PokerPacker Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 (edited) I was already familiar with the history of hip resurfacing in the NHL, and lack of careers afterwards, however I read that when it comes to Jovanovski, it was not his hip that caused him to retire but rather that he'd slowed down in old age (he was two years older than Backstrom) and the final year of his contract had been bought out, so he decided to hang it up. He said his hip has not caused him problems since the surgery. Given that information, I'm feeling much better about Backstrom resuming his career. https://www.nhl.com/news/nicklas-backstrom-return-from-hip-surgery-familiar-to-ed-jovanovski/c-339560168 Also, doing a quick search on the end of Kesler's career, looks like he was also diagnosed with Crohn's Disease after undergoing the surgery, so I wonder if that played a part in him calling it a career. Edited January 7, 2023 by PokerPacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 hour ago, PokerPacker said: I was already familiar with the history of hip resurfacing in the NHL, and lack of careers afterwards, however I read that when it comes to Jovanovski, it was not his hip that caused him to retire but rather that he'd slowed down in old age (he was two years older than Backstrom) and the final year of his contract had been bought out, so he decided to hang it up. He said his hip has not caused him problems since the surgery. Given that information, I'm feeling much better about Backstrom resuming his career. https://www.nhl.com/news/nicklas-backstrom-return-from-hip-surgery-familiar-to-ed-jovanovski/c-339560168 Also, doing a quick search on the end of Kesler's career, looks like he was also diagnosed with Crohn's Disease after undergoing the surgery, so I wonder if that played a part in him calling it a career. Crohn's is rough. A co-worker of mine had it back in the 90s, before they have the meds today that can somewhat control it. He told me that some days he couldn't poop, and other days he couldn't stop. Hope Backy is good, and to have Tom back will be monumental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 One more final observation in regards to Kesler not returning: he had the surgery in 2019. He would have been coming back to the pandemic bubble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 What the **** is with the caps tonight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I just changed the channel. Not playing like themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capcrunch98 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Not a great effort tonight, and it always sucks losing to Philly,, but they've been red hot the past 7 weeks so I'm not going to **** too much. Even with taking the first 2 periods off, they still made a game of it in the 3rd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I hate Philly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 In happier news, Ovechkin has scored a goal in every single game they wore the black reverse retro jerseys after the Flyers paid their tax tonight. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capcrunch98 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, DCSaints_fan said: I hate Philly Same here, but I really don't want them to get Connor Bedard so I'm fine with them screwing up their draft position by picking up some wins (though preferably not against us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I don’t mean to brag, but I turned that game on halfway through the second when it was 3-0 Isles … Keeper really bailed us out tonight. Isles easily could have had 5 or 6 goals. Though I missed the first theee the Isles scored… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmarydu Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Darien Hatcher was the goon I was thinking of a while back...it came to me while cooking dinner last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatBuzz Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 3 hours ago, skinsmarydu said: Darien Hatcher was the goon I was thinking of a while back...it came to me while cooking dinner last night. I don't remember him being a goon. Maybe the occasional goonish behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capcrunch98 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Good lord, Mantha is a scratch again. No way any team would trade even a ham sandwich for him at his current salary, so we can only hope sitting his ass in the press box for an extended period will motivate him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) Darcy Darcy Darcy Kuemper He makes a our team A whole lot better Inspired by KITH sketch Edited January 20, 2023 by DCSaints_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, DCSaints_fan said: Darcy Darcy Darcy Kuemper He makes a our team A whole lot better Inspired by KITH sketch This season: Samsonov 14-4 2.18 GA VV 18-5 2.37 GA Kuemper 14-11 2.46 GA Phoenix Copley 12-2 2.59 GA At least Kuemper has a .920 save percentage which is equal to Samsonov. Something about the Caps system over the last few years has been broken when it comes to the goalies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Hersh said: This season: Samsonov 14-4 2.18 GA VV 18-5 2.37 GA Kuemper 14-11 2.46 GA Phoenix Copley 12-2 2.59 GA At least Kuemper has a .920 save percentage which is equal to Samsonov. Something about the Caps system over the last few years has been broken when it comes to the goalies. Huh? Vanechek, Samsonov and Copley play for other teams now. Last year they were pretty forgettable on the Caps, so who's to say its the not the system they're playing in. Right now the choice is between Kuemper and Lindgren. Lindgren is 2.62 GAA with a 91% SP. Kuemper is the better option. Edited January 20, 2023 by DCSaints_fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, DCSaints_fan said: Huh? Vanechek, Samsonov and Copley play for other teams now. Last year they were pretty forgettable on the Caps, so who's to say its the not the system they're playing in. Right now the choice is between Kuemper and Lindgren. Lindgren is 2.62 GAA with a 91% SP. Kuemper is the better option. VV, Sammy and Copley all play for other teams now??? (sarcasm) I was just comparing Kuemper's numbers with recent Caps goalies from prior seasons and pointing out that the Caps system might be a problem considering the success of the other goalies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 9 hours ago, Hersh said: VV, Sammy and Copley all play for other teams now??? (sarcasm) I was just comparing Kuemper's numbers with recent Caps goalies from prior seasons and pointing out that the Caps system might be a problem considering the success of the other goalies. I guess this another way of saying that our defensive kinda sucks. Which I would agree with. Kuemper bailed us out big time vs. the Isles when they easily could have put us away with 6 goals. Sadly I don't think that will be enough for a Cup run, but I suppose anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Too much juice to pass up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Why the extra 90 cents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, PokerPacker said: Why the extra 90 cents? Why not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, PokerPacker said: Why the extra 90 cents? Because Marcus Johansson will be key to the cup run this year 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purbeast Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 We going Sizzler if that hits? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDeep81 Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/20/2023 at 12:29 AM, Hersh said: Something about the Caps system over the last few years has been broken when it comes to the goalies. Mitch Korn? Holtby had 1 great playoff run (after pretty much sucking that year) after he left and no Caps goalie has excelled since. It'll be interesting to see if Darcy and Charlie start to decline, the longer they're here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 These new home alts are rather fresh, I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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