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GDT#38 Predators @ Capitals 7:00p.m. Mon Dec 31, 2018 NBCSWA, NHLN-US, SN, TVAS,
zerofox:
I agree with everyone saying Ovechkin + Wilson should be back together. They had some chemistry/luck not too long ago, and getting that back might be the spark Ovi needs.
Ovi is our Captain and leader. He needs to lead by example, and a big part of that is scoring goals. Yes we have enough depth where if Ovi isn't scoring, we have other guys who can score. But our top guy being productive beats him not being productive. Also is he using a new stick or something? I mean I know he shouldn't be expected to shoot 20% constantly, but I feel like lately every shot he takes goes high and wide...
Our PP really needs to get their shit together too. So incredibly frustrating to see someone repeatedly trying to go through 3 defenders only to lose the puck. Tired of seeing them repeatedly go to the "slingshot," especially because we got burned on that play once when the other team PKers read the play and got the SHG. Tired of seeing derpy passes to no one in particular.
Plus, selfishly, I really want him to get his 8th 50+ goal season and 8th Rocket Richard (and of course 2nd Cup!). This guy is a once in a lifetime talent. The best goal scorer in NHL history. I'd love to see him continue to cement that legacy in place. He's been lucky that during his 6 game drought his closest competitors haven't heated up, but Ovi can't let his modest lead slip!
Maacoshark:
It was a bad game. It might actually be good for us. We have been coasting the past few games.
Mickstix:
Has Ovie even came close to scoring the last 5-6 games? I don't recall any near misses or anything.. :-\ Someone said he may be nursing an injury of some kind? Somethings up.. 6 games = too long..
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Tuesday January 01, 2019, 09:33:03 AM Eastern ---Yea, I think it's past due putting Ovie and Willy back together. Don't really care who centers them.
Puck, if you're waiting for a reply from Maaco, it may take a minute. Pretty sure he got put in "time out" yesterday.. :uh-huh: :snicker:
As for the choice of scratches, send downs & call ups.. Burt could (should) be sitting in place of Boyd, Dowd, Jaskin, Stephenson or DSP.. Hopefully, as has been said, it's just a showcase.. I hope Orpik is just rusty, cause damn, he looked SLOW.. If that doesn't improve, I hope they're not all loyal about him getting a sweater.. Too many young guys that should get ice, imo.. I like his "presence" around the team, but if he can't keep up, he can't keep up.. Let him be the scratch while still being around to mentor the young guys..
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Yeah Mick! Good point on Orpik option to scratch, but still mentor, if he can’t cut the mustard!
He’s always had those intangibles, that have served him well, in the past, helping him to keep some ice time!
Like you mention, we’ve got more young guys that are also making a good case for themselves! Part of Orpiks mentoring is to help get the youngins to where some of them actually are, RIGHT NOW!
This inadvertently devalues some of what Orpik brings to the table for the team, as a whole!
He may have to perform at a higher level to keep his TOI, as a result! Time will tell, as always!
As you figured out earlier, I had not known about Maacos “time out” thing, at the time I posted his quote! So thanks for the info! (TBH, I’m usually spared the waiting for a response from him, anyway, he’s kinda reliable about that)!LOL😂
Ovi’s on a small cold spell, right now, but I haven’t checked deeply as to if it started when Oshie went 1st line! Eye and memory test seem to be leaning that way though!
Hopin for a Willie/Oshie flip!
Rush
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: PUCKNRUSH on Wednesday January 02, 2019, 12:46:30 AM Eastern ---
Yeah Mick! Good point on Orpik option to scratch, but still mentor, if he can’t cut the mustard!
He’s always had those intangibles, that have served him well, in the past, helping him to keep some ice time!
Like you mention, we’ve got more young guys that are also making a good case for themselves! Part of Orpiks mentoring is to help get the youngins to where some of them actually are, RIGHT NOW!
This inadvertently devalues some of what Orpik brings to the table for the team, as a whole!
He may have to perform at a higher level to keep his TOI, as a result! Time will tell, as always!
As you figured out earlier, I had not known about Maacos “time out” thing, at the time I posted his quote! So thanks for the info! (TBH, I’m usually spared the waiting for a response from him, anyway, he’s kinda reliable about that)!LOL
Ovi’s on a small cold spell, right now, but I haven’t checked deeply as to if it started when Oshie went 1st line! Eye and memory test seem to be leaning that way though!
Hopin for a Willie/Oshie flip!
Rush
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This is the risk of an offense fist, if not only, system, Cold spells happen, and can be contagious. This results in taking more shots, bad shots, and sloppy play. Most of all, lack of attention to defense, and loss of intensity and focus. This results in allowing 5+ goals and/or multiple goals in a short time
Anyone who’s followed this team for the past 15 years has seen this happen, MULTIPLE times,
Zealots don’t like to hear the reality that offense-first is solely emotional for fans, and dangerous to players. When hot the team seems invencible, when cold they look like a struggling rec league team with a goalie that needs cut.
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