Thursday, December 15, 2005
Throwing down the gloves
As most of my degenerate gambling friends (DGF) -- and I say that with love -- would attest to, I'm not averse to dropping a bet or two or three on anything. Usually, our betting is confined to casino games, poker games and pools (NCAA, who will die next, first goal in a hockey game, Oscars, etc.) The latest bet arose from an e-mail string debating just how bad the Washington Capitals suck, despite the heroics of Alexander Ovechkin. Blushing Whale, a D.C. original who moved to the left coast to write and produce movies, argues that the Caps are a young, inexperienced team with tons of talent in the system and that all they need is some time for development and seasoning. Once that happens, they'll return to the playoffs. I begged to differ, saying the Caps don't have enough talent to compete in the new NHL, where skill, skating and mobility is more important than being a plucky grinder. Blushing Whale responded by offering the following bet:
Mr. Blushing Whale, the Puck Pundit accepts your bet.
I'm saying that in 2008, the Capitals will be in the playoffs come April. If you're willing to bet, I propose this: If I'm right, send me something Boston-related. If you're right, I will send you something L.A.-related.
Mr. Blushing Whale, the Puck Pundit accepts your bet.
# posted by vinism @ 11:26 AM 
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The Blushing Whale went to the Caps-Kings game at Staples Center to scout his Washington boys Wednesday night. Prior to the game the Caps' record was 9-17-2 and the Kings were 18-12-1.
The Caps pulled out a 3-2 road win, rallying in a tight contest. As usual, they showed a lot of heart which goes a long way. The kids still commit a lot of penalties and that's the reason for a lot of their losses. Playing 5-on-5, the Caps have shown they can keep up with the best in the league.
I am confident the Capitals will be back in the playoffs come April 2008. This team has a great coach, has excellent chemistry and a strong desire to win.
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The Caps pulled out a 3-2 road win, rallying in a tight contest. As usual, they showed a lot of heart which goes a long way. The kids still commit a lot of penalties and that's the reason for a lot of their losses. Playing 5-on-5, the Caps have shown they can keep up with the best in the league.
I am confident the Capitals will be back in the playoffs come April 2008. This team has a great coach, has excellent chemistry and a strong desire to win.
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