Predictions 2010

Rookie Camp for the Washington Capitals starts on September 12th. Training Camp starts on September 18th. That means that hockey is starting back up for the DC/MD/VA area. It is, indeed, a fun time. The first game, in any capacity, for Ted Leonsis's organization will be the, now annual, Caps vs. Flyers Rookie game on September 16th. I would have loved to see Della Rovere in a bout with one of the lil' Flyers, but alas he is now in other hands (Have fun in St. Louis, Stefan! I hear the Rams will do great this year! And Mike Green will win the Norris. And Pronger will win the Lady Byng. And Ben Clymer will date a skinny girl.)

It seems that right now is prime time for season predictions. Everyone does these, but I want to put a twist on them. While eagerly awaiting the roster for the Caps Rookie Camp, I figured I would have some fun with these predictions. Why not? So predictions after the jump!

Time to Learn a Little History

Last year, there was an epic confrontation. The details are, of course, a little hazy for all of us since some repressed the memories will others just now live on in a fantasy world where the battle never happened. I have skewered records and eye-witness accounts, faithfully searching for and details of the great struggle. In a story-like fashion, this is what I found. This is the story of a great battle between the noble and righteous Washington Capitals and the dastardly and vile Shittsburgh Penguins. The conflict, beginning on May 2, 2009, a Saturday, went on for 12 long, excruciating days. Most fought on through their injuries, while some succumbed. But most already know this, I have come to present the behind the scenes, unknown story that many are unaware of. With this story I have provided many accurate and thoroughly thought out images that seek to be the true representation of events. I hope they help with your understanding of this terrible tale. On the day before the beginning of this dreaded event the Capitals, via the great Alexander Ovechkin, were approached by Bettman.

God this is creepy.

Bettman yearned for all the hockey world to embrace the Penguins as the best and to hail Sidney Crosby as the greatest hockey player in the world. Ovechkin, actually being the greatest hockey player could not submit, regardless of what any former Cap might attest.