The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..

[Mickstix]

He's been getting hit every game. For a tall skinny kid he seems to absorb it well, so far. Glad he's started throwing it more, once he scrambles. Game 1 he barely threw at all if he got flushed from the pocket. Game 2 was a lot better, after he took a shot in the ribs. Last night I thought he was reverting back to just running, but he pulled up a few times and threw dimes.

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1st cuts already..

https://novacapsfans.com/2024/09/24/leon-muggli-matt-strome-among-21-players-cut-from-washington-capitals-training-camp-roster/

[richkrt99]

FWIW... I was just chatting with a young lady from Edmonton - her ex played hockey with Dubois in Winnipeg.
Had nothing good to say about him.  Basically no work ethic and a swell head.

Let's hope THIS change of scenery changes that.

[Mickstix]

I have faith Carbs can get something out of him! 

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Is it getting a little windy in central Florida?

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Rasmus Sandin practiced with the team today.

[Mickstix]

Yea, little breezy but nothing too bad here. West side of the state got hit again, mostly storm surge. Waiting for the news to let us know how bad. Unfortunately it sucks for the whole state when any of it gets hit though. Homeowners insurance gonna cost as much as the mortgage here soon. 

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Willy gets a permanent “A” on his sweater this season with Oshie out. Carlson is still the other “A”, and OV still wears the “C”.

[richkrt99]

Willy gets a permanent “A” on his sweater this season with Oshie out. Carlson is still the other “A”, and OV still wears the “C”.

That's about right.  I expect Willy is the next C as well
Although it will be fun watching Willy stand there "discussing" the penalty calls with the refs

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More cuts, all teams need to be down to 23 players by 5pm October 7..

https://novacapsfans.com/2024/09/28/ethen-frank-hardy-haman-aktell-among-five-players-placed-on-waivers-by-washington-capitals/


https://novacapsfans.com/2024/09/29/vincent-iorio-ilya-protas-among-more-players-cut-from-washington-capitals-training-camp/

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Hershey starts camp today..

https://novacapsfans.com/2024/09/29/five-washington-capitals-clear-waivers/


Caps still need to cut 8 more guys before October 7.

[richkrt99]

Current Roster carries 19 forward, 9 D and 2 goalies.  Backy and Oshie will be LTIR, so that's really 17 forwards currently
Technically they can carry 25 on roster, but only if they can afford the cap hit.  Last year the Caps had 24 man roster; 14 forwards, 8 D, 2GT
I expect with Oshie out, the Caps might afford a 25 man roster, but do they want to?  So hard to figure, now that CapFriendly is gone.
Vrana hanging in for now, but at best there are 3 spots on roster for 5 guys, and probably only 2 spots (24 man roster)  (Sgarbossa, Vranna, Miro, Cristall, Parascak)
So i looked up the waivers guidelines and all except Vranna are exempt from Waivers claims.  I would assume just based on age and experience Cristall and Parascak will be cut.  The fact that Miro is also waivers exempt seems to work in Vranna's favor....IF he is being seriously considered.  (They'd lose nothing by moving Miro to Hershey)
9D...I'd assume McIlrath is the odd man out there, but who knows....Bear hasn't looked all the great to me
So....I'm not sure about Sgarbossa or McIlrath when it comes to waivers.....it says players who "previously cleared waivers and have not played in 10 or more cumulative NHL Games since (clearing waivers) OR been on the NHL roster for 30 cumulative days" are exempt".... So I'd assume both these guys are exempt?  Or does that clock start over every year?
I guess we see tonight who does what.

[Mickstix]

So, the number of possessions in a row, scoring points, ended at 17 for the Redskins.. JD5 threw his 1st NFL interception. They had to punt (once) for the 1st time in 3 games. They still smoked Arizona 42-14. The offense has 90's vibes!!

 


And in NASCAR news, Kansas put on another great weekend of races! JGR pit crews (as usual) screwed Denny and Ty from any chance at winning. Bell (and Kyle Busch, for anyone who cares) ran out of talent while leading. Truex couldn't hold the lead when he had it either. (JGR has to be the weakest "major" team in the sport for giving up the lead on restarts) They're all soft.  lol Racing was still good though!

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Given the weather here yesterday there wasn’t much to do, so I watched the race. Or a majority of it anyway. I had to turn the tv off about 5:15 so I could have dinner by 7:00. I think there were about 60 laps left. I should’ve just turned on the play station.

[Mickstix]

So you missed Busch getting loose and spinning out while leading? He was trying to stay ahead of Watermelon man as well as lapping Briscoe. Briscoe went low, then drifted back up mid corner leaving him barely a lane on top, he tried to make it fit, lost air, got loose and swatted bees for a bit. Brought out the yellow, Chastain went on to win.  Playstation aint got nonna dat! 


You have the TV and Stove sharing 1 plug? 

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Caps are down to 30. Parascak is 18, too young for Hershey/AHL.

https://novacapsfans.com/2024/10/01/washington-capitals-return-terik-parascak-to-whls-prince-george/#more-446011


2 of the 30 are Backy and Oshie, so the Caps only need to trim 5 more players.

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You have the TV and Stove sharing 1 plug? 

As I’ve said before, I don’t have a tv in the kitchen and I’m not gonna put a tv in the kitchen.

[Mickstix]

Your TV don't have sound?    (Though the radio is MUCH better for color commentating than any of the guys on TV) Dave Moody, Mike Bagley and Co. still going strong on MRN.. Just wish I could get it to synch with the TV, I'd never have to hear Lee Duffy or whoever they're using now, again.. 

[richkrt99]

Caps are down to 30. Parascak is 18, too young for Hershey/AHL.

https://novacapsfans.com/2024/10/01/washington-capitals-return-terik-parascak-to-whls-prince-george/#more-446011

2 of the 30 are Backy and Oshie, so the Caps only need to trim 5 more players.

Current Roster is 18 forwards (16 excluding Backie & Oshie), 9 D, 3 GT
Subtract one goalie (Shephard) and technically they need to trim only 4 more players to get to 23
they wont carry 9 D so basically you are looking at 1 D and 3 wingers get moved (unless the Caps only carry 7 D, but I'd expect they carry

McIlrath might be the natural choice for D, but honestly I like his play.  He seems to have more impact than Bear, but here's where that whole waiver thing might come into play.  Based on what i read on the waiver rules, moving McIlrath to Hershey - he doesn't have to clear waivers and all others would.  McIlrath might be more of a playofff type D man...he's not the best puck mover, but he sure could clear the crease.  Today's NHL wants mobile puck movers on D, so who knows?

RMNC had a write up and basically the forward lines are pretty set with the exception of 3LW.  With that in mind you have these 5 guys wanting that spot.
Sgarbossa:  He's toast.  He seem like a solid guy, but he just doesn't make the cut compared to the others
Cristall:  I think he has played well, but his age (19) actually hurts him here...he either has to stay with NHL or back to WHL...too young to move to Hershey).  I think the Caps will NOT want to burn a whole year of ELC status to test the waters with him (but then WTF do I know).  They do have 10 games before making that decision
Miro:  Has played solid and I like his game...he's aggressive and not afraid to hit guys and is always trying to score...reminds me of a young Ovi in his style of play.  Won't do him any good to make the squad and then sit and watch.  Play him or send him back to AHL.
Vranna:  His best upside is ...his speed and drive to score, and he has NHL experience.  They kind of know what he was years ago and he appears to be the same.  Problem is he tends to be defensively irresponsible and I think that doesn't work with Carbs.  I think he might be toast.
Milano:  only throw him in because his preseason play has left openings for others.  He and Vranna are similar styles of play, but Milano seems to at least bump n grind a bit more.

The Caps have room for this undecided 3LW and one extra.  I'd assume Milano makes it so to me it comes down to Vranna or Miro

FFS someone's bored
 

[Mickstix]

How many games did Bear play for us? I don't recall a single thing he did that made me want to see more, tbh. I remember hype, is about all..


So Miro, Milano and Vrana? I don't think they'd hesitate to put Miro back in Hershey for another year. They have ties to Milano. Vrana I figured was a lock, but if he's not really impressed in preseason then I imagine it'll be Milano. (Just a guess, seeing as how I've not paid any attention since last season)