–Washington made to overtime of game 7 with one of its key players hurt.
I will echo the comments I made on one of the other articles–the Caps and their fans should hold their heads high today.