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I'm sure they've done it more than any other team

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Chris Hansen (not that one) sounds like he is open to the idea of an NHL team coming to his arena in Seattle before an NBA team. Not at all surprised that with the talk of one in the suburbs, he didn't want to lose out on getting his arena.

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Oh man, I got filled in on all the election stuff while I was here. Crazy. Good thing there was kind of a big hockey game that same night to placate the masses.

I was thinking of reaching out to you, but if I recall you're kind of a ways away from Calgary?

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Yeah. You can tell his confidence is just not there. He's not driving the net as forcefully as he usually is, he's taking shots from weird angles or shooting too soon. I think once he gets that first one he'll start to loosen up.

But like you're saying, his game is still on in other areas. He's arguably been their best defensive forward. He's making great plays in his own end. Unfortunately, that's not all he gets paid to do!

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I just got back from the supermarket and I saw Rick Nash on a milk carton.

Finish them off Caps. And then it's Let's Go Lightning!!!! :D

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Ovechkin, Green, and Laich, among others are well aware of the Caps playoffs history. Guys like Orpick and Brouwer have been there before and know what it takes.

I don't expect New York to go quietly but I also don't expect the Capitals to get off track.

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The bitter part of me is rooting for a Ducks vs. Lightning Finals so the league can be reminded of how shitty the ratings for hockey can get.

I remember watching the Ducks vs. Sens finals......oh wait no I don't.

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Ducks/TBL I'd be more interested in watching than I was for Sens/Ducks. I was still bitter about having that fucking series in the Wings hands and losing it. But also the Sens didn't interest me and I expected it to be short....I was right.

BUT yeah ratings would blow I think. Maybe I'd be wrong but across the US no one would care and in those particular markets, there isn't enough interest to off-set it.

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If Caps make the Cup and the Hawks don't will you be a Caps fan again?

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Everyone have their brooms out??

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No way
Bishop played the game of a lifetime last night
Prob due for a letdown

Edit : :lol:lol for h2p on the list
Sup Smudge. I had tix for tonight but fuck 3rd level there
Feel like Im gonna fall on the fucking ice

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First post alert!!

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Knew it
2-0 already

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Holy fuck, Habs

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Amazing how quickly the conversation can change in a series though. Remember a little over a week ago when everyone was talking about Cary Price. Have not heard his name mentioned since this series started.

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Blackhawks good?

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Patrick Kane is the best hockey player alive...

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Fucking crazy ending

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Wasn't able to see, Hawks tried to choke at the end but had too big a lead?

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It's not often that an EN becomes the GWG. Awesome finish.

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Scary finish....but happy to relax for a few days.

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Game ended after 2nd period.

Hawks now 30-0-0 this year when leading after 2.

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without question

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Hawks win it all.....

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drunk......9'

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I can actually watch tonight's game. Hopefully the Rangers avoid being knocked out on home ice. That said, unless something drastic changes tonight, the Caps should be waiting for the Lightning in the Conference finals.

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Well Wild probably deserved a bit more out of that series. Looks like no more Rozy though you hate to see it end like that. Could be the end of his career you would think if it's as serious as it looked.

Looks like in all likelihood Hawks v Ducks. I am kinda glad the Ducks have home ice in the first couple of games as the Hawks are due for a bunch of days off and I think it's advantageous for them to kick the rust off on the road. Rest will be huge for the top 4 dmen.

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He's so, so good. It's not fair.

In other news, as a DC sports fan, it is my obligation to be nervous about tonight. I'm cautiously optimistic that this team won't lose 3 in a row, but the Rangers still have a chance in this thing if the Caps PK turns back into a pumpkin at some point.

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Shhhhhhh

And I'm with you. Nervous as hell. My heart wants to believe this version of the Caps won't lose 3 in a row but I won't believe it until I see it.

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When every game has been a one goal game it is hard to guess at what will happen tonight. I know one thing though...if the Rangers don't score at least 3 goals tonight the Caps will be in the conference finals by tomorrow morning.

Personally, I said Caps in 5 after watching game 1 and I am sticking to that. I hope to god I am wrong because my last final is today at noon and I can finally start watching hockey again. I would hate for my team to only last 1 night in my freedom haha.

At the end of the day, unless NY has some major changes tonight and can find a way to score they are done. The only way I would be worried as a Caps fan would be if Holtby either got hurt or gave up 4-5 goals suddenly tonight. Really, just got hurt to be honest. I don't think giving up a bunch of goals would even worry me for one game right now either. Hank got smoked in game 5 against the Habs last year for example.

Prediction: 3-2 Caps tonight on a late 3rd period goal. Rangers fans cheer the team for their efforts. I book a tee time for Sunday morning.

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I'm worried for Holtby's health. DC sports are cursed. Look no further than John Wall right now.

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He should be fine. So far Kreider has not gone flying into him...so as long as that doesn't happen you are safe. :rolleyes

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new post: http://skateinthecrease.weebly.com/s...t-best-friends

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http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2...o-other-teams/

Hasn't ruled out Detroit according to McKenzie but my guess is he's gone. I understand wanting to see what other teams have to offer before making decision, and can't do that by end of May if he can't talk to them.

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Seriously. Poor town can't catch a break.

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I agree with this and it's gotta be nerve racking as a fan considering they've scored 2 or less in 7 of their 9 playoff games so far. And quite honestly 3 might not even be enough, but it will likely take at least that.

Still I say, like a broken record, it's the Caps. I'd hold off on booking that tee time for now.

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What's an "interview" with Babcock like at this point.
Him: "What can you give me?"
Teams: "Yes."
Him: "You will be considered."

(shamelessly stolen from twitter)

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No shit. It's not an interview, it's a sales pitch by the teams. It's "We'll give X dollars, have these prospects, this is our plan and you can have this much control." While I think he's gone, this does make a lot of sense. It shows a lot of respect between Holland Babs. Holland wants this done by the end of May but Babs wants to see what's out there and wouldn't be able to do that waiting until June 30th. If he waited he could be shutting the door on Detroit prematurely.

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Wings also get a 3rd rounder if anyone signs Babcock. Would be within 3 years.

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Not really nervous for the Rangers tonight.
I almost, ALMOST, took 3rd base seats to the nats instead.

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Also about Babs, if he leaves, please go West. Don't want to face him 4-5 times a year.

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Well....the Rangers have figured out a way to win the Presidents trophy and still be considered the underdogs! Here is hoping we can find a way to not lose on home ice.

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Amen. :violent

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I don't think the Caps will close it out tonight. Think Rangers take it 3-2 or 4-2

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I don't really think the Caps will close it out tonight either. They might. Gonna make for a really nervous game 6 if they don't. If this series ends up going 7 the Caps will lose.

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:thumbsup:thumbsup here's to it going 7 then.

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Two best goalies in the playoffs going at it here. Great stuff.

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Rags outplayed the Caps big time that period, Holtby has been outstanding.

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True story.

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Hawks to take the Stan Stan?

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For the first ten minutes they did. It was all Caps for the last ten minutes. Hank has been equally outstanding.

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I was indulging in a Totino's and a couple beers the last 10 minutes, so I may not have been paying attention quite as much. :lol

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The Caps completely took over the last ten minutes. Two power plays helped but they didn't get much going on those power plays.

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I'm officially a bad Rangers fan....I'm drunk at an outdoor bar not even watching the game because I am celebrating finals being over! Go Rangers! Lol

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Only 12 goals scored in almost 4 2/3 games in this series, and not for lack of scoring chances. Gonna be yet another one-goal game and I swear I'm going to have a heart attack before it's over. Thanks Obama.

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I'm not the resident expert on hockey rules, but I feel like that should have been a goal.

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Goals like that are disallowed a lot. Whatever. Great effort here from both teams. Can't say enough about those goalies. It's special.

Which team scored...or didn't score!?

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Caps scored. Disallowed for incidental contact. I'm not upset about it. Usually that play is disallowed.

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Roenick and the experts think they got the call right, that's fair enough for me.

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Now they are just taking goals away from the Caps

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Lets count that one

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Holy shit! Yes!

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Oh boy....

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In the words of Lou in Major League 2..........this is tragic stuff.

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Ugh.......

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Yesss!!!

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If I were a Caps fan and we wound up losing this game I would think it was the beginning of the end after that

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Hence why I said this is tragic stuff. Same old same old. :BANG

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Damn I thought the spin move was going to work

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Feels like this is gonna be like 5 overtimes and the Rangers are gonna win.

Rangers in 7

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Fuck that talk Barbs!

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I've been trained to believe that's how it's gonna go down

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If the Caps can survive the first 20 seconds of OT I like our chances.

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The fuck is happening in the Calgary game?

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Lotsa goals

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Entertaining OT so far

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Holy Holtby!

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Saw that coming from the moment they turned it over at center ice. Fuck.

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Ugh. Fuck that

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Both goalies have been phenomenal

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All these damn former U.S. WJC players for the Rangers, ruining things for the Caps. :BANG

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What a play by Stepan!!

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USA USA USA, fuck the Commies!

(Really, hate both teams, just happy to see good hockey when I can)

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Caps gonna Cap!

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Onto game 6..... Another 1 goal game. Shame one of the goalies have to go home at the end of the series. Outstanding play from both thus far.

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That's why you go up 3-1. Damn.

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And that's the series. Congrats, Rangers fans.

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I fully expected the Caps to lose this game by 2-3 goals. The fact they should have won and lost in OT confirms they will finish in Game 6 and win the series


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They'd better. The Caps are 0-4 in games 7 in series where they were up 3 games to 1.

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Holy caps fans melting haha. You guys sound like me over the past 3 days. Huge win for the Rangers! I still think the caps win game 6, but if we can win that game...oh boy!

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'

this is why I can't hate the Rangers anymore. Too many Americans on the team.

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Because I've seen this movie before. :BANG

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I really, really want to see a game 7 in that series. Holy shit what a hockey game.

Rangers had some GRADE A chances in the first 2 and just couldn't capitalize. Holtby just playing out of his mind. Great game.

Nothing more awesome than OT winners at home during the SC playoffs.

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Especially OT winners in SCF to win the cup at home.

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http://youtu.be/CRBtTIY572s

Place was shaking

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I was gonna say let the Rangers fans have this moment, but then I remembered you're one :lol

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Not sure I'm totally ready to welcome her back to the Rangers fan club....especially after making a comment reminding me of that awful game 5 OT loss in the finals :lol

Edit: ugh and she posted the link...yup definitely still out!
:lol

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At best this was a neutral moment for you.