Comments on: Russian Machine Sometimes Breaks: Your Pregame List of Excuses in Case We Lose to the Sharks http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2009/12/30/russian-machine-sometimes-breaks-your-pregame-list-of-excuses-in-case-we-lose-to-the-sharks/ A cheerfully demented Washington Capitals site with a healthy fixation on Alex Ovechkin and his Russian bros. CRASH THE NET! Sat, 18 May 2013 13:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Heather http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2009/12/30/russian-machine-sometimes-breaks-your-pregame-list-of-excuses-in-case-we-lose-to-the-sharks/#comment-89 Heather Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:01:35 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=418#comment-89 Peter – While I do agree the length of shifts and D do contribute (I’m married to a goalie so I totally understand their side :) ) I don’t see Jose as the veteran with the strength, composure and talent as some build him up to be. I know he’s been through a lot personally lately and that surely has to play a role but at some point, it’s business, if that makes sense.

All that being said, something has to give and turn around. Glad that BB didn’t give the guys the day off today. They needed a good workout and some anger thrown their way, IMO.

]]> By: Peter http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2009/12/30/russian-machine-sometimes-breaks-your-pregame-list-of-excuses-in-case-we-lose-to-the-sharks/#comment-88 Peter Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:36:11 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=418#comment-88 Heather, the way Neuvirth got hung out to dry last night reminded me a lot of how Jose has been abandoned by the defense as well. Theodore is worse at giving up rebounds, but in both games the blue liners have been too slow and disorganized to get the puck back on offense. Those minute-long sessions in our zones inevitably lead to goals, and I forgive both netminders for those.

]]> By: Stevie K. http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2009/12/30/russian-machine-sometimes-breaks-your-pregame-list-of-excuses-in-case-we-lose-to-the-sharks/#comment-87 Stevie K. Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:39:33 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=418#comment-87 Watching this game just made me sad and want to start drinking.

]]> By: Heather http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2009/12/30/russian-machine-sometimes-breaks-your-pregame-list-of-excuses-in-case-we-lose-to-the-sharks/#comment-86 Heather Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:18:03 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=418#comment-86 The whole Jose drama deserves a big eyeroll. He isn’t proving he can work as hard consistently as the younger guys right now. Gotta earn your keep. I thought last game’s performance was particularly interesting especially after getting that chance right after his hissy fit at KCI.

]]> By: Savannah http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2009/12/30/russian-machine-sometimes-breaks-your-pregame-list-of-excuses-in-case-we-lose-to-the-sharks/#comment-85 Savannah Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:16:54 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=418#comment-85 You’re forgeting Semin also has no incentive to do well. He has Ovechkin to do the whole scoring, skating, passing thing.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2009/12/30/russian-machine-sometimes-breaks-your-pregame-list-of-excuses-in-case-we-lose-to-the-sharks/#comment-84 Jordan Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:56:11 +0000 http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/?p=418#comment-84 Tisk, tisk, nothing but excuses.

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