Archive for April, 2009
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Please read this article by Michael Wilbon in today’s Washington Post.
It refers to our pending series with Pittsburgh as a “circus” but also as a celebration of great talent and of high-spirited competitiveness between two very good young talent laden teams.
We all must remember that the circus is great family entertainment where safety, security and high value is of paramount importance which is our commitment to everyone.
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Tags: Hockey, NHL Playoffs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Posted in Hockey | 40 Comments »
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
That was my favorite quote from last night at the arena. Thank you. The playoff monkey of not winning a first round playoff series is now off my back.
We can cross another one off the list:
- Become best Caps team in regular season as to points garnered. Check.
- Qualify for playoffs. Check.
- Repeat as SE Division champs. Check.
- Sell out all games. Check.
- Win a playoff series. Check.
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Tags: Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL Playoffs, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Posted in General Interests, Hockey | 43 Comments »
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
With a great SnagFilms widget embed of the documentary on Harvey Milk, this is a great editorial use of our films. Thank you so much.
Tags: "The Times of Harvey Milk", SnagFilms.com, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take
Posted in Politics | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Been there. Done that again. Read this story. Doesn’t it sound old and familiar? This doesn’t represent innovation or new thinking.
Interop - single sign on - dual-headed clients. Sign up once and get an open ID into the web.
Ever hear of Microsoft Passport?
How about AOL’s Magic Carpet?
Or Sun Open SSO?
Or Google Talk and AIM cooperation and interop?
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Tags: AddThis, AOL, Clearspring, Facebook, Google, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take
Posted in Technology | 5 Comments »
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
The Washington Capitals finished 10th in the NHL in paid attendance this year. Only Detroit, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Buffalo sold more tickets than we did in the United States. Who said Washington wasn’t a town that was in love with hockey and its team?
We sold more tickets than even Edmonton in Canada and we sold more tickets than the New York Rangers as an example.
However, we finished 20th in the NHL in ticketing revenues due to our very reasonable ticket pricing policy. We wish to thank all of our fans who bought tickets this year. You all rock! Thank you so much.
Tags: DC, Hockey, NHL, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Posted in Hockey | 30 Comments »
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Are you ready for Game 7 NHL playoff action tonight? I am. If you are ready, let me know. Tell me now. Post away and spread your good cheer, positive intentions and good karma - now - more than ever!
It is the most exciting time in sports, a Game 7 of a NHL playoff series. And hockey fans in general get two Game 7’s tonight as the Capitals play the Rangers and the Devils play the Hurricanes. A true competitive feast.
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Tags: DC, Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL Playoffs, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Posted in Hockey | 97 Comments »
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Building a good public private partnership to help young companies grow. Click here to read this BusinessWeek piece by my friend Jim Hornthal. Well done.
Tags: BusinessWeek, Jim Hornthal, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take
Posted in Business | 2 Comments »
Monday, April 27th, 2009
Here is a very nice write-up on SnagFilms and a great documentary called Father Roy: Inside the School of Assassins. Beliefnet.com is a long established important site that discusses religion within popular culture. We are honored to be included in this site and hope you will watch the film. Click here to watch it. Don’t be shy. Snag the widget and show it to your friends as well.
Tags: "Father Roy: Inside the School of Assassins", Beliefnet, SnagFilms, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take
Posted in Films | No Comments »
Monday, April 27th, 2009
I guess NBC yesterday invited President Obama to Tuesday’s Capitals Game 7 against the New York Rangers.
Our President always has a standing invitation to attend any game he so desires.
See this Washington Times article on the matter. Click here. If anyone is listening at the White House in the scheduling office, come on out and enjoy NHL hockey and see Washington DC at its best Rocking the Red. Thank you Mr. President and Go Caps!
Tags: Hockey, NHL Playoffs, President Obama, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Posted in Hockey | 10 Comments »
Monday, April 27th, 2009
Take the day off to rest up and then start to send those ongoing good vibes our way.
We need them and they work! Thank you.
I thought we played smart playoff hockey yesterday on the road. We scored first and we built a comfortable lead and then held on tightly in the third period for a win all to force a Game 7 at home on Tuesday night. It was a great team victory with 5 different players chipping in with goals.
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Tags: Hockey, New York Rangers, NHL Playoffs, Ted Leonsis, Ted's Take, Washington Capitals
Posted in General Interests, Hockey | 16 Comments »