Capitals suck

[AntiMoon]

This team writes the book on how to turn the puck over

The Gwg was hilarious: wide open shot from the blueline AND a wide open guy in front to tap it in Only the Crapitals folks. Semin was furious afterwards when told he only played 14 mins, not to mention Aucoin getting more PP time than him. Hunter is clueless. Thankfully he's gone soon and hopefully GMGM is as well

[durango46]

The Gwg was hilarious: wide open shot from the blueline AND a wide open guy in front to tap it in Only the Crapitals folks. Semin was furious afterwards when told he only played 14 mins, not to mention Aucoin getting more PP time than him. Hunter is clueless. Thankfully he's gone soon and hopefully GMGM is as well

Stamkos wide open on the rebound....nice job D

how do you leave the best player on the ice unaccounted for ??

[Balt Observer]

What the hell has happened to the Capitals? It seems like just last season they were supposed to be Cup contenders. Now people are talking about canning the GM and coach (again)?

[durango46]

Leafs were up 3-0 at one time

and even 5-3 in 3rd and lost in OT to the Buffalo Referees


as I said before i dont see the caps getting in

[durango46]

caps theme


just get it out
just get it out


gutless hockey at it's finest

3-zip lead
now 3-2 typical

[durango46]

easy to figure why Ovies goals are down

Zero chances at empty netters

meanwhile Stamkos lives on the ice come empty net time



you know Ovechkin the best forechecker on the team


Nice move by Semin all by himself to win it

[Balt Observer]

Hmm, Caps made it into the playoffs. How are they going to fare against the Rangers?

The last few times they've met in the playoffs, the roles were reversed.

[thinking_man]

easy to figure why Ovies goals are down

Zero chances at empty netters

meanwhile Stamkos lives on the ice come empty net time



you know Ovechkin the best forechecker on the team


Nice move by Semin all by himself to win it

Ovechkin has 5 more goals this season than he did last. His points are down because he is having a bad season (for him). Not buying the "empty-netters" theory. There are not many chances for those in the first place and in many cases you still have to earn it.
He's 37th in the league in scoring. Not only that but both Semin and Matt Hendricks, who has all of 4 goals this season, are showing him up in the shootouts.

It doesn't appear he will ever have another 100+ point season ever again. It a shame too because that is what the Capitals are paying him to do. His lousy 27 assists this season ranks him at #120. At age 26 he appears to me to have burnt himself out compared to what he used to be.

I went to the game last night and except for his goal he looked terrible.

As far as the "Capitals Suck" a win Saturday coupled with a Florida loss in regulation and the Capitals will win the Southeast division for the 5th straight year.

If only a certain baseball team that plays in Baltimore would "suck" that bad...

[thinking_man]

Hmm, Caps made it into the playoffs. How are they going to fare against the Rangers?

The last few times they've met in the playoffs, the roles were reversed.

It's still TBD who they will play.

I'm a bit worried about the goaltending. Neuvirth had to be helped off the ice last night and there is still no word on how bad he is hurt. Vokoun has a groin injury. No word on him either.

Going into the playoffs with their 3rd string goalie does not make me comfortable.

Ovechkin needs to step up as do a few others. That will be of some help.

[Balt Observer]

It's still TBD who they will play.

I'm a bit worried about the goaltending. Neuvirth had to be helped off the ice last night and there is still no word on how bad he is hurt. Vokoun has a groin injury. No word on him either.

Going into the playoffs with their 3rd string goalie does not make me comfortable.

Ovechkin needs to step up as do a few others. That will be of some help.

Yes, I discovered that it was still TBD after I posted. Agree about the goaltending. Holtby's looked great at times and horrible at others. It doesn't bode well if he is the #1 in the playoffs. I heard that the backup would be Sabourin. Has he ever even played a game for the Caps?

I just hope they can make it tough for whoever they face. Can't really expect a whole lot this year, unfortunately.

[durango46]

Ovechkin has 5 more goals this season than he did last. His points are down because he is having a bad season (for him). Not buying the "empty-netters" theory. There are not many chances for those in the first place and in many cases you still have to earn it.
He's 37th in the league in scoring. Not only that but both Semin and Matt Hendricks, who has all of 4 goals this season, are showing him up in the shootouts.

It doesn't appear he will ever have another 100+ point season ever again. It a shame too because that is what the Capitals are paying him to do. His lousy 27 assists this season ranks him at #120. At age 26 he appears to me to have burnt himself out compared to what he used to be.

I went to the game last night and except for his goal he looked terrible.

As far as the "Capitals Suck" a win Saturday coupled with a Florida loss in regulation and the Capitals will win the Southeast division for the 5th straight year.

If only a certain baseball team that plays in Baltimore would "suck" that bad...

Guess you decided to go back down that road we have been before..That's fine. Just not going to take it....Time to fire back

First....I don't really care what you think Think...The empty netters are REAL..If your not on the ice you can't get the cupcake goals. Has nothing to do with theory. Your trying to tell me if he was on the ice with an empty net he would be a non factor....Hilarious

Secondly....wonder where this organization would be without the GREAT 8 ?
I know one place they wouldn't be....IN THE PLAYOFFS this year.

For the record ALEXANDER OVECHKIN put the Washington Capitals back on the map. The Caps were a non-factor at the time.
Attendance had dropped big time, so much so that many Caps fans are now called front runners and bandwagon fans. The Great #8 changed all that with his outstanding play.
Lot's of factors go into his stats dropping off. Not just his own play. Afterall this is a TEAM sport.

Yet somehow you want to throw him right under that bus. Well sir not I. He his the face of this franchise and most would agree.
So you enjoy yourself in the minority that bash him locally. So you want to place most of the blame on him ? Seriously, maybe you don't know hockey like you THINK you do.

Your post over on Sunspot stated he hasn't scored any goals since March 25 yet he has 11 in his last 15. What's he have to score every night to make you happy. Admit it....you don't like the guy.

When he turns it around and I know he will (age 26) do me a favor and don't jump back on the wagon bro...quietly walk away please.

Lastly.....5 years of playoffs. Good achievement I guess...Because even YOU would have to admit much more was expected of them. Cup favorites I believe


I THINK I know the Orioles stink every year without your help. Yet I still love them. Just like I love the Caps. Regardless of what you think THINK

[AntiMoon]

Ovie's numbers are down because his linemates suck. No Backstrom for 40 games, no Green on PP most of the year, he makes 2 or 3 great passes a night that get shot into the glass or into the goalies chest. If Vokoun is out for the playoffs we won't win a series. Now that Neuvirth might be out we might not win a game.

[Eastside Terp]

but they are in .....

maybe the lower expectations in the playoffs will serve them well this year ......

[slapshot]

An article in today's Post reminded me of something I've said every year on this forum going into the playoffs - you don't want to go into the playoffs all fat and content. In fact, most hockey players will tell you that they prefer to be the underdog and start any series away from home.

Having to fight to make the playoffs could be a good thing. I haven't seen them play for a few months, so can't comment about their play. But coming in with something to prove against a team that should be better (at least on paper), is a good thing, IMO. Heck, look what it did for Cornell against Michigan.

After the first few games, we'll all have a good idea how far this team will go in the playoffs.

All this said, the play of the net minder will determine how far a team goes in the playoffs. If you don't have a wall in net, you can have an entire team of OV's...and it still won't matter.

Go B's!! Oh, and BC will take the D1 hockey championship, IMO.

[slapshot]

Let the defense of our Cup begin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6OCp...e_gdata_player

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClYgT...e_gdata_player



The greatest hockey city in the world! Correction. The greatest SPORTS city in the world!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIZNV...e_gdata_player

[AntiMoon]

Little known shocking fact: Highest active points per game in the playoffs? A Ovechkin

[AntiMoon]

Caps beat the Rags. Looks like 7th seed vs Baawstaan. Say chow-dher!

[AntiMoon]

It's official. Matchups in East set
NYR-Ott (NY in 6)
Bos-Was
Fla-NJ(NJ in 6)
Pit-Phi(Refs won't let Pit lose. Pit in 7)
Caps took 3 of 4 from Bos and the Bruins haven't been the same since Obamagate. However, they are coming off a season where they gave you a blueprint on why they can win a Cup and the Caps can't: depth down the middle. Lucic,Bergeron,Seguin and Krejci will be a huge challenge for Backstrom,Laich,Beagle and Perreault. Going to take a superhuman effort from Ovie and Holtby with Ward,Semin and others needing to step up. I give the Caps a 30% chance of winning this series.

[Eastside Terp]

Go B's!! Oh, and BC will take the D1 hockey championship, IMO.

yea they did .......

I watched the 3rd period.........

that goal that put them up by 2 by that freshman was a thing of beauty .......

[thinking_man]

Guess you decided to go back down that road we have been before..That's fine. Just not going to take it....Time to fire back

First....I don't really care what you think Think...The empty netters are REAL..If your not on the ice you can't get the cupcake goals. Has nothing to do with theory. Your trying to tell me if he was on the ice with an empty net he would be a non factor....Hilarious

LOL. I just went to Stamkos' player page on NHL.com and he has a grand total of TWO empty net goals this season. So much for you making a case that this was the reason why Stamkos scored 22 more goals than Ovechkin did. How about this dose of reality- Stamkos is a better player. Period.
Stamkos 97 points, Ovechkin 65.

Secondly....wonder where this organization would be without the GREAT 8 ?
I know one place they wouldn't be....IN THE PLAYOFFS this year.

I can't credit a player who finished 37th in the NHL in scoring this season as the reason why they snuck into the playoffs. It is fact that he's lost a couple of steps whether you want to admit that or not. He could get it back but right now I'm not expecting it. He's still a good player but right now he is no longer an elite player.

For the record ALEXANDER OVECHKIN put the Washington Capitals back on the map. The Caps were a non-factor at the time.
Attendance had dropped big time, so much so that many Caps fans are now called front runners and bandwagon fans. The Great #8 changed all that with his outstanding play.
Lot's of factors go into his stats dropping off. Not just his own play. Afterall this is a TEAM sport.

Sure it's a team sport. A lot has to do with what Ovechkin has been doing with the puck once he gets it. I've seen it more and more lately him losing his concentration and not having the control and flair he once had.

He once put them back on the map but a lot of credit goes to Ted Leonsis. During Ovechkin's first two years the Capitals did not make the playoffs. It was a rebuilding process.

Yet somehow you want to throw him right under that bus. Well sir not I. He his the face of this franchise and most would agree.
So you enjoy yourself in the minority that bash him locally. So you want to place most of the blame on him ? Seriously, maybe you don't know hockey like you THINK you do.

I think a player making 10 million dollars per season and taking up a good percentage of the salary cap has to be held responsible for his lowly ranking in the NHL scoring race. When the Capitals signed him they were expecting a career at least close to Gretzky or Lemieux. I know I was. While I doubt they will ever admit it they have to be disappointed with his play and production. He has not earned his money this season.

Your post over on Sunspot stated he hasn't scored any goals since March 25 yet he has 11 in his last 15. What's he have to score every night to make you happy. Admit it....you don't like the guy.

Just bringing up facts due to the money he is being paid and the kind of production that is expected. The Capitals are not getting their money's worth, at least at this time.

When he turns it around and I know he will (age 26) do me a favor and don't jump back on the wagon bro...quietly walk away please.

So says the guy who came up with this stupid thread title and repeatedly and consistantly bashes the entire team.

Lastly.....5 years of playoffs. Good achievement I guess...Because even YOU would have to admit much more was expected of them. Cup favorites I believe

Much more was expected. I'm very disappointed with this season but they still win their share and in no way are they in the "suck" category. Teams like the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets haven't made the playoffs in 8-10 years. Before this season it was 10 years for the Panthers as well.

I THINK I know the Orioles stink every year without your help. Yet I still love them. Just like I love the Caps. Regardless of what you think THINK

I'll post what I want to post and obviously I don't need your permission. It was relevant to bring up the Orioles woes as that defines "suck" for a professional sports team, not the Capitals.