Monthly Archives: February 2009

Same Old Same Old

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When we lose of late, the loss is usually self-inflicted. There were too many penalties and too many missed opportunities. We were up 1-0 at the end of the first period but I honestly thought the score could have been 3 or 4 to 1. We hit posts and we missed open nets. The Flyers hit a post too.

Then we were killing off a power play and threw the puck into the stands again giving the Flyers a 5 on 3 power play and – BANG! - the puck is in the back of the net and the Flyers have life. We were called for 9 penalties, many cheap ones and some for retaliating against the Flyers who are expert at this. I thought the goalie interference call was marginal at best. The Flyers are known for running goalies and Jose Theodore isn’t known as a dirty player.

We have to internalize that we took a loss from the jaws of victory and that we have 3 more games in this stretch that are very important: Atlanta on Thursday; Boston on Saturday; and Florida on Sunday. There is no time to look back. We have to shake it off and get back to work. Three games in four days is a tough schedule. 

We Don’t Underrate Backstrom

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We know what we have. Nicklas is a very smart and savvy player.

He is perhaps our most well-rounded player. He has super hockey sense. He lugs the puck up ice and sets us up. He plays great D; has great hands; and is selfless. He only wants the team to win. He is a great teammate and he racks up points. And he will play his best in big games. Nicklas is much stronger and tougher than people give him credit for and he will only grow and get even stronger on the puck.

He is one of our foundational players. He loves the city and he loves playing on this team. He is one to build around. I for one am very excited to have him on our team. Another very high draft pick; another brick in the wall.

What is so Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding?

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A good post here on Mike Milbury and his visit to Verizon Center last Sunday.

I, of course, didn’t see the game on TV but I have heard the announcers were more respectful to us, our fans and players which is a good thing.

And yes, Mike and I met and I did give him a “hug it out” session straight out of Entourage.

After 60 Games

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The Washington Capitals now have the best record in our history after 60 games played.

That was a big win on national TV in front of a sellout crowd of almost all Capitals fans. Thank you. The building was incredibly loud and passionate. And I bet the RED looked great on HD television!

We needed a win after a tough game against the Avalanche.

We needed two more points to pad our lead in the division.

We love beating great and talented teams on home ice and the Penguins always scare me. We respect them and our games are always very intense.

Thank you NBC and thank you Mike Milbury. He and I met before the game and we “hugged it out” Entourage style.

We now have 81 points with 22 games left to play. How high is up for us? How many points do you think we will end the season with? Tell me what you think.

I have a big smile on my face. Go Caps!

“I am Happy to Be Here as the Team was Built.”

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Me too Alex. Me too. :-)  I am happy you are here too. You are being genuine, authentic, joyous and honest in all that you do.

Much is being made of the talk at the game.

I think it is all overblown.

That was a tough and intense game.

Players talk all of the time.

I thought we should have been talking more to the officials as I saw several non calls during the game. And I am pleased there has been no whining from us. We play Pittsburgh one more time in a few weeks but we have a bunch of games in the interim that are just as important starting on Tuesday against the Flyers. Time to calm down and refocus on the next task at hand.