Mikey Monday: This Again

There is nothing funny to say today.  

ghogday I’m the one person who hates ‘Groundhog Day.’

Mike Green is hurt.  A “lower body injury” kept him out of last night’s 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers.  It likely happened late in the Valentine’s Day victory over the Tampa Bay.

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By then I’d already eaten all the chocolate and drank all the wine I would’ve used to drown my feelings.

Be honest, 14 games was a long time for Mike to play without getting hurt.

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The Caps next game isn’t until Thursday, at home vs. NJ, and Coach Oates has said he hopes Mike will be back in that lineup.  They won’t comment on the nature of the injury.  It’s extra-scary because of the groin problem that plagued Mike last year and resulted in sports hernia surgery.

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Mike’s having a solid season – 2G/5A and 7th overall in the NHL for ice time, averaging 26:33/game.  He’s been one of the Caps best players… which isn’t saying much, mind.  The least brown banana.  But desperate times call for desperately clinging to shreds of formerly glorious hopes.

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The Caps had won 3 straight prior to last night – scoring 15 goals in the process and leaving us all shouting, “Wings! Pizza!  Don’t use them all up now!”

They managed to climb out of last in the NHL rankings.  A little hot streak now could distance them from some of these teams and really get them moving up the standings.

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It’s worth nothing the Southeast Division has the League’s lowest win totals.  Carolina leads with 17 points.  That can/will help the Caps as their play hopefully continues to improve.  NJ is the most frustrating team in hockey to play (or watch someone play) against, so Thursday will be a real test.

caps2You don’t want to see this. David Clarkson has 10 G in 15 games.

Let’s hope it includes Mike back on the blueline.

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  1. Dharma Lori Reply

    “The least brown banana” may be the funniest comparison I have ever heard! I am totally stealing it 😀
    But really, can he cut the hair soon? I would rather have short hair with well kept beard than long hair/no beard. Short hair/no beard would be best but I am afraid that it is asking to much at this point. He does own a VW bus now. Gotta keep that vagrant look to match the bus. I would rather he matched the sleek, black mercedes I saw him arrive at Kettler in, once upon a time. Oh well, getter better soon, Greenie. Your boys need you!

  2. Tiffany (@TiffanyRella) Reply

    Man, I feel bad for him (and for the team). No one wants to see a good player always being plagued by injuries. It’s such a shame.

    However, even though I feel for him and think he is beautiful, I cannot go against my Devils, so I am kind of hoping he stays out for this series. I believe he is the reason we went into overtime back in Jan? Especially since the Devils are not playing like they want to play!!!!

    Speedy recovery to Mike. But it won’t hurt if you rest your bod for two more games :D. Excited to see Oates again!

  3. Cassy Reply

    Dear Mr Blue Blue Eyes; Please take Mike aside and run your clippers over his head. It’s time.

    And can he shave, because, like srsly, I think we’re all over the Sasquatch look here. And only MAX TALBOT can carry it off….