G66 Flyers @ Capitals 7:00pm Wed Mar 4, 2020 NBCSN, TVAS

[richkrt99]

If we try just a little bit we could be in a wild card spot by the weekend

[RavenCp]

Tell me again why letting Trotz walk was a good move?

It was a risky move, we are not insiders, GM probably was seeing TR as a better option.
Apparently it is not the case.

[RavenCp]

If we try just a little bit we could be in a wild card spot by the weekend

With how we are playing it's hard to expect a deep playoff run anyway. If Caps won't make playoffs, there could be positive changes in a long run.

[alta]

It was a risky move, we are not insiders, GM probably was seeing TR as a better option.
Apparently it is not the case.

there are coaches that are much more effective as assistants, and there are coaches that are brought up too soon, I'm thinking Reirdon is a combination of the two...


then there are guys like Oates..

[DC_1908]

These losers have had it.  They'll be out in 5 no matter who they face in the first round.  Totally pathetic effort.  No forecheck, no backcheck, little to no hitting except for late crap on guys without the puck, shit power play, not skating.  They get their asses kicked nightly.  This has gone on for 3 months.  It's not going to stop until changes are made both behind the bench and on the ice.  IOW, not this season.  They're done.

I really think there won’t be any changes behind the bench or in the office, if Ovie doesn’t hit 50 this year or 40 next year.

Teddys always been content with just “having a chance” at a Cup, with the primary focus being on drawing crowds and excitement.

I dare say the next three years will look like this year combined with 2005-2009 again, with the message being “come watch Ovie” not “win another Cup”

[richkrt99]

Hagelin looked really good last night, Eller too.  Hags has still got some wheels.  If he had just a bit more scoring touch he could really make a difference.
I do like that EVERY time I watched him last night, Hagelin was hustling back on D.  He'd rush up ice and then haul ass back to get in the D play.  Maybe it was more noticeable last night because there were SO many PK's for him to play on, but it was during 5 on 5 where you see his hustle 100% of the time in BOTH directions.


Kovie hasn't had much impact.  I am a bit surprised I see him hitting more than I expected, but offensively speaking we have not seen much there.  Time will tell.


Oh, and Carlson sucked last night.  I know Puck is gonna argue that, but....Carlson sucked. 
He just does NOT use his size to an advantage.  He tried to lift check a guy instead of just muscling him out of the crease.  His lift missed and the guy had a tap in.  Pathetic.  But that was pretty much the whole team last night
Actually I was thinking Holtz was looking pretty sharp and his game has certainly improved.  But....you can't let in 5.  Not even when you have D like ours.


Oh, and Willie looked like he at least had some fire last night.


We got screwed on penalties and the bounces certainly did not go our way, but we also did not work hard enough to compete with, much less beat Philthy the way they have been on tear as of late.


I'm sure once we get into the playoffs, we will pick it up and be a real contender.  The Caps will just "turn it on" and will be that great team we hope they can be. Cause the playoffs is like the Caps' home on the range (where the mermaid and unicorn play...)

[RavenCp]

there are coaches that are much more effective as assistants, and there are coaches that are brought up too soon, I'm thinking Reirdon is a combination of the two

Probably he is a good assistant coach and that's it.

He must be mimicking Trotz, but not as good to generate something on his own. The team is quite talented, which helps to present situation as winnable. Last year may be sold as hangover after winning SC, which is happening to many teams. Now if things go south, may be changes in summer.

[RavenCp]

Hagelin looked really good last night, Eller too.  Hags has still got some wheels.  If he had just a bit more scoring touch he could really make a difference.

That line is may the only positive thing lately.

[Beaglefan2]

The more I think about last night, the madder I get.  I'm glad I didn't buy tickets to that complete lack of effort.


The inherent problem with the Caps management/coaching has always been their unwillingness to bench guys for poor play or lack of effort.  There are at least 5 guys that mailed it in last night after the first period.


Honestly,  they should call up 5 Hershey Bears and sit out Ovi, Vrana, Backstrom, Jensen and Carlson.  I bet the 5 guys that stepped in would give one hell of an effort.  Of course they won't embarrass their stars......

[PUCKNRUSH]

The more I think about last night, the madder I get.  I'm glad I didn't buy tickets to that complete lack of effort.


The inherent problem with the Caps management/coaching has always been their unwillingness to bench guys for poor play or lack of effort.  There are at least 5 guys that mailed it in last night after the first period.


Honestly,  they should call up 5 Hershey Bears and sit out Ovi, Vrana, Backstrom, Jensen and Carlson.  I bet the 5 guys that stepped in would give one hell of an effort.  Of course they won't embarrass their stars......

To quote that song by DEVO, Beags...
“CRACK THAT WHIP”


Rush

[waynerivers]

I really think there won’t be any changes behind the bench or in the office, if Ovie doesn’t hit 50 this year or 40 next year.

Teddys always been content with just “having a chance” at a Cup, with the primary focus being on drawing crowds and excitement.

I dare say the next three years will look like this year combined with 2005-2009 again, with the message being “come watch Ovie” not “win another Cup”

You may be right and that will wear on the fans rather quickly since they've now tasted a Cup.  Post Ovie, if this team isn't built to win, they won't draw flies.

[Surreylily]

there are coaches that are much more effective as assistants, and there are coaches that are brought up too soon, I'm thinking Reirdon is a combination of the two...


then there are guys like Oates..

 
 

 

[canadiancapman]

You may be right and that will wear on the fans rather quickly since they've now tasted a Cup.  Post Ovie, if this team isn't built to win, they won't draw flies.

Really? Washington has tuned into a popular team. The younger generation there has grown to like hockey. The team will always draw fairly well regardless of what happens after Ovie is done. It's like basketball in Toronto. It's become a staple to the community.

[PUCKNRUSH]

Hagelin looked really good last night, Eller too.  Hags has still got some wheels.  If he had just a bit more scoring touch he could really make a difference.
I do like that EVERY time I watched him last night, Hagelin was hustling back on D.  He'd rush up ice and then haul ass back to get in the D play.  Maybe it was more noticeable last night because there were SO many PK's for him to play on, but it was during 5 on 5 where you see his hustle 100% of the time in BOTH directions.


Kovie hasn't had much impact.  I am a bit surprised I see him hitting more than I expected, but offensively speaking we have not seen much there.  Time will tell.


Oh, and Carlson sucked last night.  I know Puck is gonna argue that, but....Carlson sucked. 
He just does NOT use his size to an advantage.  He tried to lift check a guy instead of just muscling him out of the crease.  His lift missed and the guy had a tap in.  Pathetic.  But that was pretty much the whole team last night
Actually I was thinking Holtz was looking pretty sharp and his game has certainly improved.  But....you can't let in 5.  Not even when you have D like ours.


Oh, and Willie looked like he at least had some fire last night.


We got screwed on penalties and the bounces certainly did not go our way, but we also did not work hard enough to compete with, much less beat Philthy the way they have been on tear as of late.


I'm sure once we get into the playoffs, we will pick it up and be a real contender.  The Caps will just "turn it on" and will be that great team we hope they can be. Cause the playoffs is like the Caps' home on the range (where the mermaid and unicorn play...)

Rich I am completely hurt and offended that you badmouthed my John Carlson!😂🤣😂🤣😂


Rush

[PUCKNRUSH]

It IS nice though, Rich, to see hags and Eller!!


Rush

[alta]

Really? Washington has tuned into a popular team. The younger generation there has grown to like hockey. The team will always draw fairly well regardless of what happens after Ovie is done. It's like basketball in Toronto. It's become a staple to the community.

Washington is also a town that has a shitload of transplants because of the federal government, and the 3 NYC teams, Pilly and shitsburgh fans are close enough to travel easily

[DC_1908]

You may be right and that will wear on the fans rather quickly since they've now tasted a Cup.  Post Ovie, if this team isn't built to win, they won't draw flies.

Damn right, it’ll take a few seasons to move the big contracts, and/or replace Ovies production with a couple players if they don’t change systems/philosophy.


On the other hand, to be a complete selfish narcissist, I’d love of a large portion of the post 2005 fans left.   Pre 2005 games at The Booth felt more like real hockey.   Smaller, smarter, crowds, cheeper better beer, can call the Hens a bunch of faggots,(as a I would in the privacy of my home), and have those around you join in instead of calling security.