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DC_1908:
--- Quote from: richkrt99 on Monday May 06, 2019, 09:43:41 PM Eastern ---Well...just watch Mojo put a nail in Columbus's coffin. I didn't even know mojo played for Boston. Long way from the volcano now.
Anybody know how many former Caps are still in the playoffs this year?
I got
Gruby
Williams
Mojo
I can't think of others but I don't really follow other teams that much.
Boston up 3-0 with about 5 minutes left in 3rd. Looks like Columbus is done. Too bad. I would have rooted for them.
I guess I'm pulling for the Canes here on out
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Varly
Halak
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Monday May 06, 2019, 08:54:59 AM Eastern ---Be interesting to see what, if any, changes Rierden makes to his coaching approach.. Will he just be the same as he was and hope for the best? Did he learn anything and will he adjust?? Will they change any of the assistant coaches or systems?? Will the veterans of the team help with attitude, effort, etc.. (ie: someone needs to hold them accountable.. On effort alone! Especially shit like Kuznetsov saying he just doesn't give 100% most of the time.. If that's how he wants to play, please trade him immediately!!) And that leads to GMBM.. What will he do with the roster? That's about all we have to look forward to, imo..
My bets: No major changes forthcoming, just tinker here and there.. Probably overpay Burt, Sign Vrana for longer than they should, so they can afford him, let Hagelin walk. Probably keep Niskanen as I don't see how they unload that contract w/o major "helpers" attached.. Connolly? Not sure.. Him or Burt have to go I suspect.. Orpik probably comes back 1 more time. So basically Im looking at the coaching, system, attitude type adjustments..
Look for this to be copied/pasted when the "offseason" thread pops up.. Im too lazy to write it again. :snicker:
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A lot of good points to ponder, Mick, for next year!
One factor that your post made me think about, to throw into the mix, about what, if any, actions Rierden may take next year.
The factor, we need to consider, is that Rierden was NOT a new head coach, brought in from elsewhere, where he would have had the added, pre season labor of bringing, and teaching, whatever “new system” that an outside coach normally brings with him!
On the contrary, he had already been a large part of the existing system, had deeply intimate knowledge of what worked WELL, and what did NOT work so well!
Talk about being a little “ahead of the curve”, for what new coaches are generally bogged down with when they arrive! Rierden was inherently RELIEVED of these beginner issues to deal with!
Add to that, the fact that almost EVERYONE from the prior season, came back! Not having to get to know new personalities, study new players you’ve never met! In fact, you’re familiar with the complexities, and inner nuance of chemistry, generally, between ALL your guys, ALREADY!!
The Caps were an EXCELLENT bet to win their division this year, (and they did), They got back practically everyone, with a new head coach, picked from within, and was willing to continue with the same basic system that won us the Cup!!
What should a fair minded person EXPECT to have happened? We DID win our division!!
Rierdens situation reminds me of a “herding sheep” scenario! Where two “shepherds” are responsible for corralling a flock of sheep, from out in the pasture, then thru a gate, and into a holding area.
One guy, gets all the sheep heading in the same direction, headlong towards the big gate.
Rierden is the second guy, who is standing there, holding the gate wide open, motioning with his arms, for the sheep to continue straightforward on their path, in which, so long as he doesn’t make ANY major, drastic, moves...the sheep will go on, their merry little way, into the pen!
Rierden, (the 2nd Shepherd, “gate guy”), has only to stand there, and ALLOW the “pre-directed” sheep to walk thru!
A job, where simply NOT IMPEDING, is the only requirement to “ get the job done”!
I believe Rierden will practice, NOT IMPEDING, or better said, NOT DISRUPTING, much of anything with the team, next year!
So long as he can basically keep the “wind ‘em up, and let ‘em go” attitude, where, AGAIN, the PLAYERS decide when their going to bring it, OR not, AND they’ll keep makin those playoffs, ya know....for US, the fans!!
Why should we expect anything different??.....
Ok, I’ll admit it! My soft sofa seat, for watching the games next season, will be different!!😂🤣😂
Rush
DC_1908:
This Woman’s Rules, the “enforcement” of them by Beta control-freaks, and the marketing sideshow they bring with it is completely dishonorable and disgraceful to every player that came before and real fans of the sport
Now I like Anderson, but KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!!! He had to know the other D was coming and to keep his head on a swivel, or up at the very least.
DC_1908:
Marchands a dick, but ‘dis ‘ere’s funny!!
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