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I’m not an NHLer but I play one on TV

The new Verizon 4G LTE NHL GameCenter Premium commercial spot was released today. It features some dude trapped under Verizon Center ice; Alex Ovechkin selfishly scoring on a 2-on-1 with Brooks Laich against the Blues; and John Carlson joining the before mentioned teammates in celebration as they head off the ice. What you may not…Click here for more.

Caps hockey Zen

I’d like to welcome new Caps fans, watching since Ovechkin became a household name, to what I have known as NHL hockey in DC for the better part of my life. The Capitals inspire so much positive energy in the fan base with performances like last night’s against the Panthers. They score early, weather opposition…Click here for more.

…then what? (or “I told you so”)

If the Capitals continue to struggle, have another bad month, or suffer another disappointing Stanley Cup Playoffs, then what? A month ago, I asked that rhetorical question after the firing of Bruce Boudreau and hiring of the current Caps head coach, Dale Hunter. Here we are, a month later and the Washington Capitals have gone…Click here for more.

Gabby Out, Huntsy In

After a nice, relaxing holiday weekend, I’m getting ready to head out the door this morning, glancing at the local news, hoping to catch the weather for the day. Suddenly, the anchor gets real serious with some breaking news. “The Washington Capitals have confirmed that they are parting ways with Bruce Boudreau,” he says. Then…Click here for more.

How do you fix this?

I had this whole rant drafted Friday about everyone overreacting, being irrationally pessimistic, and how they did not know what they were talking about when trying to “fix” the Caps via online media outlets. Then, I watched the Capitals get pumped by the Toronto Maple Leafs, 7-1 tonight. It was only tonight that I really…Click here for more.