Friday, November 30, 2007

Video of the Week

Or should that be weekend? It doesn't really matter.

Here's a fight Brian was in earlier this week. Well, it's more of a grappling match than anything else, but enjoy.

Monday, November 26, 2007

Moving on up . . .

Brian's been in Anaheim for three games, two losses and a win, and he's seen his responsibilities increase each game he's been out there.

Brian's average time on ice per game so far,

Game 1: 5:14 of ice on the 4th line.
Game 2: 8:40 of ice on the 4th line.
Game 3: 12:31 of ice on the 2nd line.


A guy the Washington Capitals struggled to trade away is now playing on the second line in Anaheim alongside Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. The real winner in that trade was obviously B-Suts.

Thursday, November 22, 2007

It's been a rough week.

It hurts whenever your favorite player doesn't get to play. It hurts even more when your favorite player doesn't get to play and the team stinks. Brian Sutherby was shipped off to the Anaheim Ducks this week for a second round pick in 2009. If the Caps ever get anything for their former first round draft pick, he won't see the ice until 2011 at the earliest, most likely. You know the old adage, "you can't fire the players, so fire the coach?" It seems the Capitals managed to find a way to fire a player, while B-Suts gets a fresh new start in Anaheim.

While Brian gets a new start in Anahiem, I leave you with this video tribute, complete with a horrible soundtrack.

Friday, November 16, 2007

3 Reasons Sutherby Should Play Tonight

Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

St. Pete Times Forum, 8:00

So we have been slacking a bit lately here at the Sutherby Fan Club. The state of the Capitals has been nothing short of disappointing. They are 1-6 so far this month, and considering the schedule is littered with always intense games against southeast division rivals, these losses will hurt the team in the standings more.

Sutherby hasn't been in the line up since the 5-0 loss to the 'Canes (and there is a link in case you needed a reminder). He was a -2, and obviously it wasn't a great game for anyone on the Caps, but it seems like if Sutherby even looks a someone the wrong way he is benched. With the current state of the team and the fact that no one seems to be performing, why shouldn't he be in? Here are 3 reasons he should be in the line up tonight:

1. His physical play. The Lightning, and especially Frodo (Martin St. Louis, to the lay person), shy away from physical play. St. Louis has been on fire recently and the Caps need to put it out by being tough and physical. Very few players bring the toughness like B-Suts. Also, you need someone to throw down against Vinny in case he decides to jump someone again. (It wouldn't hurt to break his jaw either, so we don't have to hear him whining on the way to the penalty box.)

2. Intensity. Lately this Caps team has seems to be lacking in intensity and a sense of urgency. B-Suts has been aggressive and worked hard every shift this season, the Caps need someone with his heart and effort to bring that back.

3. Leadership. Clarkie is back, but there is still a lack of leadership on the ice. Sutherby is well respected by his team and has proven to be a leader on and the Caps need that right now.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Sutherby Video of the Week

Here is your Brian Sutherby video for this week, a tilt with Darcy Tucker of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Enjoy.


Tuesday, November 6, 2007

3 Reason B-Suts Should Be In the Lineup Tonight

Washington Capitals vs. Atlanta Thrashers

This is up a little late, so we all know that he is a healthy scratch this evening. I am guessing because Bourque was called up from Hershey, but why he is the one to lose a roster spot, I don't know. So here is the regular 3 reasons he should be playing tonight.

1. Suts and his fellow 4th liners bring the energy. They might not score a lot of goals, but that isn't everything. They have been aggressive, hitting hard, and relentless on the forecheck.

2. B-Suts grittiness. The Caps and Thrashers have been known to get in some fights, and he has thrown down against the Thrash before and I am sure he would again.

3. Why not? With how disappointing the Caps have been recently why shouldn't he play? He has earned a roster spot as much as anyone else in lineup.

Brian Sutherby Video of the Week

Here it is folks, your B-Suts video of the week.



Brian takes on his former teammate Larry Nycholat, and gives a good show for the fans before he finishes off the current Binghamton Senator.