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Eller gets five years 17.5 extension

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Maacoshark:

--- Quote from: 4 Caps on Saturday February 10, 2018, 09:48:08 PM Eastern ---However even the so called physical players have gotten faster than they were.  Overall players are just faster.  Wilson is one of the faster skaters on the Caps. He is faster than Oshie, Backstrom and even Ovi.  Vegas is one of the least physical teams in the league but that hasn’t seemed to be a problem for them.

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   You are right Vegas isnt a physical team and I think that could hurt them in the playoffs. The Caps the past few seasons have been one of the top offensive teams in the league. We relied on speed and skill but it failed us in the playoffs. I always thought we were missing a player or 2. But at the trade deadline we would add a player that we didnt really need. Shattenkirk was a perfect example.
    BTW 4caps if you think the league is going to be even more influenced by the speed of younger players then I'm surprised you like the Eller deal. Eller is an average skater and will be 34 by the end of this contract so I'm sure he will lose a step. If you prefer speed and youth then you would probably want us to use a guy like Stephenson in that spot. Like I said before In don't think its a bad signing. Its a contract that could be moved if needed.

alta:

--- Quote from: ArJunaZ on Sunday February 11, 2018, 01:37:52 AM Eastern ---..........

And here I start to get a bit off topic.
The bullshit bias against Wilson has changed the way he and the team play  We used to beat up teams setting the tone for the games early. Now we are half that at best. Another victim of our insanely PC overprotective culture.

I think that Trotz is too nice and too easy on the player's ego's.  I wouldn't put up with the bullshit of players not starting games at full pace and keeping it up for the 60 minutes.  I don't care if it's Ovie or a new call-up, it should not be tolerated.  I've heard some recent comments by Trotz that got me worried he's too gentle in dealing with these issues, so we don't see much changing. With few exceptions most our guys are guilty of coasting. It's especially bad that our captain sets that example.

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The bias started years ago, and OV hasnt been the same since the second suspension for being too physical

Mickstix:
I'm good with the Eller deal.. No raise and the cap going up, he'd of probably gotten more if he hit the FA market.. It's the D and "skill" guys that worry me for the playoffs. We just need to hope Holtby finds beast mode for a long run and have the other team puts pucks in their own net, off their skates and shit.. Easy peasy! lol

Surreylily:
I'm good with the Eller deal. 
He 'ain't top flight,but he's solid and reliable and he does have skills.   I'm ok with this.

richkrt99:
I don't particularly care for any 5 year deal....but it takes what it takes sometimes....Oshi....Orlov....Kuzy...


I think this is a fair price to pay for Eller.  I think his results have improved this year, but his play has always been solid.  I remember last year he worked harder and played better hockey than his points stats showed.  I like him.  Fair price for a solid guy.

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