Daily Archives: January 14, 2010

Jeff Schultz

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Sarge!!!!!! He leads the entire NHL in plus/minus rating. He is ahead of Alex Ovechkin in plus/minus on our team.

He is quiet. He doesn’t toot his own horn. He does his job and he does it very well.

So I will toot his horn.

We are proud of Jeff; his development; his acumen to make smart plays; and his ability to be on the ice and make good things happen for us.

We think we have a great group of young developing D men and we are quite happy with Jeff Schultz this season.

Go Caps! And thank goodness we never listen to some of the “experts” that call into radio shows after our games. Just saying…”Jeff Schultz leads the entire NHL in plus/minus rating.”

Showing Heart

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Another day; another game; another comeback. Only this one was successful. A 5-4 shootout win after being down 4-1.

We can take stock and believe that our team has a lot of heart and character. Thankfully with our depth and scoring prowess, we are really never out of a game. That is “goodness.”

I was pleased that we never got discouraged or played like we didn’t think we could win the game. I was pleased with “new guy” Jason Chimera. He skates like the wind. He scored, had an assist and a fight - a Gordie Howe hat trick last night – welcome Jason!

I am happy that Jose Theodore came in and played quite well. If we get average to above average NHL caliber goaltending, we are well positioned. Goaltending and special teams play is key to success in the long run and in the playoffs.

But heart, determination and a “never say die” attitude are also very important. We won 2 of 3 on the road all in the division. We have 62 points. We are second in the East in terms of points generated.

We aren’t happy with how we are playing but we are winning and getting points. We now – finally – come home for awhile. Some home cooking is what we need. Come out on Friday night and scream your lungs out as we now enter a very tough stretch of games. Go Caps!