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When Backstrom Returns
HoustonCapsFan:
He doesn't start until game 4 at the earliest. The team is clicking right now so why mess with it. Win or lose I think we see him in game 4 if he is going to return at all. Why? If we win, we can close them out and it gets him a game before the SCF. If we lose, then he is a spark to change things up.
BlackIce:
--- Quote from: Maacoshark on Monday May 14, 2018, 08:40:42 PM Eastern --- Its the ECF. Can't wait for a player to get into playoff condition.
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If Backstrom isn't ready to go and Burakovsky were to be scratched, the choices for the 12th forward spot would be Gersich, Boyd, or Walker. Think any of them are a better bet than Burakovsky to be playoff-tested/playoff ready? Grecism has had almost no pro experience at all, never mind Stanley Cup experience. Boyd and Walker are limited-skill grinders. That's it.
I'm still suspicious that Backstrom is more seriously injured than public statements indicate, and he will either be saved for an emergency situation where the Caps' backs are against the wall, or he may really be out for the season and all the talk about him is a smokescreen to keep him on opponents' radar.
RavenCp:
--- Quote from: DC_1908 on Monday May 14, 2018, 11:08:11 AM Eastern ---Sit Bura or Connelly. Despite one GWG, Chaisson, though quiet, has been great these playoffs.
Depending on Backstroms injury, and what % he is, is what will determine his ice time.
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Bura doesn't blend, the guy more concern to show his prowess, rather than be helpful for the team.
Beaglefan2:
I guess I am in the minority, but I like Burakovsky. I bet he scores tomorrow night and goes on the o play well for us the rest of the playoffs.
RavenCp:
--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Monday May 14, 2018, 11:05:44 PM Eastern ---I guess I am in the minority, but I like Burakovsky. I bet he scores tomorrow night and goes on the o play well for us the rest of the playoffs.
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He has a good shot, can make play, but it looks like he plays for himself, not for the Caps.
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