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18-19 Caps MVP

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zerofox:
Ovechkin from the standpoint of he still scores a ton, can bring a physical intimidation factor, and is our leader. The guy sometimes can single handed win a game for us through pure offensive output. That said, his play in other areas of the ice leave a lot to be desired. He has too much glide to his game. But having the best goal scorer in the history of the NHL on your team is definitely a luxury.

Wilson from the standpoint of a guy who mixes some offensive talent with physical, hard-hat work ethic. He has transitioned very nicely from 4th line punching machine to 1st line punching (and scoring) machine. He's a big reason why our top lines have some more stability rather than the revolving door we've seen in the past. Wilson hits hard, rents space in the heads of the opposition, fights when needed, scores occasionally, and just fucking battles. He undoubted deserves the C or at very least the A after Ovechkin is gone. We've been blessed to have plenty of exotic European supercars on our roster but sometimes you just need a little bit of some good old American (well, Canadian) muscle.

canadiancapman:
Don't consider Canadian and American muscle the same cause it's not.

DC_1908:

--- Quote from: canadiancapman on Sunday May 05, 2019, 05:02:47 PM Eastern ---Don't consider Canadian and American muscle the same cause it's not.

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No, but Canadians can have American Muscle

richkrt99:
I think the MVP has to go to Alex this year for the Caps.  I love Tom Wilson and think the future of this franchise rests squarely on his shoulders, but based on this season's performance Alex is it.  Alex was the leader of this team this year.  His game definitely has weaknesses and some glide, but he has improved his game overall and he does still drive this team and he is the most prolific goal scorer for his entire career....still.


I'm curious as to what most other teams' think about the Caps....would they rather face the Caps with Ovie out or Willy out of the lineup?  Which guy would you rather not have to face to win one game?....and which guy to win a 7 game playoff series?


Ovie beats you on the scoreboard and can still make you look bad with his skills and is hard to stop from scoring even when you know he's there and what he is capable of.  He still just scores.  Willy beats you physically and definitely changes the mental attitude of the game.  You HAVE to be aware when he is on the ice.  Willy has some speed and skills also, but it's his physical presence that dominates the other squad.  When Willy's on the ice I don't think the other team is "skeered" cause Willy is going to score on them, they be skeered cause he is going to dominate them and flat run them over (and then maybe score on them)




 

alta:

--- Quote from: richkrt99 on Monday May 06, 2019, 10:28:04 AM Eastern ---I think the MVP has to go to Alex this year for the Caps.  I love Tom Wilson and think the future of this franchise rests squarely on his shoulders, but based on this season's performance Alex is it.  Alex was the leader of this team this year.  His game definitely has weaknesses and some glide, but he has improved his game overall and he does still drive this team and he is the most prolific goal scorer for his entire career....still.


I'm curious as to what most other teams' think about the Caps....would they rather face the Caps with Ovie out or Willy out of the lineup?  Which guy would you rather not have to face to win one game?....and which guy to win a 7 game playoff series?


Ovie beats you on the scoreboard and can still make you look bad with his skills and is hard to stop from scoring even when you know he's there and what he is capable of.  He still just scores.  Willy beats you physically and definitely changes the mental attitude of the game.  You HAVE to be aware when he is on the ice.  Willy has some speed and skills also, but it's his physical presence that dominates the other squad.  When Willy's on the ice I don't think the other team is "skeered" cause Willy is going to score on them, they be skeered cause he is going to dominate them and flat run them over (and then maybe score on them)

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I think you underestimate Willy's offense

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