Comments on: why aren’t caps better at home in playoffs?

By: Big_Pushy

Big_Pushy — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:35:53 +0000

I would say that the “It’s all your fault chant” is more egregious considering that it is never just the goalies fault. The “who cares” was started in section 419 and not as a negative connotation but more of a “they scored, who cares who it was” type attitude. Obviously, it has taken more of a life of it’s own. I personally am not to keen on the “OHHHH” and “RED” during the anthem. I used to see it as severely, disrespectful. I have changed my tume a bit in talking to Caleb Green and Bob MacDonald, not only do they not have a problem with it, they embrace it. Combine that with their status as active duty military and I have softened my stance.

By: luke

luke — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:12:59 +0000

and since luck of the match-up is a factor in playoffs: (if you don’t believe me take a look at the 2009 playoffs and realize Pit should have sent Car flowers.)

and the capitals are 5-2 against the New York Rangers in those years at verizon center…

By: Krol2

Krol2 — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:09:58 +0000

Why don’t we all chant “HEXTALL” at everyone no matter who it is.

Oh wait, most Caps fans nowadays have no idea who that is. The same fans who chant “WHO CARES?” The same people who have no idea we yelled at Kevin Hatcher the same way we get angry at Green these days.

Chants should be fun, not embarrassing.

By: mostholy2

mostholy2 — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:08:21 +0000

I can’t really speak for the playoff games in previous years, but looking at the first round home games against Boston I think one of the problems at home is keeping structured in this very disciplined system that Hunter has setup for the team.

It seemed to me that both home games lost in the Boston series at home, the team had a tendency at times to get away from the tight defensive game that they needed to play against Boston possibly because of the exitement of the Home crowd.

It is easier to stay disciplined when the crowd is against you, but more difficult when the crowd is cheering for you because you want to score for the home fans. This led to some uncharacteristic turnovers or odd-man breaks for the other team, which is in contradiction to the system’s emphasis on limiting these opportunities for the opponents.

By: luke

luke — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:04:58 +0000

I’m too lazy and/or stupid to do the math, but I’d be willing to bet that the winning precentage of every single playoff home game in the nhl over the past decade is hovering around the 500 mark also…

its the game nowadays.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:59:31 +0000

Damn, I woke up this morning, got some starbucks and started reading this blog. I was going through the comments and just about spit some coffee out. Then I thought, “Thank god, this is expensive coffee to spit out.” Now I feel bad for the guy who must have spilled his Pretentious Fuck Coffee while he was typing. Point of fact is, the cheers are in the stadium. Whether we like them or not, they will probably stay. I for one, dont understand the “Who cares” chant. It seems slightly counterintuitive. Did the fans yell that when Boston beat us at home, or did they just leave the stadium.

I kind of care when the other team scores, but hey, I am old school.

By: ExKiwi Krol

ExKiwi Krol — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:04:31 +0000

Last time I checked, this was America. Feel free to cheer what you want. Doesn’t mean I won’t make fun of the bush-leagueness of them.

And if you have ever read any comments I have made on this site, I never “engender intelligent discussion.”