14 In A Row

[LastPlaceRocks]

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Long live the greatest team known to man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidents%27_Trophy), hats (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/02/07/GA2010020702491.html?hpid=multimedi a1&hpv=undefined), broken goal cams (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2010/02/ovechkin_smashes_goal_cam.html) and their hardcore fans (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/07/AR2010020702226.html).

[WakingTheMisery]

First

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[inyoursea]

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Long live the greatest team known to man (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidents%27_Trophy), hats (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/02/07/GA2010020702491.html?hpid=multimedi a1&hpv=undefined), broken goal cams (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2010/02/ovechkin_smashes_goal_cam.html) and their hardcore fans (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/07/AR2010020702226.html).

ESPN..something isn't quite right here..hmm (and no it isn't the atrocious commentary)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4896456&categoryid=2378529

[WakingTheMisery]

ESPN..something isn't quite right here..hmm (and no it isn't the atrocious commentary)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4896456&categoryid=2378529

It's the NHL, they don't call penalties.

[Mibabalou]

i like hockey

[SwiftSilentDead]

How long before we become the most hated team in the NHL?

[LastPlaceRocks]

ESPN..something isn't quite right here..hmm (and no it isn't the atrocious commentary)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4896456&categoryid=2378529
There goes my guess.

i like hockey
The Whale didn't kill it for you?

[WakingTheMisery]

How long before we become the most hated team in the NHL?

Beat the Flyers in the first round, Devs in the second, Pens in the finals, Hawks for the cup.

I think that'll do it.

[LastPlaceRocks]

How long before we become the most hated team in the NHL?
A few years given the Caps can get a dynasty going and the Leafs and Habs ride into the sunset.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Beat the Flyers in the first round, Devs in the second, Pens in the finals, Hawks for the cup.

I think that'll do it.

Beating the Hawks or the Sharks (Sharks Sharks) would probably do it. Then again, this is counting on San Jose to actually make it to the cup this year.

[WakingTheMisery]

Beating the Hawks or the Sharks (Sharks Sharks) would probably do it. Then again, this is counting on San Jose to actually make it to the cup this year.

Honestly I had a hard time picking the West. I just know it won't be the Sharks.

[LastPlaceRocks]

Beating the Hawks or the Sharks (Sharks Sharks) would probably do it. Then again, this is counting on San Jose to actually make it to the cup this year.

Honestly I had a hard time picking the West. I just know it won't be the Sharks.
Why would the Sharks (Sharks Sharks) make them hated throughout the league? Sort of not seeing the logic in that one.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Why would the Sharks (Sharks Sharks) make them hated throughout the league? Sort of not seeing the logic in that one.

I thought pretty much everyone liked the Sharks. :shrug:

Honestly I had a hard time picking the West. I just know it won't be the Sharks.

I think they're good enough to do it this year. With how Marleau, Thornton and Heatley are playing, they should be able to make it to at least the conference finals. If they choke again this year, then I wont pick them in any future years.

[Mibabalou]

There goes my guess.


The Whale didn't kill it for you?

hahahah as im wearing my whaler shirt

lol dude for some reason every sports authority and lids in this state is packed with HW merch now, it's pretty strange

[Mibabalou]

oh and im going to dc this weekend but the caps arent playing home, im pretty pissed

if i go down early i could try and get ticks for the thursday game

[WakingTheMisery]

Why would the Sharks (Sharks Sharks) make them hated throughout the league? Sort of not seeing the logic in that one.

Sharks fans hate the Sharks.

http://www.officergreg.net/images/sharks-choke.jpg

[WakingTheMisery]

hahahah as im wearing my whaler shirt

lol dude for some reason every sports authority and lids in this state is packed with HW merch now, it's pretty strange

I have a Nordiques hat floating around somewhere.

[Mibabalou]

I have a Nordiques hat floating around somewhere.

thats pretty cool

ive wanted a shirt soo bad

[LastPlaceRocks]

I thought pretty much everyone liked the Sharks. :shrug:
True but not to the rabid extent of other fanbases. They are the casual love-team of all the Eastern (and some Western) fans.

hahahah as im wearing my whaler shirt

lol dude for some reason every sports authority and lids in this state is packed with HW merch now, it's pretty strange
It's law - nostalgia is a hell of a drug. Well that and the NHL finally has dibs on their logos.

[LastPlaceRocks]

Sharks fans hate the Sharks.

http://www.officergreg.net/images/sharks-choke.jpg
Too bad there are few Sharks and Ducks fans in the realm of things.

[WakingTheMisery]

Too bad there are few Sharks and Ducks fans in the realm of things.

Very true. A good amount of teams in the west are local. I'd say Kings and Edmonton fans being the exception.

[LastPlaceRocks]

The only ones who will get pissed off enough to transpire league-wide right now are the three Western Canadian teams, Detroit and Chicago.

[WakingTheMisery]

I think Detroit's chances at being successful in the playoffs are shot (if they make it).

[SwiftSilentDead]

You never know. Osgood always seems to turn it on come playoff time even though it looks like his time in Detroit is up.

[KidRobot]

Beat the Flyers in the first round, Devs in the second, Pens in the finals, Hawks for the cup.

I think that'll do it.

Everyone hates the Flyers, think the Devils are boring and the Penguins dive so no, that path to the cup will make them more liked.

[LastPlaceRocks]

I think Detroit's chances at being successful in the playoffs are shot (if they make it).
Never count out the Wings, unless we're talking about them facing the greatest team ever.

Everyone hates the Flyers, think the Devils are boring and the Penguins dive so no, that path to the cup will make them more liked.
And the Caps are full of Russians who play fancy Dan hockey. All those teams have loud and vocal (I'd say large but that's not really the case for the Devils - they're a special exemption to the metrics) fanbases, which help create intense rivalries and people taking sides. We already see this in the case of Pittsburgh, as an old Patrick Division rivalry has been re-ignited with Crosby Malkin Staal (sounds like a law firm) v. Ovechkin.

[SwiftSilentDead]

Then everyone will hate us if we beat the Hawks.

[inyoursea]

If more people read Ted's Take they'd hate the Caps.

[emkvetwin]

Then everyone will hate us if we beat the Hawks.

THAT much is definitely true.

[WakingTheMisery]

Never count out the Wings, unless we're talking about them facing the greatest team ever.


And the Caps are full of Russians who play fancy Dan hockey. All those teams have loud and vocal (I'd say large but that's not really the case for the Devils - they're a special exemption to the metrics) fanbases, which help create intense rivalries and people taking sides. We already see this in the case of Pittsburgh, as an old Patrick Division rivalry has been re-ignited with Crosby Malkin Staal (sounds like a law firm) v. Ovechkin.

If the Wings play the 73-75 Flyers, You are absolutely right.

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That is what I was getting at with my picks for the playoffs.

[LastPlaceRocks]

Then everyone will hate us if we beat the Hawks.
Original six team on the upswing full of young stars - yeah that sounds about right.

If more people read Ted's Take they'd hate the Caps.
That man's a genius in terms of buying low and catering to his fans.

If the Wings play the 73-75 Flyers, You are absolutely right.

SweXHT8mCM0

That is what I was getting at with my picks for the playoffs.
It'd still happen even if they play the second incarnation of the Legion of Doom.

[KidRobot]

Then everyone will hate us if we beat the Hawks.

But they punch cabbies.

[LastPlaceRocks]

And go in bars underage.

[KidRobot]

But at least they're not dirty Russians.

[LastPlaceRocks]

There's a funny name or two in there (i.e. Toews, Byfuglien). But then again, they can't stand up to the greatness of 14 in a row so why even discuss their second-tier shenanigans?

[KidRobot]

No one can touch the Ovenchicken and his red shirted disciples.

[saveferris]

ESPN..something isn't quite right here..hmm (and no it isn't the atrocious commentary)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4896456&categoryid=2378529
Yeah they fucked up the score, it should have been 5-4

[LastPlaceRocks]

No one can touch the Ovenchicken and his red shirted disciples.
It's the NHL - land of thirty-one cults.

[WakingTheMisery]

Yeah they fucked up the score, it should have been 5-4

They did?

[LastPlaceRocks]

Actually given that was the ESPN highlights, it should have been 3-2.

[WakingTheMisery]

I'm most surprised they pronounce Knuble right.

[LastPlaceRocks]

Not really. ESPN has good hockey guys, but the issue is that they aren't utilized well or focus on a couple aspects like the rest of the SC guys.

[SwiftSilentDead]

I hate the Blackhawks anyway, so it's all good.

[WakingTheMisery]

Not really. ESPN has good hockey guys, but the issue is that they aren't utilized well or focus on a couple aspects like the rest of the SC guys.

Agreed. I only ever see one guy talking hockey on Sportscenter and he only ever covers Pens and Caps games.

[LastPlaceRocks]

Pretty much, which is another reason why Washington is better than everyone.

[Andy Young]

That Caps/Pens game was one of the best games I've ever seen.

[Recovery Room]

That Caps/Pens game was one of the best games I've ever seen.
I went to a ton of playoff games last year, including the Game 7 heartbreaker, and it'll be tough for anything to top my personal live experience of when they beat the Rangers in Game 7. After Federov's goal to take the lead with a few minutes left, the whole arena was screaming and going nuts. It spilled out into the streets and people were honking their horns to C-A-P-S CAPS! CAPS! CAPS! while pedestrians shouted along. I get chills just thinking about it.

[LastPlaceRocks]

Playoff hockey is a different ballgame though. Nothing matches up to it besides the World Cup.

[COTA]

Playoff hockey is a different ballgame though. Nothing matches up to it besides the World Cup.

Soccer?

:yawn:

[guccimaneburrrr]

world cup is the best sporting event in the world

no question

[inyoursea]

Soccer?

:yawn:

lol

[LastPlaceRocks]

Soccer?

:yawn:
There's just something about nationalism which makes soccer exciting. Well unless you hate your country...

world cup is the best sporting event in the world

no question
Too bad the Washington Capitals can't play in it.

[Jordachejeans91]

Honestly I had a hard time picking the West. I just know it won't be the Sharks.

agreed i dont think the sharks are ever gonna make it, which is fine by me, i hate the majority of there players haha

[deadstar]

I'm a big proponent of having Ted Leonsis' internet privileges taken away.

[LastPlaceRocks]

14 in a row.

[Mibabalou]

There's just something about nationalism which makes soccer exciting. Well unless you hate your country...


Too bad the Washington Capitals can't play in it.

dont tell that to jason tate he supports england in soccer

[inyoursea]

dont tell that to jason tate he supports england in soccer

ah but is he a terry fan

is anyone a terry fan for that matter?

[LastPlaceRocks]

Besides wives and girlfriends?

[showmethefever]

world cup is the best sporting event in the world

no question
March Madness>>>>>>>>>>>> World Cup.

[WakingTheMisery]

March Madness>>>>>>>>>>>> World Cup.

oh

[showmethefever]

oh
I'm just saying, the excitement and miracles and story lines of March Madness is unrivaled.

[guccimaneburrrr]

the fact that the world cup is every 4 years makes it that much exclusive

and i have not been impressed by march madness the past couple years

[showmethefever]

the fact that the world cup is every 4 years makes it that much exclusive

and i have not been impressed by march madness the past couple years
Being only 17, there's only been one World Cup that I can personally remember. And I'm just more of a basketball fan, so I prefer March Madness.

[LastPlaceRocks]

14 IN A ROW GODDAMMIT!!!!!

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[skyphoenix]

Love Washington. If I was forced to cheer for a team other than the Red Wings, it would be Washington. Hopefully they win it this year.

[LastPlaceRocks]

That's all she wrote.

[emkvetwin]

14 IN A ROW

(forever)

[deadstar]

In honor of the streak!

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[LastPlaceRocks]

This aggression won't stand.