Bobby Johnson, Author at The-Hogs.net

The D.C. Gossip

December 10, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

Oh how we love our drama here in D.C.! I never watched the Gossip Girl, but here’s how I think the Redskins would be described if you asked a teenage girl. Seems fitting because it’s not far off from how the regular media is reporting it! Okay, so did you hear that Jimmy called … Read more

Capital Observations 12/8/08

December 8, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

The Washington Capitals had an up and down week, going 2-2 in their four games. Even though the Caps only came away with four of the possible eight points from last week, they still managed to improve their lead in the Southeast by one point. The Caps also increased their already impressive injury list … Read more

Panthers Devour Caps 5-3

December 3, 2008December 3, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

My mother always told me “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” Unfortunately, Mom probably didn’t realize I’d take up sports-writing as a hobby, and that part of sports-writing is that you have to say some not nice things. Especially when your team goes out and plays a game like the … Read more

Capital Observations 12/1/08

December 1, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

The Washington Capitals started last week off with the last of their five-game road swing in a 3-4 loss to Minnesota. They brought in some much needed help on Wednesday and kept their record of no regulation losses at home in tact by winning the next two at Verizon. They then ended their week with … Read more

Capital Observations 11/24/08

November 24, 2008November 24, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

The Capitals had a tough week last week as they began their tour of the Pacific Division on Wednesday with the Anaheim Ducks. The Capitals went 1-2-0 versus the top three teams in the Pacific Division, playing three road games in four nights. The Caps started their road swing with a 6-2 victory over … Read more

The Indignity of a Dallas Loss

November 18, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

The Monday after a Redskins loss is always a miserable day for Redskins’ fans. It always seems that people will cross the street to point and laugh at you for your team losing. People who aren’t even football fans will get their little barbs in like “So what happened to your Redskins yesterday” and “Saw … Read more

Capital Observations 11/17/08

November 17, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

The Capitals started off this past week welcoming back longtime goaltender Olie Kolzig, now with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday night at Verizon Center. The match-up featured Kolzig versus his former back-up Brent Johnson. The strangest part for me was hearing Caps announcer Joe Beninati say things like “great save by Kolzig” and having to … Read more

Capital Observations 11/10/08

November 10, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

The Washington Capitals have had an interesting start this season to say the least. After saying good-bye to long-time net-minder Olie Kolzig, and losing the hot hand of Huet to free agency the Caps went out and found Jose Theodore and named him the team’s new starting goal-tender. Three games ago, the Caps decided to … Read more

Redskins’ Reality Check

November 4, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

So, back in the pre-season I predicted a 9-7 season for this team. After the loss to the Giants in week one, many felt that was way too optimistic for a first time head coach. The Redskins went on to win their next four games including back-to-back road victories versus hated rivals Dallas and … Read more

Caps Burned by Flames

October 25, 2008October 22, 2008 by Bobby Johnson

The Washington Capitals fell to the Calgary Flames last night by a score of 2-1 with the Capitals lone goal coming on a re-direct by Sergei Federov in the first period.The Caps were unable to get anything going last night as special teams (PP and PK) seemed to spend most of the night on the ice.