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2013 Rink Wrap: John Carlson

Japers' Rink — Japers' Rink Player Card (click for hi-res version; a glossary of terms used in this post can be found here; data via Behind the Net, Hockey Analysis, CapGeek and NHL.com; h/t Habs EOTP): Carlson and his most frequent partners: 2013 Capitals 5v5 Defenseman Usage, via Hockey Abstract: Carlson's Past Four Seasons (via Hockey Analysis): Previous Rink Wraps: 2011-12 (5.52 rating)2010-11 (8.13 rating)2009-10 (8.50 rating) Key Stat: Carlson was the only defenseman on the Capitals to average more than two minutes per game on each special teams unit. League-wide, he was one of only...

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Friday Caps Clips

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: Taking a look back at the season that was for Caps' forwards... [WaPo (Part I, Part II)] ...of which there may be too many next year, as roster decisions abound. [Caps Outsider] There are ways to fix that, of course, one of which is to send a player or two (or five) packing in exchange for some fresh blood. So which players have top value? [Angus Certified] The Caps' blue line put up offense at a rate unmatched since the 1995-96 version roamed the rink, and like most other things that improved this year, the credit goes back to the coach. [Dump 'n Chase] R...

May 24, 2013

2013 Rink Wrap: Troy Brouwer

Japers' Rink — Japers' Rink Player Card (click for hi-res version; a glossary of terms used in this post can be found here; data via Behind the Net, Hockey Analysis, CapGeek and NHL.com; h/t Habs EOTP): Brouwer and his most frequent linemates: 2013 Capitals 5v5 Forward Usage, via Hockey Abstract: Brouwer's Past Five Seasons (via Hockey Analysis): Previous Rink Wrap: 2011-12 (5.60 rating) Key Stat: Brouwer’s 0.40 goals per game output (and 33 goal pace across a full 82-game season) was the highest output from a Caps second-line winger since Alexander Semin’s 0.43 goal pace in 2010-11. Inte...

May 23, 2013

Thursday Caps Clips

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: Alex Ovechkin sits down for a one-on-one with Mike Vogel. [Monumentall (video)] If post-season player evaluations are your thing, today is your day: Troy Brouwer. [GM on a Couch, and look for our take on his year later this morning] Jack Hillen. [Peerless] Tomas Kundratek. [Ibid.] Jeff Schultz. [RtR] Tendies. [WaPo] And here's a look at the Caps' cupboard in Chocolatetown. Yeah, me neither. [THW] Y'know, the Reading Royals' goalie Riley Gill has been putting up some great numbers in this Kelly Cup run. Good enough that Coach Courville invited th...

May 23, 2013

2013 Rink Wrap: Jay Beagle

Japers' Rink — Japers' Rink Player Card (click for hi-res version; data via Behind the Net, Hockey Analysis, CapGeek and NHL.com; h/t Habs EOTP): Beagle and his most frequent linemates: 2013 Capitals 5v5 Forward Usage, via Hockey Abstract: Beagle's Past Two Seasons (via Hockey Analysis): Previous Rink Wraps: 2011-12 (7.80 rating) 2010-11 (5.45 rating) Key Stat: Jay Beagle had a tough time in the playoffs against the Rangers, his lone tally in Game 3 notwithstanding. He was on-ice for 14 even-strength goals-against in 48 regular-season games, but six in seven first round contests. Beagle...

May 22, 2013

Wednesday Caps Clips

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: Adam Oates on the season, in three parts. [CSNW (Part I, II and III)] In a similar vein as what we wrote last week, The Boss chimes in on "success" and success. [Ted's Take] What to expect when you're expecting realignment. [CSNW] The (maybe) five-plus-million-dollar question: should the Caps bring back Mike Ribeiro? [WaPo] Breaking down the team's other UFAs. [WaPo] A look back at Mike Green's 2013. [Peerless] If the Caps could change one thing before the puck drops next October, what would it be? [DSP] Eric Fehr is a PoY finalist. [Caps Outsider] Happy...

May 22, 2013

On the Nature of Caps-Related Vitriol

Japers' Rink — The Washington sports media is like an abstract representation of the Energizer Bunny. It plows on always, mallets in hand beating on the dual drum heads of indignation and self-righteousness. And nothing charges up those derisory batteries like the conclusion of a local team’s season. And because the Jason Collins story is an antediluvian three-weeks old, and because the coverage of Robert Griffin III’s Twitter timeline, his knee, his wedding registry, his preferred Subway sandwich, is completely saturated, the Energizer Bunny turned its sights on the recently and unceremoniously eli...

May 21, 2013

Tuesday Caps Clips

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: On the plus side, the Caps aren't losers. On the minus side, they're chokers... [WaPo] ... with no shortage of recent disappointments. [DSP] Maybe they should work on managing expectations. [SI] George McPhee won't tailor his roster to the Caps' new division (which is good, since that would be foolish)... [WashTimes] ... but it may be time for him to get bold(er). [NBC4] Wojtek Wolski is headed to the KHL to the surprise of no one who has seen him burn through five NHL teams since February 2010. [WaPo, CSNW, DCEx, WashTimes, PHT] Looking back at 2013 fo...

May 21, 2013

2013 Rink Wrap: Nicklas Backstrom

Japers' Rink — Japers' Rink Player Card (click for hi-res version; a glossary of terms used in this post can be found here; data via Behind the Net, Hockey Analysis, CapGeek and NHL.com; h/t Habs EOTP): Backstrom and his most frequent linemates: 2013 Capitals 5v5 Forward Usage, via Hockey Abstract: Backstrom's Past Five Seasons (via Hockey Analysis): Previous Rink Wraps: 2011-12 (6.81 rating) 2010-11 (4.58 rating) 2009-10 (9.24 rating) 2008-09 (8.43 rating) 2007-08 (8.61 rating) Key Stat: Backstrom had at least a point in 31 of the 48 games this season; of those 31 games, only seven times...

May 21, 2013

2013 Rink Wrap: Karl Alzner

Japers' Rink — Japers' Rink Player Card (click for hi-res version, a glossary of terms used in this post can be found here; data via Behind the Net, Hockey Analysis, CapGeek and NHL.com; h/t Habs EOTP): Alzner and his most frequent defensive partners: 2013 Capitals 5v5 Defenseman Usage, via Hockey Abstract: Alzner's Past Five Seasons (via Hockey Analysis): Previous Rink Wraps: 2011-12 (8.29 rating) 2010-11 (7.81 rating) 2009-10 (5.79 rating) 2008-09 (6.59 rating) Key Stat: Skated 156:08 in the playoffs (including 52:41 against Rick Nash at even strength) and was only on the ice for two ...

May 20, 2013

Monday Caps Clips

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: Programming note: our 2013 Rink Wraps start droppin' later this morning with Alzner, Karl, so be sure to check back later if for no other reason than to dig the new format. Speaking of Alzner, here's Peerless's take on his season. [Peerless] Adam Oates is a pretty big silver lining to a(nother) season that ended disappointingly. [WashTimes] More on what went right. [DSP] Expect the Rangers to show some interest in Matt Hendricks... because it worked out so well for them the last time they threw money at a Caps fourth-liner. [NYPost (with other delightful ...

May 20, 2013

Saturday Caps Clips: French Toast

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: The end of the all-too-brief playoff run for the Caps has many typing away about a few growing trends in Washington - losing too soon and making excuses for it. [WaPo, FanPost] Nicklas Backstrom isn't making excuses for his early season doldrums, however, despite suffering an injury to end his KHL run in Moscow. [RMNB] A look ahead at some key roster decisions facing the Caps next season: The Caps have said they want Mike Ribeiro back, and Ribeiro has said he wants to stay... but does he fit into the team's plans going forward? [CSNW] Another guy wh...

May 18, 2013

The Noon Number: 6

Japers' Rink — The Noon Number: 6 - Number of playoff series the Capitals have won since George McPhee took over as General Manager in 1997 (which makes him the fourth-longest-tenured GM in the League), three of which came in McPhee's first season on the job. Peerless breaks it down further, comparing McPhee's track record to that of his predecessor, David Poile: The Age of Poile (1982-1983 through 1996-1997): 15 seasons 3 coaches 1,180 regular season games Win-loss-T/OTL record of 594-454-132 4,180 goals scored for, 3,719 goals scored against (per game: 3.54 - 3.15) 14 playoff appearances 8 first...

May 17, 2013

Friday Caps Clips

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: Sayonara, season. With the gear stowed and the players headed for their cottages and dachas, there's not much left to do besides ponder lessons learned and read the tea-leaved future: Stability behind the bench and a familiar playbook in place will allow the players to train with confidence and purpose this summer. It will also allow the front office to work on shaping the roster with confidence and purpose. [WaPo] Point: The roster may not need that much work at all. [WashTimes] Counterpoint: Actually, it does. Stop deluding yourselves, people. [CB...

May 17, 2013

The Losingest Losers that Ever Lost. Or Not.

Japers' Rink — Losers. Yep, that's one way to describe the Washington Capitals. After all, they've never won the Cup (and have only played for it once) in nearly 40 years of hockey, and exited from this year's post-season in embarrassing, painful and all-too-familiar fashion. Soy un perdedor. I'm a loser baby, so... well, you know. These days, of course, there are 29 losers in the NHL every year, many of which have been winners recently enough (or ever) that they're still playing with house money when it comes to goodwill from the media and their fans. Many haven't. Either way, measuring this enterta...

May 16, 2013

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