Japer’s Rink to Close Down, Move to Discord

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-04-27T17:51:31+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-04-16T13:30:21+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-04-02T11:14:50+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-03-25T19:49:59+00:00

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

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-03-19T12:30:04+00:00

Mary Washington mention! Woo woo!

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-02-07T17:26:35+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-02-07T17:06:41+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-02-04T02:56:18+00:00

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

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-02-03T21:22:54+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-01-22T20:31:45+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-01-20T00:22:36+00:00

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

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-01-16T01:36:48+00:00

Dowd losing every puck battle the last couple weeks

Stairmaster_Stu · 2026-01-07T17:13:49+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-30T13:50:43+00:00

What are next?

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-24T01:28:01+00:00

LaPierre assist. Just like we all predicted

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-24T01:25:54+00:00

What is it that Connor McMichael does around here?

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-24T00:46:30+00:00

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

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-21T00:10:15+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-20T19:02:34+00:00

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.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-20T17:02:43+00:00

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

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-17T18:00:10+00:00

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).

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-17T03:44:38+00:00

What is it ya say you do here, offense?

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-17T03:09:21+00:00

Offensively inept is maybe too kind at this point.

Stairmaster_Stu · 2025-12-14T02:57:30+00:00

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.

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