voices.washingtonpost.com - 8/14/2009
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I really doubt prior was forced out with what he did with Olie, and how well our recent prospects have developed. @freakinandpeakin After the cup we imploded, several years of stinking and then we went out and got Jagr. I blame Abe and david poile for those first two caps teams because there ...
capitals.nhl.com - 8/13/2009
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The Washington Capitals have hired Arturs Irbe as
the organization’s goaltending coach, vice president and general manager...
George McPhee announced today. VIDEO: McPhee on Irbe | Arturs Irbe | Boudreau on Irbe and goaltending
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Caps Hire Irbe as Goalie Coach
capsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com - 8/13/2009
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capsnewsnetwork.blogspot.com —
Longtime NHL veteran goalie Artus Irbe, one of
the first European goalies to earn a starting job...
in the NHL, was named as goalie coach by the Washington Capitals. According to Capitals Insider, Although Irbe will oversee all of the organization's goalies, including veteran Jose Theodore, his ...
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Capitals Hire Arturs Irbe as Goalie Coach
novafantasysports.com - 8/14/2009
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According to the Washington Post, "The Washington Capitals
have hired Arturs Irbe as the organization's goaltending coach,...
vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today. Irbe replaces Dave Prior, who recently resigned after 12 years with the club to spend more time with his ...
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Caps hire Irbe
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Thanks Dave - Welcome Arturs
Ted's Take - The blogging site of Ted Leonsis —
... Thanks to Dave’s great work, we landed Arturs Irbe as a coach. He is filled with present day knowledge of the league. He speaks Russian; has had great success in the NHL; and he wants to mentor our goaltenders through out our system. He will be respected by all. He has a great personality and he is fierce in his desire to help us build great strength in goal for the short and long term. ...
Empty Netter Assists - 8-14-09
Empty Netters —
... -Also yesterday in Capitals goaltending land, Washington hired former Sharks, Stars, Canucks and Hurricanes goaltender Arturs Irbe as a goaltending coach. No word yet if his first lesson to Theodore, Varlamov and others will be to wear the same goaltending pads for 14 years. ...
Friday Caps Clips: Irbe Replaces Prior Goaltending Coach
Japers' Rink —
... savory breakfast links:
If you missed any of the coverage of yesterday's announcement that Arturs Irbe has been named Caps Goaltending Coach (replacing Dave Prior), here's some of the best of it:
Video here.
A must-read from Vogs here.
Welcome to the Show on Irbe's Caps connections.
Blog coverage at Capitals Insider (on the news, Bruce Boudreau on the goaltending situation, Irbe's "challenge," and Jose Theodore's state of mind) and Storming ...
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Canes Now - Archie goes to Washington | newsobserver.com blogs
blogs.newsobserver.com 8/13/2009 — Former Hurricanes goalie Arturs Irbe has been hired by the Washington Capitals as their new goaltending coach, the team announced Thursday. Irbe, who played 309 games over five seasons for the Hurricanes, still holds (for the moment) franchise ...
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- Theo: 'I Don't See Myself as a Backup'
voices.washingtonpost.com 8/13/2009 — Well here's my bold prediction: Varlamov gets 35 starts 22 wins, 8 losses, 5 OT/SO losses, and a few weeks on the DL; Theo gets 40 starts 20 wins, 15 losses, 5 OT/SO losses (yes I know that doesn't add up to 40, I figure on him getting pulled several ...
Irbe Ready for New Challenge —
Capitals Insider 8/13/2009
Arturs Irbe was one of the first European goalies to land a starting job in the NHL. Now it's his job to ensure two of the Caps' prospects do the same. Although Irbe will oversee all of the organization's goalies, including veteran Jose Theodore, his ...
Hockey transactions —
NHL.com News in English 8/14/2009
Movements in the world of hockey Thursday:
National Hockey League
ANAHEIM DUCKS-Acquired RW Evgeny Artyukhin from Tampa Bay for LW Drew Miller and a 2010 third-round draft pick.
WASHINGTON CAPITALS-Named Arturs Irbe goaltendin...
