Matt Frese
@mdfrese.bsky.social
Reposted by Matt Frese
No one like this has chosen Baltimore since Tejada. This is a city that gets beaten down on and overlooked and has had to deal with the perception (or truth) that no one will want to play here.
Someone CHOOSING to be here and WANTING to be involved here is going to be so popular man
Someone CHOOSING to be here and WANTING to be involved here is going to be so popular man
Pete Alonso said he wants to “make good” on the contract he received from the Orioles. That means taking care of the on-field results. He said he aims to win a trophy here. But Alonso also said it’s important that he immerses himself in the community in Baltimore
December 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
No one like this has chosen Baltimore since Tejada. This is a city that gets beaten down on and overlooked and has had to deal with the perception (or truth) that no one will want to play here.
Someone CHOOSING to be here and WANTING to be involved here is going to be so popular man
Someone CHOOSING to be here and WANTING to be involved here is going to be so popular man
Also, Caps are going to have $36M (yes, thirty-six) in cap room next year. Promote Lil Pro and Miro, and they’ll have $34M for 2 F’s and 1 D.
Meaning they can pay Ovi and Carlson $10M each, and have $14M for another guy … and there won’t be a $14M player out there.
Meaning they can pay Ovi and Carlson $10M each, and have $14M for another guy … and there won’t be a $14M player out there.
December 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Also, Caps are going to have $36M (yes, thirty-six) in cap room next year. Promote Lil Pro and Miro, and they’ll have $34M for 2 F’s and 1 D.
Meaning they can pay Ovi and Carlson $10M each, and have $14M for another guy … and there won’t be a $14M player out there.
Meaning they can pay Ovi and Carlson $10M each, and have $14M for another guy … and there won’t be a $14M player out there.
If you trade for Hughes and then get him extended next summer, he can sign an 8-year deal. If he decides to leave as a UFA after 26-27, then he can only sign for 6.
Sure seems like whoever trades for him has a major leg-up in getting his services long term. I want the Caps to be that team.
Sure seems like whoever trades for him has a major leg-up in getting his services long term. I want the Caps to be that team.
December 12, 2025 at 7:38 AM
If you trade for Hughes and then get him extended next summer, he can sign an 8-year deal. If he decides to leave as a UFA after 26-27, then he can only sign for 6.
Sure seems like whoever trades for him has a major leg-up in getting his services long term. I want the Caps to be that team.
Sure seems like whoever trades for him has a major leg-up in getting his services long term. I want the Caps to be that team.
Ethen Frank is going to push 15 minutes tonight, and he’s been noticeably good.
December 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Ethen Frank is going to push 15 minutes tonight, and he’s been noticeably good.
Justin Sourdif has been so good that PLD’s absence hasn’t been noticed!
Injuries are on the rise around the NHL, so let's look at how teams are navigating some of them -- from Hughes+Pesce, to Fox, Dostal, and Hellebuyck.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The number of NHL injuries is on the rise. How are teams navigating them so far?
Let’s take a look at how some teams around the league are navigating key absences, with some doing better than others.
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Justin Sourdif has been so good that PLD’s absence hasn’t been noticed!
As an American (and a Caps fan), I love the idea that guy in the top-right is going to sit so the guy at the bottom can play.
You got it
December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
As an American (and a Caps fan), I love the idea that guy in the top-right is going to sit so the guy at the bottom can play.
Seems good to be leading the East in both goals for and goals against per game.
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Seems good to be leading the East in both goals for and goals against per game.
And I’m in Los Angeles.
December 6, 2025 at 5:52 AM
And I’m in Los Angeles.
Reviews during the shootout in games in PT ought to be punishable by flogging.
December 6, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Reviews during the shootout in games in PT ought to be punishable by flogging.
Lapierre and Beauvillier getting PP time. What are we doing here?
December 6, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Lapierre and Beauvillier getting PP time. What are we doing here?
The amount of time the Ducks’ broadcast has spent talking about how it was a good hit is prompting a lot of questions already answered by all their talking.
December 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM
The amount of time the Ducks’ broadcast has spent talking about how it was a good hit is prompting a lot of questions already answered by all their talking.
Caps about to be 10 clear of the rest of the eastern conference on goal difference. They might be really good.
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Caps about to be 10 clear of the rest of the eastern conference on goal difference. They might be really good.
Oh my. Leonard. Dear lord
December 4, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Oh my. Leonard. Dear lord
On that Roy goal, Chychrun took a point shot, then got his own rebound off the boardss. Yes.
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
On that Roy goal, Chychrun took a point shot, then got his own rebound off the boardss. Yes.
Haven’t seen four forwards at 5 on 5 much.
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Haven’t seen four forwards at 5 on 5 much.
Got away with a slash there. Woof.
December 3, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Got away with a slash there. Woof.
It’s not a surprise the zone entries have been better. Carlson leading the slingshot has been a problem for two years because he’s not a threat to carry the puck into the o-zone by himself, so the PK could focus on the trailer.
Kinda hard to believe, but the power play looked good. Again. And Tom Wilson got a PPG out of it. Was taking Carlson off really the one change needed all along? TBD. #ALLCAPS
December 3, 2025 at 4:21 AM
It’s not a surprise the zone entries have been better. Carlson leading the slingshot has been a problem for two years because he’s not a threat to carry the puck into the o-zone by himself, so the PK could focus on the trailer.
That looked like an actual NHL power play.
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 AM
That looked like an actual NHL power play.
I’m taking Robert Duvall.
True Grit
Godfather I, II and III
The Conversation
Apocalypse Now
Tender Mercies
The Natural
Lonesome Dove
…
True Grit
Godfather I, II and III
The Conversation
Apocalypse Now
Tender Mercies
The Natural
Lonesome Dove
…
This is a Bill Simmons game, but you’re stranded on a desert island. You can only have one actor’s filmography. You get it all, including cameos. But just the one performer.
I’m taking Cate Blanchett: Talented Mr. Ripley, LOTR, Life Aquatic, Black Bag, Tár, Ponyo, Hot Fuzz, Eyes Wide Shut, Thor
I’m taking Cate Blanchett: Talented Mr. Ripley, LOTR, Life Aquatic, Black Bag, Tár, Ponyo, Hot Fuzz, Eyes Wide Shut, Thor
December 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
I’m taking Robert Duvall.
True Grit
Godfather I, II and III
The Conversation
Apocalypse Now
Tender Mercies
The Natural
Lonesome Dove
…
True Grit
Godfather I, II and III
The Conversation
Apocalypse Now
Tender Mercies
The Natural
Lonesome Dove
…
Down their best two defensive C’s, Sourdif has been a huge part of their success the last ten days.
Loved seeing Justin Sourdif taking that late D-zone draw after the icing. With Dowd out, JS has fully assumed a lot of his checking and defensive roles and he's done well with them. Some offensive chances that just wouldn't go, nothing new there. He skated over 18 minutes tonight, a career high.
November 29, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Down their best two defensive C’s, Sourdif has been a huge part of their success the last ten days.
I’m sure he’s a great guy, but I’ve had just about enough Dylan McIlrath.
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I’m sure he’s a great guy, but I’ve had just about enough Dylan McIlrath.
My “not made with 3D printed meat” t-shirt….
Campbell’s promises its soups are not made with 3D printed meat
Campbell’s promises its soups are not made with 3D printed meat
Welcome to 2025.
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 2:21 AM
My “not made with 3D printed meat” t-shirt….
Acquiring a 2C making $825k for just a 2nd round pick was a nice bit of business.
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Acquiring a 2C making $825k for just a 2nd round pick was a nice bit of business.