So while I’ll happily add to the chorus of “yay for classy NHL players”, can we please call off the shots at NBA fans? Because a couple of years ago, I was one of ‘em. And if I can see the light–lots of it to be seen with Ovie shooting like he is–some of these other hoopheads might, as well. Which they won’t do if we’re not being polite (dare I say “sportsmanlike”?) to them ourselves.

No, I don’t like the idea that the press will swarm the Wiz and leave the Caps alone. But hey, they’re journalists, and a journalism degree–no offense, Mike–doesn’t automatically mean you’re smarter than the average bear.

And tell those guys running the Smile Cam to keep that thing pointed away from Chris Clark for the next couple of home games…

So go ahead and dry those eyes, champ. Mike is sorry he made fun of your favorite sport.

Actually, no, I lied. I’m 100% positive he’s laughing at you, Anonymous.

Thanks for the update, Mike. As usual, a job well done. Captain Clarkie sure did show some guts, and although there is a fine line between stupidity and bravery, it wasn’t close enough to make people think otherwise. He set the bar high. I can’t imagine how much that must have hurt. The worst I’ve had was knocking out a front tooth when I tripped over a gym mat and hit the floor, open mouth first.

Here’s hoping we see Clarkie back in the line-up soon.

How can you be so impartial to a sport that was born in the U.S.A.? You have got issues. What is your problem? Why don’t you just move to France.

I remember distinctly when Clark took the puck in the mouth. He kind of sagged, and then you could see him pick himself up and continue. Tough, tough guy: par for the course in the NHL.

Glad to hear that the injury bug might be surmountable. The Caps are going to need all their horses and a good effort to get a point out of the Atlanta game - Atlanta’s good.