Strange? Maybe a little. Winger Krys Barch of the Florida Panthers this weekend offered his self-surgically removed tooth to the Washington Capitals' faithful. Check out the video:
The Caps' announcers & fans got a thrill out of seeing Barch's funny side. At least the spirits of Krys Barch aren't as solemn as the rest of his teammates & organization. Panther's now sit second to last above Buffalo in the Atlantic Division.
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Monday, November 4, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Mike Milbury Rant on Alexander Ovechkin
Now I didn't want to cover this, but the more talk that gets thrown around about what Alexander Ovechkin does & doesn't do, the more it becomes apparent that Mike Milbury may be right. Recently Milbury refered to the Pittsburgh offense, especially Evgeni Malkin, as guys "on crack" (but in a strange, good way). Now he goes off on another premier player in the league in Ovechkin, but this time with good reason. Here's the epic rant if you haven't seen it yet:
First off let me point out that this was an amazing rant. Subject aside, Milbury fired off on a tangent. If he was in any other position it would be considered unproffesional, but hey, he's a commentator. Alex didn't seemed bothered by any of this though. Here's a direct quote from an article by Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times:
“Well it’s his point,” Ovechkin said. “I don’t listen to those guys; I don’t listen to nobody right now, so they can talk whatever they want, to be honest with you.”
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In a way Milbury is right. If I was gifted with the size & talent level of Alexander Ovechkin I'd play every night as if it were my last. But then one doesn't know how they will act once placed in that position. I've seen this trend happen with a lot of Russian & European players: Stellar performances for 3-4 years, then a sharp drop in production for the remainder of their career (but still above average than the rest of the pack). Ovechkin will always be talented, I guess we just got to wait a little longer now between each spark he gives us.
Monday, February 18, 2013
What's Up with Ovechkin's Hair??
Last week Washington Capital's superstar Russian scorer Alexander Ovechkin was seen with a rather weird hairstyle:
Maybe he's trying to copy his childhood hero from Dragon Ball Z:
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Obscene Gesture at Panthers/Capitals Game Makes Girlfriend Very Upset (Also Obese Man Takes Shirt Off)
Tuesday night at the Florida Panthers home game vs. the Washington Capitals was a thriller. The Cats came up short in the end, & I'm sure this guy did in the bedroom as well after the game:
As you can see his girlfriend/wife/mistress/whatever doesn't seem too happy & starts to jaw at him right when he sits down. She also tells him something in the act but just gives her a look of reassurance as if saying, "Look hun! I'm making them look stupid!" (which totally backfired).
This is not the first fan-oriented craziness this season during a Panthers game. Check out this video from the Panthers & Buffalo Sabres game on February 3rd where an obese Panther fan takes off his jersey & shirt, then gets told settle down by security, & BOOM...fight on the ice!:
I'm a big Florida Panthers fan & this shows I'm not alone in my passion for the club (just the obese man, I don't want to associate myself with that first guy. I mean c'mon). Let's hope some more tasteful Panther fan sightings start occuring though.
As you can see his girlfriend/wife/mistress/whatever doesn't seem too happy & starts to jaw at him right when he sits down. She also tells him something in the act but just gives her a look of reassurance as if saying, "Look hun! I'm making them look stupid!" (which totally backfired).
This is not the first fan-oriented craziness this season during a Panthers game. Check out this video from the Panthers & Buffalo Sabres game on February 3rd where an obese Panther fan takes off his jersey & shirt, then gets told settle down by security, & BOOM...fight on the ice!:
I'm a big Florida Panthers fan & this shows I'm not alone in my passion for the club (just the obese man, I don't want to associate myself with that first guy. I mean c'mon). Let's hope some more tasteful Panther fan sightings start occuring though.
Friday, January 18, 2013
2013 Pre-Season Power Rankings #20-11
Hello & welcome to part 2 of our 3 part series of preseason power rankings! Here we have the bulk of the league. We're starting to look at potential playoff teams & maybe even Stanley Cup contenders. Let's get started:
Anaheim Ducks
Good News: Teemu Selanne is back again for another year with his buddies in Anaheim. The Ducks looked strong towards the end of the season but came up short. If they want to succeed this year, they need Bobby Ryan & Corey Perry to really contribute.
Ottawa Senators
More Good News: It also seems like Daniel Alfredsson will be returning to his club. Craig Anderson seems to be their #1 this year which will be a huge part to their success if he can lock it down this season. Also expect Jason Spezza & Erik Karlsson to be tipping points on whether this team makes a playoff run this season.
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado has the talent & youth but what they don't have is clutch. Last season's efforts fell short at the end and that's obviously not a good thing when you're in a shortened year. If Matt Duchene can get things rolling with Paul Stastny, you'll have two very dangerous lines that will make the Avalanche a threat for the postseason.
New Jersey Devils
The reigning Eastern Conference champs are back!....but with out their top line! The reports circling about the uncertainty of Ilya Kovalchuk's return & the loss of leader Zach Parise makes this team a sure bet to not repeat this year as conference champs. The Devils are still incredibly strong without them.
Washington Capitals
Alot of people jump on the Capitals train every year, & who wouldn't when you got ELITE talent in Alexander Ovechkin. The Capitals added a few pieces to the puzzle in the offseason to try and beef up for the suddenly strong Southeastern division this year. With a good start this year Washington can easily become a favorite.
Florida Panthers
Last year was one of the most heart-breaking losses any team had in the playoffs. After a double-overtime, Game 7 defeat to the eventual Eastern Conference champs, many people were left wondering whether or not the Panthers could of made it that far. With new "possible" addition Alex Kovalev & the rise of Jonathan Huburdeau, Florida looks as strong or even stronger than last year.
Minnesota Wild
I know what you're thinking: "How could this be such a low ranking?? These guys are stacked this year!" Well there's a little thing called "chemistry" which we haven't seen yet since Zach Parise & the gang haven't even skated together yet in a game. This rank will rise no doubt by the end of the season.
Nashville Predators
Isn't it fun watching a scrappy, hard-nosed team destroy boards night after night? The Predators lost a big piece with Ryan Suter, but with Shea Weber still in the mix sometimes you can be thankful that at least you have one!I expect big things from this Nashville team regardless of their loss.
Phoenix Coyotes
Two words: Mike Smith. Geez this guy is a brick wall isn't he? It sometimes makes me wonder what a crazy fanbase this team would have if it was located somewhere else. Phoenix deserves an NHL franchise, but I'm not going to get into that. Expect nothing buy excellence this year from this squad.
Carolina Hurricanes
The only reason I'm ranking Carolina this high is because, unlike Minnesota, there is "chemistry" here. The Staal brothers lived with each other as children for Christ's-sake. If Cam Ward pulls out a stellar year whilst Alexander Semin smooths in a nice transition, the Hurricanes will be the favorite in the Southeast.
Well there you have it! expect the final installment tomorrow including our #1 spot! Enjoy!
#20 |  |
Good News: Teemu Selanne is back again for another year with his buddies in Anaheim. The Ducks looked strong towards the end of the season but came up short. If they want to succeed this year, they need Bobby Ryan & Corey Perry to really contribute.
#19 |  |
More Good News: It also seems like Daniel Alfredsson will be returning to his club. Craig Anderson seems to be their #1 this year which will be a huge part to their success if he can lock it down this season. Also expect Jason Spezza & Erik Karlsson to be tipping points on whether this team makes a playoff run this season.
#18 |  |
Colorado has the talent & youth but what they don't have is clutch. Last season's efforts fell short at the end and that's obviously not a good thing when you're in a shortened year. If Matt Duchene can get things rolling with Paul Stastny, you'll have two very dangerous lines that will make the Avalanche a threat for the postseason.
#17 |  |
The reigning Eastern Conference champs are back!....but with out their top line! The reports circling about the uncertainty of Ilya Kovalchuk's return & the loss of leader Zach Parise makes this team a sure bet to not repeat this year as conference champs. The Devils are still incredibly strong without them.
#16 |  |
Alot of people jump on the Capitals train every year, & who wouldn't when you got ELITE talent in Alexander Ovechkin. The Capitals added a few pieces to the puzzle in the offseason to try and beef up for the suddenly strong Southeastern division this year. With a good start this year Washington can easily become a favorite.
#15 |  |
Last year was one of the most heart-breaking losses any team had in the playoffs. After a double-overtime, Game 7 defeat to the eventual Eastern Conference champs, many people were left wondering whether or not the Panthers could of made it that far. With new "possible" addition Alex Kovalev & the rise of Jonathan Huburdeau, Florida looks as strong or even stronger than last year.
#14 |  |
I know what you're thinking: "How could this be such a low ranking?? These guys are stacked this year!" Well there's a little thing called "chemistry" which we haven't seen yet since Zach Parise & the gang haven't even skated together yet in a game. This rank will rise no doubt by the end of the season.
#13 |  |
Isn't it fun watching a scrappy, hard-nosed team destroy boards night after night? The Predators lost a big piece with Ryan Suter, but with Shea Weber still in the mix sometimes you can be thankful that at least you have one!I expect big things from this Nashville team regardless of their loss.
#12 |  |
Two words: Mike Smith. Geez this guy is a brick wall isn't he? It sometimes makes me wonder what a crazy fanbase this team would have if it was located somewhere else. Phoenix deserves an NHL franchise, but I'm not going to get into that. Expect nothing buy excellence this year from this squad.
#11 |  |
The only reason I'm ranking Carolina this high is because, unlike Minnesota, there is "chemistry" here. The Staal brothers lived with each other as children for Christ's-sake. If Cam Ward pulls out a stellar year whilst Alexander Semin smooths in a nice transition, the Hurricanes will be the favorite in the Southeast.
Well there you have it! expect the final installment tomorrow including our #1 spot! Enjoy!
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