Penguins Capitals 24/7

[madrigaltriste]

Just watched the first episode. Very impressive, as far as production goes: it's amazing what they put together in a short time and how great it worked in terms of flow and feel. I was skeptical at first. I don't think much of 'reality'-type shows and was afraid that it would come off as cheesy and slapdash. But I have to say that this looks like a

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[herenowhere3]

according to Puck Daddy naked guy was Engelland. i didn't notice naked guy on my first watch i was overly focused on cookie shaving, but having gone back to look i'd agree it's Engelland.

i loved everything about this show. i love them being miked for on ice stuff. hearing the talk during fights rules my world.

i found it odd that with us they interviewed coach and GM but with the Caps they interviewed coach and Teddy. i agree with what you said about the caps organization they're just strange, a lot of ego. do you think when the Pens are down a Pens coaches rant includes phrases like "greatest player in the world"? i don't. and i can't figure out why they let Ovi do what ever the hell he wants. I also wonder if they have a heart player on that team, a ryan malone or a max talbot to get the guys pumped, help them be positive.

i loved the jersey Dupers kid was wearing said "daddy" on the back. sid and flower with the candy was funny. as is Sid's laugh, he's such a dork, but that's why i like him.

the show needs more Orpik.

[madrigaltriste]

So Engelland was the Mystery Ass! I'll have to take another look for...you know...research purposes :)

I didn't even know the name of the Caps GM until I watched 24/7. And I consider myself pretty well-informed about NHL teams. Just goes to show, Leonsis is in the spotlight so often that McPhee might as well not exist. I was going to mention in my recap about how some owners don't feel the need to hog the camera all the time but I don't really think I need to.

What struck me was how quiet Ovi was in the lockerroom. I guess he can only run his mouth when it satisfies his own ego, not when he needs to actually act like a leader. I didn't see any of the Caps step up and try to rally the troops - that's weird. To be fair, maybe the camera didn't catch that but - then again - maybe it just didn't happen

[herenowhere3]

the only reason i knew the Caps GM's name is b/c i've seen tweets where he's referred to as GMGM

[madrigaltriste]

Hopefully we'll see more Orpik in future episodes. I'd like to see some more Godard, too - he's a character, so I bet he would be good in front of the camera. And more Malkin, too! They say he's more outgoing and more proficient in English in private, so let's see it!

Sid & Flower = BFFs. It's too cute. I know Sid speaks French to the Quebecois guys on the team...I'd like to hear that, too.

And more Mario! But I think I'm wasting my time, there. He leaves that HEY, I'M THE OWNER LOOK AT MEEEEEEE crap to Leonsis.

[herenowhere3]

more thoughts:
the fact that no one could be bothered to tell BB to wipe his goddamn face off is embarrassing, for everyone involved.
the fact that Ovi walks around wearing a winter hat with an 8 on it has just been added to the list of reasons why i think he's an asshole. can you imagine if Sid went through life wearing a Sid shirt/hat/whatever? the internet would implode there'd be so much complaining.
i loved the Cooke interview where he talks about whether or not he's an agitator.
the close ups were a bit disconcerting, but i think they were sort of supposed to be. by the end of the episode i kind of liked it.
i'd like to know whose little kid that was wearing the team canada jersey, and said right to the camera "i'm going out on the ice"

[madrigaltriste]

Well, I'm guessing Sid doesn't need to flash his number or a shitload of tacky gold chains all over town because when you've won a Stanley Cup and a gold medal, that's all the schwag you need. Mr. look-at-my-number-8 is compensating, methinks.

Boudreau is such a joke. If you can't be bothered to wipe your fucking face off before an extreme closeup, it's clear that you just don't give a damn. Bylsma is a god next to that fool. When I saw him with his hand down his pants I thought I would throw up: it was even worse than Ovi in his unmentionables.

[herenowhere3]

ovi in his undies is something i so did not need to see. and you have to love BB talking about the presence of the camera with his hand down his pants. the guy is just strange.

Byslma waxing poetic about his scars almost made me cry. he is just made of awesome.