Back Again!

Sorry about not posting in a while. I had many things to do including: a science fair project, numerous hockey tryouts and the Special Hockey Tournament.

The Stanley Cup Quest is not going so well. I wanted Uncle Bob's Thrashers to win. But they lost to the evil NY Rangers. This sentence is dedicated to Harris Weber, who's from NYC and reading my blog! Dallas also lost to Vancouver, which I didn't want happening either.

The Wizards have no hope in the playoffs with Gil and Caron out. They have no hope with LeBron healthy and Gil not. A fearless prediction: the Mavs will win it all! Most of my family is from Dallas, so I've been to a few games (my mom even shot a free throw with me when I was a baby on the court)!

The Nats lost. What else is new?

We still have to wait for Change to Come for the Caps (changing jerseys).

So I'm signing off. This is my quick view on DC sports from the DC Sports Kid.

Who's #1?

Greg Oden's father has just said that he will enter the draft. Not surprising! Everyone knew that Oden was leaving, but Durant almost stayed. Still, the #1 burning question on everyone's mind: Who's going to get picked first? Some say Oden, and some say Durant. I guess we'll just have to wait until Draft day.

In other news, the Wizards broke their losing streak, Change is Coming for the Caps, and I got my stitches out!

So now that I have 2 hands, I'm signing off.

Kevin Durant Goes Pro

Kevin Durant decide to enter his name in the NBA Draft. This is not good news for Texas, because Durant almost decided to stay another year but then didn't. Nike is also offering 20 million dollars in endorsements. I'm sure Oden is next to put his name in. The only question left is about who will go #1?

In other news, the Wizards finally clinched a playoff spot, the Caps moved down in the draft, the Nats are losing, and I have an important test tomorrow.

So I'm signing off, and good night!

Down and Out in DC

What a rotten weekend in DC sports.

The Nats lost three games straight to the Dbacks. Ryan Zimmerman has 3 errors in 7 games. And he has a chance to be a golden glove guy. Oh, and Teddy lost in the President's races too -- see my earlier post about his stinkiness!

Then the Caps were shut out in their season ending game to the Barfalo Bananas (the logo looks like a banana and not a sabre). They show this video near the end of the game: "No one comes into our house and direspects us..." Ouch. There were busloads of Buffalo people, booing Ovechkin every chance they can. Not sure what scary good means, but I hope the Islanders knock them out in the first round. We still had fun, I got to go to this "chalk talk" thing before the game that some of the Caps Alumni did. And we tried to shout LETS GO CAPS everytime the Buffalo people would say something.

Without their two all stars, the Wizards lost twice, once in overtime (after a sweet 3 pointer by Antwan Jamison to tie up the game against the Nets) and cannot yet clinch a playoff spot. I am sad Gilbert had to join me on the DL.

Daniel Snyder and the Skins did not buy any big name players. Even DC United lost their season opening MLS game. The cherry blossoms are gone and it actually snowed this weekend too. Almost makes a kid wish you were from some other town...

Until you think about the positives:

Manny Acta is going to be a good skipper. The Nats also have some big bats this year. The two "fat men" Belliard and Young are swinging hard and will drive in a ton of runs. Even in the bottom of the 9th, with two outs on Friday night when I couldn't even feel my toes because I was so cold, we had our rally caps on, and sure enough Church hit a homer. Bang zoom went the fireworks and it was worth staying.

What can I say about the Caps? Maybe they will get a top draft pick. My man Boyd Gordon played himself into a spot for next season. Now the guys in Hershey will hopefully come back with another Calder. Ted is ready to spend some big bucks, and we'd better be in the playoffs next year.

And the Wizards? Well, they have been holding their own without Agent Zero and Butler, but would be nice to just win one and clinch the playoff spot. My mom told me that hope springs eternal, and it is spring now, even if it doesn't feel like it.

So I am happy to be the DC Sports Kid and not some bandwagon fan.

This is Connor R., signing off. This has been MY view of sports.

3 in a Row for the Caps?

Caps have won two in a row. Last night the Caps had a fun party at their new practice ice, Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Ballston Common Mall. You could skate (for free!) or just hang out with Brian Sutherby and John Erskine. I showed them my sewn up finger and told them, "Birds of a feather!" as they both are out because of hand ailments too.

There was a huge screen projection television set up on the ice to watch the game. I hope the Caps do this again next season for lots of big games. This one was against the Thrashers, which is always a good game. Sorry Uncle Bob (my hockey camp coach and coach of ATL) but we were the better team this time! Maybe you should have let Ilya play more! And my man Boyd Gordon whom I have been raving about all year (and happy others are finally jumping on the BG bandwagon) scored a sweet goal and fed Ovie on one of his. Of course Boyd's face off wins (6 for 9) were pretty good too. The best part was when Uncle Bob pulled Lehtonen and Atlanta already had a 5 on 3 so this made it 6 on 3, and Johnny and the penalty killers held tight for the big win.

Next up....BUFFALO! And this Caps fan would be appreciative on fan appreciation day if the Caps could make it 3 in a row.

This is Connor R., still on the DL, signing off since it is a school night and the Nats already lost, the Wizards don't play and there is nothing much to report about the Skins... This has been MY view in sports from DC Sports Kid

DC Sports Kid Wins Caps Contest!

Despite being one-handed, the DC Sports Kid won a Caps Contest! I won a sweet prize for my most memorable Caps moment. It was an Ovie signed stick and a jersey signed by the whole team. I don't have it yet, but I'm so excited that a kid could beat many grown-ups! You can enter the contest here, but try not to beat me for Moment of the Year!

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Caps Lose Again!

The Caps once again lost a lead; 2-0 to be exact, and lost again. The officiating was bad, but this is one thing I hate a lot. Every time the Caps play a team that has many fans, e.g. Detroit, Pittsburgh, or the Rangers (especially them), their cheers are louder then the Caps fans'. For example, the last Caps vs. Rangers match up I saw, whenever the Rangers scored, the Ranger fans (who must be crazy to come all this way for just one game) are obviously louder than Caps fans when we score. It was the same thing last night. The Pens fans "outcheered" us, as usual. This should not be happening, Caps fans! So the next Caps game you go to, when the Caps score, really cheer.

In other news, Brashear fought a Penguin alright, but it was not Crosby or Whitney. It was Georges Laraque.

This is Connor R., signing off. This has been MY view in sports, from DC Sports Kid

Big Hockey Game Tomorrow!

Tomorrow the Caps play the Pittsburgh Penguins . So what if the teams have played each other already?! Maybe Ovie will knock out Sid the Kid on the boards just like he handled Daniel Briere... And maybe later he could get back at Ray Whitney for spearing him where it hurts the most last year; or Brashear could pull out a fight resembling this one (against Brendan Shanahan, when Brashear dusted off his hands).

Here is a great quote: "Our 87 (Brashear) can beat up your 87 (Crosby)."

Anyway, I hope the Caps win.

This is Connor R., signing off. This has been MY view in sports, from DC Sports Kid

Caps Win 2 In A Row!

I'm sorry there hasn't been any new posts in a while. I was in a hockey tournament in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where my team did not do too well. Plus I have been in trouble this week...

Isn't it fun to play spoiler in a playoff race? The Capitals must think so, with two blowout wins against two contending teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning, 5-1 and 7-1. Alexander Semin had a hat trick in the game against the Lightning.

Uh oh will have to post more tomorrow. Even if it is spring break (FOR TWO WEEKS!) I have to go to bed now....

Bob Hartley Rules Post

If we (Caps) had to lose tonight, I'm glad we got to lose to the Thrashers (And yes, I know that this is making me sound not like I'm a real Caps fan, since the two teams hate each other so much). There are two reasons: Reason One is I don't like Tampa or Florida or Carolina. They have some guys easy to hate such as The Midget in TB (St Louis) or Florida's star Man-Pig-Bear Olli Jokinen (I attached a funny picture of him), or ESPECIALLY Mike Commodore from Carolina. Reason Two is "Uncle Bob" runs a camp that my brother and I get to go to, and he was a beloved coach at Hershey, winning the Calder Cup with the Bears and later the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche (he wears his ring everywhere at camp!).

I like Johnny a lot, but I wish the Caps would give Cassivi(who is the goalie coach of Hartley's camp), a start before Olie gets back. Paging Glen Hanlon!

This is Connor R., signing off. This has been MY view in sports, from DC Sports Kid

Caps Throwaways

There's always lots of talk about how George McPhee picks up Waiver-Wire trash. But many of them have earned a spot on other teams, such as Bates Battaglia (11 G 10 A), Glen Metropolit (12 G 17 A), and Joel Kwiatkowski (5 G 5 A H) Just think... Metro would be tied for 4th in points with the Caps' current roster, and Kiwi would be our Defenseman with the most goals. Just something to think about...

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Caps Season Ticket Holder Party

Well, I was lucky enough to go to this annual event and thought I would write a few things:

1. Ovechkin was signing my 2007 Dallas All Star Game hat, and we noticed that Zubie's brother was working the table with him, helping get jerseys and stuff ready to be signed to keep the line moving. My mom said, "We're glad you are still here!" Ovechkin chimed in, "Me too!!" Alex has a good sense of humor.

2. Good thing Muir was sick because it would have been tough for Bryan to be there next to the fan favorite.

3. I got Johnny to sign a game used stick (win against Ottawa) that he gave me. That was awesome.

4. Donald Brashear was hysterical. If you were not at the party, you need to see the video of the Donald being introduced. You will crack up!! Plus he is a really really nice guy, because he came to help out at Ft. Dupont this year.

5. We found a Kris Beech card at home (from his first caps tour) and had him sign it. I bet no one else had a Kris Beech card! (even he was a little surprised!).

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Boyd Gordon Appreciation Post

Boyd Gordon is a key player for the Caps. He might not be that noticed while on the ice, but the Caps' best faceoff winner/defensive forward's presence has been missed enormously. I have called in to the Caps Open Line Show many times commending him on his work. The Caps need him back soon. GET BETTER BOYD!!!

This is Connor R., signing off. This has been MY view in sports, from DC Sports Kid