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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #640 on: Monday April 28, 2025, 09:08:09 AM Eastern »
Just looked and Alexyev only had 9 minutes of ice time.  Our 3rd and 4th lines aren't playing that much either. Dowd, Beauvy and Duhaime only had 12 about 12 minutes each.  I'd like to see them out there more.

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #642 on: Monday April 28, 2025, 10:52:20 AM Eastern »

We really have to do something about Carlson. He has been horrible the whole series. I would think he might be hurt, but if so, you would think they would limit his minutes and at least keep him off the PK.


I hate to say this, but they also need to tone down Alexyev in front of our net.  He is taking down guys and getting stupid penalties.  Otherwise though I think he has been pretty good.   I have to check, but it seemed like they took down his minutes last night after that penalty - which meant more for Dylan.

We sure do miss Fever.
Yes Carlson has been horrible.  He's on the ice for both PPG against last night, and was out of position on both.  He's just standing around and he's gotten beaten to pucks trying to hustle back many times...he just looks slow, so I think there is something wrong other than his age. (I hope)  He is also misses the net on nearly every shot attempt.
Fever missing hurts a lot, but most on the PK - he's our best PK dman and also blocks the most shots.  His absence is also leading to more ice time for the other D which allows their weaknesses (ahem...Carlson) to be exposed.  Sandin has looked better all year, but PK is not his forte, and it shows when he' out there as well.
We can't go deep in the playoffs the way this D-core has played.  Fever going down further exacerbated that problem.
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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #643 on: Monday April 28, 2025, 10:57:35 AM Eastern »
It's too bad Carlson has become a plug. Thankful he did get back and stop that short handed break the Habs were about to have. But yea, he's slow and his coordination is off.  It's like he knows what he's supposed to do, he just can't do it. Maybe the 2 days rest will help.

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #644 on: Monday April 28, 2025, 11:00:54 AM Eastern »
Maybe we can get Rod Langway to come in and "couch em up" on what Defense actually is  :snicker:
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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #645 on: Monday April 28, 2025, 01:34:54 PM Eastern »
The battle of Florida resumes tonight at 7pm, at Panthers. Panthers lead 2-1.
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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #646 on: Monday April 28, 2025, 02:19:40 PM Eastern »
I saw Ilya Protus has been moved to Hershey now that his OHL playoffs are done.  He absolutely tore up the OHL this year...50G 74A in 61 games is crazy
So i don't know how the age thing works - he is 18, and I don't follow the minors much.  Will he play Hershey next year do you think?  I can't see OHL doing him any good again next year.
Also noticed he will wear brother Alexai's number in Hershey (#40)
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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #647 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 11:11:24 AM Eastern »
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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #648 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 12:57:13 PM Eastern »
Protas better get them big boy pants on between now and tomorrow night!

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #649 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 01:20:27 PM Eastern »
I saw Ilya Protus has been moved to Hershey now that his OHL playoffs are done.  He absolutely tore up the OHL this year...50G 74A in 61 games is crazy
So i don't know how the age thing works - he is 18, and I don't follow the minors much.  Will he play Hershey next year do you think?  I can't see OHL doing him any good again next year.
Also noticed he will wear brother Alexai's number in Hershey (#40)




OK - A rule I THOUGHT I knew is that at the beginning of a season, someone under 20 with an affiliation with the Canadian Junior Leagues has only two choices:  They must either play in Juniors for the entire season, or play in the NHL - they cannot play in a minor league.  The exception at the beginning of the season is that an under 20 player can be given a trial of up to 9 games at the NHL, after which his team either has to keep him on the NHL roster or return him to juniors for the remainder of that year.


BUT there is a lot I don't know.


(1)  The rule doesn't apply to European players playing in European Junior or Minor leagues.  But I think it does apply to European players (which Protas obviously is) who commit to playing in the Canadian Junior Leagues.  But I'm not sure about that.


(2)  What happens AFTER the Junior season is over?  I think a player can move to a minor league team on a tryout contract, or something, and still be eligible to go back to Juniors the next year.  But again, I'm not sure.   


(3)  Protas is now listed on the Hershey active roster, which I guess means he COULD play.  But I'm wondering if he hasn't been brought up to sit on the bench and absorb the professional atmosphere.  I really can't envision him being thrown into the AHL playoffs cold like this.


Is Cristall still active in the Juniors playoffs?  I think he is.  If so, that is why he isn't in Hershey as well, and I wonder if he might be added once his Junior season ends.  He is 20, so Juniors restrictions no longer apply to him.  Keep in mind, Cristall had what I understand was a great training camp last fall, and may well have a shot of making the Caps' roster next season.  But if he doesn't, I presume he will play in Hershey.


NOTE:  I just looked up Spokane, Cristall's current team and he is going crazy in the playoffs, 17 goals and 33 points in 12 games.  He is on a line with Berkly Catton, #8 draftee in 2024, that is pulverizing Junior hockey.  Spokane isn't invincible - their defense isn't very good - but I guess they are going to blast their way through opponents.  Also, I noticed that Cristall is still listed on the Spokane roster page as 5'10" but they have his weight as 183, up from the 167 he is listed at on the Caps' prospects page.  Obviously, that isn't huge, but it's as heavy as McMichael and LaPierre, and he is more compactly built, so given the nature of the NHL game today, I don't think size is going to be a detriment to him going forward.

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #650 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 02:28:43 PM Eastern »
That's a long way to say... " I don't know"  :snicker:
Kidding, but yeah I don't know if Protas junior season is considered behind him...I saw somewhere speculated that yeah he we be in Hershey to watch.  I'm just curious what they do with him next year.  As productive as he was, why not move him to AHL, but then....I don't know the rules.


On another note...Hens fire Sullivan (well technically they agreed to part ways).  Not sure how that differs from firing, maybe his contract was up?  I don't expect he will have trouble finding a job.

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #651 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 02:45:30 PM Eastern »
BlakeIce - good review of the situation. I don't understand why they would have differences between the European players and the other and all the age restrictions.  I would think that the players would have bargained for more open movement and not age restrictions.  I get it that they don't want to risk boys playing with men and getting hurt, but it should be a free market.


It could be that we have 2 or 3 surprise players that make the team next year and take spots that we thought were going to Lappy and Miro.   I guess that is a good thing, but we were excited about those two guys for a while.

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #652 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 03:41:16 PM Eastern »
Okay so i got a little bit of conflicting info on this but...
  • CHL players (CHL consists of OHL, WHL, QMJHL, and ages 16-20) must play 4 seasons in CHL or reach age 20 before moving from CHL to AHL level.
  • However, CHL players can play for the AHL affiliate at the conclusion of the OHL season (or any CHL; OHL, WHL, QMJHL team)
  • OHL players can also be loaned to the NHL club and play at the NHL level as long as they return to their CHL team prior to the begin of next season.
  • OHL players who are under contract by an NHL team CAN be loaned from the OHL team to the AHL affiliate team on a "temporary assignment to the AHL team (the loan has no time limit so it could be a temporary assignment loan for the entire season)
  • OR the under 20 player can remain on the NHL team if they are listed on the NHL active roster at the beginning of the NHL season, regardless of age.
Although with the CHL/NHL agreement details above..it appears you can LOAN an OHL player to the AHL affiliate anytime, so what's the point of the age/term restriction at all?
The rules above apply to players drafted from the CHL development leagues (OHL, WHL, QMJHL).  IF the player is a drafted from a European junior or pro league, there is no age requirement or CHL term requirement for those players whatsoever.  (Generally they are required to fulfill any commitment previously made to a Euro team by the player)  These players can be moved to the AHL team anytime (AHL minimum 18 years old)
I believe this is where our young Protas fits in.  He was a drafted as an Euro player who was technically loaned to the OHL team after he was drafted (and signed) by the Capitals.
None of the above applies to a NCAA/college players.  A college player cannot play for any CHL/AHL/NHL team and then return to college.  They must commit to a pro status and then can move to AHL/NHL with no age restriction. (like our young Mr Leonard)
I guess technically Protus is on loan to AHL Hershey and is still technically an OHL roster player.  That could change at the beginning of the next season, but it appears there is no restriction on moving him to the AHL, which is where I'd assume he would go based on his performance this season.

but then....WTF do I know?
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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #653 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 07:06:09 PM Eastern »
It could be that we have 2 or 3 surprise players that make the team next year and take spots that we thought were going to Lappy and Miro.   I guess that is a good thing, but we were excited about those two guys for a while.


I think we (I) keep expecting us to find our next Ovi, Oshie, Nicky, Kuzy type skill player and we just don't have any. Was hoping Miro or Leonard, McMike or Lapierre (and now Cristall or ProtasJr) could be the guy, but it's just wishful thinking, I guess.  :-\  Maybe they'll turn into something more than I've seen, but I've really not even seen a glimpse of "super stardom" from anyone in our pipeline. Currently Protas is about as good as we have, which is great! But still, no supers..

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #654 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 07:28:57 PM Eastern »
I hate the 2 days off.  Especially after a comeback win and having the momentum.  i'm so bored

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #655 on: Tuesday April 29, 2025, 11:32:36 PM Eastern »
Carolina advances past New Jersey.
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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #656 on: Yesterday at 11:42:06 AM »
Looks like Raddysh is the odd man out tonight.


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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #657 on: Yesterday at 10:22:23 PM »
Round 2 is shaping up.
East:
Caps vs Hurricane
Panthers vs ?

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Re: The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..
« Reply #658 on: Today at 10:31:38 AM »
Tried to watch the Winnipeg/St Louis game after the GLORIOUS CAPS WIN last night, but just couldn't get into it.


It appears Hellebuyck has not been his normal unbeatable self based on the number of goals in this series.  He did let in a softy last night, but also had a ten-bell save as well.


Nathan Walker (Australian bloke) Caps drafted 2014, and played maybe 10 or so games with Caps (He won The Cup with us) - has been on the Blues the last 6 seasons and was a regular (73g) with them this year, scored TWO goals last night in the 5-3 loss.
Walker scored a goal in his NHL debut with the Caps.  Undersized, but very fast if I recall.
Both his goals last night were earned right in front, taking abuse - not burning down the wing as I would expect.

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