GDT: Stanley cup champs vs non Stanley cup bruins

[RandyHolt]

Willy's meeting is in NY now, the day of our first game? How rude to Tom. It's a presumption of guilt, as if to suggest they are only in a long debate over the length.

f*** the NHL, what the hell have they been doing since the hit, that they couldn't have given him (and our GM who is forced to have his roster be in limbo) a timely trial?

I hope Tom is allowed to walk on the red carpet (I doubt it) and gets the 2nd loudest cheers.

 

[Sam Spade]

All day coverage on CSN is awesome.

 

[Portable Mink]

Is there a link?

 

[Sam Spade]

Willy's meeting is in NY now, the day of our first game? How rude to Tom. It's a presumption of guilt, as if to suggest they are only in a long debate over the length.

**** the NHL, what the hell have they been doing since the hit, that they couldn't have given him (and our GM who is forced to have his roster be in limbo) a timely trial?

I hope Tom is allowed to walk on the red carpet (I doubt it) and gets the 2nd loudest cheers.

I think they are teaching him a lesson by making him miss THIS day with his teammates. I really hope this time the punishment sticks in Wilson's brain.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Wilson is in his hearing now right?

Has he taken a polygraph to support his position? Can somebody corral George Parros in an elevator.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

When's the banner lowering ceremony?

• 1 banner listing all Division Championships (not 1 per division)
• 1 banner listing all Presidents' Trophies (how it is now)
• 1 smaller banner per Eastern Conference Championship (unclear what they will do tonight for this)
• 1 banner for the god damn Stanley Cup

a bit like this, I suppose (division banner should list Patrick/Southeast/Metro division name per year instead of team name, and an additional Presidents' Trophy banner):

Since the Wizards are moving their practice facility to SE, what's the chance they revert back to their old name the Bullets?

 

[HunterSThompson]

1 smaller banner per Eastern Conference Championship (unclear what they will do tonight for this)

They already had the conference championship banner updated showing both years in the preseason.

 

[RandyHolt]

Has he taken a polygraph to support his position? Can somebody corral George Parros in an elevator.

Stormy Daniels is just the one for the job, assuming he looks like a former coworker what with the stache and all.

 

[RandyHolt]

I think they are teaching him a lesson by making him miss THIS day with his teammates. I really hope this time the punishment sticks in Wilson's brain.

It seems a bit petty, and may hurt the fans that want to see him, and our GM more than it likely does him. He will hop on a plane and be back in the area once they make him watch the slow motion replay for 3 hours, so I am not sure the message is getting through. Its more like the waiting that grinds on the nerves.

I am not convinced slow motion helps in these matters. You have to see what Willy saw, to rationalize what Willy did. Slowing things down just makes things more graphic, as you get to see something that took .5 seconds, shown for 1 minute. It burns the image into your head. If Parrostache has to slow things down to the Xth degree to make a decision, maybe he shouldn't bother.

 

[Sam Spade]

It seems a bit petty, and may hurt the fans that want to see him, and our GM more than it likely does him. He will hop on a plane and be back in the area once they make him watch the slow motion replay for 3 hours, so I am not sure the message is getting through. Its more like the waiting that grinds on the nerves.

I agree it's petty but I get why the league would do it.

If reports are correct MacClellen went with Wilson and they took the train.

I am curious if Wilson will walk the red carpet tonight.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Man, shit, don't think I can go tonight. I'm launching a new team at work in two weeks and have been insanely busy - not even sure if I'll catch the game tonight.

Oh well - we won the Cup and I had a blast seeing those festivities in person. If I can't make the banner ceremony then so be it.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Schedule for today:

4 p.m. │ Rock the Red Carpet │ Capital One Arena
The Capitals will host Rock the Red Carpet event on F Street in front of Capital One Arena from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
The Capitals 2018-19 team will begin arriving in cars provided by Lexus on F Street, between 6th and 7th street NW, starting at approximately 4 p.m. with the introduction of Caps Alumni and mascots. Players will be introduced and escorted by preselected fans down the red carpet. Upon arrival players will greet fans and pose for pictures.
The event will be presented live on NBC Sports Washington (NBCSW) and NBCSportsWashington.com as part of the NBCSW's full day of special opening-night coverage.

5:00 p.m. │Caps HFBoard Meet-Up
A group of strangers who typically argue over statistics and trivial opinions decide to meet in-person in order to determine who is and who isn't a bot. People will be intrigued to find that StrikingDistance has more eyes than teeth.

5:15 p.m. │Caps HFBoard Meet-Up (Police called)
After ingesting 12 beers and 4 shots of Don Julio in 15 minutes, poster @RandyHolt is escorted off the premises by police.

6:30 p.m. │Outdoor Viewing Party │Capital One Arena
In conjunction with the Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Capital One Arena will broadcast the 2018 Washington Capitals Stanley Cup banner raising ceremony and home opener against the Boston Bruins on the G Street outdoor video board. Fans are encouraged to attend to watch the ceremony and the game.
The Capital One Arena video board located above McDonald's On G Street will broadcast live both the pregame banner raising ceremony and the game against the Boston Bruins. Click here for more information pertaining to traffic and parking restrictions.
Fans attending are strongly encouraged to take Metro.

7:15 p.m. │Banner Raising Ceremony │Capital One Arena
Capital One Arena doors will open at 6 p.m. The Capital One Cardholder Entrance on 6th Street will open at 5:45 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and be in their seats no later than 7:15 p.m. to witness the banner raising ceremony.

Post-game │All Fan Giveaway │Capital One Arena
Fans in attendance will receive a replica Capitals Stanley Cup® championship banner presented by GEICO upon departing the building at major exits. Distribution will begin at the start of the third period. Fans will only receive a giveaway upon final departure of the building. There will be no re-entry to the game permitted once a giveaway is received.

 

[HunterSThompson]

I agree it's petty but I get why the league would do it.

If reports are correct MacClellen went with Wilson and they took the train.

I am curious if Wilson will walk the red carpet tonight.

He did say we in his presser yesterday.

 

[HunterSThompson]

Man, ****, don't think I can go tonight. I'm launching a new team at work in two weeks and have been insanely busy - not even sure if I'll catch the game tonight.

Oh well - we won the Cup and I had a blast seeing those festivities in person. If I can't make the banner ceremony then so be it.

You have the rest of your life to work and launch new teams. This is the ONLY time you will get to see the Caps raise their first Stanley Cup banner. Watch the damn game.

Also, do you need anyone for that team?

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Wish I could be there. Mom and Step dad there, wife going and I get daddy daughter night. Solid consolation prize at least. Have fun all.

Someone post some pics and let’s play guess who’s who after!


Let’s go Caps!

 

[RandyHolt]

Drinking team? I like beer. Do you like beer?

Back on topic, at 5:02 the esteemed erstwhile goon Randy Holt is escorted from the Bar Louie premises after ringing up a $67 tab in just 1:47 of TIBL (Time in Bar Louie) over a disagreement related to a lack of other intoxicating items.

As he is leaving, he is heard yelling out at random bar patrons, are you @StrikingDistance?

Who reply back at him, "Movie was ok, but you are f***ing crazy"

 

[maacoshark]

Walker with a shot. Hoping Bowey finds another gear and surprises the heck out of me. Let the Pre-Playoff fine tuning begin.

Most of you guys are so hard on Bowey but Djoos seems to get a free pass when he makes a mistake. I still think Bowey has more upside than Djoos.

 

[Corby78]

Most of you guys are so hard on Bowey but Djoos seems to get a free pass when he makes a mistake. I still think Bowey has more upside than Djoos.

I would probably agree with his upside vs Djoos.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Man, ****, don't think I can go tonight. I'm launching a new team at work in two weeks and have been insanely busy - not even sure if I'll catch the game tonight.

Oh well - we won the Cup and I had a blast seeing those festivities in person. If I can't make the banner ceremony then so be it.

Booooo!

 

[Midnight Judges]

Most of you guys are so hard on Bowey but Djoos seems to get a free pass when he makes a mistake. I still think Bowey has more upside than Djoos.

D men often take a while to develop. Imo too early to tell for either guy.

 

[Raikkonen]

Most of you guys are so hard on Bowey but Djoos seems to get a free pass when he makes a mistake. I still think Bowey has more upside than Djoos.

Djoos is here and now.
He is SC winner.
He could be on another team next training camp.
So what should we worry about now?

Djoos is established bottom-4 D with warts. He is who he is.
Nobody gonna mistake him with any other guy

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

You have the rest of your life to work and launch new teams. This is the ONLY time you will get to see the Caps raise their first Stanley Cup banner. Watch the damn game.

Also, do you need anyone for that team?

Yeah, I'll watch. I was just hoping I'd be able to snag a last minute ticket and catch it in person.

PM your background and I'll let you know!

 

[AtNightWeFly]

Go Caps!!!
But I think the B's will win this one. I mean they gotta win a game sometime vs Caps so why not on this big day like some party poopers.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

Also, is OS even injured besides the cut on his face from his visor? I don't believe I've seen anything else.

 

[maacoshark]

Djoos is here and now.
He is SC winner.
He could be on another team next training camp.
So what should we worry about now?

Djoos is established bottom-4 D with warts. He is who he is.
Nobody gonna mistake him with any other guy

Djoos isn't an established NHL dman. He is still a borderline NHL/AHL player.