Washington Capitals 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread

mooby · 10-22-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I think outside of a Cup appearance the season is a disappointment.

They're certainly off to a hot start, that's for sure. And I agree, they don't have many more excuses left. 7-1 tonight against the Red Wings though, so they're certainly off to a hot start. We'll see what happens but they've been playing inspired after that goal scoring fest to open the season against Carolina.

SmootSmack · 11-28-2011, 09:24 AM

Well it's official now. Dale Hunter in for Bruce Boudreau.

Not sure how I feel about Hunter

GMScud · 11-28-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well it's official now. Dale Hunter in for Bruce Boudreau.

Not sure how I feel about Hunter

I'm not sure how I feel about Hunter, but I know how I feel about Boudreau. He needed to go. I just hope his replacement can do a better job.

mooby · 11-28-2011, 11:21 AM

I'm not sure how I feel about him either but I'm alright with Brucey B. leaving. This team needed a change.

mooby · 11-28-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

I'm not sure how I feel about Hunter, but I know how I feel about Boudreau. He needed to go. I just hope his replacement can do a better job.

Wow. Post same thing at same time much? Lol

FRPLG · 11-28-2011, 12:31 PM

"Not sure how I feel about Hunter" =

We all think hiring him is probably a huge risk.

GMScud · 11-28-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

"Not sure how I feel about Hunter" =

We all think hiring him is probably a huge risk.

He's had a ton of success coaching for the past 11 years in Canada, and he's loved in this town. I don't like that he doesn't have NHL coaching experience, but I think he'll breath of fresh air in the locker room. I hope so anyway.

Regardless, it's become painfully obvious that Gabby can't get the boys to play hard for him anymore. They go out there and look like they don't give a damn. Gotta nip that in the bud asap.

FRPLG · 11-28-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

He's had a ton of success coaching for the past 11 years in Canada, and he's loved in this town. I don't like that he doesn't have NHL coaching experience, but I think he'll breath of fresh air in the locker room. I hope so anyway.

Regardless, it's become painfully obvious that Gabby can't get the boys to play hard for him anymore. They go out there and look like they don't give a damn. Gotta nip that in the bud asap.

I think they've lost faith in the system. Probably with good reason considering it hasn't "worked" in the ultimate way yet. Too much talent on that team over the last few years to be at this point. It indeed is time for some fresh air. The Hunter hire seems like a "We may be throwing the season away so let's try to bring in someone that everyone can get behind so at least we'll come out of this as best we can."

mooby · 12-01-2011, 06:58 AM

The Ducks have fired Randy Carlyle and hired Gabby to be their new head coach. That didn't take long.

SmootSmack · 12-02-2011, 01:48 PM

Another disappointing performance by the Caps yesterday. They're skating backwards...or some such hockey analogy to indicate this team is slipping. Players running the place, new coach with no NHL coaching experience.

ArtMonkDrillz · 12-02-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Another disappointing performance by the Caps yesterday. They're skating backwards...or some such hockey analogy to indicate this team is slipping. Players running the place, new coach with no NHL coaching experience.

The worst part is that Ovie is a shadow of his old self. I don't know what the deal is but it's very frustrating to watch!

mooby · 12-03-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

The worst part is that Ovie is a shadow of his old self. I don't know what the deal is but it's very frustrating to watch!

Yeah, it's very disappointing. They are in a very deep slump right now, and even a new coach isn't helping.

mooby · 01-12-2012, 01:06 AM

Went to tonight's Caps-Pens game at the phone booth, and I just felt like reiterating that it is very annoying when fans shout "OH" and "RED" during "rocket's red glare" in the performance of the National Anthem. And they had a very nice sergeant singing it and I felt like it was pretty insulting to him and other service members to be doing that disrespectful bs. For once a guy sings the National Anthem without putting his own little "unique" twist on it and fans can't even shut up? Dumb.

With all that said, Caps played an ok game tonight. The 2nd period wasn't that good, but they got through it without giving up a goal, which is always a positive when the final score is 1-0. Vokoun was very solid in net tonight. Now if we could fix our road woes.

DC Tailgate · 02-13-2012, 10:10 PM

This team is an embarrassment. Never seen a team with such little heart. The 09 Redskins and Wizards try harder.

DC Tailgate · 02-13-2012, 10:26 PM

This is why nobody takes Capitals fans or Capitals hockey seriously, just sayin'.

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I don't care if they're losing because John Carlson, Mathieu Perreault, and Braden Holtby are still sexy

11-28-2011, 09:24 AM	#47
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Washington Capitals 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread Well it's official now. Dale Hunter in for Bruce Boudreau. Not sure how I feel about Hunter __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

11-28-2011, 11:21 AM	#49
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,446	I'm not sure how I feel about him either but I'm alright with Brucey B. leaving. This team needed a change. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

11-28-2011, 12:31 PM	#51
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Washington Capitals 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread "Not sure how I feel about Hunter" = We all think hiring him is probably a huge risk.

12-01-2011, 06:58 AM	#54
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,446	Re: Washington Capitals 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread The Ducks have fired Randy Carlyle and hired Gabby to be their new head coach. That didn't take long. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

12-02-2011, 01:48 PM	#55
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Washington Capitals 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread Another disappointing performance by the Caps yesterday. They're skating backwards...or some such hockey analogy to indicate this team is slipping. Players running the place, new coach with no NHL coaching experience. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-12-2012, 01:06 AM	#58
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,446	Re: Washington Capitals 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread Went to tonight's Caps-Pens game at the phone booth, and I just felt like reiterating that it is very annoying when fans shout "OH" and "RED" during "rocket's red glare" in the performance of the National Anthem. And they had a very nice sergeant singing it and I felt like it was pretty insulting to him and other service members to be doing that disrespectful bs. For once a guy sings the National Anthem without putting his own little "unique" twist on it and fans can't even shut up? Dumb. With all that said, Caps played an ok game tonight. The 2nd period wasn't that good, but they got through it without giving up a goal, which is always a positive when the final score is 1-0. Vokoun was very solid in net tonight. Now if we could fix our road woes. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

02-13-2012, 10:10 PM	#59
DC Tailgate Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: District of Columbia Posts: 110	Re: Washington Capitals 2011-2012 Ongoing Thread This team is an embarrassment. Never seen a team with such little heart. The 09 Redskins and Wizards try harder.

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