Comments on: Redundant-Redundant http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:26:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Angie http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20458 Angie Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:59:50 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20458 The Cup would be nice, historic even. The very idea gives me chills of excitement! I've been a fan since I was a 13, I'm 39 now and I still love this team. I love it more now because I see what Ted has done, I love his vision, his belief in the organization. What we as fans should be doing is believing in the team, believing that Ted, GMGM and Bruce know what they are doing. Believe that our time will come, we will get what is earned when it is deserved. Just because you want something doesn't mean you get it! Be happy about the journey, not just the destination. Enjoy the games we have left, enjoy watching our team grow and be successful. Support the team and everyone involved in it. Most of all stop being so negative, stop being one of those people who is never happy about anything!!! Thank you Caps for another amazing season, thank you for the wins and the losses, for the over time games, the shootouts and the heart stopping plays. Thank you for making this my best season yet! I'm looking forward to the last remaining games of the season and the playoffs! No matter what I'll proudly rock my red!!!! The Cup would be nice, historic even. The very idea gives me chills of excitement! I’ve been a fan since I was a 13, I’m 39 now and I still love this team. I love it more now because I see what Ted has done, I love his vision, his belief in the organization.

What we as fans should be doing is believing in the team, believing that Ted, GMGM and Bruce know what they are doing. Believe that our time will come, we will get what is earned when it is deserved. Just because you want something doesn’t mean you get it! Be happy about the journey, not just the destination. Enjoy the games we have left, enjoy watching our team grow and be successful. Support the team and everyone involved in it. Most of all stop being so negative, stop being one of those people who is never happy about anything!!!

Thank you Caps for another amazing season, thank you for the wins and the losses, for the over time games, the shootouts and the heart stopping plays. Thank you for making this my best season yet! I’m looking forward to the last remaining games of the season and the playoffs! No matter what I’ll proudly rock my red!!!!

]]> By: Carol From Bklyn http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20457 Carol From Bklyn Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:13:57 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20457 ANT'T that the truth Chrysten! All we need to do is stay healthy and as TED would say "a little bit of luck"! This Team has brought so many moments of happiness. Take a breath and enjoy journey! Lets Go Caps!! ANT’T that the truth Chrysten! All we need to do is stay healthy and as TED would say “a little bit of luck”! This Team has brought so many moments of happiness. Take a breath and enjoy journey! Lets Go Caps!!

]]> By: John http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20456 John Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:19:09 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20456 Not to be picky, but playoff spot hasn't been clinched yet as Atlanta could score 100 points if they win out and Caps lose all games (stay at 99). It looks like they clinched when you look at the current 9th spot, but Atlanta has 2 games in-hand in the 10th spot. Obviously, not going to happen, but the clinching will come soon enough. (Wife says I'm nuts cuz I'm always looking at the numbers and playing out scenarios, but I knew my skill would come in handy) Not to be picky, but playoff spot hasn’t been clinched yet as Atlanta could score 100 points if they win out and Caps lose all games (stay at 99). It looks like they clinched when you look at the current 9th spot, but Atlanta has 2 games in-hand in the 10th spot. Obviously, not going to happen, but the clinching will come soon enough. (Wife says I’m nuts cuz I’m always looking at the numbers and playing out scenarios, but I knew my skill would come in handy)

]]> By: rast http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20455 rast Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:53:32 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20455 Ted according to NHL.com we have not clinched anything quite yet: "The Washington Capitals (idle) would clinch the Southeast Division tonight if the Atlanta Thrashers lose (regulation or OT/SO) at Columbus. If the Thrashers win, the Capitals would still clinch an Eastern Conference playoff berth if the Montreal Canadiens lose in regulation to the Edmonton Oilers." Not that it matters, because obviously the Thrashers are not going to finish the season with a 15 game win streak while we go on a 15 game losing streak. The important thing is that everyone stays healthy and Boudreau keeps them sharp. Ted according to NHL.com we have not clinched anything quite yet:

“The Washington Capitals (idle) would clinch the Southeast Division tonight if the Atlanta Thrashers lose (regulation or OT/SO) at Columbus. If the Thrashers win, the Capitals would still clinch an Eastern Conference playoff berth if the Montreal Canadiens lose in regulation to the Edmonton Oilers.”

Not that it matters, because obviously the Thrashers are not going to finish the season with a 15 game win streak while we go on a 15 game losing streak. The important thing is that everyone stays healthy and Boudreau keeps them sharp.

]]> By: ChrisGEE http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20454 ChrisGEE Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:02:38 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20454 Ted, Was pleasantly surprised to hear you on the Tony Kornheiser show yesterday (I'm a podcaster..) talking about the book, and of course, the Caps. For those who didn't listen, Ted stated what Jim said about the cup - it's the teams only goal. Hope it happens. If you want to hear the radio interview, head to iTunes and download Wednesday March 10th part 1 of TK's show. Also, his Mr. Tony make it to the game last night? Ted,

Was pleasantly surprised to hear you on the Tony Kornheiser show yesterday (I’m a podcaster..) talking about the book, and of course, the Caps. For those who didn’t listen, Ted stated what Jim said about the cup – it’s the teams only goal. Hope it happens.

If you want to hear the radio interview, head to iTunes and download Wednesday March 10th part 1 of TK’s show. Also, his Mr. Tony make it to the game last night?

]]> By: RJ http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20453 RJ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:21:00 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20453 @Jim- Do you actually think that management goes into the season, NOT trying to win a championship? Capitals have fielded a competitive team for 35 years... Do you feel they have not given you your money's worth? Does it say on your contract of purchase their promise to win a championship or a refund is due? That's because somethings are just beyond control- including the luck to win a championship Great news Ted- behind the team all the way LET'S GO CAPS! @Jim- Do you actually think that management goes into the season, NOT trying to win a championship?
Capitals have fielded a competitive team for 35 years… Do you feel they have not given you your money’s worth? Does it say on your contract of purchase their promise to win a championship or a refund is due?

That’s because somethings are just beyond control- including the luck to win a championship

Great news Ted- behind the team all the way

LET’S GO CAPS!

]]> By: Cindy http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20452 Cindy Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:12:14 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20452 For the nay sayers crying about the Cup. I think we will have a shot at it this season. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=520999 Mr. Leonsis - keep up the good work. For the nay sayers crying about the Cup. I think we will have a shot at it this season. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=520999

Mr. Leonsis – keep up the good work.

]]> By: G White http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20451 G White Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:37:29 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20451 Some great players play an entire career without getting their name on the Cup. A prescient trade by Bruin's GM Harry Sinden sent Ray to the Avalanche. Yes, the Cup is the goal. To say "nothing else" matters, is to miss the whole beauty of the past several seasons. Been a fan since 1974. Long suffering fan. But I have enjoyed the last several seasons. Ovie, Bruce, Green, Backstrom, Laich, Semin, etc.; This season IS special. Cup or no Cup. But a Cup would be the icing on the cake! And it has been a great cake! Some great players play an entire career without getting their name on the Cup. A prescient trade by Bruin’s GM Harry Sinden sent Ray to the Avalanche.

Yes, the Cup is the goal. To say “nothing else” matters, is to miss the whole beauty of the past several seasons.

Been a fan since 1974. Long suffering fan. But I have enjoyed the last several seasons. Ovie, Bruce, Green, Backstrom, Laich, Semin, etc.; This season IS special. Cup or no Cup.

But a Cup would be the icing on the cake! And it has been a great cake!

]]> By: Chrysten http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20450 Chrysten Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:37:09 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20450 Thank you, Ted! You've brought excitement to a city too long mired in sports mediocrity while also maintaining the integrity and good nature of the team. The group of young men you have brought together,are in my Grandmother's words "Boys you would have for dinner, good respectful boys." (She's a huge Green fan, even buying a jersey, and watches every game) And as evidenced by even other DC teams, that is an almost rare occurrence in professional sports. The NHL as a whole is very lucky to have men who believe they play the gentlemen's sport. The Caps, with their many public appearances, charitable works, and transparency with their fans, exemplify this spirit. We have one of the most talented and fun loving teams in the NHL. Ovechkin is an amazing ambassador for the game and it's hard to believe we'll have him for his whole career. The excitement he brings night after night is unmatched. The whole team truly brings passion to the game. For that all of DC and really all hockey fans should thank you and Mcphee. Too many people complain if we lose a game or if Ovi doesn't score a hat trick every game. I just wanted to let you know there are still plenty of us out there who truly appreciate the effort the boys put out every night and love the Capitals through all the ups and downs (of which there are very few lately.) We believe in the Caps and have faith that the Cup is coming to DC this year! Sorry for the long comment, I just felt it needed to be said. Rock the Red and Thanks again Ted! Thank you, Ted! You’ve brought excitement to a city too long mired in sports mediocrity while also maintaining the integrity and good nature of the team. The group of young men you have brought together,are in my Grandmother’s words “Boys you would have for dinner, good respectful boys.” (She’s a huge Green fan, even buying a jersey, and watches every game) And as evidenced by even other DC teams, that is an almost rare occurrence in professional sports. The NHL as a whole is very lucky to have men who believe they play the gentlemen’s sport. The Caps, with their many public appearances, charitable works, and transparency with their fans, exemplify this spirit.
We have one of the most talented and fun loving teams in the NHL. Ovechkin is an amazing ambassador for the game and it’s hard to believe we’ll have him for his whole career. The excitement he brings night after night is unmatched. The whole team truly brings passion to the game. For that all of DC and really all hockey fans should thank you and Mcphee. Too many people complain if we lose a game or if Ovi doesn’t score a hat trick every game. I just wanted to let you know there are still plenty of us out there who truly appreciate the effort the boys put out every night and love the Capitals through all the ups and downs (of which there are very few lately.) We believe in the Caps and have faith that the Cup is coming to DC this year!

Sorry for the long comment, I just felt it needed to be said.
Rock the Red and Thanks again Ted!

]]> By: Nathan http://www.tedstake.com/2010/03/11/redundant-redundant/#comment-20449 Nathan Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:30:56 +0000 http://www.tedstake.com/?p=6856#comment-20449 Haven't qualified for the playoffs quite yet. Atlanta can still top out at 100 points, so the Caps' magic number is 1. Haven’t qualified for the playoffs quite yet. Atlanta can still top out at 100 points, so the Caps’ magic number is 1.

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