Mike comes off long-term IR tomorrow and is eligible to return to the lineup vs. Philly tomorrow night.  Obviously we want Mike to wait till he’s really ready.  And to be careful.  We suggest some protective measures, but we’re not quite sure if it’s time to bring this back:

Shock absorbption

This is from an old Caps’ X’s and O’s video where Mike discusses power play tactics.  While looking like a raggamuffin porcupine.  How did he ever get a helmet on over that?

Shock absorption.

Is there some magic in these acute angles that could protect again head injury?  Does the math suggested by this architecture reveal the location of the island from Lost? This is the equation Mike was trying to do on his white board:

Please excuse my dear aunt...

I hope Mike plays tomorrow.  I saw a guy at Whole Foods yesterday in an Ovechkin jersey and wanted to launch an aerial attack from the bulk nuts section.  You can hold yourselves over with this Caps Red Line “Cruisin'” video about Mike’s elementary school garden visit.  In which he shows off his fancy Maserati while possibly wearing sweatpants with workboots.  [video]  Between that and the Yankees hat… you’re testing our patience, Mike.

WUYS hates the Yankees.