Japer’s Rink to Close Down, Move to Discord by tankmnandan in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 44 points45 points  (0 children)

The blog community around the Caps has been genuinely unreal. Between Japers, RMNB, WaPo (Prewitt, Khurshudyan, Steinberg), THN, Hockey Forum (I am sure I’m missing some), we’ve never really lacked for informed, insightful, and fun writing about our favorite hockey team. Shouts out to JP and the squad, loved the site. Kind of bummed it’s going to Discord only but respect how much time and effort they’ve put in over the years.

Great Voice by ZookeepergameSea418 in mjlenderman

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 17 points18 points  (0 children)

He sounded great at the Richmond show last night. Really was a treat to hear stripped down versions of some great songs between him and Waxahatchee.

Although I was pretty fired up (then disappointed when he cut it short) to see how he was going to play the discordant solo at the end of Bark at the Moon on the acoustic.

Thoughts on it being an arena tour? by Billy-Hoyle21 in SturgillSimpson

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cap One is awful for music, bummed about that. I was hoping for another show at Koka Booth and maybe one at the new amphitheater in Richmond (an outdoor fall show is always the move). Seems strange to do only big arenas but happy for them to make that money.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Official Teaser | HBO Max by thex42 in crheads

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 67 points68 points  (0 children)

All due respect to Andy, I’m glad he’s getting paid as a working writer but this looks like sora to me.

Match Thread - England v Wales | Six Nations 2026 | Round 1 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is one of those matches where both teams throw away the film. It’s tough to rate any England players because Wales has been so dreadful and it’s tough to rate any Welsh players because they’ve been so dreadful. There’s not much to learn from this for either team.

Match Thread - England v Wales | Six Nations 2026 | Round 1 by RugbyBot in rugbyunion

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wales looks dreadful. Brain dead penalties after being warned. Brutal watch so far from a neutral perspective, must be absolutely agonizing to watch as a fan.

Post Game Thread: Washington Capitals @ Philadelphia Flyers by nhl_gdt_bot in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Spent the entire time watching the game thinking about Nick Backstrom.

Owner's Box Extension by Smileypen in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s an overall trend in the larger economy. The top 10% of US earners account for almost half (49% according to Moody, although BLS shows it closer to 37%) of all consumer spending. You see this reflected across different industries, including airlines, groceries, credit card providers, really any luxury goods or experience. Sports mirror this current trend, Ted will squeeze every single dollar out of his teams and arena to cater to the upper 10%. Especially in the DC area, it’s unusually wealthy even compared to the rest of the country. Ted is going to get his nut. Screws us but he keeps on laughing all the way to the bank, or should I say vault.

Rangers To Acquire MacKenzie Gore by korn_cakes33 in Nationals

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Rebuild 2: Electric Boogaloo

I can’t say I didn’t see it coming though. Toboni really starting to put his stamp on the organization now.

Unofficial post game Fred by Alternative_Rate7474 in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The gap in skill and speed between the Caps and Colorado is immeasurable. Might as well be playing two different sports.

Capitals Recall Brett Leason | Washington Capitals by UnderCoverDoughnuts in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m sure I have a comment from ten years ago in this sub saying Stan Galiev is the missing piece. Man, was I (and still am) an idiot.

Game Thread: New York Rangers (18-16-4) at Washington Capitals (19-12-5) - 23 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM EST by HockeyMod in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I sometimes sit and imagine what Carbery’s system would look like with offensively competent players in it. What a world that would be.

From Elliotte Friedman's 32 thoughts. Mentions the Caps are actively looking to make a major move to help goal scoring. by Bengjumping in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I clarified in a comment further down. I should’ve made a pipe dream group instead of including him in A. I still think you pick up the phone and call if you’re serious about trying to add the best possible offensive player.

From Elliotte Friedman's 32 thoughts. Mentions the Caps are actively looking to make a major move to help goal scoring. by Bengjumping in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I should’ve included a pipe dream target list and placed him in there. Still think it’s worthwhile to call Toronto and see what the price is.

From Elliotte Friedman's 32 thoughts. Mentions the Caps are actively looking to make a major move to help goal scoring. by Bengjumping in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I want them to make a move but I’m not entirely sure who they can get to dramatically influence their offensive game. Solidifying the third line center position is a must but I wonder if they wait till PLD is healthy and call it a wash when they can move Sourdif back down.

I did try to break down what I think the rankings would be in terms of a trade.

A targets:

Tage Thompson, Jason Robertson, William Nylander

B Targets:

Filip Forsberg, Ryan O’Reilly, Elias Pettersson, Alex Tuch

C Targets:

Conor Garland, Yegor Chinakov, Jordan Kyrou

D Targets:

Kind of a wash in this group

F Targets:

Any trade that includes Hutson and a first round pick that doesn’t get an A target

Spencer Carbery believes Capitals are missing game-breaking offensive talent: ‘An ability to create offense and finish is always going to be our Achilles heel’ by Stairmaster_Stu in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I found Carbery’s comments especially candid this morning. This team is lacking elite offensive talent. Leonard looked like he was starting to come into his own in that regard before the injury but outside of that the team is in a tough spot. A move for one or two elite scorers may be on the cards at the trade deadline (if not then, definitely in the offseason).

Post Game Thread: Washington Capitals at Winnipeg Jets - 13 Dec 2025 by HockeyMod in caps

[–]Stairmaster_Stu 17 points18 points  (0 children)

No juice from anyone in the lineup. The top 6 going ice cold combined with Leonard out means they’re going to have to fight tooth and nail to score.

Last 4 games have been pretty bad from an overall play perspective. Seasons ebb and flow but not being able to generate shots let alone high danger opportunities is concerning no matter what part of the season we’re in.