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This is a Remarkable Example

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

The Internet can be a powerful tool: A blogger creates a fun site asking our President to come to a Caps game. The White House Press Secretary takes a question on it during a press briefing the very next day. You can’t make this stuff up.

I am sure at some point that our President and his family will come “Barack the Red” at a Caps game.

Our Q scores and popularity is probably a bit higher than his right now in DC if you can believe that. So when he and his family and staff are ready to have some fun the open invitation still stands. Go Caps! Thank you for considering the invite Mr. President.

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Wall Street Journal on Alex Ovechkin

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Here is a story I just stumbled upon in the Wall Street Journal. It is highly complimentary to Alex and his skill set. I thought you would all enjoy reading it…well, maybe not all of you.

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Baaaa Sheep - Baaaa Sheep

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Who knew?

Check this one out. Live and learn.

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Nice Post Editorial

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

This is great for us. Thank you Washington Post. These kinds of editorials help us to garner respect in the industry and with our fan base. We are very appreciative. We hope to live up to the kind words.

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Hard To Put Into Words

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Five hundred points in less than 5 seasons. Historic. Don’t take Alex Ovechkin for granted. Ever. It is an honor to watch him play. We are fortunate. We are blessed. This is so much fun.

Twelve seconds left - a dipsy-doodle move though the D man’s legs - a shot with one hand - a goal to get us back into the game. Watch the New York Rangers players’ reaction to the goal scored.

Alex is our leader; our Captain; and our defending league wide MVP.

Watch this goal. It is hard to put into words what Alex does night after night for us and in NYC at MSG for all the MSM to see.

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Ground Control to Major Tom

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

The Capstronaut landed in the owner’s box last night with his glowing multimedia fan blowing full speed inside his suit to keep cool.

Did you know he can’t go to the bathroom during a game; that he doesn’t talk as he must remain “in character”; and that he loves the Caps and he does this all for you, our fans?

He has a great winning record at home. He is considering going to games on the road, by space shuttle I assume.

It was wonderful and fun to host him in our box. He is a true Americana hero!

Did you know that the Capitals have played the least amount of home games so far of any team in the East? I bet you didn’t and doesn’t that make our record more impressive?

We are now home for a nice stretch to even the schedule out. Of course the one away game will be in Pittsburgh. We have quite a stretch - Philly and Detroit at home - followed by Pittsburgh. What a week is coming up. Old time hockey.

Last night we won 6-1 in front of another total and crazed sellout crowd.

We needed to beat Toronto as they play us tough and they are a scrappy team. They beat us pretty good the last game that we played.

They do what they always do when they get blown out: Try to hurt someone to prove they are tough and up and coming to their coach and GM but they aren’t. They are just a team with a 16-29-9 record with 41 points, second to last in the East. As someone once said, ”You are what your record says you are.” Their own coach said they looked like “deer in the headlights.”

Alex Ovechkin had a fun night with 5 points. He is now second in the NHL in scoring. He has 62 points. He has played 8 games less than the league leader who has 64 points. He is third in goals scored and he is second in plus/minus. I think the fans can chant “MVP! MVP!” once again.

Jason Chimera continues to impress. So far the trade has turned out quite well for us. He is big, strong, fast and productive. And he plays with “jam.” We are very happy he has joined our lineup.

I look forward to see you all on Sunday. The Flyers will be flying out there. It will be a great test. Go Caps!

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Bad Game - Great Blog Post

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Sorry about that. That was an odd game, a game where we expended so much energy to lose 7 to 4. We were down 4-1; tied it up 4-4; then basically lost the “second game within the game” by a score of 3-0.

To say nothing worked on defense, in goal and on our special teams would be an understatement.

Where are all of the experts on ice quality today, by the way?

Alex Ovechkin was ready to fight to help jump start us as a team. That is what Captains have to do sometimes but Matt Bradley wouldn’t stand for that. Check out this blog post. It is witty and has great graphics and captions.

Sorry about last night. That wasn’t fun. We can’t lick our wounds as we have another game tonight.

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Humbled and Confused

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

TSN thinks Mike Green is the leader in the midway point for the Norris Trophy. We agree. Why didn’t he make the Canadian Olympic team again?

And Alex Ovechkin is the leading candidate for MVP. Imagine if Alex hadn’t missed eight games to date. What would his stats be right now?

Thank you. This is very kind and we are very humbled. Click and enjoy.

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Making Some News

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

The Washington Capitals made some news, too. :-)

We won last night 4-2 over a very good Montreal team. That was good news.

We named Alex Ovechkin our Captain after a unanimous vote by his teammates. We were reminded of the fact that Alex Ovechkin is only the second player in NHL history to be named to the First Team All-Star Team in his first four years in the NHL. The players gave Alex a standing ovation in the locker room when the announcement was made. That was great news.

Last night Alex Semin had a bravado performance. I was most delighted by his second goal - a rocket that even the opposing goaltender was impressed with - and it was wonderful to see our second young goaltender, Michael Neuvirth, have another great performance. I guess those who were concerned about our goaltending can now take comfort in the fact that as a franchise, we may have the best situation in goal for a group of young goaltenders in the entire league. We now have three young goaltenders that will all play in the NHL. Some experts think all three can be stars. Outstanding news, don’t you think?

And let us not forget that in the Junior World Championships last night - the Finals - the US against Canada. Our young D-man prospect, John Carlson, scored two goals; One to break a tie and then the game winner - the series winner - in overtime to get the US a championship. John had a wonderful series and was the dominant D man in the series. That was fantastic news for the US and the junior hockey program at large.

So a good win at home; a historic player is named Captain; sublime performances by other up and coming great young players; a championship winning goal by a prospect on national TV to secure a championship. A good news day. Thank you.

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Alex is #1

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

The #1 eligible bachelor in Russia, that is, according to Tatler Magazine. Who knew? Why not? Read about it here. Don’t you just love hearing facts such as this on my blog? :-)

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