GDT: Wild @ Capitals - 11/7/2013 7 PM

[Teppo]

I don't know what you're talking about, but the ticket prices look like they normally are.

I don't look all that often, but when I have, I never see tickets under $20 (excluding Standing Room)

 

[marcel snapshot]

Blast the Vikings to kingdom come, we won't care at all when we're already blasting them ourselves.

The Vikings fall from grace was unleashed as soon as they moved indoors. They had a built-in advantage over other teams in November, December and January and used it seemingly every year to crush my hot-house flower LA Rams' teams in the playoffs.

The football gods did not look kindly when the might Norse-men moved indoors to climate-controlled environment. Never really understood why the team would voluntarily surrender such a huge advantage. Minnesotans are hearty people - jeez they'll sit outside all day on a frozen lake when it's 10 below and fish, so they're not gonna be squeamish about going to a football game when it's cold.

 

[MuckOG]

The Vikings fall from grace was unleashed as soon as they moved indoors. They had a built-in advantage over other teams in November, December and January and used it seemingly every year to crush my hot-house flower LA Rams' teams in the playoffs.

The football gods did not look kindly when the might Norse-men moved indoors to climate-controlled environment. Never really understood why the team would voluntarily surrender such a huge advantage. Minnesotans are hearty people - jeez they'll sit outside all day on a frozen lake when it's 10 below and fish, so they're not gonna be squeamish about going to a football game when it's cold.

 

[Dr John Carlson]

Wait, Washington has the #1 PP... and the #1 PK also? How the **** did this even happen?

 

[Halpysback*]

I'm not the biggest fan of other teams' fans but caps and wild fans should form an alliance. We have a lot in common.

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

One of the high points in HF history

I'll always like Wild fans because of this.

 

[Capathetic]

Surely a competitive team coming off a playoff birth in a season where they signed the two biggest free agents in history would see a spike in popularity?

Looks like that last button on my remote is going to get a workout tonight. I considered watching in my kitchen because due to an open floor plan, I can see our big screen along with 32" in the kitchen. Nfl network isn't the best production though so I can't look forward to replays of every two yard run.

 

[Teppo]

One of the high points in HF history

I'll always like Wild fans because of this.

That was back in the day where some teams posters used the NHL discussion board much more than HF.

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

That was back in the day where some teams posters used the NHL discussion board much more than HF.

I know...just like most kings fans are on the LGK boards, but still, it's fantastic.

 

[marcel snapshot]

One of the high points in HF history

I'll always like Wild fans because of this.

Without a doubt, one of the greatest HF threads ever. The sheer commitment there is just awe-inspiring. Thanks for reviving.

 

[QuadrupleDeke]

Surely a competitive team coming off a playoff birth in a season where they signed the two biggest free agents in history would see a spike in popularity?

Looks like that last button on my remote is going to get a workout tonight. I considered watching in my kitchen because due to an open floor plan, I can see our big screen along with 32" in the kitchen. Nfl network isn't the best production though so I can't look forward to replays of every two yard run.

It's even crazier if you look at all the sports on TV tonight (at least in my area):

7:00pm
Wild-Capitals
TNT: Clippers-Heat
NHLN: Rangers-Blue Jackets

7:30pm
ESPN: [10]Oklahoma-Baylor[6]

8:25pm
NFLN: Redskins-Vikings

9:00pm
FS1: [3]Oregon-Stanford[5]

9:30pm
TNT: Lakers-Rockets

 

[WildFinn*]

 

[Halpysback*]

I'd be open to ceding this thread to Wild fans if we can get that guy to do a one man GDT here.

 

[Capathetic]

Lol don't make us post highlight videos of the caps on your board!


Trust me. We have more.

Also I would NOT want to take on some of these guys in a thread derailing silly meme's and pictures thread. Just look at the first two pages of any home caps gdt.

 

[Devil Dancer]

One of the high points in HF history

I'll always like Wild fans because of this.

It's definitely a HF all-time great. And the one guy to break the streak had the perfect post at #27.

 

[Capathetic]

It's even crazier if you look at all the sports on TV tonight (at least in my area):

7:00pm
Wild-Capitals
TNT: Clippers-Heat
NHLN: Rangers-Blue Jackets

7:30pm
ESPN: [10]Oklahoma-Baylor[6]

8:25pm
NFLN: Redskins-Vikings

9:00pm
FS1: [3]Oregon-Stanford[5]

9:30pm
TNT: Lakers-Rockets

You need like a security room setup

The weekend looks more boring with that Sunday night game now.

 

[Vladiator16*]

One of the high points in HF history

I'll always like Wild fans because of this.

Same here...
Also, my wife thinks Wild uniforms (green once) look very festive Christmasy


A lot of good games on, my DVR is getting a workout tonight.

4-2 Caps, OV with an empty netter to piss off some haters.

 

[InfernalDark*]

jokerit fan?

Hey! No need to insult me

 

[DanTHEMan71]

Currently the best 5v5 team and they don't take a lot of penalties. Gotta stay disciplined as they're right behind us in terms of PP%.

I'm predicting a loss based on the above stats, but what do I know? We could win, but it should be a slow game regardless.

 

[foundhockey]

I am both amazed and confused at the sheer niceness between Caps and Wild fans right now. Usually other fan bases get told to get off our board.

Let's go Caps!

 

[g00n]

I've known some guys from Minnes0htah and they are "wild" about their hockey. Moving the NORTHstars south was a crime and for them it was like the Colts or Browns leaving their respective cities. I can't hate on the Wild fanbase absent some kind of dust-up. Post away.

 

[txpd]

we raced in brainerd mn at labor day this year. I went to the walmart in my caps practice sweater and a really hot woman pulled her caps hat out of her bag and told me she was a caps fan. so, they have good taste in their hockey there

 

[BrooklynCapsFan]

we raced in brainerd mn at labor day this year. I went to the walmart in my caps practice sweater and a really hot woman pulled her caps hat out of her bag and told me she was a caps fan. so, they have good taste in their hockey there

Minnesotans shop at Target.

 

[Langway]

I'm predicting a loss based on the above stats, but what do I know? We could win, but it should be a slow game regardless.

Minnesota allows the fewest shots 5-on-5* so maybe you're right but I'd expect the Caps to try to open it up at home. Whether they can play at a controlled up-tempo pace is another matter. That's part of why separating Johansson from the top line makes sense. Either way it should be a strong test.

* The Caps are all the way down at 27th.

 

[SimplySensational]

The ********* ****ing calls starting already.