Comments on: The Capitals' Top 10 Storylines for 2007-08 http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html A Haven for the Hockey Malnourished Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:50:46 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stephen http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5913 Stephen Thu, 29 May 2008 17:26:16 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5913 Great pick for Number 1. The most important part of the season for me was seeing the love for the team back in the city. I just hope it continues into next season Great pick for Number 1. The most important part of the season for me was seeing the love for the team back in the city. I just hope it continues into next season

]]> By: pucksandbooks http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5912 pucksandbooks Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:45:50 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5912 Reds - the return to red, white and blue was a huge success and story. I can't imagine we would have seen a "Black Out" in Verizon Center this month had there been no change. The team should never have abandoned the colors, and hopefully they're here to stay this time. Reds – the return to red, white and blue was a huge success and story. I can’t imagine we would have seen a “Black Out” in Verizon Center this month had there been no change. The team should never have abandoned the colors, and hopefully they’re here to stay this time.

]]> By: The Reds http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5911 The Reds Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:09:13 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5911 It may not be a "storyline" but another great move in the right direction this season was the move back to Red, White and Blue. Replacing the black jerseys with gold numbers and letters (which made it hard to read players' names from the upper deck) was itself a great change. And it gave us the chance to Rock the Red in the Spring. It may not be a “storyline” but another great move in the right direction this season was the move back to Red, White and Blue. Replacing the black jerseys with gold numbers and letters (which made it hard to read players’ names from the upper deck) was itself a great change. And it gave us the chance to Rock the Red in the Spring.

]]> By: TJ2 http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5910 TJ2 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:53:31 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5910 Excellent article. In fairness to the herculean effort it took to make the playoffs down the stretch, I might have given over one of the top ten to the supporting cast of characters whose contributions shouldn't go unmentioned: 1) Laich's breakout season; 2) Gordon and Steckel's PK work; 3) Bradley and Brashear's punishing forechecking and cycling (and goals); 4) Morrison's stay-at-home work that allowed Green to score; 5) Laing's shot blocking; 6) Fehr's true emergence as the prospect we all thought he was (in the playoffs); 7)Eminger's play in the playoffs after what must have been a truly difficult situation all season; 8)Poti's many, many minutes; and Kozlov's key goals. I'm sure someone could list others, but this year the Caps were really a team--and not a bunch of individuals! Excellent article. In fairness to the herculean effort it took to make the playoffs down the stretch, I might have given over one of the top ten to the supporting cast of characters whose contributions shouldn’t go unmentioned: 1) Laich’s breakout season; 2) Gordon and Steckel’s PK work; 3) Bradley and Brashear’s punishing forechecking and cycling (and goals); 4) Morrison’s stay-at-home work that allowed Green to score; 5) Laing’s shot blocking; 6) Fehr’s true emergence as the prospect we all thought he was (in the playoffs); 7)Eminger’s play in the playoffs after what must have been a truly difficult situation all season; 8)Poti’s many, many minutes; and Kozlov’s key goals.
I’m sure someone could list others, but this year the Caps were really a team–and not a bunch of individuals!

]]> By: Off Wing Opinion http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5914 Off Wing Opinion Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:33:48 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5914 <strong>Some Capitals Post-Season Housecleaning...</strong> Nothing says bad night like watching the Caps' Game 7 heartbreaker, then going back to my room to write a...... Some Capitals Post-Season Housecleaning…

Nothing says bad night like watching the Caps’ Game 7 heartbreaker, then going back to my room to write a……

]]> By: maruk http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5909 maruk Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:15:47 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5909 To me, the top 3 stories are AO, Gabby and the deadline deals. Every thing else kind of flows from there. It really has been a helluva year, hasn't it? To me, the top 3 stories are AO, Gabby and the deadline deals. Every thing else kind of flows from there. It really has been a helluva year, hasn’t it?

]]> By: pucksandbooks http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5908 pucksandbooks Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:39:56 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5908 One of the reasons I put together such a file was because I knew it would invite varying opinions, which in a subject matter like this, I think is most healthy. And the suggestions thus far are indeed quite good. I weighed the injury storyline a bit, for instance, but decided that (1) virtually all teams suffer significant injuries over the course of the season and (2) more importantly, the Caps' -- while indisputably significant -- didn't much prevent them for making a historic run (albeit with the notable aid of three players acquired via trades). One of the reasons I put together such a file was because I knew it would invite varying opinions, which in a subject matter like this, I think is most healthy. And the suggestions thus far are indeed quite good. I weighed the injury storyline a bit, for instance, but decided that (1) virtually all teams suffer significant injuries over the course of the season and (2) more importantly, the Caps’ — while indisputably significant — didn’t much prevent them for making a historic run (albeit with the notable aid of three players acquired via trades).

]]> By: NS2NOVA http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5907 NS2NOVA Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:02:52 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5907 I have to agree with VT and say that Nick deserves to fall between AO and Green in rankings, or more rightfully tied with AO's career season, as Nick was a big part of AO getting there. But he also stands out for the effort he had during the playoffs, particularly after the line switch in the last 4 games. All in all it proves that he deserves the Calder on his own merit, contrary to the nay-sayers who seem to think he is only their because of the pairing with AO. I have to agree with VT and say that Nick deserves to fall between AO and Green in rankings, or more rightfully tied with AO’s career season, as Nick was a big part of AO getting there. But he also stands out for the effort he had during the playoffs, particularly after the line switch in the last 4 games. All in all it proves that he deserves the Calder on his own merit, contrary to the nay-sayers who seem to think he is only their because of the pairing with AO.

]]> By: dmg http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5906 dmg Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:34:12 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5906 I think Cooke would be the more likely pickup is Nylander were hurt. If Nylander's going strong, the Caps have Backstrom, Nylander, Gordon, Steckel and Laich who can all play center in the NHL. On the other hand, Cooke was acquired for Pettinger, a guy who clearly needed a change of scenery. I think Cooke would be the more likely pickup is Nylander were hurt. If Nylander’s going strong, the Caps have Backstrom, Nylander, Gordon, Steckel and Laich who can all play center in the NHL. On the other hand, Cooke was acquired for Pettinger, a guy who clearly needed a change of scenery.

]]> By: vt caps fan http://www.onfrozenblog.com/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html/comment-page-1#comment-5905 vt caps fan Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:55:56 +0000 http://mvn.com/onfrozenblog/2008/04/28/the-capitals-top-10-storylines-for-2007-08.html#comment-5905 I have to agree with Wilbur, I think these injuries magnify the deadline deals and magnify the stretch run a bit more. Would we really pick up Cooke or Feds if Clark and Nyls were both healthy? - maybe Feds, but probably not Cooke. And Nikki emerging ranked at #9 only? I think he deserves to be a bit higher. But that's just my opinion. Otherwise great article. I have to agree with Wilbur, I think these injuries magnify the deadline deals and magnify the stretch run a bit more.
Would we really pick up Cooke or Feds if Clark and Nyls were both healthy? – maybe Feds, but probably not Cooke.
And Nikki emerging ranked at #9 only? I think he deserves to be a bit higher. But that’s just my opinion.
Otherwise great article.

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