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Beaglefan2:
--- Quote from: Maacoshark on Monday September 24, 2018, 09:45:43 AM Eastern --- Love the effort and heart and the physical presence of LOB but that doesnt always cut it. He bring zero offensive my which I can live with if he brings it elsewhere. He really doesnt though. He is nothing special defensively and lacks speed. I've also seen him go for hits and take himself out if the play. I dont think he has the skill or hockey IQ to be a regular NHL player. I think he has a chance to play a bit on the 4th line but I would count on him being a regular.
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I agree totally on LOB. What is the latest on Shumikov? I've only seen the Carolina game so far and he didn't impress me. He seemed like an average skater and didn't show much offensively. I'm sure he is just getting settled but I was hoping he would be a real solid player.
PUCKNRUSH:
Just read this afternoon.
Some notable recent cuts. Hobbs, Johansen, Lewington, Shumikov, Samsonov all went back and/or have cleared waivers for HERSHEY return.
Also, Has any body noticed that DSP hasn’t played yet? It didn’t occur to me, either!
Apparently the word is he failed the conditioning tests. Rierden has been waiting for him to get back into NHL-worthy physical conditioning! Admittedly this was a surprise! Hope he gets his ass in gear!
Rush
PUCKNRUSH:
Added note to post.
Rierden to determine today if DSP will play Friday vs Canes. No word yet!
Rush
Beaglefan2:
I would expect a slow start to the season with a lot of our guys getting back into NHL shape. When you party all summer long, it takes a while to get take shed that beer gut. If we are just 500 after 20 games I wouldn't be surprised. However, I didn't think it would be DSP that was the poster dough-boy, I thought it would have been Ovie or Oshie or Carlson.
Mickstix:
--- Quote from: PUCKNRUSH on Friday September 28, 2018, 12:11:48 AM Eastern ---Added note to post.
Rierden to determine today if DSP will play Friday vs Canes. No word yet!
Rush
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Looks like DSP will get his 1st start tonight.. Looking for a link but can't run it down. saw it on twitter..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1045663068385136641/photo/1
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