tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post6671748758563075148..comments2024-03-17T21:09:46.268-04:00Comments on The Peerless Prognosticator: A TWO-point night: Caps 5 - Lightning 2The Peerlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10293195514553989436noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-25388223366445438552009-03-20T12:58:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:58:00.000-04:00John, I don't want to leave the impression that th...John, I don't want to leave the impression that this the worst thing that happened in the NHL this year. It's more (a lot more) disappointing than it is an outrage. It's like the tennager next door, the one I know to be a good kid, who does something as a Hallowe'en prank. I thought he was better than that. I know he is, but it is disappointing.The Peerlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293195514553989436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-18612003586271575632009-03-20T11:31:00.000-04:002009-03-20T11:31:00.000-04:00Geez, I read your blog all the time and feel your ...Geez, I read your blog all the time and feel your take on things is spot-on, especially when the Caps deserve a kick in the butt for their lack of effort for those stinkers they've had.<BR/><BR/>I have to say though, where's the loyalty here? Ovi has set a record that TWO other people in the history of our precious sport have accomplished. Whether he was stickin' it to that walking sofa cover or he wanted to do something childish (which it was) to celebrate a tremendous achievement, what' the harm in it?<BR/><BR/>Has this been a repeat offense or the last 4 years? No, not even close. Does he routinely make comments to the media about ex-girlfriends, cheat on his wife with his sister-in-law, sucker punch another player in the crotch, kill a teammate while driving drunk or been charged in a gambling ring? Not even close. He's a guy that puts some life and character into a game that holds a little too tightly to the old ways. Not to mention the fact that he celebrates his teammates personal victories more than his own, which not surprisingly, has been overlooked amongst all of this noise.<BR/><BR/>I think a little tolerance, perspective and slack is due considering the otherwise substantial and positive attention he's brought to this franchise, its' fans, and this city - not only through his personal accomplishments but through his excitement and passion for the sport we are all obsessed with.<BR/><BR/>This has to pass because there's so many more important things to focus on.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356324538811298065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-27984483682781255392009-03-20T10:05:00.000-04:002009-03-20T10:05:00.000-04:00I agree, Devoted Caps Fan! That was a blown call ...I agree, Devoted Caps Fan! That was a blown call all the way.Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14357376040229913462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-36606808307885814242009-03-20T09:51:00.000-04:002009-03-20T09:51:00.000-04:00The Caps actually scored three goals in the first....The Caps actually scored three goals in the first. Alexander Semin's goal should not have been washed out. The TB defender held Semin's stick, then once he freed it Semin legitimately lifted the guy's stick and snared the puck away. It was an exceptionally poor call and resulted in a 3-0 game becoming 2-1.Devoted_Caps_Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620469046015257937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-61871728025036514252009-03-20T09:24:00.000-04:002009-03-20T09:24:00.000-04:00@ IvanP...I'm not peeved over the spontaneous cele...@ IvanP...<BR/><BR/>I'm not peeved over the spontaneous celebrations for which Ovechkin became famous (or infamous, if you're Don Cherry), it's the predemidation. That should be left to the Terrell Owens', Chad Johnsons, and such of the world (who are the object of considerable disdain).<BR/><BR/>There has been a quaint, almost childlike quality to Ovechkin's celebrations to date that has been charming in their expression of sheer joy. Watching something staged like this doesn't -- for me at least -- inspire the same feeling or bring the same smile to my face.The Peerlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293195514553989436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-52798439963602031302009-03-20T08:25:00.000-04:002009-03-20T08:25:00.000-04:00@Mike...I agree as to the likely cause of the prem...@Mike...<BR/><BR/>I agree as to the likely cause of the premeditation -- that if Cherry hadn't made such a fuss about Ovechkin's goal antics, there would be no reason to do this. But this also strikes me as over the line. Nothing and no one is bigger than the game, any game. If Ovechkin is choosing to engage in a battle of wills with Cherry, that has nothing to do with the task at hand. It is the same sort of selfishness that a player who takes a retaliatory penalty could be accused of. It's a moment of self-gratification that takes away from the object of the exercise -- to win games.The Peerlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293195514553989436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-38892542491896155532009-03-20T08:22:00.000-04:002009-03-20T08:22:00.000-04:00What is wrong with pre-planned celebrations? They...What is wrong with pre-planned celebrations? They show creativity, personality and add further excitement to the game. Didn't the West make fun of the Soviet robot players for their lack of emotion? Now someone is displaying emotion, creativity and excitement and people complain? As for it being seen as disrespectful? Well, if you don't want to be disrespected, don't let him score. What is disrespectful and despicable is jumping a guy off a faceoff or punching another one from behind in the nuts- where was the outrage there? Finally, hockey is a GAME, it's supposed to be about FUN, Ovechkin realizes that more than anyone.Oleghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237824435942270516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-37709612382676995412009-03-20T08:21:00.000-04:002009-03-20T08:21:00.000-04:00It was a classic example of the power of humor to ...It was a classic example of the power of humor to backfire. Poor Ovie! He is still a fun-loving guy, and when he expresses himself it is so entertaining. He loves the attention. Today he's learning (or remembering, if he always knew and just forgot) that it's very important to temper one's feelings with empathy for others'. Thankfully we are in a time when it's OK to Win, unlike a couple decades ago when Everyone was a so-called winner (or whiner), and I hope he continues to have fun and to celebrate. As for Cherry, his xenophobic saliva-spraying attacks have no place in hockey or anywhere else, and I don't care what he says or thinks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14971098.post-37599587508058357102009-03-20T07:39:00.000-04:002009-03-20T07:39:00.000-04:00Hey Peerless,I know where you are coming from with...Hey Peerless,<BR/><BR/>I know where you are coming from with Ovi's hot stick routine last night, but here is my take on it. I'm of the opinion that the reason the celebration was not a "typical" Ovi celebration was because of the abuse he has been taking from Don Cherry. I feel if Cherry had kept his big mouth shut about the celebrations, Ovi would have celebrated it like any other goal; but since Cherry opened his pie hole, Ovi (perhaps subconsciously) said, "Well, let me give him something to talk about."<BR/><BR/>I loved the first line, though, about Cherry getting CPR.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>MikeMikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14357376040229913462noreply@blogger.com