Photo: SI.com
Jaromir Jagr did not enjoy his time in Washington, and reiterated that sentiment yesterday: [Philly Sports Daily]
“I don’t like that arena much,” said Jagr. “I’ve not really had luck there. It’s a tough place to play, even if I was in Pittsburgh and New York. It was always tough. But hopefully we can stay on winning.”
Tonight, he’s probably not going to like the Verizon Center much better. This Captials blog, RussianMachineDon’tBreak.com, has created these two signs for fans to bring to the game:
Welcoming.
Their reasoning:
Jagr had been poison to D.C. through the 1990s, but the organization (including GM George McPhee) considered him the missing puzzle piece. This consideration somehow overlooked the declining speed of a once-gifted skater; his dependence on the 90′s biggest playmaker, Mario Dagnabbit Lemieux; and his diminishing constitution and increasing weight.
The Caps never won the Southeast Division with Jagr. They saw only one playoff series, winning only two games in it. Jagr played hurt. Also: poorly.
Face-off: 7 PM
Bonus video after the jump: nine-year-olds fighting in hockey brawl!
via Puck Daddy
Why yes, Scoob, those Russian parents are cheering after the fight.
7 Responses
Im surprised people in Washington know hockey existed before 2007
I got a final exam tonight at 6:50 (PSU senior). If I get an A on it, I make deans list, but if i just rush through it, I won’t miss any of the game tonight. What should I do?
Who are the “Captials”?
They are Washington’s hockey team.
They’ll feel the same way about the “Geico Caveman” Ovechkin in a few more years.
9 year olds know how to have better team brawls then some NHL teams…
@Google Me – easy answer (I’m ashamed you had to ask) – you’ll still graduate with a B. Go Flyers!