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Rangers @ Capitals - In Game Blog

April 28th, 2009

1-1 after one period…

- The two shots on net by WSH in the first period was a season low for the club

- The game’s two goals were scored by Nik Antropov (NY) and Alexander Semin (WSH) Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General, NHL, Washington Capitals

Goaltending Coach Dave Prior on Simeon Varlamov

April 28th, 2009

So I get to my seat in the press box and start setting up shop. I look to my right and see Dave Prior, the Washington Capitals’ goal-tending coach. He was kind enough to give me a few minutes of his time for a quick one-on-one. Here is what was discussed…

GP: Summarize Simeon Varlamov’s NHL work to this point?

DP: For me, he’s played very well. His game has improved since the first time he was up to the second time, and he’s made some adjustments that have helped him. Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General, NHL, Washington Capitals

Rangers vs. Capitals - Game 7

April 28th, 2009

I’ll be blogging live from Verizon tonight during the seventh game of what has been a terrific series between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals.

Check back in a few minutes before the puck drops for lineups and the best nuggets from tonight’s pre-game press clippings.

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General, NHL, Washington Capitals

Redskins Draft Recap

April 26th, 2009

Round Round # Overall # Player School

1                     13                     13                  TE Brian Orakpo                                      Texas
2                     12                     44                  Traded to MIA for Jason Taylor
3                     16                     80                  CB Kevin Barnes                                     Maryland
4                     15                     115                Traded to NYJ for Pete Kendall
5                     14                     150                Traded to MIN for # 158 & 221
5                     22                     158                LB Cody Glenn                                          Nebraska
6                     13                     186                LB Robert Henson                                       TCU
7                     12                     221                Traded to MIN for Erasmus James
7                     12                     221                FB Eddie Williams                                       Idaho
7                     34                     243                WR Marko Mitchell                                     Nevada

Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General, NFL, Washington Redskins

Bowden Gets Call

April 26th, 2009

The Red Sox recalled right-handed pitcher Michael Bowden from Triple-A Pawtucket of the International League. To make room for Bowden, Boston optioned infielder Gil Velazquez back to Pawtucket.

Bowden will be in uniform for tonight’s game with the New York Yankees, and he’ll be available to pitch out of the bullpen. He’s expected to wear #64 in his second stint with the big club. Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General, MLB

Capitals’ Rookie Doesn’t Rattle

April 26th, 2009

When Bruce Boudreau decided to start Simeon Varlamov in Game 2 of the Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff series with the New York Rangers, the second-year head coach hoped the rookie goalie would provide a spark.

It’s been a week since Boudreau put his team’s fate on the shoulders of a kid who isn’t old enough to get into a bar. The decision he made is still baffling, even several days later. Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General, NHL, Articles, Washington Capitals

Rangers @ Caps - Game II Blog

April 18th, 2009

1st 7:44 Ryan Callahan goal (1) Naslund, Dubinsky - assists

Perfectly exectued 2-on-1 breakaway. Tom Poti was the only Washington defenseman back and when he made a move towards Naslund, Callahan recieved a perfect pass and one-timed it over Simeon Varlamov’s glove for a top-shelf goal. Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General, NHL, Washington Capitals

Varlamov Gets Nod

April 18th, 2009

Simeon Varlamov is going to start in net for the Washington Capitals in game 2 of their first round series against the New York Rangers. Varlamov, only 20-years-old, has only started five games as an NHL goal-tender.

The move was made just four days after Jose Theodore, Washington’s starting goalie throughout the season, struggled in a 4-3 loss. Theodore’s lackluster effort was cited — by both fans and the local media — as the reason for Washington’s game-one loss. Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General

1-2-3 Inning

April 16th, 2009

The Florida Marlins (8-1) are legit.

This isn’t just a hot start for an okay team. The past week-plus has been a coming out party, an omen of things to come. If Andrew Miller can take a step forward this season, Florida’s rotation is five-deep (with Ricky Nolasco and Josh Johnson serving as a terrific 1-2 punch at the top). Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General

Madden Retires

April 16th, 2009

I’m going to miss John Madden. He’s much more football-savvy than he is given credit for. He was a staple of every one of my weekends during the fall for as far back as I can remember. He’s the kind of guy we all wish we can go hang out with for an hour or two at a sports bar. He’s also the kind of guy that people my age wish was our grandpa.

We had a debate in one of my classes today about who should replace him (Cris Collinsworth has already been named Al Michaels’ new partner). Somebody said Terry Bradshaw. I think that would be a disaster. Don’t get me wrong I’m a fan of Bradshaw overall but I couldn’t see him in the booth during a game. He is all ’shtick’ and I just can’t see him doing color. He’s more of a “give the other guys on set noogies during the pre game show” kind of guy. Read the rest »

Posted by Grant Paulsen Filed in General

Rangers @ Capitals - In Game Blog

April 28th, 2009

Goaltending Coach Dave Prior on Simeon Varlamov

April 28th, 2009

Rangers vs. Capitals - Game 7

April 28th, 2009

Redskins Draft Recap

April 26th, 2009

Bowden Gets Call

April 26th, 2009

Capitals’ Rookie Doesn’t Rattle

April 26th, 2009

Rangers @ Caps - Game II Blog

April 18th, 2009

Varlamov Gets Nod

April 18th, 2009

1-2-3 Inning

April 16th, 2009

Madden Retires

April 16th, 2009

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