It’s a sad time when “Mike Green watching practice from the bench” makes everyone so happy. But at least he’s somewhere! After skating a few days last week and addressing the media, Mike hasn’t skated in three days [link]. According to Twitter (that font of accurate information), Coach Hunter says he’s doing off-ice work and this […]
Mike Green addressed the media today, after this third consecutive day of skating. [video] This video is Fidget-tastic and Mike’s hair is crazy. He says he’s “on the right path” and hopes to be back before the projected 4-6 week recovery timeline. As much as this excites us, please don’t rush it. It seems like […]
Attention ladies: Mike Green’s Shagwagon is a reality. For someone suffering from such a long-term groin injury, we hope Mike’s sticking to road trips for now.
Hmm, 500 unopened emails or Mikey Monday? I can’t think of anything that looks happier than this, except maybe getting to actually see all the photostrips clearly. But this is pretty much the definition of joy. And bromance. If they can’t play hockey, at least they have each other. (Side note: Mike’s girlfriend is a […]
To everyone who saw this last night and thought of us, thanks! Nicky Backstrom joined Twitter and the DC-area power gird promptly failed as fangirls crashed the mainframe. I think Nicky joined now because he has the best profile photo of any Washington Capital. Or it could be because I got my Backstrom shirt in the […]
Happy Birthday, iCarly! John is 22 today. (Shamelessly recycling this post for John’s 23 birthday.) iCarly was born outside of Boston (represent!) and grew up in New Jersey. We can’t explain the math but this makes us love him even more. In the 2010 World Junior Championship vs. Canada, John had two goals including the […]
Let’s just come right out and say it: What the hell is going on?! Mike Green left Saturday’s game against San Jose about halfway through. Coach Hunter said it was precautionary, resulting from “tightness” in his groin injury. Yesterday the Caps held a practice before leaving for LA – and neither Mike nor Nicky participated. […]
It’s times like this I think Chuck wishes I didn’t have the password for this site. Nicky’s got a snazzy new fansite [nicklasbackstrom.com] – thanks to Gemma Fagan for the heads-up. I obviously haven’t made it past the homepage. I may never.
Nicky is not in the Caps lineup tonight vs. San Jose. He has fully practiced since being elbowed in the mush by that cake-eater Rene Bourque and did make the trip to California. As of yesterday he was feeling “pretty good”. Here’s the cutest locker room interview ever [link], where Nicky talks some very polite […]
Chicago’s Dan Carcillo has been suspended 7 games for boarding Edmonton’s Tom Gilbert [link]. Gilbert missed the Oiler’s next game and is listed as day-to-day. Carcillo is a repeat offender (and a goon) – he was suspended 2 games for this hit on Carolina’s Pittkanen on 10/28. Guest Starring Rob Blake!! Calgary’s Rene Bourque got a […]
Last night, Rene Bourque elbowed Nicky B in the face. My neighbors must think I’ve opened a truck stop for the mile-long string of extremely colorful expletives that came out of my mouth. Bourque got an elbowing minor. Nicky took two more shifts, then went off for “observation” and did not return to the game. […]
QUICK, HUG SOMETHING!! Mike Green will be in the Caps lineup tonight vs. Calgary. Careful, Ovi. He’s very fragile. We need this to be a long-term committed relationship so don’t go getting it all on the first date. No word yet from Nicky… he’s busy.
Word on the street is Mike Green may be back in the Caps lineup next week [link]. That could put him on the ice vs. Pittsburgh (Jan 11) and Tampa Bay (Jan 13). Gator is out of town and I need a date for both games – no, Mike doesn’t count. Not if he’s playing. […]
I love this picture so much that I have to post it. It sums up everything about last night and how much fun Gator & I always have at Caps games, especially when they win. Nicky was First Star with a goal and an assist. Ovi scored, Sasha Fierce scored, Troy Brouwer scored. The Mike […]
My best friend and I used to debate what kind of accident would be required to get Extreme Home Makeover to choose our apartment in NYC. If she pushed me down the stairs? If I loosened a board so she fell through into the pizza place? You don’t *want* these things to happen, but the […]
It’s Monday again, and still no timetable to Mike Green’s return to the ice. He apparently saw a specialist for his groin injury, depending on who you ask, and joined the Caps in Colorado. He didn’t skate there, but today… Mike has missed 17 straight games – wah waaaaaah. This means that again, there is […]
If someone finds my lifeless body later today, no need for an investigation. Cause of death: Mike Green with this dog. Why is this picture killing me so much? Why do I love a shirt that’s kind of ugly and doesn’t even really match his pants? Who has bacon behind the camera, because the dog […]
Note to Earth: This is the ONLY van I’d ever get into with a stranger. We don’t even need to write this blog, Mike Green’s gonna do it all for us.
You guys are the best. Mike Green starts Tweeting and our phone rings off the hook! FOUND PANDA, people! Mike was as excited as Gator and I about the Caps putting together a serious, solid win. Ovi had a goal (haven’t typed that in a long time), Nicky and Jeff Halpern each 1 G/1 A, […]
I really am so slow and so sorry. The lovely and extremely lucky Robin sent us this picture a whole MONTH ago and I am just now seeing it! My New Year’s Resolution is to be a million times better about checking this email! Lucky for us it’s Monday, which means an extra serving of […]