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The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
Beaglefan2:
Protas has turned into an extremely effective player on the forecheck with that long reach. What I really like seeing is he is getting more aggressive on taking shots as he did for the game-winner the other night. He is on pace for 20+ goals.
I think Caps management is really high on his little brother as they traded up to get him in the draft. I would not be surprised to see him on the team next year.
I'm hoping that Lappy can continue to develop. I think he in on the bubble right now but they seem to have him ahead of Vrana who I kind of feel bad for. Vrana actually was playing fairly well and I would like to see him on an NHL team.
richkrt99:
I agree. I liked Strome from day one but figured him for at best a mild 2C. He has always been a good passer and playmaker, but his scoring touch has improved as well his board work, etc - pretty much all aspects of his game are better. He is producing at a much higher level than I ever expected.
McMike....Outstanding improvement in this guy..I was about ready to let the ship sail on him (although, we forget how young he is), but damn the difference in this year vs last year is crazy. He's faster
Protus...WTH - we all that that contract was insane, but now its a bargain. Just wish he'd use that body a little to go thru people instead of around them. (I recall Carbs commenting on this early last year...trying to get him to utilize his size more to his advantage) I didn't figure him for having the scoring touch, but he (like McMike) went on some kind of skating clinic over the summer and it has improved his game everywhere.
Dubois has been a pleasant surprise as well. I heard nothing but bad press on him....lazy, not working, not good teammate, etc. He has been nothing but Mr hustle in nearly every game. I honestly can't recall a game where I was down on him or had anything negative to say. Certainly the contract is too high, but the Caps didn't issue that contract, and took it partly in exchange for dumping Kuemper's $6m contract. Surely would like Dubois to put more in the net, but his all around play has been excellent.
So...easy to say when you are winning, but I think Carbs might be the real deal. He has somehow gotten improved play from nearly all players on the ice this season. His credit or just a fluke? I think he for sure has something to do with the Caps success this season.
Lets keep on rollin baby....
Beaglefan2:
Yes, PLD has been great in a lot of ways and I just keep eating crow every game because I hated that move. He could easily have 6 or 7 more goals and then we would really be raving about him. I bet he finishes with 20 to 25 goals.
We are all loving Chickryn but I think we need to give some props to Sandin. He is really playing well and is playing with confidence. He still makes a boneheaded play every now and then but overall he has been great.
alta:
I found this site today, it looks better than what else is available for free..
https://capwages.com/teams/washington_capitals
Surreylily:
What a fantastic site! Good job Alta 8)
NOW some of that make sense to me.
How bizarre that Thompson gets paid less than most of the AHLers. :wackysmile: Reckon he's due a pretty hefty bonus. :uh-huh:
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