Entries from September 30th, 2009

Power Plug: Post Week 3, 19 Power Poll extravaganza

September 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment · NFL, Power Plug

By PennSkinsFan | September 23, 2009
This will be a weekly addition to our original articles.  A bit late this week, but hey, we had busy stuff to do. 
Listed Power Polls:  19
So here they are with some comments. 
Of course — listed first is the World’s Most Prestigious Power Poll.
DCPSR Power PollDate:  9/29/09
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Bourque claimed on waivers by Pens

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals knew they were taking a chance exposing Chris Bourque to waivers, but apparently had very little options without moving Michael Nylander.  That chance came to fruition when Bourque was claimed off waivers by Caps rival Pittsburgh penguins.  Bourque will now have a shot at the NHL in a different city with a [...]

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Redskins Youth Report: Post Week 3

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Brian Orakpo, Chad Rhinehart, Chris Horton, Devin Thomas, Fred Davis, Jeremy Jarmon, Kevin Barnes, Malcolm Kelly, Washington Redskins, Youth Report

The Youth Report
is a weekly content article that evaluates the play and performance of
the Redskins rookies and sophomores, with trends of players going up,
down, or simply staying neutral, and a few little bits of
personal/opinion/comment.  You may not always agree with our assessment of players,
so feel free to comment right here on the Blog. 
The Rookie [...]

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Jose Theodore to start Game 1

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Jose Theodore, Washington Capitals

Via Corey Masisak of the Washington Times.  Your starting goalie against the Boston Bruins in the season opener tomorrow will be  

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Smoke Signals: The Mike Holmgren rumors get louder

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Dan Snyder, Jim Zorn, Malcolm Kelly, Smoke Signals, Stephon Heyer, Washington Redskins

Coming into the season, the Redskins and most football observers thought the team would have one of the best defenses in the NFL. Unfortunately, the Skins are 16th overall and 22nd against the run. They’re spending an awful lot of money for mediocrity [again]. Read it.

Indeed, the defense is having a hard time getting off [...]

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RED ALERT: Caps fans: It all starts tomorrow!

September 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Alex Ovechkin, Bruce Boudreau, Hershey Bears, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth, Red Alert, Semyon Varlamov, South Carolina Stingrays, Washington Capitals

NHL hockey is back.  Caps hockey is back.  Let’s get ready to Rock the Red! 
The Washington Capitals face off in the season opener tomorrow in bean town against the point winner in the Eastern Conference last season, Boston Bruins.  Here are some game previews:  Examiner,
Bourque waived . . . As you read yesterday, [...]

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The World’s Most Prestigous Power Poll: Week 4

September 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · NFL, World's Most Prestigious Power Poll

This week’s edition of The Worlds’ Most Prestigious Power Poll is so prestigious it requires Secret Service protection. Read it, but don’t get too close.

01. Indianapolis Colts [3-0]: Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne haven’t lost a step. [NC]

02. New York Giants [3-0]: Plaxico who? [NC]

03. Baltimore Ravens [3-0]: The team 50 miles down the road [...]

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Afternoon Red Alert: Chris Bourque placed on waivers

September 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Capitals Transactions, Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals roster was set yesterday with word coming down to Chris Bourque , Tyler Sloan, and Quintin Laing to unpack their bags, they are staying in Washington, at least for now.
Bourque waived . . . Word came down today that the Capitals placed Chris Bourque on waivers.  
McPhee said the reason [...]

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An Ode to Redskins fans — Give the Capitals a try!

September 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Dan Snyder, Ted Leonsis, Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins

Washington Capitals hockey is back!  The preseason is now a thing of the past, Caps posting a 4-2 record.  Regular season begins in just two days as the Washington Capitals open up the season with bean town rival Boston Bruins. 
Message and open invitation to my fellow Redskins brethren . . . No one is [...]

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Capitals and Wizards benefit from Dan Snyder’s ownership?

September 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Dan Snyder, Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins, Washington Wizards

For decades and decades, OK, for all eternity, Washington DC has been and will likely always be Redskins first.  The tradition, glory, and history of this once proud franchise is held dear in many Washingtonian hearts, including many in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. 
However, is there a limit? 
Will the rabid fan base trickle away?  [...]

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