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GDT#23 Capitals @ Rangers 2:00 p.m. Sat Nov 24, 2018 NBCSWA, NHLN-US, MSG
Mickstix:
Oh damn, Rush "LOVES" Carlson!! :wackysmile: :uh-huh: :rofl:
--- Quote from: PUCKNRUSH on Sunday November 25, 2018, 12:25:41 AM Eastern ---
Hey Maaco!
Let me get the truly sincere props out first,
Truly one of Carlson’s best games this year!
Thanks,
Rush
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Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: BlackIce on Saturday November 24, 2018, 09:10:22 PM Eastern ---But, Maaco, Eller stepped up big time last postseason. He was a huge reason we won the Cup. And DC will tell you that's all that matters. I sort of understand what you are saying about the look on Eller's face, but it is his natural look. That is his face -- he can't do anything about it.
One thing that ought to be pointed out: Sometimes it isn't just who you play, but at what point of the season you play them. Detroit and the Rangers may not look great on paper, but prior to their game against the Caps Detroit had won 9 of their previous 11. And the Rangers had won their last 7 games at home. These are teams that are playing well and gaining confidence, and the Caps won both of them. In that way, these games that are building the Caps' winning streak are more impressive than they may appear on the surface.
You're right about Copley: He hasn't been a world-beater, but then, a backup goalie isn't supposed to be. His expectation is not to dominate, but to keep you in the games he plays as best he can. Our REAL issue is that Holtby hasn't been, either. But I give Holtby somewhat of a pass. He needs to save his playoff mojo for the playoffs. You simply can't maintain a playoff level of goalie intensity through a 6 month season as well -- you just can't. Combine that with the dramatic increase in scoring in the league this year and Holtby looks much more pedestrian.
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Last season is over. As far as Eller goes Ive never been a fan but I lost all respect for him when he over celebrated the 7th goal of a 7-0 game. He embarrassed himself. And embarrassed himself again by letting a midget beat the crap out of him.
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: PUCKNRUSH on Sunday November 25, 2018, 12:25:41 AM Eastern ---
Hey Maaco!
Let me get the truly sincere props out first, before I crap all over your last Eller comments!!
Truly one of Carlson’s best games this year! His assists were invaluable, and suggested a level of peripheral observation, I don’t see from him very often! He also played a much better defensive game, as I witnessed him checking his guy in the crease, allowing better vision for Copley, and getting slightly physical on the boards! I was pleasantly surprised!!
Secondly, Carly’s post game interview was unique, compared to what I see from him normally! And I’ve watched him closely for years in postgame! He was astute, and addressed game play details more SPECIFICALLY than usual! Within this was a genuine humility that he has probably always had, but I just never noticed it before because his comments were usually so dry and mundane! He was actually informative, and likeable! I’d like to see more of it! So absolute credit, happily given, when credit is surely due to him!!
Now...on to your Eller comments! WARNING, buddy, this won’t be “shorthand”!!
I’ve no problem with your negative view of Lars Eller, at all!! It’s what you pepper in along with it, sometimes that is difficult to read, as a fellow poster here!
You may or may not care as to why you sometimes catch flack from a few of us here, from time to time, NOT the disagreement with your opinion type of comments, but when some others here, INCLUDING myself, have mentioned the condescending tone of some of your posts! In other words, YOU’RE WELL AWARE OF IT!
I take issue with your sentences that start with, “He has 2 or 3 good games and EVERYONE falls in love with him”! You go on to say that “they”, then “give him a pass” for 10 or 12 games!!
DO YOU SEE IT, GUY!! This idea that those of us here, in the Eller camp, (who just might have good hockey knowledge, also), IN YOUR VIEW, we must only possess the brain capacity to retain 2 or 3 games in our memories, THEN we become clueless, dipshits, for the next dozen games, and are thusly, too stupid to realize that Eller really sucks!!
Oh yeah, and thankfully, we have YOU, to point out our lack of longer-term perspective, which, of course, leaves us dependent on YOUR super-circumspect knowledge and recall of an entire season!!
AND...your mention of Ellers smug look, who knows, maybe so! For a guy who is a Carlson fan, the absolute poster boy for smug looks, shit-eating grins, and “angel-dust burnout”, type responses, I find it a bit ironic!
It’s all good, dude, to hate on Eller all you want. That’s no problem!
Try to stop sounding sometimes, like a condescending A-hole, with some of us here, who share a board with differing opinions, and may happen to also possess a decent hockey knowledge, like you!
It’s not like you haven’t been asked this before!
Thanks,
Rush
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Tell you what. If you dont believe what I say about Eller then go through his game logs. There have been a lot more bad games than good games. He is an offensive player that doesnt produce consistently and his defensive game hasn't been very.
I have already posted here that he has been on the ice for more goals against than any other Caps forward. Eller is a 3rd line center which is usually a checking center but we have to use Backstrom in that role probably hurting his offensive production 5 on 5.
Eller only strength is his puck possession and most of the time he hangs on to the puck too long and ends up turning it over. Have you seen our pp since he has been on the first unit? He has been a turnover machine. He does not fit very well on that unit.
Like I said in another post Ive never been a fan but I tolerated him. But I have lost all respect for him because of the incident in the Bruins game.
Its funny that Carlson has been the whipping boy of a lot of people here. And you are OK with that. You are one of them. And I have no problem with Carlson being criticized when deserves it. The only difference in criticizing Eller is that he is earning the criticism.
ArJunaZ:
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Sunday November 25, 2018, 09:06:14 AM Eastern ---
Oh damn, Rush "LOVES" Carlson!! :wackysmile: :uh-huh: :rofl:
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LMFAO, Mick!!🤣🤣😂😂
OK, OK....You, Mick, the Great “Swami of Sarcasm”, has finally uncovered, and revealed, my long-kept, and deeply hidden, secret!!
I ADMIT IT!! I suffer from “DYLANITIS”😆😆
It’s his tenacity, and physical grit, and the way he just MANHANDLES an opponent, that have drawn my affection over the years!!
I hereby stand, “called out”!!🤣😆🤣
(hilarious, buddy)!
Rush
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