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Is Brooks Laich Still a Capital Dot Com

On June 17, 2011, In Artwork, By Russian Machine Never Breaks

Some questions plague our summer months. We already addressed “who the heck is Alex Semin?” and eventually we’ll get around to “Dear God, what is Ovechkin wearing now?” Today, however, is when we ponder, “What’s going to happen to Brooks Laich?”

An unrestricted free agent as of July 1, Brooks Laich looks as good to GMs across the league as he does to pretty much every girl I meet it seems like. Second (perhaps) only to fellow UFA Brad Richards, BL21 will be a tasty morsel on the open market. He’s a player who makes everyone around him better, he’s a competent two-way forward, he works on both special teams units, he can take face-offs and he might be the most eloquent hockey player you’ll ever hear. Everybody wants him.

We’re worried. Every day we scour the feeds and tweets for an update on Brooksy. Has he signed a contract yet? Are other teams talking about him? We’re spazzing out over here.

Tagged with: Brooks Laich

Introducing: The Sasha Index

On June 6, 2011, In Artwork, Opinion, Statistical Analysis, By Neil Greenberg

As the postseason winds down, we finally have a chance to answer the questions that have plagued us all year. And one question above all others keeps us up at night:

Who exactly is Alexander Semin?

Sure, he’s a 6’2″, 205-lbs., Siberian-born forward for the Washington Capitals; that’s the straightforward answer. But he’s also a mystery — wrapped in an puzzle — and nestled in one of those 3D illusion posters where you have to lie to people about seeing the hidden sailboat. A hat-tricking firecracker on one night and a reckless penalty factory on another, we now know two Alex Semins. But how do we tell which is which?

Tagged with: Alex Semin • Bad Sasha • Good Sasha • The Sasha Index • Washington Capitals

RMNB Eulogy for 2010-11 Pittsburgh Penguins on Puck Daddy

On April 29, 2011, In Artwork, RMNB, By Ian Oland

Here’s the post. How’d we do?

Tagged with: Eulogy • Pittsburgh Penguins • Puck Daddy

The Jinxiest Jinx Ever to Jinx: Aleksandr Reut’s “We are the Champions” Painting

On April 25, 2011, In Artwork, Exclusive, By Peter Hassett

Behold! Alexsandr's other "We Are The Champions" painting

Did you think this would be a slow news week? Maybe an injury update here or a scouting report there, but overall an uneventful period before the semifinals. Well, you were wrong. From the Internet’s very own disreputable flea market emerges what might become the cultural moment of the hockey season.

(Are we building this up too much?)

Artist Aleksandr Reut has crafted Washington Capitals – We are the Champions!, an exquisite 40″ x 32″ oil painting on canvas. This inspired (yet absurdly premature) work of celebratory art and its partner piece are available for bid or purchase on eBay right now. Starting bid is only $5,000, so crack open those piggy banks.

A 50-something Ukranian ex-pat living in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Reut fills the daytime hours as an architect, but the muses compel him to high art. A decade-old profile from Harrisonburg’s Daily News-Record (reprinted here by brama.com) extols Reut’s passion for mixed media as a sculptor, but he tells me that it’s hockey that really inspires him.

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Alex Reut • Alex Semin • Artwork • Barack Obama • Dwarfs • George McPhee • Jinx • Lord's Stanley Cup • Michelle Obama • Mike Green • Mike Knuble • Nick Backstrom • Paintings • Pittsburgh Penguins • Semyon Varlamov • Ted Leonsis • Washington Capitals

Rachel Cohen’s Ovechdance Illustration

On April 5, 2011, In Artwork, By Rachel Cohen

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • dancing • Illustration • Ovechdance • Rachel Cohen

“Hello Kitty,” Meet “Hello Neuvy”

On March 29, 2011, In Artwork, By Rachel Cohen

As RMNB’s resident artist, I love seeing artwork by fellow Caps fans. When reader Patti del Pielago sent us these illustrations of her creation “Hello Neuvy,” I fell in love with them immediately.

After several jokes emerged between Patti and her boyfriend about how “precious” Michal Neuvirth is, the two created this cuddly feline version of the Capitals netminder.

Tagged with: Michal Neuvirth • Washington Capitals

Capitals Introduce Charlie Sheen Inspired “Winning” T-Shirts

On March 23, 2011, In Artwork, News, By Chris Gordon

UPDATE: Well, it looks like you guys listened. After the D.C. Sports Bog and Puck Daddy picked up on our story, these went flying off the shelves and sold-out in less than two hours! The Capitals are now accepting pre-orders for the next shipment.

We here at RMNB take Violent Torpedos of Truth seriously. So when I found out about this #Winning Charlie Sheen inspired t-shirt that would go on sale today at 10am at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, I just had to share it. For just $17.99 you can become a warlock too. If you’re interested make sure to get them fast as this is a limited run.

Special thanks to @Katerstheace on Twitter for making this public and Tim Burt, Retail Operations Manager at KCI for creating them.

Tagged with: Charlie Sheen • Kettler Capitals Iceplex • Washington Capitals • Winning

Our Readers’ Valentines For Their Favorite Capitals Players

On February 15, 2011, In Artwork, By Ian Oland

RMNB’s own Rachel Cohen created this Valentine for Matt Bradley

In honor of Valentine’s Day and to drown your sorrows after the latest Caps loss, we asked our readers to submit their very own cards addressed to a Capitals player. And oh, boy, did you listen. We’ve included many of your submissions but have narrowed it down to five finalists. From there, you guys will vote to pick the winner, who will receive one of our lovely — no pun intended — t-shirts. Voting will last until Wednesday night at midnight. And FYI, some of these cards may be NSFW. Proceed with caution!

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Braden Holtby • Brooks Laich • Bulldogs • D.J. King • Frightening Illustrations • Jason Chimera • John Carlson • Matt Bradley • Matt Hendricks • Michal Neuvirth • Mike Green • Monte Carlo Machine • Nicklas Backstrom • Valentines • You guys are weird

The RMNB Alternative to NHL Guardian ‘The Capital’

On January 17, 2011, In Artwork, By Peter Hassett

The NHL has been trickling out superheroes to promote the All-Star Game. The Guardian Project challenges comics legend Stan Lee (and possibly artist Neal Adams) to create a “guardian” for each team in the league. Sunday sees the debut of the Capital, an eagle-headed thing that sees real far.

Splendid.

Since we at Russian Machine are totals nerds for comics, we thought we’d play, too. Penciled by resident artist Rachel Cohen and inked & colored by Ian Oland, we have created our own version of The Capital– your lame, crass and tokenistic, D.C.-themed superhero™ guardian.

Tagged with: Rachel Cohen • Washington Capitals

The Official Russian Machine Never Breaks Winter Classic Sign

On January 1, 2011, In Artwork, Winter Classic, By Ian Oland

Rachel Cohen, RMNB’s resident illustrator, made this awesome sign for tonight’s game. Please make sure to keep a look out for her during the national broadcast. She will be holding this sign proudly all night. Most importantly, now that we’re less than an hour away from the game…

LET’S GO CAPS!!

Tagged with: Alex Ovechkin • Washington Capitals

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Russian Machine Never Breaks

Is Brooks Laich Still a Capital Dot Com

Introducing: The Sasha Index

RMNB Eulogy for 2010-11 Pittsburgh Penguins on Puck Daddy

The Jinxiest Jinx Ever to Jinx: Aleksandr Reut’s “We are the Champions” Painting

Rachel Cohen’s Ovechdance Illustration

“Hello Kitty,” Meet “Hello Neuvy”

Capitals Introduce Charlie Sheen Inspired “Winning” T-Shirts

Our Readers’ Valentines For Their Favorite Capitals Players

The RMNB Alternative to NHL Guardian ‘The Capital’

The Official Russian Machine Never Breaks Winter Classic Sign

LET’S GO CAPS!!

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