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Two Pinch Hitters Needed!

Hello, Caps fans! The 2019 ALL CAPS Exchange is looking for two pinch hitters who can write at least 1k for one of the following pairings by November 15:

Assignment #1:

Jonas Siegenthaler/Christian Djoos

Vitek Vanecek/Jakub Vrana

Evgeny Kuznetsov/Marcus Johansson

Assignment #2:

Nicklas Backstrom/Alexander Ovechkin

Nicklas Backstrom/Carl Hagelin

Marcus Johansson/Evgeny Kuznetsov

Andre Burakovsky/Christian Djoos

We are also still looking for a beta for a separate 3K story that is interested in SPAG and crit.

Please contact us on tumblr or by email (capsexchange@gmail.com) with your AO3 handle if you’re interested! We can supply likes/dislikes, etc. as well if you’d like more info!

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anyway can’t wait to get unreasonably stressed and upset about large men on frozen water slapping a tiny rubber circle around and punching each other in a quest for a big hunk of silver

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Not to be demanding, but someone please, please find Marcus Johansson, hug him, and tell him he is smart, kind, and important, and none of this was his fault.

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Today’s Soft Dad Moment is Ovi steadying CHONKY BABY LEGS and floating Sergei around in the pool with him.

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hope your pets stay healthy in 2017

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IT’S BACK AND IT’S BETTER THAN EVER!!!

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“On the night of April 12, 1973, as the powerful Montreal Canadiens were finishing off a six-game first-round series victory over the Sabres, the fans let it be known what this team meant to them. It started in the upper balcony, the orange-colored seats where fans were afforded a panoramic view of the ice surface at the expense of a nose bleed. “Thank You, Sabres,” they chanted, as the final minute of that magical season ticked away on the big royal blue scoreboard that hovered over the center-ice faceoff circle. Like lava pouring from a volcano, the chant slid down to the blue seats, and then to the reds, “Thank You, Sabres. Thank You, Sabres,” they sang in unison, the decibel level increasing with each verse until the folks in the upper and lower golds had joined the chorus–and then it couldn’t get any louder. “Thank You, Sabres. Thank You, Sabres. Thank You, Sabres.” Over and over it reverberated throughout the arena, a passionate, appreciative, and heart-warming salute that puddled the eyes of those who were being thanked–Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, Rene Robert, Roger Crozier, Jim Schoenfeld, Tim Horton, Craig Ramsay, Don Luce, Gerry Meehan, and the rest of the Sabres. It did not matter that the Sabres were about to be eliminated by the eventual champion Canadiens. All that mattered was that this young, energetic hockey team had given the citizens of Buffalo– people in desperate need of an escape from the harsh realities of a failing economy, horrid weather, and the pitiful Bills–a reason to smile, a reason to put their troubles aside. “I’ll never forget it,” said Robert, emotion gripping his voice as he recalled that night. “I’ve never experienced anything like that in my life. Here we are, getting beat out in the playoffs, and the fans are cheering, ‘Thank You, Sabres.’ This is something that I’ll always remember. This is an experience that someone has to have somewhere down the road. It brings tears to your eyes.””

— 100 Things Sabres Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (via eichelholic)

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BY JOURDON LABARBER

highly recommend reading the whole thing but a few highlights…

It wasn’t too long ago that Jack Eichel was an 18 year old beginning his NHL career, carrying the weight of being the No. 2 overall pick for a franchise that had experienced two straight last-place finishes. His defining quality off the ice might have been his sense of humor, which he wasn’t afraid to show.

Nowadays, Eichel is the 22-year-old captain of a team with another uber-talented 18 year old on its roster. That sense of humor is still there, but listening to Rasmus Dahlin describe Eichel on Wednesday offered a glimpse into how things have changed.

“He’s very serious,” the rookie defenseman said. “He’s passionate about the game and a great leader. Great guy and sick on the ice, of course. … He’s a leader. I think he was born a leader. He’s the guy who needs the ‘C.’”

In every sense, Eichel has embraced the responsibilities that come with being a captain and the face of an organization. He’s set the tone with this work in games and in practices and made it a point to further his impact in the community.

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Housley credited Eichel with being the one who typically starts the drills at practice and sets the tempo with his work. It’s common to hear him dish praise upon a teammate for a good play they made. 

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“You know what, I just enjoy doing that,“ [Eichel] said. "You look at the situation and sometimes I just sit back and think about how lucky I am to be doing what I’m doing and playing professional hockey and playing for such a great organization.

"I literally think to myself, I wake up and come to the rink and hang out with all my buddies and play hockey. … It’s a great way to think about it. In terms of the stuff I do off the ice, I’ve just been trying to become as much a part of this city as I can because this city’s done so much for me and welcomed me with open arms. 

"I just want to be as influential and make as big as an impact on people outside of the rink as I do at the rink.”

( 12.12.18. )

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“You asked for it —- you got it: these guys are good. Scary good.” 

The Sabres win in OT for their 10th straight win, tying a franchise record and prompting RJ to bring back a sweep of nostalgic memories as the crowd going insane in the background. ( vs SJS. 11.27.18. )

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There is no one left to beat, boys. There’s no one fucking left to beat!

Barry Trotz, post SCF GAME 5 (6/7/18)

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Capitals: Our Leaders.

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Jack Eichel kisses Sam Reinhart after he seals the win with an EN goal ( vs PHI. 11.21.18. )

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"that was a very loving embrace"

Mmm yes it was thanks for pointing it out Dan Dunleavy

SAM WENT STRAIGHT TO JACK AFTER HE SCORED THAT GAME WINNING GOAL IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE

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detroit played buffalo anthem shout before the shootout so they really should’ve known right then and there they were gunna lose.

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“SAY HELLO TO YOUR FIRST PLACE BUFFALO SABRES!”

— DAMN STRAIGHT DAN DUNLEAVY

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Same boys, same.