Here we are once again with another edition of Caption This Photo! Last night, the Avalanche and Kings played a pre-season game at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It's the annual game in Las Vegas and the Avs won the game 4-3 in a shootout. But the great part in about spending the weekend in Vegas is that there is much more to do than watch a hockey game. On Friday night, members of both teams participated in the Luc Robitaille/Shelter for Serenity Celebrity Poker Tournament. It's a great charity event and also game us some interesting pictures of NHLers in front of the poker tables. Take the one above picturing Robitaille, Tony Granato and PJ DeLuca, a member of the Avalanche staff.
Here's the original caption from Getty:
LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 26: (L-R) Former NHL player Luc Robitaille, Colorado Avalanche head coach Tony Granato and PJ DeLuca talk while participating in the Luc Robitaille/Shelter for Serenity Celebrity Poker Tournament at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino September 26, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Exciting stuff, right? No. Not at all. So let's see what you guys got!
I'll get us started and please leave your own captions in the comments!
Granato: Luc, you had a pair of twos! That was clearly a hand to go all-in on!
Robitaille: That is the LAST TIME that I ever take poker advice from you. Get away from me.
Granato: Now, see you've got 7-5 off-suit. You want to slow play this hand for sure.
DeLuca: Hey... Is that Jessica Biel by the craps table?
Yes, folks it's about that time again -- time for another exercise in alternative photo captions. This one is of the New York Islanders' mascot, Sparky the Dragon, taking in Islanders' Rookie Camp last week. The original caption provided to us by Getty is as follows:
SYOSSET, NY - JULY 15: The New York Islanders mascot Sparky the Dragon watches practice during a mini camp at Iceworks July 15, 2008 in Syosset, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Yawn.
I think we can do better, no? Here's a couple I came up with to start us off:
"Ahh... I can see it now. With Nolan out of the picture, I'll be head coach in no time!"
"Yum. Fresh rookie meat. Maybe this year they'll let me eat the ones that they're going to cut."
Let's see what you got. Bring it on in the comments!
With the NHL Entry Draft all wrapped up, we need something to keep our minds occupied until the July free agent frenzy.
What better way to kill some time than to come up with some good captions for some funny photos?
Almost any photo of Gary Bettman, a real life Muppet, inspires hundreds of witty caption opportunities. It's as if the guy was created to both torture and humor us. It takes quite a character to invoke emotions from opposite sides of the spectrum.
The official caption: NHL commissioner, Gary Bettman speaks with Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly during the 2008 NHL Entry Draft at Scotiabank Place on June 20, 2008 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Now, I'm sure one of you out there must know what Bettman was telling Daly that day. Have at it!
Prior to New Jersey's tilt versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, Devils' sniper Zach Parise had played 229 NHL games, and compiled exactly ZERO fights. Not that he should be fighting, but you'd figure he'd have popped his cherry a bit sooner.
Zach Parise said he hadn't fought since midget hockey, but he didn't seem any worse for wear afterward, and actually said he didn't mind dropping the gloves at all.
"It seems okay," Parise said of fighting. "It was pretty fun. We can do that again."
I can imagine Devils fans aren't too keen on Parise getting his rocks off by dropping the gloves more often.
If you need something to do, give this photo a good caption. What is Parise really saying to Brian Gionta? Sorry, No Photos
It's been a while since we've had a caption contest, so I thought I'd trot out this shot that Stevonidas from HF Boards dug up -- one that's sure to be a classic once this crew gets through with it.
UNIONDALE, NY - MARCH 02: Craig Anderson #31 of the Florida Panthers during a break in his game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum March 2, 2008 in Uniondale, New York.
Safe to say, Anderson wasn't terribly distracted, as he came away with a shutout in Florida's 1-0 win. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, that's the most shots taken in a shutout by a losing team since the league started recording shots on goal in 1955.
Come on, this ought to be a layup for this crowd. Sorry, No Photos After the jump, we discover that this isn't the first time Mr. Anderson has been distracted as such.
We all know Jeremy Roenick has a bit of a wild lifestyle and isn't afraid to express himself on and off the ice. Anyone who has had the fortune to witness one of Roenick's dance routines knows the talkative center can provide a whole lot of entertainment value.
Now, what the hell is going on in the picture above?
Jeremy Roenick #27 of the San Jose Sharks attempts to restrain Daniel Carcillo #13 of the Phoenix Coyotes during the NHL game at HP Pavilion on December 20, 2007 in San Jose, California.
Now, from this vantage point, it looks like Roenick is having his way with Carcillo, while the Phoenix winger simply surrenders and lets Roenick do his thing. The linesman and the fans, meanwhile, have a look of disbelief on their faces about what JR is doing to the poor fellow.
So, put on your Caption Caps and give us a better description of the action. Sorry, No Photos
Life as a Washington Capitals fan has to be tough. Despite having one of the best young stars to ever play the game, the team has about as much depth as a Jerry Bruckheimer film, and sits in last place in the Eastern Conference. The team hasn't had a winning season since 2002-03, and won't be having one any time soon.
Now, the photo above shows three not-so-proud Caps fans (no confirmation that our own Eric McErlain is one of them, despite rumors to the contrary) that are too ashamed to show their faces in public. Obviously, the official caption doesn't adequately explain the scene.
Washington Capitals fans wearing bags over their heads during a hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers on November 21, 2007 at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.
So, get on your Caption Caps and give it your best shot.
"Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, GM George McPhee, and an unidentified fan take in the action at the Verizon Center in Washington DC"
Emilio Estevez will forever be immortalized in hockey circles for his role, as coach Bombay, in the awful Mighty Ducks movies that helped bring another franchise to Southern California.
Well, it appears that Emilio really does love hockey, and attended the recent tilt between the Kings and Canucks. Here, we see him conducting and interview with Fox Sports Network.
Now, without the benefit of seeing the LA broadcast, it's up to us to come up with a good caption for this photo. Look at the smug look on the face of Emilio and his girly-pal as they watch the Kings tear apart the Canucks.
"Yeah, you know I could coach better than this doofus in front of me." or "Can you believe they named an NHL team after a movie? What kind of Mickey Mouse league does THAT?" or "Yeah, that chick in front of me is SO much hotter than my wife."
There is a reason why people call NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, "The Count". Let's face it, the guy could have been a great Muppet. Gary's facial expressions, body language, and creepy demeanor lend themselves to some amazingly entertaining photos. It's not hard to find a picture of Bettman that deserves a witty caption, such as the one above.
C'mon, does the official caption really capture the essence of the photo? Does it accurately describe the scene?
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the press after meeting with the Board of Governors at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel on January 23, 2007 in Dallas, Texas.
No, of course not! If I had to guess, I'd say that this disgusted-looking Bettman is showing the media how he plans to squeeze the common fans by the balls.
Maybe I'm wrong, though. Maybe you can describe the situation better than I? Get out your caption caps and get on it!
It's been awhile since we had the readers of FanHouse help us with captioning a photo. Let us help you indulge your creative side, shall we?
Photos of coaches on their benches are almost always good photo material. The day an NHL coach smiles is the day tomato juice tastes good. Which is, suffice it to say, almost never.
How about Mr. Scowley up here? Brent Sutter has got one serious pout going on, like his mommy gave the last ice cream bar to one of his brothers. Meanwhile, the kid behind the glass is laughing at the Devils' head coach while Dainius Zubrus looks like he's going to vomit after watching Martin Brodeur let in another softie.
The official (boring) caption: A young Devils fan looks on as New Jersey Devils coach Brent Sutter watches his team in the third period of NHL hockey as they lose to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 Monday night, Nov. 5, 2007 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
