NHL Connect ID
Syd_Butler
Description
Syd Butler is the bassist for Les Savy Fav, a New York-based band considered among the godfathers of the independent rock music scene. Butler founded the Frenchkiss Records label, with the intent to release the band’s albums, and has since signed over 35 bands, including the Hold Steady, Thunderbirds Are Now, and the Dodos. Ever since growing up in the Washington D.C. area, Syd has been a die-hard Washington Capitals fan. He can’t wait to see what the Stanley Cup Playoffs bring for his Caps.
Favorite NHL Team
No answer
Favorite Sports/Teams
Grew up playing soccer and lacrosse. Also a fan of the Montreal Canadiens and Arsenal F.C. of the English Premier League
Favorite Players
Ovechkin (he brings so much joy and happiness to the game), Scott Gomez and Chris Drury are both class acts, I love Kolzig (he’s been the backbone of the Caps for years), and of course, Gretzky.
Music
Anything but the Grateful Dead
Books
Anything by David Sadaris
Movies
Annie Hall, Blazing Saddles, the Godfather, Sixteen Candles, and the list goes on…
Other interests
Food, traveling, music
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Syd_Butler
Apr 24, 2008
"Only love (and the Caps) can break your heart"
According to Neal Young, “Only love can break your heart,” but I need to add…the Caps losing. …more
Alex_Fisher
Apr 16, 2008
C.A.P.S.
idk if u were at the maple leafs game, but my friends and i had CAPS painted on our chests just wonderin if u saw it haha. were on the caps commercials now.
fort_neverlose
Apr 10, 2008
Tottenham FC
For the win!!!
I’m pulling for the Caps, though.
marjolaine
Apr 09, 2008
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If you believe it, everything can happen. Yep, miracles happen for those who deserves it.
Syd_Butler
Apr 09, 2008
Do You Believe in Miracles?
Miracles do happen! I’m in shock, but happy as can be as the Caps return to the Playoffs. It’s as if the League wanted us in, but I’m not complaining. I was at the game last Thursday against Tampa Bay and it was exciting. It was a nail-biter for the first couple of periods and the whole place was pretty tense. But when Ovechkin scored to put us ahead everyone went nuts. I even got to meet him after the game, which was awesome. He’s such a great player and a phenomenal ambassador for the game. …more