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Morrisonn Testing The Arbitration Waters (Puckhead's Thoughts)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:58:00 GMT

... the line up just about every night. He was third this season for ice time behind Mike Green and Tom Poti.The most important positive, I think, would be his chemistry with Green. Being a solid stay-at-home defenseman has allowed Green to play more offensively. A good part of Green's success is attributed to Morrisonn's play in covering him.The negatives: It's easy to point to the score card...

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Blueliners And Their Partners (Japers' Rink)

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:36:00 GMT

... chemistry.Closer to home, the was, as you'd expect, Mike Green and Shaone Morrisonn, followed by Tom Poti and Milan Jurcina, Green and Poti, and Jeff Schultz and Brian Pothier.Not surprisingly, Green and Mo were the most productive even strength D-pairing as well, totalling 26 points when together. Poti and Juice were second with 14. But the Green/Poti combo - the Caps'...

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Make Me An Offer I Can Refuse (Blueshirt Bulletin)

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:15:34 GMT

... Fleury, the unfortunate Eric Lindros, the inept Igor Ulanov, and the ultimate symbol of derision, Tom Poti. In the midst of that seemingly neverending sea of embarrassment and losing, Jaromir Jagr became the centerpiece of an instant restoration of respectability for the franchise. He and his friends could not get the team another Stanley Cup, but they made things interesting and fun at...

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Caps aim to retain key pieces (The Washington Times)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT

... said recently he doesn't expect to be very active in pursuing other teams' players - defenseman Tom Poti, forward Viktor Kozlov and center Michael Nylander were signed in the first two days last year - he still has several key pieces from last year's division-winning club to re-sign. Chief among them are defenseman Mike Green and goaltender . Green is a restricted free agent, meaning if...

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Don't expect Islanders to land big free agent (Miami Herlad)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:10:00 GMT

Hopes were high in Islanders country one year ago that forward Ryan Smyth would come around at the last minute, forsake his Western Conference roots and sign a long-term deal to serve as .Captain Long Island. When Smyth, Jason Blake, Viktor Kozlov and defenseman Tom Poti left as free agents July 1, taking the offense with them, it was a dark day for Islanders fans.

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Capitals Aim to Preserve Roster in Free Agency (Washington Post)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:44:08 GMT

One year after the Washington Capitals added Michael Nylander , Tom Poti and Viktor Kozlov in the first 36 hours of free agency, General Manager George McPhee isn't expected to grab the spotlight again when the signing period begins today. Instead, it's believed he will focus on re-signing his...

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The 2007-2008 season, by the "tens" -- Defensemen: Tom Poti (The Peerless Prognosticator)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:33:00 GMT

Next up on the blue line… Tom Poti Theme: “What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” Tom Poti came to the Capitals in 2007-2008 with certain expectations – a power play specialist (6-26-32 in power play scoring in 2006-2007, 11 th in the league among defensemen), not an especially big hitter given his size (tied for 111 th in the league among defensemen in 2006-2007), occasionally...

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2007-08 Rink Wrap: Tom Poti (Japers' Rink)

Tue, 27 May 2008 10:38:00 GMT

From Backstrom to Steckel, we're taking a quick look at and grading the 2007-08 season for every player* who laced 'em up for the Caps during the campaign (and is still with the team) with an eye towards 2008-09. Next up, Tom Poti. Contract Status: 2008-09 salary of $3,500,000; UFA after 2010-11 season Age (as of October 1, 2008): 31 NHL Seasons (including 2007-08): 9 2007-08 Regular Season

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2007-08 Rink Wrap: Brian Pothier (Japers' Rink)

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:38:00 GMT

... played, 5 goals, 9 assists, +5, 20 PIMsKey Stat: Pothier was one of two defensemen on the team (Tom Poti being the other) to average more than , and per game.Quirky Stat: Had , despite playing nine Friday games and having more than twice as many shots on that day than on any other.The Good: Pothier was on pace for a 10-goal/19-assist/plus-10 campaign (which would have been career bests in...

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Caps Slowly Starting Off-Season (Random Reality Thoughts)

Thu, 08 May 2008 01:15:00 GMT

... Outweigh Negatives : Michael Nylander (UFA after 2010-11), Viktor Kozlov (UFA after next season), Tomas Fleischmann (RFA after 2009-10), Chris Clark (UFA after 2010-11), Quintin Laing (UFA after next season), Donald Brashear (UFA after next season), Boyd Gordon (RFA now), Tom Poti (UFA after 2011-12), Eric Fehr (RFA now), Dave Steckel (UFA after next season), Matt Bradley (UFA now), Jeff...

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In new NHL, penalties no longer are put on ice (The Washington Times)

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:51:25 GMT

... in your misery, Capitals fans. Yes, it's a pity the Flyers eliminated Your Heroes in Game 7 with Tom Poti off for tripping in the first extra period, but it's also a sign of the times. The same misfortune just befell San Jose, which was this close to pushing Dallas to a seventh game after falling behind 3-0 in their series. Worse, the Sharks and Stars were in OT No. 4 when Brian Campbell...

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Caps fall in Game 7, end surprising season (The Washington Times)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:48:36 GMT

... team."It was not without some controversy.Lupul's goal came on the power play with Caps defenseman Tom Poti in the box for tripping R.J. Umberger. Poti felt he hit the puck first, which would negate the need for a penalty."I don't think the refs wanted to call a penalty, but John Erskine got away one in the same position about a minute and a half earlier," Caps coach Bruce Boudreau...

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Flyers-Capitals, Game 7 recap (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:58:58 GMT

Flyers 3, Capitals 2 How it happened: Tom Poti upended R.J. Umberger 4:15 into overtime, drawing a second tripping penalty - the first one, as blatant, went uncalled - and giving the Flyers the first power play for either team since 6:33 remained in the second period. With 9 seconds left in the power play, Joffrey Lupul deposited a rebound from a Kimmo Timonen shot for his first goal of the...

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Roenick stars as San Jose takes series (San Diego Union)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:12:01 GMT

... Kimmo Timonen's shot. There were nine seconds left in the Flyers' man advantage after defenseman Tom Poti was sent off for tripping – the first penalty since the second period. The Flyers avoided what would have been a monumental collapse and won a playoff series for the first time since 2004. Now Philadelphia, which had the worst record in franchise history last season and the fewest points...

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Lupul stops comeback Caps (atHome Top Story)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:30:00 GMT

... in the next couple of hours."Nine seconds remained in the Flyers' man advantage after defenceman Tom Poti was sent off for tripping – the first penalty since the second period in a physical game that suited Philadelphia's style."To have the referee decide the series like that, with two teams battling like that, is tough to swallow," Poti said. "I definitely didn't think it was a penalty."...

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NHL: Flyers fend off Caps (Salt Lake Tribune)

webmaster@sltrib.com (The Associated Press) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:45:32 GMT

... Kimmo Timonen's shot. There were 9 seconds left in the Flyers' man advantage after defenseman Tom Poti was sent off for tripping - the first penalty since the second period in a rough-and-tumble game that suited Philadelphia's style. The Flyers avoided what would have been a monumental collapse and won a playoff series for the first time since before the lockout: In 2004, they reached the...

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NHL ROUNDUP: Flyers finally get rid of Caps in OT (Detroit Free Press)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:28:00 GMT

Lupul found space in front of the net to get a backhander past Cristobal Huet for his first playoff goal after Washington's goalie had deflected Kimmo Timonen's shot. There were nine seconds left in the Flyers' man advantage after defenseman Tom Poti was sent off for tripping -- the first penalty since the second period in a rough-and-tumble game that suited Philadelphia's style.

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Over and out (The Washington Times)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:05:35 GMT

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Caps' Locker Room Says It All (Random Reality Thoughts)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:05:00 GMT

... new spokesperson) graciously entertained a throng of reporters, while Mike Green did the same. But Tom Poti said it all about Philadelphia's controversial second goal: "It looked like it was goaltender interference. It's tough to beat the Flyers let alone the referees as well." Coach Bruce Boudreau's post-game news conference clocked in at about three minutes, but he was very gracious in...

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Flyers Get Past Caps In OT (TBO > Sports)

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Lupul found space in front of the net to get a backhander past Cristobal Huet after Washington's goalie had deflected Kimmo Timonen's shot. There were 9 seconds left in the Flyers' man advantage after defenseman Tom Poti was sent off for tripping - the first penalty since the second period in a rough-and-tumble game.

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