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The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
Beaglefan2:
me too. maybe he would have to clear waivers?
BlackIce:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Wednesday November 13, 2024, 09:52:09 AM Eastern ---Shit, if Lapierre is just gonna be a healthy scratch it kinda dampens the mood. Was hoping he'd go back to Hershey and gain that experience with lots of ice time.
--- End quote ---
I totally agree with you, Mick - I think if he's going to sit consistently in DC he'd be better served going back down to Hershey. Which makes me wonder if he ISN'T going to sit in DC. Could it be that they will move him to the wing to get him going? Of course, that suggests that Vrana/Milano will be sitting, but who knows?
I think the early move to get Eller suggests that (1) Caps' management was REALLY displeased with Lapierre at 3C, which gets me back to the question about moving him to wing; and (2) Management is serious about this season. No mucking along to see if things shake out somehow. With this obvious a hole in the lineup, try to fill it ASAP before it has a chance to start affecting the record significantly. This is the type of move that a team makes when they think they have a chance to make some noise.
alta:
Lapierre at 3C tonight as Eller didn’t get in, or won’t be in town in time to play tonight. Thompson in net, the first time a goalie will start two games in a row this season.
richkrt99:
I like this move. I always liked Eller. I was okay with them moving him at the time just based on getting something for nothing where they were rebuilding.
I think Eller was an excellent 3c for us. I am sure he has slowed a bit and dropped off in scoring, but at 3c, I think you are looking for someone who is defensively responsible first (which Lappy def was not). Eller is also a good sized body and gives the Caps someone they can rely on. Lappy should go back to Hershey IMO. He's young and will get more out of playing than watching...look what it did for McMike.
I'm okay with trying Lappy at wing on the third line as well but mostly because neither Vranna nor Milano has done anything worth noting, and Vrana is a defensive liability most of the time. I really wanted to like Vrana and celebrate his return, but he has showed me nothing but more of the same reasons they got rid of him to begin with.
Eller is solid PK guy too, so you can put him out there to save some minutes on your top line guys.
And another thing.....Hens season is for SHIT so that probably enabled this move :)
alta:
I’m pretty sure Lapierre needs to be put on waivers to be sent to Hershey. But I think it’s a gamble that needs to happen, he won’t get better here sitting out all the time.
Also not sure why Eller couldn’t dress tonight. The Hens played at home Monday and are at home tonight.
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