The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..

[richkrt99]

This should make some of you happy...and not a surprise...
https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-fire-head-coach-peter-laviolette

[richkrt99]

and WTF is this on the NHL.com page, but not on Caps website 
https://www.nhl.com/news/stanley-cup-playoffs-buzz-news-and-notes-april-19-2025


Thompson is nearly ready?

[Mickstix]

Bummer Pro still couldn't skate. If they can get Thompson back, that may buy some time. They need to healthy up, real quick.. Fever missed practice as well.

[alta]

good for Laviolette


and still no word on Carlson, who “rested” the final three games of the season

[Beaglefan2]

I saw conflicting things on Protas skating, but it seems likely he will be out.   Missing Fever would also be a major problem as he is one of our most physical defensemen.  I'm not loving having Leonard in the lineup if he plays as he will get creamed physically and I don't think it will be helpful to his confidence/development.  Frank would get pushed around too but I would be more comfortable with him out there or even somebody else like Miro.  We need another a couple more big bodies that will hit.  Hopefully, Radysh will crank it up.

[alta]

Protas did skate yesterday(Sunday), but in a no contact jersey. That tells me he is not ready for game 1.


On Saturday, I thought I read somewhere that Carlson and Fever did not practice. Also Saturday, Ethen Bear was called up from Hershey.

[richkrt99]

Yeah Protas just now starting to skate tells me he is days (at least) from playing.
I hope Fever is GTG - missing him will hurt...a lot.  I'd rather miss Carlson than Fever for a playoff game.  I know Johhny Q logs tons of minutes, but Fever is our biggest hitter on D.  He's not flashy but he is solid.  I think we need to hit hard and often vs Montreal.
Hopefully PLD pumps up the snarl for playoffs - he has shown glimpses, as well as Raddysh.  Need those big bodies to use them big bodies.
Ethan Bear being called up is a little worrisome.  When was the last time he saw NHL action?  (March 2024)

[Mickstix]

LT first off the ice. Looks like he'll be the starter tonight!

[alta]

https://novacapsfans.com/2025/04/21/an-analytical-preview-of-the-washington-capitals-round-one-match-up-against-montreal-canadiens/