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Archive for December 22nd, 2008

At Times Like These

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

I know some are considering dropping out or having a radical departure of some sort. Check out this film. You will never think about dropping out the same way again. ”It ain’t as easy as it looks.” :-) Hippie Masala on SnagFilms. Watch it; learn; embrace; and appreciate what you have today.

Mindblowing

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Here we go again - a tough schedule and ten players still out. And just look at the names and the payroll for these players to boot:

  1. Semin
  2. Green
  3. Fedorov
  4. Clark
  5. Poti
  6. Steckel
  7. Pothier
  8. Brashear
  9. Schultz
  10. Erskine

Ouch. Almost half our payroll and ten starting players were missing in action today at practice.

It’s time to heal and regroup. Tough games are coming like Tuesday on the road. I haven’t experienced anything like this in terms of injuries during our ownership of the team.

Give Dan Your Ideas

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

See article here. Post your ideas on Dan’s blog. Help us to get some pixels in the WashingtonPost.com D.C. Sports Bog. Good stuff within.

Can This Last?

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Here is a good article on NHL economics. In the past, economic issues in our league were always centered on a market by market and team by team basis. However this economic upheaval cuts across all of North America. To date, this season our business is very strong here in DC. I would anticipate that if we play well and make the playoffs and have hopes and dreams, we can keep our momentum going into next season. But I do believe we all have to cut back; worry about our fan satisfaction; and offer more ROI on their entertainment dollar investment and be cautious now more than ever.

Thank you to our fans for believing in the Caps and choosing to spend time and money with us. We hope to earn it every game.

Check Out “Kicking It” on Moviefone

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Interesting three-legged synergy hereKicking It, a film I produced, is on SnagFilms, a service I founded, which in turn is on Moviefone, a service I acquired when I worked at AOL.

I am touched and happy to bring you a great film this holiday season. I hope you have the time to watch it. 

No, Thank You

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

 The blogosphere is now mainstream. You have all arrived. Make us proud in 2009. I am happy to be amongst your ranks.