Well it can't be Brent Johnson. No, sir. Not in a million years. I thought Tarik El-Bashir talked with him a month ago and he wanted to stay in Washington.
WELL ACTUALLY I AM TALKING ABOUT BRENT JOHNSON.
This is terrible terrible news. Yes, we love Varly and Neuvy but now this means Theo is probably here for next season.
And it means NO MORE BRENT JOHNSON.
He's our pal! He's hysterical and super friendly and every time we've seen him, he's smiling.
Plus he's a reliable goalie with tons of experience.
And now he's going to Arm-Pitts...burgh.
HOW COULD YOU LET HIM GO, GMGM? We are miserable.
Anyways, he is just an all around great goalie and great guy to have on the team and we're really upset that we couldn't re-sign him. But we know he'll do great for the Pens...but not too great.
So I've been out of town for the past week or so and I've been too busy to check my computer. I've got like 75 facebook updates and way too many emails. And way too many Caps related things to update on. So I'm making this short and sweet. Hopefully.
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON MIKE KNUBLE.
*His sweater makes us vomit*
Caps picked up Mike Knuble, a veteran winger who has played for the Flyers (vomit) for a long time. $5.6 million for 2 years. Which in my opinion is reasonable considering he can play on specialty teams and has a "nose for the net" and has scored over twenty goals in each of his last six seasons. And he's tough. Maybe not as tough as Brash...okay NOT as tough as Brash but he's gritty and helpful and we welcome him with open arms (while trying to ignore that ugly orange jersey. ew.)
SPEAKING OF BRASH...WE'LL MISS YOU TOUGH GUY
Man, we're gonna miss you. And your fists.
He's headed off to the Rags for 2 years ($1.4 million a year). GMGM said we just couldn't pay that much for him. And he wasn't concerned about loosing our tough guy. Wait. The RAGS, you say?
As in the Rangers? The team who pushed for him to be suspended because of the Betts hit? No...
Well it's the truth.
Have fun in New York, Brash. We want you to whip Sean Avery into shape. His behaviour is an embarassment to the sport. "What a punk" (to quote my dad every time he is mentioned). We're counting on you Brash. See you next season.
P.S. This article came out before the blog was started but since he's leaving, I thought it was an appropriate time to bring up this article on Brash. It's really interesting and touching and inspiring. We love you Brash!
WELCOME TO WASHINGTON BRENDAN MORRISON.
The 34 year old center has signed a one year $1.5 million contract. Which is apparently quite a bit less than what he got last season. He played with Vancuver for a while then Anaheim and Dallas got him in March. He's expected to take over Fed's role as second line center which Broosky could have done but GMGM never shies away from a talented center.
According to Tarik El-Bashir, the Caps are a bit over the $56.8 million salary cap and if they are moving up Al, Carlson, and any other Hershey boys, they are going to need to give somebody away. We're hoping it will be Shultzy. No offense, pal. But Juice has already got the "enormous defenseman" spot covered. And I want Al and Carlson making the team next year...
Speaking of Juice, let us not forget this absolutely gorgeous moment in Caps history
*cue hallelujah chorus*
We love WahooWa1819's comment "Welcome to Jurcina's world crosbitch"
Also, the development camp schedule and roster has been posted! We were not surprised to see that Al, Varly, and Neuvy will not be there. It was to be expected. Karl is already a shoe-in to make the team next year and I'm guessing Varly will win the battle in training camp in the fall. Oh well.
Sunday, July 12: Players arrive
Monday, July 13: Group A on ice at 10 a.m.; Group B on ice at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14: Group B on ice at 10 a.m.; Group A on ice at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15: Group A on ice at 10 a.m.; Group B on ice at 11:15 a.m.; scrimmage from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 16: Group B on ice at 10 a.m.; Group A on ice at 11:15 a.m.; scrimmage from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 17: Group A on ice at 10 a.m.; Group B on ice at 11:45 a.m.
Saturday, July 18: Scrimmage from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; players depart
I want to go on Saturday for the scrimmage but we'll see how it goes. I really want to watch Anton Gustafsson, Cody Eakin, John Carlson, Francois Bouchard, and I really wanted to see Marcus Johansson but he had a prior commitment and can't make it.
I'm also excited for the 8 level spiral ramp. I love Kettler.
Yesterday I got a reminder of who won the cup this year.
As my dad was driving, I look out the window and I see a truck with who's name on it?
Non other than Crosby's.
In bright blue letters.
Hello Best Picture of Crybaby ever.
Oh, and in Cap's related news, we are very sad to hear that ANOTHER father figure is leaving us. First Kozzy, then Grandpa Feds(we refuse to call him anything else) and now Brash.
We will have a tribute up for him soon.(fighting videos ftw).
