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Malkin and Hagelin out for tomorrow's game
BlackIce:
Regardless of the forward situation, the big question mark for the Caps is how long Niskanen/Orlov/Carlson can handle the huge workload they are being given. Orpik's TOI is now being reduced, probably a combination of wear and tear and recognition that he has trouble with the speed game. Kempny plays limited minutes with Carlson 5 on 5 only, and the 6th defenseman plays very limited time. The depth just isn't there to handle what the top teams bring. It feels as if the Caps will need to win games like 4-3 and 5-4.
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: BlackIce on Wednesday April 25, 2018, 04:11:28 PM Eastern ---Regardless of the forward situation, the big question mark for the Caps is how long Niskanen/Orlov/Carlson can handle the huge workload they are being given. Orpik's TOI is now being reduced, probably a combination of wear and tear and recognition that he has trouble with the speed game. Kempny plays limited minutes with Carlson 5 on 5 only, and the 6th defenseman plays very limited time. The depth just isn't there to handle what the top teams bring. It feels as if the Caps will need to win games like 4-3 and 5-4.
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What else is new.
That’s how they are built. The front offices priorities arethe likes of Shattenkrap, and resigning Kuzy, Orlov, Oshie & Bura, and trading for Kemp’s and JJ28. L
As you can see, maybe aside from Kempy, none of these descisions (and “the market “ isn’t an excuse), show a priory of long playoff runs and not needing four goals just to get to OT
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: DC_1908 on Wednesday April 25, 2018, 02:08:15 PM Eastern ---Hagelin isnt just a scorer like Bura is.
Either way, we can laugh that Malkins just scared of Suzy :rofl:
(heh my icon just made me want a cigar :lol: )
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Ya Hagelin is a pretty good player. He isnt a liability in his own end like Burakovsky.
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: DC_1908 on Wednesday April 25, 2018, 05:30:37 PM Eastern ---What else is new.
That’s how they are built. The front offices priorities arethe likes of Shattenkrap, and resigning Kuzy, Orlov, Oshie & Bura, and trading for Kemp’s and JJ28. L
As you can see, maybe aside from Kempy, none of these descisions (and “the market “ isn’t an excuse), show a priory of long playoff runs and not needing four goals just to get to OT
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I don't have a problem with the Caps signing Kuzy and Orlov. Bytv we also need to sign some better defensive players. Can't have all skill guys.
BlackIce:
--- Quote from: Maacoshark on Wednesday April 25, 2018, 06:59:50 PM Eastern --- Ya Hagelin is a pretty good player. He isnt a liability in his own end like Burakovsky.
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Where is this myth coming from that Burakovsky isn't a decent defensive player? He's no Bergeron for sure, but he's not a friggin' liability like the Kuzy/Ovie/Wilson line. Watching the games this year, time after time after time it's that line that can't get out of its own way, can't handle a forecheck, and struggles mightily to get the puck out of the defensive zone. There's more to defense than being a stonewall to the opposition. You have to be able to turn the play, and our supposed #1 line is not very good at either, frankly. They are a lot more of a concern than any line Burakovsky has been on.
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