The dedicated boredom thread for bored boardees... even Rich

[richkrt99]

And the Isles fired Trotz.  I guess I am a little surprised by that.  I know they had a disappointing season this year, but....
He had a pretty good winning record over the last 3 seasons in the regular season and some success in the playoffs.  They fell short this year so I guess it's "see ya"

[richkrt99]

Most of the series are tied 2-2...with exception of Colorado who is up 3-0 over Preds.


Hopefully the Caps do NOT follow that trend tonight


Hopefully Shittsburgh does....up 2-1 on Rags

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Leason got sent back to Hershey the other day. I expect Willy to be listed as day to day as long as there is a possibility of him playing, there is no advantage to putting him on IR/LTIR in the playoffs.

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didn’t Pilly just fire their coach as well? Maybe Trotz gets an interview there, I don’t expect him to be out of work long.

[richkrt99]

didn’t Pilly just fire their coach as well? Maybe Trotz gets an interview there, I don’t expect him to be out of work long.

Philthy and Detroit.  Plus.....Chicago and Winnipeg are conducting searches to include their current interim coaches (makes the interim feel solid, I'm sure)

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plus, if the Panthers lose in round 1 they might be looking to replace their “interim” as well

[Surreylily]

And the Isles fired Trotz.  I guess I am a little surprised by that.  I know they had a disappointing season this year, but....
He had a pretty good winning record over the last 3 seasons in the regular season and some success in the playoffs.  They fell short this year so I guess it's "see ya"

 
Oh man!  I would lurve to get Trotz back here.  Pretty unlikely, but still.
I've not been too impressed with the Toilet and his decision making so far, but a lot of people said the same about Trotz before he coached us to The Cup, soooo.  I guess it depends oon how well we do in these playoffs.

[richkrt99]

plus, if WHEN the Panthers lose in round 1 they might be looking to replace their “interim” as well

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[richkrt99]

Oh man!  I would lurve to get Trotz back here.  Pretty unlikely, but still.
I've not been too impressed with the Toilet and his decision making so far, but a lot of people said the same about Trotz before he coached us to The Cup, soooo.  I guess it depends oon how well we do in these playoffs.

I don't want him back at this point.  Not that he isn't a good coach, but doubt he ever coaches in Washington again.


Trotz was 152-102-34, and 28-21 in the playoffs over his 4 years with the Islanders, and is a two-time winner of the Jack Adams Award voted as NHL coach of the year (2016 with Capitals, 2019 with Islanders)  28-21 in the playoffs doesn't look as impressive as it actually is.  The Isles got to the third round in the playoffs the previous two years, so that's pretty successful considering how difficult that is to do these days.  This was Trotz's 4th year with the Isles - anyone remember how long a deal he had with them?
I think it's really hard to place any true judgement on a team or coach during the Covid seasons - there was so much nonsense going on with schedule and what not, it was really hard to take those seasons seriously.
Trotz was 205-89-34 with the Caps, but then the Caps were a team close to their prime and the Islanders were definitely a young team when Trotz started with them

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this is NOT good, it means he’s available to do tv commentary…..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/09/report-senators-fire-mcguire-from-role-as-senior-vice-president-of-player-development/

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(fixed it) 

I didn’t want to jinx the outcome. Good job.

[richkrt99]

this is NOT good, it means he’s available to do tv commentary…..

https://novacapsfans.com/2022/05/09/report-senators-fire-mcguire-from-role-as-senior-vice-president-of-player-development/

Why in the blue fuck would anyone hire that douche as a senior VP of anything?  Except for maybe senior VP of polishing Cindy's.....ego

[Mickstix]

Jeez. Gotta beat the Cats AND the jinx now.. Thanks Rich. 

[richkrt99]

Jeez. Gotta beat the Cats AND the jinx now.. Thanks Rich. 

Well you posted the damn emoji     Sammy was fine before that.

[richkrt99]

Fuck Pittsburgh.


Although...I'd rather win a series over Pittsburgh than NYR any day....not that we gonna find out 

[Mickstix]

Well you posted the damn emoji     Sammy was fine before that.

Wait, I was the reason Sammy played so good!!! 


Not sure it matters now, but we need all the help we can get. Still feeling gut punched today though. Had it right there and let it slip through our hands..
(Oh well, had read Oshie was cleared by DOPeS, but now the tweets have disappeared so maybe not. Probably get 3 games and just put us out of our misery?)
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1524032713874976769

[richkrt99]

Wait, I was the reason Sammy played so good!!! 


Not sure it matters now, but we need all the help we can get. Still feeling gut punched today though. Had it right there and let it slip through our hands..
(Oh well, had read Oshie was cleared by DOPeS, but now the tweets have disappeared so maybe not. Probably get 3 games and just put us out of our misery?)
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1524032713874976769

No from the DOPES...


https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2022/05/10/report-tj-oshie-will-not-face-supplemental-discipline-from-dops-for-game-four-hit-on-sam-bennett/


Although I didn't know what hit you were talking about...and I think both guys kind of turned into each other....but Oshie definitely got his head, but it was the other guy that turned into it and initiated the contact.
Just thank God it wasn't Willy cause he'd be out the rest of the playoffs.  [size=78%] [/size]

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Willy traveled with the team, the fat lady hasn’t begun to warm up yet




and the Rags better step up tonight

[Mickstix]

No Willy on the ice again today. Looks like they'll need to do this w/o him. I think they have another win in em'. 2, not too sure. We'll see!!

[richkrt99]

For those who didn't catch my drift about left handed....





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