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Talk about Capitals hockey & more! => Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion => Topic started by: alta on Sunday September 17, 2023, 01:31:24 PM Eastern
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You know the rules. New season, new thread.
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This season is already better than last season. No one is on the IR list.
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Anyone else notice the Caps play 11 games in the first month of the season, but play 15 in the last month of the season? The NHL season starts Oct 10 and ends April 18. The Caps season starts Oct 14 and ends April 16.
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:raspberry:
https://twitter.com/NASCAR/status/1703239229017387454
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I mean, what's square poop? :huh:
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:-|
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sounds like a challenge to me...
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sounds like a challenge to me...
Think I'll respectfully decline. :snicker:
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I believe it's true that smokin that stuff blurs your memory
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Happy Birthday Ovi...couple days late.
38 years old. down right geezer at this point
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PawPaw Ovi!!
And don't be challenging my memory! Wait, what were we talking about? :huh:
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PawPaw Ovi!!
And don't be challenging my memory! Wait, what were we talking about? :huh:
You just trying to get me banned - even before the season starts :raspberry:
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You just trying to get me banned - even before the season starts :raspberry:
this post has been reported to the moderators
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https://novacapsfans.com/2023/09/19/washington-capitals-announce-2023-training-camp-roster-and-schedule/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/09/19/washington-capitals-announce-2023-training-camp-roster-and-schedule/)
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this post has been reported to the moderators
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I reported him too! It's a blatant rules violation and, AND, it's disgusting and rather hillbilly if I do say so myself. :raspberry: :wackysmile: :snicker:
..and yes, the boys play some hockey this week! :hearts:
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This season is already better than last season. No one is on the IR list.
::)
I forgot about Pacioretty. He will start the season on IR. When he returns the Caps will be $700,000 over the salary cap.
:)
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I reported him too! It's a blatant rules violation and, AND, it's disgusting and rather hillbilly if I do say so myself. :raspberry: :wackysmile: :snicker:
..and yes, the boys play some hockey this week! :hearts:
Someone's getting cranky in their elder years :raspberry:
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Oof.. Forgot about Paci myself. Someone else will probably be ready to take his place (on IR) when he comes back. lol
But not Nicky?!!?!! Bro is done talkin'!! :raised-eyebrow: :hearts: Really hoping for the best for him this year!! :cross:
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1704909393626792166 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1704909393626792166)
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Someone's getting cranky in their elder years :raspberry:
Howe yu ada Hillsbilly parts tu yus prophile?? :huh: I wanz be nowd aza Redneck in myne! :raspberry:
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Thats the angriest Backy picture I ever saw. GO Nicky at 100%.
If only his 100% were a little quicker.
We shall see. I hope he is 100%, and hope he found those three or four steps he lost
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Howe yu ada Hillsbilly parts tu yus prophile?? :huh: I wanz be nowd aza Redneck in myne! :raspberry:
go to your profile (click on your picture) then under username and under posts is custom title...type it in there
whoops...you have to click on edit profile first...then change it under custom title.
got the blind leading the blind here. Where's Lil when you need some tech support :lol:
In the valley of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
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Who's idea was it to hide "custome title" right above the signature? :raised-eyebrow: Looked at that thing a hundred times and never saw it. :rofl:
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go to your profile (click on your picture) then under username and under posts is custom title...type it in there
whoops...you have to click on edit profile first...then change it under custom title.
got the blind leading the blind here. Where's Lil when you need some tech support :lol:
In the valley of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
my expert advice..... get someone else to do it. ;)
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I hope Milano gets a decent shot this year. I quite liked him last season.
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8-0
shes alive!
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I hear Pacioretty already missed practice with an injury. What are the odds on him going down for the season in the first month? I wouldn't want to bet against that. All in all, I'm prepared for a more dreadful season than we've seen around here in quite a long time. Carberry has Ovie, Backstrom and Mantha practicing as the 1st line. God help us.
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Wayne, I think you're reading too much into things. Pacioretty isn't anywhere near coming back yet - he isn't supposed to be ready until well into the first half of the regular season. I don't think it's "uh oh, he missed practice." He isn't ready to practice yet.
As for Ovie/Backstrom/Mantha, read NOTHING into that. The training camp roster is divided into 3 groups. Ovie, Backstrom, and Mantha are in group A. So it might be logical to put them together within the players assigned to their group, but you can't assume it means anything for how Carbery is thinking regarding the season.
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Wayne, I think you're reading too much into things. Pacioretty isn't anywhere near coming back yet - he isn't supposed to be ready until well into the first half of the regular season. I don't think it's "uh oh, he missed practice." He isn't ready to practice yet.
As for Ovie/Backstrom/Mantha, read NOTHING into that. The training camp roster is divided into 3 groups. Ovie, Backstrom, and Mantha are in group A. So it might be logical to put them together within the players assigned to their group, but you can't assume it means anything for how Carbery is thinking regarding the season.
Yea, but I can look at the roster and see the age and lack of playmakers and I know what's going to happen. This team is in rebuild mode but are refusing to get on with it in the mistaken notion that having a bunch of washed up veterans somehow helps Ovechkin. It doesn't.
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Yea, but I can look at the roster and see the age and lack of playmakers and I know what's going to happen. This team is in rebuild mode but are refusing to get on with it in the mistaken notion that having a bunch of washed up veterans somehow helps Ovechkin. It doesn't.
DOOM AND GLOOM
The season hasn't even started yet.
We have seven, ..... yes SEVEN goalies to choose from! That has to be a good thing, right?
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
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Caps vs Sabers @ 2pm local..
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less than 10 minutes into the 1st and the Caps PK is already 3-0
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Took nearly half the game to find a decent stream.
They all look so very, very young!
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It was the first preseason game, I expected it to be mostly guys from Hershey. I also expect half of them to be sent back to Hershey within the week.
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Yup.
When's the next one?
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The next one is Thursday vs Detroit, 7pm local.
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The next one is Thursday vs Detroit, 7pm local.
See ya there. ;)
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less than 10 minutes into the 1st and the Caps PK is already 3-0
Is that good or bad? :huh: (I was busy watching the Skins get stomped) :'(
Good to see Lil made it another trip around the sun! :raspberry: Happy Hockey Season hun! :hearts:
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I watched the game...had a day off and ready for hockey, so....
I mean it's like what 2-3 days into camp so I didn't really expect much. For pre-season the team is required to dress 8 vets so not surprised to see some of the younger "vets" like Milano, NAK, & Protas at all. Mantha - I think they are honestly trying to evaluate, but he looked pretty good to me. He really needs to have a good season in order for the Caps to have success.
Boys looked okay. Lots of youngins, Shephard looked pretty good in goal...second guy...not as much.
With this roster, I don't have my hopes on another Cup, but would like to see the boys compete.
Strome looked good, Cookie (Milano) looked good, and Mantha looked pretty good. Nice to see Milano score and Strome hit at least 2 posts. I think the faster guys will look better in Carberry's system. Willy should fit in well with faster game, but curious as to what line he lands on.
I could see Willy and Kuzy together, and I could see Strome and Milano together if he can keep scoring and Mantha would fit if you could actually do something. If he would live up to his potential I could see a Strome/Milano/Mantha line working well.
Fever looked really good on D - he has some serious wheels. He will fit with Carbery's move up the ice system. McIlrath certainly made his presence known (and felt) but he's a AHL guy for sure.
A lot will depend on how well Nicky can play, and which Kuzy (will the real Kuzy please show up, please show up) Yes this is an older roster, but the guys can still play. Health will make a difference, and we need the younger guys to contribute for sure.
I see the older guys getting less minutes than last year under Carbery. He wants a fast game, and that's not really Ovie/Backy/Oshie game anymore.
Goaltending will need to be better than last year as well.
If last year is the benchmark by which we measure, than I expect this year will be an improvement. (not that that's saying much)
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I see this pic and I don't immediately think "hockey player" :snicker:
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Lots of youngins, Shephard looked pretty good in goal...second guy...not as much.
Agreed. I didnt see much of the ffirst half the game, but the odd glimpse, the first fella looked pretty quick and alert. The second fella, Stevenson, was slow and laboured by comparison.
Still, early days yet..... :wackysmile:
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I see this pic and I don't immediately think "hockey player" :snicker:
Mario,, or luigi? mmmmmm pizza.........
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Mario,, or luigi? mmmmmm pizza.........
He looks like a ham and pineapple pizza
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1706337830136365172 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1706337830136365172)
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I see this pic and I don't immediately think "hockey player" :snicker:
Is that Milano or Ryan Blaney? :huh: :rofl: (No worries, Alta knows what Im talkin about) lol
"Carbery's move up the ice system" Look at Rich with his research and shit! :wackysmile: :raspberry:
Yea, I think we'll have a team that can play/compete. Probably for half the season like they did last year. I'm expecting a similar result. Start out ok, hang in the playoff hunt till mid season, then fall on our face when shit really starts to matter. I really hope Ovi can get it done, so we're not stuck signing him to another contract. Im with Wayne though, just not sure how holding onto a bunch of slow old vets is gonna help him get to the mark.
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Is that Milano or Ryan Blaney? :huh: :rofl: (No worries, Alta knows what Im talkin about) lol
"Carbery's move up the ice system" Look at Rich with his research and shit! :wackysmile: :raspberry:
Yea, I think we'll have a team that can play/compete. Probably for half the season like they did last year. I'm expecting a similar result. Start out ok, hang in the playoff hunt till mid season, then fall on our face when shit really starts to matter. I really hope Ovi can get it done, so we're not stuck signing him to another contract. Im with Wayne though, just not sure how holding onto a bunch of slow old vets is gonna help him get to the mark.
HEY! Keep yur cott'n pick'n Redneck paws off my boy, Milly! :angry:
B'sides, hes far too young to have one of them there 70's porn "taches" :raspberry: :angel: :angel: :angel: He's a good boy. :hearts:
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Mario,, or luigi? mmmmmm pizza.........
That's the goalie...Shepard
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Caps hockey is back! :wackysmile:
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1706047201758085604
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:raspberry:
https://novacapsfans.com/2023/09/26/joel-edmundson-misses-practice-with-upper-body-injury-trevor-van-riemsdyk-practices/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/09/26/joel-edmundson-misses-practice-with-upper-body-injury-trevor-van-riemsdyk-practices/)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/K86bpGNK/omg.jpg)
:snicker:
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:wackysmile:
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1707034115919188037
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:wackysmile:
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1707034115919188037 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1707034115919188037)
Got to be kidding me. He's one I actually LIKED. Big tough guy in front for a change. Oooof.
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With Big Eddie injured, I'd give Alexeyev the shot. Although I don't know how lefty/righty plays into it.
I like the way McIlrath plays, but he's what 33 and a career AHL guy. If you looking for straight up toughness and size though...just not sure he could keep up.
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If we're lucky he'll only miss +/- 5 games. Hopefully whatever product we throw out there can at least break even for a few games, while teams get their shit together.
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tonight at 7pm..
https://novacapsfans.com/2023/09/27/alex-ovechkin-and-ivan-miroshnichenko-to-play-in-capitals-second-exhibition-game/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/09/27/alex-ovechkin-and-ivan-miroshnichenko-to-play-in-capitals-second-exhibition-game/)
Ovi and the other vets will get into their first preseason game earlier than they normally do due to some scheduling quirks that Carbery and staff are trying to work around. Here is how the full group looked as they did drills on Wednesday:
Alex Ovechkin Nicklas Backstrom Ivan Miroshnichenko
Connor McMichael Evgeny Kuznetsov Tom Wilson
Joe Snively Nic Dowd T.J. Oshie
Andrew Cristall Mike Sgarbossa Pierrick Dube
Rasmus Sandin John Carlson
Hardy Haman Aktell Alex Alexeyev
Lucas Johansen Vincent Iorio
Charles Lindgren
Hunter Shepard
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Pretty decent squad there, for a preseason game.
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aint no baseball tonight so the game is actually on 106.7
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For out of towners, it's on NHLnet as well, if ya get that channel.
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Or not.. Guide says Caps v Detroit, but they're showing some top 50 bullshit. :raised-eyebrow:
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The first link seems to be working..... for now.... :cross:
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Oshie hit a post on the PP. McMichael ends up 1v1 with the goalie and doesn't do shit. Same ol'! :wackysmile:
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Good PK, lousy PP. Lindy=hop looking good in net.
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Be interesting to see if they actually change anything of importance on the PP. Like, actually move.. So far just a mirror of last year, Nicky in the Oshie spot, on the opposite side. Same zone entry. Yay. :raspberry:
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SPRONGER!!!!
oh, wait...... :lmao:
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WILLY SIGHTING!
That was purdy.
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Not sure how fast or slow the Wings usually are, but so far they're not out pacing us or anything. Guess that's a plus.
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Not sure how fast or slow the Wings usually are, but so far they're not out pacing us or anything. Guess that's a plus.
Our old fogies are keeping up. ;D
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Our old fogies are keeping up. ;D
lol
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And there is the epic collapse! :rofl:
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Shame on you Oshie. Shame. :smirk:
Micho looked pretty good for a 19 year old rook!
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Least he buried the shootout practice shot. lol
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Cristal didn't look too out of place.
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Yep, he looked pretty good as well. Game played out about how it should of, till we got to the bed shitting stage at the end. lol
Not sure I'll catch the whole Saturday game, but might get the 1st period in. See you guys then!
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Shame on you Oshie. Shame. :smirk:
Micho looked pretty good for a 19 year old rook!
I think i'm going to call miroshninenichickovski, "Cherry".. :snicker:
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Nighty night. :hearts:
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Night Lil.
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Didn't realize he was that good from the dot. Get em' Nicky!
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1707582031163490545
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Theres been quite a few injury revelations that this team was playing with at the end of last season. OV had tweaked something, Willy and Oshi were playing with bad backs, Willy and Backy werent completely recovered from knee and hip surgeries, Kuzy had an injury beyond his dislike for Lavi. Theres also been a couple stories beyond Kuzys that indicate this squad was done with Lavi well before the end of the season. If the team is healthy come March, there is reason for some optimism.
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https://twitter.com/ByMattWeyrich/status/1707578882247823706 (https://twitter.com/ByMattWeyrich/status/1707578882247823706)
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Yea, health will be a huge factor. Is what it is I guess. Health and goaltending. Our D is probably gonna be iffy at best.
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Its was only the 2nd preseason game so its a bit early to criticize, that much, but the worst D line last night was Carlson - Sandin.
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beyond the hype and talk of the announcers and such...
I thought Willy looked outstanding, probably the best player on the ice. He has to be a scorer for us this year. He has the speed and hands, and size and so on. Much more skill than I think people credit him
Backy honestly looked better than he has in years. Hard to tell in preseason, but he didn't look slow
McMichael actually looked like he belonged there - hopefully he makes the jump for real and contributes
Kuzy certainly looked better...anytime he is circling like sharks on the prowl, he is usually on his game....carrying the puck and driving the play.
Miko (cherry) looked pretty good. Got to be awesome for him actually playing on a line with a Russian idol like Ovi.
Lindy looked very good
I think Carbery's system will be more fun for the guys (if their old bones can keep it up) and I think that will help drive guys like Kuzy and McMike who may not have flourished well under old school. Plus its sort of a fresh start for everyone so there's hope.
Hope in one hand...
Go Caps
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATh7qgdzKNs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATh7qgdzKNs)
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Im not at all surprised by this. The kid is 18 and was part of this summers draft pool. There is a minimum age to play in the AHL/Hershey, and I think its 21.
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1707838012212588850 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1707838012212588850)
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Note: My prediction of poor defense had nothing to do with last night or the preseason. We've just not been good defensively, for a good long while now. :raspberry:
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dont think anyone really had expectations of Cristall making the Caps squad this year. I expect his buddy Beddard will make it, but it's a bit different for a 1st overall...little more hype and expectation when you are THE very best player in a draft class and the best one in a while.
Cristall did look pretty good though. THere's some hope for the future anyway. Him and the Russian cherry could be two great scorers
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Nick Jensen just missed his third day in a row of training camp. No word on why yet.
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Awwwwww.
And I was just about to say how sprightly Shep was looking...........
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:(
theres a game tonight, started about 30 minutes ago...
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1708251005148709201 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1708251005148709201)
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Its only preseason, no need to freak out about a loss. But Id be happier if there wasnt a shutout.
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There goes the shutout
:)
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The Wings last goal was just plain embarrassing.
Milly looked good again.
Way too many stupid penalties, hope we get some discipline before the season starts.
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When's the next game?
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the next game is Tuesday at 7pm local, Caps in Beantown
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Glad I forgot about that one. What a shit day for sport. Gators shit themself, UCF blew a 25 point lead in the 4th quarter, Caps sucked, Truck race was, well, the truck race. lol But no time to dwell on it, got the Skins/Eagles massacre coming up at 1pm today, then the always fun Talladega plate race that will no doubt fuck everyone I root for! :) And of course the game of politics, where the Republicans cave as usual and don't get jack shit cut from the bloated budget.. What a time to be alive! :wackysmile:
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oof. preseason, but still.
Phillips has looked good. Tough road for his size, but he looks hungry to score. He's been in the play a lot.
Strome has looked good. Milano is in there. Mantha sadly looked like Mantha last night. I watched but was working on computer so I wasn't 100% in it, but Caps look slower when the other team throws some of its A-game out there :-)
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on a side note...during video interviews with the coach, Monumental has added subtitles so at least you can read the frigging questions asked. Happy to see it after about 20 years of stupidity
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Teams need to be at their 23 man roster on Oct 9..
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1708549841536589984 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1708549841536589984)
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I couldve skipped the entire race except for the last two laps.
:yawn:
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Exciting Skins loss, boring Blaney win. :clown: :poop:
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???
a horse doesnt get completely rebuilt in between each race either..
https://twitter.com/Noah_Lewis1/status/1708615991821754713 (https://twitter.com/Noah_Lewis1/status/1708615991821754713)
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I was hoping Harvick would win. So close. Especially since its his last. Then I read that he was disqualified at post race inspection because of the windshield fasteners not being secured. I wonder at this point that he probably doesnt really care. https://apnews.com/article/nascar-harvick-disqualified-talladega-windshield-5f639231cdc27827915967c516c22b87 (https://apnews.com/article/nascar-harvick-disqualified-talladega-windshield-5f639231cdc27827915967c516c22b87)
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Personally, I like NASCAR, my favorite was Tony Stewart, Mark Martin before him. Like Harvick now but at 47 I understand him wanting to retire. But I am ready for hockey.
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Was definitely pulling for ol' Harv once it shook out. No clue what happened with his windshield holds. That would of been a real pisser if he won and got DQ'd too. Could of done w/o Blaney punching his ticket, but as long as Denny makes it through, Im good. Wish Busch could of pulled it off but 2 bad races and he's in a "near" must win now. Bell, hopefully can make it as well. I don't ask for much, really!! :raspberry: :snicker:
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word is Kuemper will play the entire game..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1709214710443196812 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1709214710443196812)
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So, no Jensen on D still? :huh: Heard he was back but not sure about anything else.
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So, no Jensen on D still? :huh: Heard he was back but not sure about anything else.
I think team is just trying to get good look to evaluate the last D man that will have to make the roster; filling in for Edmondstonton
For me I like Alexeyev. I think they still have 10 on the roster so....3 got to go.
At least two of the D on tonights roster will have to go
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Boston giving some bro an honor ceremony, in the preseason. lol
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1-1, 53 seconds in. :) :rofl:
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Nice backhand goal
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Yea, nice job by Sonny! Need to see something, anything, from Mantha.. You'd think during a preseason game he could stand out a little. Through 1 though, invisible. :-\
3-2 Caps after 1.
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Sprightly first. :wackysmile:
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AK's not gonna hear anything for at least a week. :sick:
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35 year old Lucic signed a 1 for $1M deal with Boston, kinda hard to believe its been 8 years since they traded him away.
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kuempner for the volcano, I say!!!!! :angry:
Cant we find just one, even half decent goalie?
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35 year old Lucic signed a 1 for $1M deal with Boston, kinda hard to believe its been 8 years since they traded him away.
8-0
WOW!
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Boston goalie looks even worse than Kemp. :snicker:
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21, 19, 96, 15 all looking good
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Mantha is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO snake bit
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Mantha is never going to score
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Boston goalie looks even worse than Kemp. :snicker:
I take that back. :-|
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Mantha is never going to score
Wasn't there a movie about a hockey player that became a figure skater? That is what Mantha should do................
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I have never been a CM fan, but he is a different player this year!
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the most memorable part of the movie..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm0f0oFUxVA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm0f0oFUxVA)
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Mantha will never score again
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OMFG Mantha its just too funny
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poor AntMan. At least he's trying.........
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the most memorable part of the movie..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm0f0oFUxVA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm0f0oFUxVA)
perfect for Mantha....................
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poor AntMan. At least he's trying.........
.............Do or Do not, there is no try.........................
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Just go see a voodoo Dr or something Mantha, for fucks sake. :-\
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Just go...................................................... :-\
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this is going to be a fun season!!
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nice moves by phillips at the end there. :clap:
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Phillips!! :huh: :wackysmile: :raspberry:
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This is great
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What, no shootout practice tonight? Obviously don't need it huh? :P
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We're gonna have to score a lot of goals to counter our pathetic goaltending,, if preseason is anything to go by.
Nighty night peeps. :yawn:
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We're gonna have to score a lot of goals to counter our pathetic goaltending,, if preseason is anything to go by.
Nighty night peeps. :yawn:
Was thinking the same. Wonder if there's any "Bedard's" in next years draft? lol
Night folks..
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I thought Mantha looked good in the first game...then not so much. I mean he was IN the play and getting chances this game, but the dude sure is snake bit for real.
Backy looks good, Willy looks fantastic. Sonny sure is shining. Goaltending..ooh-fah
Phillips has stood out in every game he's played. I thought no way will this guy make the roster, but he definitely puts himself in position to score.
nice to actually win a shoot out. Feels like we lost every single OT game last year.
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So here is a thought. They have all these guys trying for the last roster spot, including Phillips, McMichael, Malynstyn, etc.... All of them are hungry relatively young players. How about we send Mantha to Hershey and send him a message - not that it will do any good. Maybe we get lucky and somebody claims him.
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I mean, as usual, Mantha "looks" fine. Doesn't make many/any bonehead plays, appears to have all the tools, gets in on the action until.... fart noise. :-( Dudes gonna have about 60 games to show everyone why he makes all that money. Hoping for the best, it's all we can do at this point.
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I dont know as much about these different players as people on here. So I looked him up on Wiki and it appears that he can be a real threat to the other team. That would work out nice, if he follows up with some of his success that he has had in the past.
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I dont know as much about these different players as people on here. So I looked him up on Wiki and it appears that he can be a real threat to the other team. That would work out nice, if he follows up with some of his success that he has had in the past.
You talking about Mantha?
He does have good speed and pretty good hands, and size, but he doesn't really use his size as much as I would like, but he's just not that kind of player.
He has great potential but he's definitely fallen short of it while here. Major injury year he gets a pass.
I did see an interview with him beginning of camp...he knows he is falling short of expectations and he came to came to camp this year about 10 pounds lighter trying to get more jump in his game.
It would be awesome if he could really produce...team needs it for sure.
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On the high end that would be a $4.5M increase. But this is the Buttman NHL, Ill believe it when I see it.
https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1709671258474897876 (https://twitter.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1709671258474897876)
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Odd callups for this point in the preseason, no? Whatever, got a Skins game to watch tonight.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1709939722750202279
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It appears the Skins have a chance tonight as the Bears suck.
:snicker:
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It appears the Skins have a chance tonight as the Bears suck.
:snicker:
You hush!! They'll play down to their opponent just like every other DC team!!! :raspberry:
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An opinion from the atlantic, which is behind a paywall..
https://twitter.com/domluszczyszyn/status/1709957343058772341 (https://twitter.com/domluszczyszyn/status/1709957343058772341)
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FINALLY got a link to work.. ::)
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Yea, link hunt was a pain in the ass tonight. My usual 720P Stream was showing some Monumental preview or some shit. Finally clicked some other ones and found the Columbus stream. Guess JoeB and Locher aren't there? Anywho... 2-Zilch Caps!! Malenstein and Protas! :)
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Yea, link hunt was a pain in the ass tonight. My usual 720P Stream was showing some Monumental preview or some shit. Finally clicked some other ones and found the Columbus stream. Guess JoeB and Locher aren't there? Anywho... 2-Zilch Caps!! Malenstein and Protas! :)
oh, the joys of being a link surfer! :uh-huh:
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8-0 Bob Ross is a hockey fan???. 8-0
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"And we're gonna place a happy little tree here" Bob Ross? :huh: :snicker:
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i tried to draw and paint a couple o times. The Monet, or Gainsborough that was in my head, ..... unortunately, by the time it reached my fingertips, ended up more of a Picasso. On a bad day. :lmao:
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Ok, signing off to watch the Skins game.. Good luck peeps!! I may check back in later.
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need a link...............................
I worked the field at RFK as a kid pulling rain tarps but quit being a fan when the POS DS took over.
Wondering if I will ever get it back..............................
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need a link...............................
I worked the field at RFK as a kid pulling rain tarps but quit being a fan when the POS DS took over.
Wondering if I will ever get it back..............................
I've got the third one down. "my good link". Usually the top one works, for future ref. ;)
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I havent tried a link yet, got the game on caps24/7.. radio.
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PDX you did mean for hockey, right?
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Yup!
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Yup!
You have mail.........
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You got it, pdx?
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Are you with us? :cross:
3rd period starting.
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Yeah! You mate! Sling your hook!
Feigning innocence. ::)
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You got it, pdx?
all good
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meh.
Just another opportunity to see how ineffectual, inadequate and impotent our pp is.
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all good
8) :hearts:
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AAAAANNNNDDD my link just crashed! :lmao:
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You bringing a jinx pdx? :raised-eyebrow:
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bad turnover by C Bus, very bad
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aaannnddd I'm back! :wackysmile:
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3-1, nice. I dont watch it unless its on the new Washington tv. Or the NHL Network.
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Good grief. ::) The usual shanannigans. Bloody stupid technology. :raspberry:
4 = 2 in the end, right?
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3-1, nice. I dont watch it unless its on the new Washington tv. Or the NHL Network.
Hey! Why don't you send me one of those new fangled "Washington tv"'s over here, to England?
Don't bother with the NHL Network though luv. Tried that. Paid and still had to watch most of the game through streams. Total waste of money.
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Didn't see a whole lot of Ovi tonight. Again.
Not much intention there.
Yeah, pre season, blah, blah!
Im concerned. The few snipes he has taken from his offfice seem to have been slow and he's definitely pass first mentality now.
I don't like it. :'(
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Hey! Why don't you send me one of those new fangled "Washington tv"'s over here, to England?
Don't bother with the NHL Network though luv. Tried that. Paid and still had to watch most of the game through streams. Total waste of money.
I did not state that with much clarity. I was referring to the tv station on my Comcast mid Atlantic called the Monumental network which previously was called Sports Washington. It is channel 846 for me. I did not mean to mislead. And I get that NHL Network along with MLB as the sports package with Comcast. But I will never subscribe to NHL Center Ice as that would be an additional cost. My cable bill is high, take my word for it and it goes up about five bucks each year. Now understand, I have two high definition tvs and another which is just a small tv regular, for the bedroom. Oh, but then my wife likes her Netflix, why not, just a few more dollars to the bill.
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I did not state that with much clarity. I was referring to the tv station on my Comcast mid Atlantic called the Monumental network which previously was called Sports Washington. It is channel 846 for me. I did not mean to mislead. And I get that NHL Network along with MLB as the sports package with Comcast. But I will never subscribe to NHL Center Ice as that would be an additional cost. My cable bill is high, take my word for it and it goes up about five bucks each year. Now understand, I have two high definition tvs and another which is just a small tv regular, for the bedroom. Oh, but then my wife likes her Netflix, why not, just a few more dollars to the bill.
WOW! How much tv can you watch in a day? :lol: I take it you're retired......... :P
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Welp, glad I went and watched the Skins get the shit beat out of them, at home, on national tv, to a sold out house. To the Bears who hadn't won a game since sometime last Oct. :rofl: :'( lol
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WOW! How much tv can you watch in a day? :lol: I take it you're retired......... :P
Yes, since 2012.
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Redskins football defined in one image. :clown: square :poop:
(https://i.postimg.cc/7ZLz81b2/111618-LH-wombat-poop-inline-730.jpg)
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1710354378194919737 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1710354378194919737)
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https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1710371932632137737
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The 27-man roster contains 15 forwards, but Pacioretti is one of them, and he is likely to be on LTIR at the start of the season and doesn't figure to be back for awhile. So there are really only 14 viable forwards at this moment. If the team chooses to carry 13 forwards, as they ordinarily do, that means only one of Protas/McMichael/Phillips/Mirosnichenko/Malenstyn would get cut.
There are 9 defensemen, but again, there is an injury to the new guy, so maybe only 8? That could mean one of Johansen/Haman Aktell stays.
I presume Gibson eventually gets cut.
Then there is the salary cap situation, which I am NOT on top of at the moment.
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Final warmup game roster. No Mantha. lol And where's Fever been?? He injured or something?
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1710664447155466399 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1710664447155466399)
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I am surprised by the NAK waivers move to Hershey. I know they are evaluating talent which is why Fever isnt playing
hes 100% a lock for a spot
I mean Phillips has looked good
always around the puck or net.
Ill be surprised if Malenstyn makes the opening night roster though
Mantha
what can you say. They guy actually had been in the play and made some plays. I expect he makes opening night
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https://novacapsfans.com/2023/10/07/notes-from-capitals-morning-skate-ahead-of-tonights-final-preseason-tilt-against-blue-jackets/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/10/07/notes-from-capitals-morning-skate-ahead-of-tonights-final-preseason-tilt-against-blue-jackets/)
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Caps had a full minute of 5 on 3 PP, I was not impressed
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I am surprised by the NAK waivers move to Hershey. I know they are evaluating talent which is why Fever isnt playing
hes 100% a lock for a spot
I mean Phillips has looked good
always around the puck or net.
Ill be surprised if Malenstyn makes the opening night roster though
Mantha
what can you say. They guy actually had been in the play and made some plays. I expect he makes opening night
With Pacioretti out for awhile from the 15 forwards on the roster, that would seem to mean that having Phillips and Malenstyn on the ice last night was a direct competition for the 13th forward spot on the roster -- IF you believe that Mirosnichenko has made the opening night roster. They might be doing to him what they do to underage players from time to time: giving him a trial that lasts fewer than 10 games before sending him elsewhere.
I presume Aktell and Johansen are competing for the 7th defenseman spot, with the loser down to Hershey. Edmunston is out for awhile from the 9 defensemen on the roster. The top 6 will be Carlson/Fehervary/Sandin/Jensen/Alexeyev/TVR.
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Did you see that no talent hack in the 8 car spin the tires on that last restart :snicker:
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8-0 No you dinnent! lol
Soon as Suarez spun his tires on an earlier restart (inside lane) they leaders knew where the restart "spot" was. :raspberry:
Need to go back to the oval. :raised-eyebrow:
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Doesnt make me upset to see Bubba out.
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Im not a fan of bubba, but it seemed like he got screwed. It wasnt his fault he got spun at the entrance to a chicane, but he got penalized for driving through. Still, F him. At least I was awake for that part, it was a boring race.
Also not a fan of Bush so that worked out well.
definitely need to go back to the oval
I also didnt get dinner til near 8pm because I watched the end of the race, and had to walk the dog before I could start cooking. Last time I make that mistake. They need to bump up the start times.
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That top line just oozes speed!! :rofl:
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1711394011452153866
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The team has enough speed, provided they pass the puck in a timely and accurate manner..
:lol:
https://twitter.com/VogsCaps/status/1711429176127823991 (https://twitter.com/VogsCaps/status/1711429176127823991)
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Just announced, but as noted still not likely what opening night will look like..
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1711449029098242079 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1711449029098242079)
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I get the paper transaction/salary cap, but I don't understand how sending McMike and Protas back to Hershey helps anything, if they intend to bring them back for Wednesday (and Friday's opening night)? :huh: They gonna save like 150-200 bucks, for the 2 days? :wackysmile:
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yea, I dont know. The season does start tomorrow so Im guessing the cap starts when the season starts, not 4 days later when the team plays their first game.
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Yea, it's about saving money Im sure. Bummer that it never adds up to enough, that we get a new/better player out of it. Lightning really hit the lottery (a couple times) when their LTIR(s) came off right as the playoffs started, so they didn't have to axe anyone until the offseason. :-(
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I get the paper transaction/salary cap, but I don't understand how sending McMike and Protas back to Hershey helps anything, if they intend to bring them back for Wednesday (and Friday's opening night)? :huh: They gonna save like 150-200 bucks, for the 2 days? :wackysmile:
We know that the Caps are hard up against the salary cap, and you can bet your booties that these paper transactions are trying to save cap dollars at the very margin so they have room to add Pacioretti when he comes on board later in the season.
Presumably Pacioretti will be the 2LW when he returns, but in the meantime, McMichael in a top 6 role? That's a real promotion from languishing in Hershey last season.
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We know that the Caps are hard up against the salary cap, and you can bet your booties that these paper transactions are trying to save cap dollars at the very margin so they have room to add Pacioretti when he comes on board later in the season.
NAK and Aktell are enough to cover Paci's salary. Maybe they can't clear waivers? But, imo, that's who'll get sent down when he gets healthy. I guess the rest of this is just banking (minimal) money for the time being? 2 days can't be much.
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So here is a dumb question. When they send down guys to AHL to help with the Cap, are those guys actually paid less? Do their contracts provide a lower per day if they are in the AHL. If so, that stinks for those guys, especially when you have a guy like Mantha eating of cap space.
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So here is a dumb question. When they send down guys to AHL to help with the Cap, are those guys actually paid less? Do their contracts provide a lower per day if they are in the AHL. If so, that stinks for those guys, especially when you have a guy like Mantha eating of cap space.
I "think" guys on 2 way contracts do earn less when their in the AHL. Im just going off memory though, so that's always iffy. :snicker:
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Quick switch, opening night, ESPN has the triple header. Watch that new young phenomenal Connor Bedard with Chicago. Connor against Sid tonight.
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Penguins lose, 4-2
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1712091884963725653
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I watched a bit of Bedard last night. He didnt look bad for an 18 year old.
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That top line. Love the players, hate the line. Hope they're ready to skate.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1712134775207596046
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB94cjHUpjM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB94cjHUpjM)
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Don't get it perverted now, LOVE them on the PP.. :raspberry:
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1712110218966884710 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1712110218966884710)
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Mannnnnnnn.. I think the 1st fucking game is stream only? :raised-eyebrow: Can't find it anywhere on my guide. :clown: :poop:
Yep, HULU/ESPN+ :-(
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https://monumentalsports.com/2023/10/monumental-sports-network-launches-direct-to-consumer-subscription-memberships-featuring-live-washington-capitals-wizards-and-mystics-games/
Another streaming option
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this is going to make Lil happy..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1712468161327489372 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1712468161327489372)
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I already have a decent cable bill, primarily for the sports channels and internet. There is absolutely no reason I should have to pay even more to watch the game.
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Yep
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Im about to cut the (DirecTv) cord again. Probably gonna end up with espn+ in the end, as I don't think there's any other options for NHL unless your on Cable or Satellite. :-\ Gonna end up saving some money for the same shit I have now, but everything will be based on stream services. Hopefully I can get used to it.
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Interesting.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1712848963588505650
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Kuempers wife gave birth last night. The new dad will have the night off. Sending Protas down is a cap move
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1712883456995111262 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1712883456995111262)
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Umm, umm.. WTF??? It's today right? Umm.... (Tell him Rich!!) Ummm....
(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
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yea, someone should do a GDT
:-|
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:snicker:
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Im guessing Kuemper and Protas will start on Monday..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1713238196065112464 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1713238196065112464)
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Nascar news! (hold your nose Rich, it's not that bad) :snicker:
Fn' HMS just outclasses the field on pit stops and changes to the car. Bell had the pole (#1 PIT Box) and won the race off pit road exactly -once-, all day. :-( Larson went from 4th to 1st on the "money stop" and won the race. Larson gained spots every stop, while Bell and Hamlin lost or maintained. Then they -really- fixed Denny's car on the last stop. Had ran no worse than 5th or 6th most of the day. Came in 5th, went out 7th, finished 10th. :clown: :poop: Bell almost ran Larson down on the last run but came up a lap short. Truex ran like shit after the 1st run, then got it together for the last run to finish 9th. Looks like it'll be a 3 way battle between Hamlin, Truex and Bell for the cut off spot to make the final 4. (I think all 3 of em' are within like 2-3 points of each other)
Homestead next week, then Martinsville. Then they crown a champion in Phoenix. 3 more weeks on Nascar.. :wackysmile:
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I thought nascrap was making moves to reduce cost to the teams? Three weeks in a row, no time off, they go from Charlotte to Vegas(2200 miles) back to the team shops in Charlotte(2200 miles), then to Homestead(800 miles) and back(800 miles). They get a break with Martinsville(135 miles), then go back to Phoenix(2050 miles one way). Thats about 10,000 miles of travel in four weeks.
:huh:
:clown: :poop:
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LA California for the clash, back to Daytona, back to California. Nascar doesn't give a shit about saving money. They just want a carnival show. No practice=carnival, Street course=carnival, Atlanta as a SS=carnival, La Coliseum=carnival, Roval=carnival, etc., etc..
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this is going to make Lil happy..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1712468161327489372 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1712468161327489372)
:O=
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Edmunson being moved to LTIR makes cap room for Stevenson.
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1714009631024902503 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1714009631024902503)
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So much for the "emergency designation" to get a goaltender up. How many games does Edmundson have to miss now? I was projecting 5 originally, from the estimates given for his recovery.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1713940566105284778
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If memory serves, IR means a player must miss 10 days, LTIR means a player must miss 10 games. It can also be retroactively applied to the first missed game from said injury.
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Wonder if they count preseason games, since he was hurt before the season started? Probably not.
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Glad coach was seeing the same thing (forward lines) everyone else was. See if they stick for tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1714298409656418574 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1714298409656418574)
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1714366921712292084 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1714366921712292084)
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Glad coach was seeing the same thing (forward lines) everyone else was. See if they stick for tomorrow.
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1714298409656418574 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1714298409656418574)
I don't like Kuzy with Oshie line. Oshie too slow for Kuzy.
I'd rather keep Willy with Kuzy and give them a scorer..maybe Milano and make them L1- they'd be hard to keep up with.
I know they trying to balance the lines (and get Ovie going), but I think you just handcuffing Kuzy here.
Of course it is early in the year and a new coach so maybe they just experiment to get things going.
What's wrong with Carly - he wear himself out getting caught up ice out of position too many times? Or did he actually get dinged?
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Think Carlson and Dowd were "maintenance" days. (2 whole games in) :) :wackysmile:
Yea, we got 3 slow, old fart, star forwards. Gotta put them somewhere. Just not on the same line! But then, instead of hobbling 1 line, they may hobble 3. :-(
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Dowd had core surgery over the summer. Ive not seen it explained anywhere, but apparently he still needs some recovery time.
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TF is "core surgery"? :huh:
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Matthew Phillips leads the team in scoring, followed by McMichael :wackysmile:
also the only two guys on the team with a plus +/- rating (+1)
whoops...Kuzy also a +1 but no points yet.
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Sure, but did they have "core surgery" over the summer?? :raspberry: :snicker:
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1714791381741322583 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1714791381741322583)
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Caps knew they were starting the season with Pacs on LTIR. Three games in and theyve got 4 guys hurt with 3 guys on IR. ::)
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1715084398763118725 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1715084398763118725)
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.............. OK GMBM should get serious about moving people. I wouldn't rule out anyone except OVI (otherwise trade em all!). Even Darcy could get value. (he is not going to the cup with us in the foreseable future). I will start ths with a player we should go after
https://www.nhl.com/senators/player/mathieu-joseph-8478472
thoughts and suggested trade targets?
.,.......fun............
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Unfortunately the Caps are stuck with what they have, unless the GM and the rest of management grow a pair and dump some salary. The Mantha contract hasnt worked out. Carlson was never worth more than $6M. Thats almost $8M right there.
Lines from practice this morning. I expect Kuemper to start Saturday night. Tuesday and Wednesday are back to backs, I expect Stevenson to get one of those..
https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1715395767341326483 (https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1715395767341326483)
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I don't mind the Malenstyn-Protus-Mantha line 4. Big bodies but got some scoring skill too. Although Mantha is paid enough for an entire 4th line alone
Three games in and Matthew Phillips still leads the team in scoring and not a single player has a positive +/-. I guess scoring some goals would help that stat.
Oh, and Caps are in the cellar of the division/conference already, and only San Jose has a worse goal differential in the entire league.
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Its only been three games, its not like they are 0-3.
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Can't find a replay. yet.
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1715540138279727280 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1715540138279727280)
https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/1715528474222317626
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Way to go Miro.
Mature quickly.
Please
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Way to go Miro.
Mature quickly.
Please
Here ya go!
https://novacapsfans.com/2023/10/22/ivan-miroshnichenko-scores-again-bears-down-islanders-3-2-in-overtime/
Also Cristall with the Rockets is 2.3 pts per game after 10games also! Future looks bright!
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Okay, now four games in and Phillips leads the team in scoring :wackysmile:
He and Strome the only 2 guys on the team with a positive +/-
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its kinda early to be throwing pasta at the wall, but now is a good time to see what works..
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1716466371779813527 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1716466371779813527)
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you think maybe we can get Monumental to broadcast the Bears games instead of the Caps until they get this shit-show sorted out?
So I don't follow the AHL closely at all, but is the Bears success due to good young talent or the fact the team has about 50% pretty decent career AHL talent with lots of experience? I mean I know the team has some veteran AHL guys, but is the ratio the same for other AHL squads or do the Bears have an abundance?
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you think maybe we can get Monumental to broadcast the Bears games instead of the Caps until they get this shit-show sorted out?
So I don't follow the AHL closely at all, but is the Bears success due to good young talent or the fact the team has about 50% pretty decent career AHL talent with lots of experience? I mean I know the team has some veteran AHL guys, but is the ratio the same for other AHL squads or do the Bears have an abundance?
I don't follow them closely either but did notice their streaming pacakge is pretty cheap https://www.watchtheahl.com/#/pricing
They have good young talent and a couple unexpected players (Franks for example)
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I don't follow them closely either but did notice their streaming pacakge is pretty cheap https://www.watchtheahl.com/#/pricing (https://www.watchtheahl.com/#/pricing)
They have good young talent and a couple unexpected players (Franks for example)
I have been considering watching them more since the Caps can only stress me out this year. :lmao:
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https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1716655314882134510
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https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1716817169336721566
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leave it to the bettman run nhl to do this on a weekday
this might work better is nhl start times really were the actual start times, how the mlb does it
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leave it to the bettman run nhl to do this on a weekday
this might work better is nhl start times really were the actual start times, how the mlb does it
At least the ass kicking will be over early. :snicker:
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We're #32 in GPG and #31 in PP. It isn't going to improve much. It's just time to admit that we're a bottom feeder and that management is clueless. Five years after a SC win, we're in total rebuild mode while the team we beat wins a cup and is looking likely to maybe get another. I say total rebuild mode although the FO doesn't seem to acknowledge it. The forseeable future is bleak to say the least.
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So anyone know if
tonight's this afternoon's game is actually on local NBCSN or Monumental or WTF ever its called?
Or is it only ESPN...and can local folks get it on ESPN?
And same question for the TNT game Wednesday...can I watch it locally on TNT or on Monumental?
Also...anybody know why Oveckin's English is no better now than it was like after year 3 in the States?
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According to the NHL schedule makers :O= , tonight is on ESPN and tomorrow is on TNT. Both should be part of any basic cable package.
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Yup, both "national" tv games. I don't think your local Monumental/JoeB/Locker will be in the building.. :-\
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1716802017220247706 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1716802017220247706)
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cant believe the "new" boredom thread is already 14 pages.
and...
Is there like a game day thread or something :raspberry:
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1716802017220247706 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1716802017220247706)
RMNB says he is starting on WED!
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you think maybe we can get Monumental to broadcast the Bears games instead of the Caps until they get this shit-show sorted out?
So I don't follow the AHL closely at all, but is the Bears success due to good young talent or the fact the team has about 50% pretty decent career AHL talent with lots of experience? I mean I know the team has some veteran AHL guys, but is the ratio the same for other AHL squads or do the Bears have an abundance?
HAH! I think I can add a tuppence here. :wackysmile:
We have an amazingly fabulous fella in our chain of Caps schools of development. He and his brother run the London Knights, I believe??? One tier down from the AHL, I think.
He came in as an emergency replacement after "he who cannot be named" :O= :O= :O= made such a balls up.
It's coaches like him that have spotted and trained the raw talent and instilled in them the basics, that is then sent to the AHL and then to us.
If anybody is in any doubt, I give you the great Dale Hunter!
:bad:
What happens to the players when they get to us is another story........ :-|
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I think we should send all of the Caps coaches to spend a season with the Hunters. :uh-huh:
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HAH! I think I can add a tuppence here. :wackysmile:
We have an amazingly fabulous fella in our chain of Caps schools of development. He and his brother run the London Knights, I believe??? One tier down from the AHL, I think.
He came in as an emergency replacement after "he who cannot be named" :O= :O= :O= made such a balls up.
It's coaches like him that have spotted and trained the raw talent and instilled in them the basics, that is then sent to the AHL and then to us.
If anybody is in any doubt, I give you the great Dale Hunter!
:bad:
What happens to the players when they get to us is another story........ :-|
Greatest GIF ................ E-V-E-R
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Greatest GIF ................ E-V-E-R
My all time favorite Cap! (yes OVI included...............)
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My all time favorite Cap! (yes OVI included...............)
Same. Named my dog after him long ago.
He was the E-P-I-T-O-M-E of excellence Vern. Effort, I mean.
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Yeah and not one of you gave me "like" for my efforts. :raspberry:
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I havent seen any news about Sandin yet today. I guess we will find out when tomorrows lineup is announced.
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caps website seems to have crashed or somethin
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The new nhl website template sucks a bag of donkey dorks.
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https://novacapsfans.com/2023/10/26/carl-hagelin-on-career-ending-injury-all-the-guys-on-the-team-said-it-was-one-of-the-scariest-things-theyd-seen-or-heard/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/10/26/carl-hagelin-on-career-ending-injury-all-the-guys-on-the-team-said-it-was-one-of-the-scariest-things-theyd-seen-or-heard/)
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Hopefully good news. D is thin already.
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1717909766423372206
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Oh good, Kuemper again. :wackysmile:
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1717915714412028190 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1717915714412028190)
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https://novacapsfans.com/2023/10/26/carl-hagelin-on-career-ending-injury-all-the-guys-on-the-team-said-it-was-one-of-the-scariest-things-theyd-seen-or-heard/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/10/26/carl-hagelin-on-career-ending-injury-all-the-guys-on-the-team-said-it-was-one-of-the-scariest-things-theyd-seen-or-heard/)
Thanks for posting this Alta
What a lovely guy.
Good luck "Hagfish" :hearts:
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need to go to the grocery, I will do the GDT when I get back
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Sandin was a full participant in this mornings practice, but hes still listed as a game time decision.
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Phillips is a waste of a spot on the 4th line. We'd be better off with Malenstyn. wait hes on there.
so who else we got? Not knocking Phillips, but since Mantha as recaptured his scoring touch :lol: , and moved up to L3, I just don't see Phillips as a 4th line guy
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They're both wasted on those lines. Mantha was perfect 4th liner imo.
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They're both wasted on those lines. Mantha was perfect 4th liner imo.
yeah i dont know if the line matters...Mantha scored on the 4th line, but assisted McMike with Backy, and Milanos was taken away. Mantha "had" 3 points with 3 different lines essentially,
but Phillips..meh, prove us wrong kid
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1718356711399141626 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1718356711399141626)
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It appears Milano is questionable as well, illness...
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1718628942976852358 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1718628942976852358)
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https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/former-pittsburgh-penguins-forward-adam-johnson-dies-cut-by-skate-blade-in-eihl-game (https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/former-pittsburgh-penguins-forward-adam-johnson-dies-cut-by-skate-blade-in-eihl-game)
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^^^^ That shit looked intentional.. Im sure he didn't mean to kill the dude, but damn. RIP.
And then theres this. Plus I read they put Dowd on IR. :-|
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1719010837761774013 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1719010837761774013)
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They said todays injury to Lindy is unrelated to the one he just had. Coach also said after practice that it appears to be very minor. Either way Caps dont need to worry about it until Thursday.
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Shits fucked up..
https://twitter.com/realstewpeters/status/1718963170868437330
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Yikes. WTF is that. There no explanation as to why he would lift his leg like that. It was intentional intent to injur.
Dude should be banned for life at the very least.
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One of the things I heard today is how dirty a player Petgrave is. He was also the the leagues most penalized player last season. Im sure there is news about that in the English press, I couldnt find anything after a halfassed attempt.
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rumblings from around the NHL today indicate this may happen here as well..
https://thehockeynews.com/news/english-ice-hockey-association-to-make-neck-guards-mandatory-following-on-ice-death (https://thehockeynews.com/news/english-ice-hockey-association-to-make-neck-guards-mandatory-following-on-ice-death)
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found this, Petgrave definitely has had more incidents than average in his career
https://heavy.com/news/matt-petgrave/ (https://heavy.com/news/matt-petgrave/)
It looked intentional, but its also not that great a video.
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That's the only video I've seen. Don't see any reason for his leg to be up like that. It's fucked up either way. Hate to pass judgement w/o clear video and knowing all the facts, but on the blurry eye test, that could be criminal.
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here we go, a couple more seconds. Definitely looks intentional..
https://twitter.com/BigDaddyGirth/status/1719015077083287664 (https://twitter.com/BigDaddyGirth/status/1719015077083287664)
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That's bad business there. Absolutely no reason to lift the leg, and he not only lifts the leg but makes a kicking motion at the guy, and he skates across to attack him. I have no problem with him moving across to check the player, but he intentionally kicked him up high. No doubt a deliberate attempt to injure.
Break it down and what would DPS say?
I'd say Petgrave is headed for trouble. If I were on his team, I would refuse to play with him. Absolutely cannot tolerate this.
I love physical play and believe it should be part of the game, but not dirty play, not intent to injure someone. He should be held accountable for his actions.
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It's a horrendous play even if his only intent was to obstruct the puck carrier. It was like some karate kick. Naturally, the English league is overreacting and mandating neck guards and I assume the NHL will do the same next year. One guy dies as a result of a play seen once in 100 years so everybody will have to skate around in some type of horse collar.
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On another topic:
Backstrom & Oshie
16 GP
0 goals
2 points
-7
But lets keep those "savvy" veterans around forever. Can't wait for Pacioretty.
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On another topic:
Backstrom & Oshie
16 GP
0 goals
2 points
-7
But lets keep those "savvy" veterans around forever. Can't wait for Pacioretty.
I'd hoped they'd at least be useful on the PP, but even then they're slow. I guess legs aren't the only thing that get old. They're hands are slow as well. Slowish passes, slow to get off shots, accuracy off. Just a full mess, so far. Ovi's been the same way. His danger zone has been in front of the net. Office not so much. Hopefully it turns around.
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Yeah, I think Backy hasn't looked horrible, but still no production. Oshie doesn't even look like the same guy....even parked in front on the PP. He's always skated with somewhat of a reckless style and falls more than any NHL guy I can remember, but now it just looks like an old broke down guy who can't stand up and stay in the play. I think he will pick up his play and get some goals, but I don't see him getting 20 goals ever again..or playing more than 50-60 games in a season
Honesty, we'd have been better off if Backy hadn't "recovered" from the Hip surgery. Good for him and all his hard work, but I really didn't expect he would make it back. I think Backy can still contribute - certainly not at anything close to the value of his contract though.
Patches is gonna fit right in with this squad :)
I noticed the other day Milano has the worst +/- on the team (like a -5) and wondered if that would affect his playing time. Its so early those stats don't mean much, especially the way the team started, but its not good to be on the wrong end of that scale.
Strome is leading the team with +4 and Ovi (yes Ovi) now a +3
I think if Carberry can manage Ovi's minutes and utilize him in limited roles it will greatly help the team and Ovi's stats.
Not that I care about his stats, but I would like him to catch Gretzky, just not at an endless long term expense of the Caps success.
I mean we have some pretty decent young talent...give them some NHL playing time and start "resting" the old fuckers here and there. Call it a maintenance day. And I don't mean sit a 4th line guy and put a young scorer on the 4th line.
Go Caps
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I remember an interview with Thiesman a few years after his leg was broken. He said it was a good thing because he wouldnt have known when to retire. Best wishes to Backy..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1719723592366088699 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1719723592366088699)
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this tells me Lindgren is fine..
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1719356013822738910 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1719356013822738910)
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Damn, best wishes to Backy!! Now that he's seen the light, it's a little more emotional. Wish him the very best.
Im legit teared up.. :'( Fucking legend!!!
https://twitter.com/JapersRink/status/1719725384185291200 (https://twitter.com/JapersRink/status/1719725384185291200)
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Holy cow. Didn't see that coming. Sucks for Backy, but sadly I think it is time.
So....what does that mean for salary cap....does he get moved to LTIR/IR for cap purposes?
very little info out there.
I think this team could use $9m
Really sucks though. Rather see Backy go out with another Cup and retire legit. He's one of the good guys I think
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Yikes...this is interesting. I liked Brown but this loophole is ridiculous. Basically the Oilers signed him for league minimum salary but with a $3.25m bonus that is excluded from the cap (for playing 10 games). that's some serious lawyerly BS, but the rules is the rules.
The fact that the Brown has zero points in 9 games is interesting.
https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2023/10/31/connor-brown-is-about-to-get-a-giant-payday-from-the-oilers-for-simply-playing-10-games/ (https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2023/10/31/connor-brown-is-about-to-get-a-giant-payday-from-the-oilers-for-simply-playing-10-games/)
The headline reads like Brown did something tricky, but really the Oilers just paid him $4m for a 1 year deal, but only $775k shows against the cap.
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Ive been looking, and its clear as mud. Theres language in the salary cap about signing a contract before and after the age of 35 then retiring before and after the age of 35 and what that means to the cap hit. Backy is now 35, but he signed his current contract before the age of 35.
Either way, the Caps need to put Backy on LTIR now. Its not official yet, but likely will be shortly. A player can retire at any point in their career. But as soon as they do the contract is over and no more paychecks. It doesnt appear money would be an issue with Backy, but may as well get as much as you can.
Theres also the Kucherov precedent that Tampa set.
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I would be shocked if Nicky retired and walked away from the money. It is both this year and next year, so he would be walking from almost $18 million. He went through the surgery and the comeback because he is competitive, but also for the money.
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Apparently 33yo Dowd hasnt skated at all since game 2. He did have core surgery in the offseason and noted in camp that it didnt fix everything. 36yo Oshie had a minor procedure on his back in the offseason and he looks like hes still not 100%. This decision by Backy has to be on their minds.
Backy at $9.2M, Oshie at $5.8M and Dowd at $1.3M are UFAs after 24-25.
McMike did take a couple shifts at center in place of Backy in Mondays practice. Backy mustve said something to the team before today. And, with Backy out indefinitely/permanently, that leaves more than enough cap space to get Dowd, Edmundson and Pacioretty off of IR.
38 year old OV still skews the average age of the team though.
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I would be shocked if Nicky retired and walked away from the money. It is both this year and next year, so he would be walking from almost $18 million. He went through the surgery and the comeback because he is competitive, but also for the money.
I would agree on this season.
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Even if Nicky just goes on LTIR we still get that cap relief. (Far as I know) He's basically saying he aint coming back anytime soon, if ever, so if Im management I treat this like we have 9.2m to spend.. Leonsis has to eat 9m bucks, but he still gets paid and we can still use that. (again, far as I know) Tell Nicky if/when we make the playoffs this year or next, he can come skate with the team, possibly even contribute a game or series, whatever.. And if we don't make the loffs, he can sign a 1 game/year deal for pennies for the next year, so he can have his day with the club before hanging it up "officially".. Least that's my dream ending. lol
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the Caps need about $5M to bring Pacs, Edmundson and Dowd back in. That leaves about $4M extra.
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interesting statistic..
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1720086353617326296 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1720086353617326296)
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Hey Mick...someone hijacked your avatar photo and posted a photo of some old dude there :raspberry:
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Damn if they didn't! Hackers!! :raised-eyebrow:
Now that ya mentioned it. I go around 220. So that bass had to weigh 70 pounds. When you're my age, let me see you lift 70 pounds up with 1 hand, smile and take a selfie with the other! :rofl:
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old men and their fish stories ::)
:snicker:
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It happens.. :'( lol
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I noticed Backy was officially listed as being on IR this morning.
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Bring it!! Can't be any worse..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1720831626790232259
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Speculation is Dowd and Edmundson are about a week out from returning to the game.
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Missing Dowd, especially his faceoff skills. I lose track every night, but whenever I pay attention, we're losing a faceoff. Hopefully whatever injury he's nursing isn't recuring all season.
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Caps mustve won a couple faceoffs last night, the win percentage went up 0.3%.
:uh-huh:
Ive not seen an update on TvR either. But with three days off Im not surprised.
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Kuznetsov and van Riemsdyk did not participate in practice this morning. Im guessing Kuzy is a minor issue, but no update on TvR yet.
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News after todays practice:
- TvR is still being evaluated
- No explanation for Kuzy but word is illness
- Management is still trying for a top 6 trade involving Mantha
- Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season
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You, Rich or Lil any good at playing Center? I cheat in the faceoff dot so they won't want me playin. :raspberry:
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Nope, we are bad at hockey. Plus I havent skated in over a decade, it wouldnt be pretty.
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Nope. I'm a D man. Led the men's league in PIMS one year though for real. Cracked a rib on a team mate in scrimmage too- but that was a freak accident really - barely hit him. Quickly got the goon tag for it (mostly as a joke) but it never left me. This was over 30 years ago
Skated last year for like 1/2 hour. That muscle memory must have left with the muscles. Oof. It was painful. Don't remember it being painful way back when/
Luckily, my son's girlfriend fell and whopped her head but good so we had to quit. She had a serious goose egg on her eyebrow. Fun was not had by all that day.
Ill stick to armchair critiques at this point. (especially since they are so widely respected)
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Luckily, my son's girlfriend fell and whopped her head good so we had to quit.
:rofl: That's some hillbilly shit right there! :snicker:
Oh well, guess our hopes at Center ride on Lil.. :hearts:
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:rofl: That's some hillbilly shit right there! :snicker:
Oh well, guess our hopes at Center ride on Lil.. :hearts:
I played roller hockey back in the day. I did ice skate a few times and that was much easier. :snicker:
I could make myself available. :P
(Prolly score more goals than Ovi, the way he's playing.)
:lmao:
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Welp, Kuzy still sick today. Email em' that resume' Lil! :hearts:
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Looking at the four games ...it appears the Caps record will be 5-8-1 afterwards :-\
Who you starting in net Tomorrow? Then a back to back on Fri/Sat? I'm sure they split Fri/Sat
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All I could find today without watching a podcast is two guys missed practice. I figured it was Kuzy and TvR again. I have since read that TvR is likely to be a game time decision Wednesday night.
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Im starting Charlie tomorrow night 100%. Dude earned it.
In other news I saw where the Oilers are putting Jack Campbell (goalie 5m x5) on waivers today.. Wonder what happens to his cap hit if he clears and is sent down? :huh:
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If he clears waivers, they still eating 100% of that cap hit. I'm sure his its a 1-way contract so his "minors" salary is the same.
The Oilers have been snake bit with goalie issues. If the Oilers had a good goalie in the past couple seasons, they could have a cup. Goaltending cost them in the playoffs both the last two years.
I was frustrated watching them and thinking...man they are so close, but they need a real goaltender. I think the younger guy was like Dr Jeckly and Mr hyde.
(sounds familiar) Fucking Goalies
Jack Campbell was an all-star in 2022...fucking goalies.
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If he clears waivers, they still eating 100% of that cap hit. I'm sure his its a 1-way contract so his "minors" salary is the same.
The Oilers have been snake bit with goalie issues. If the Oilers had a good goalie in the past couple seasons, they could have a cup. Goaltending cost them in the playoffs both the last two years.
I was frustrated watching them and thinking...man they are so close, but they need a real goaltender. I think the younger guy was like Dr Jeckly and Mr hyde.
(sounds familiar) Fucking Goalies
Jack Campbell was an all-star in 2022...fucking goalies.
An All-Star in 2022 and a waiver casualty a month into 2024. Yikes!!
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https://novacapsfans.com/2017/04/04/the-mask-the-short-eventful-capitals-career-of-jim-carey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2017/04/04/the-mask-the-short-eventful-capitals-career-of-jim-carey/)
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Kuzy will not play tonight, illness...
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1722267780295315823 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1722267780295315823)
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https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1722273506988372250
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With 19 going on LTIR here shortly, I think it really changes the Mantha situation. It will now be feasible to retain a lot more salary in trade and open up a lot more options.
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Unless were very "close" around the deadline, I'd just leave him on the 4th line, let it play out, save money/picks and bid him farewell at seasons end.
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yep...leave Mantha alone and just ride it. IF a PERFECT scenario arises with a Center available then great, but I don't see it. At least there is some cap salary to play with for a change IF it were needed at the deadline. (as if)
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Only actual update is that he won't be going on the 2 game weekend road trip.
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1722655023023169602
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odd that they send Sgarbossa back to Hershey with Mantha out 2 games, must gonna be a couple other guys ready to play
and TvR was put on IR
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geez I thought TVR was day to day. Wonder if Edmundson is ready, although I don't think he is - just started practicing
Im okay with Alexeyev full time. Id give a sweater to Alexeyev before Aktell. I guess they will both play with TVR out. Unless they give Lucas Johansen a shot
Is Dowd ready?
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Dowd is not ready. Both Dowd and Mantha did not travel with the team for this weekends back to back in NJ and Long Island.
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1723007701653790824 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1723007701653790824)
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A different website has edited this mornings story. It now says it is unknown if Dowd made the trip.
:raised-eyebrow:
I used to take screenshots of some of the things those asshats post. Im gonna have to start doing that again.
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Wonder why they brought Shepard up? :huh:
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The only reason to bring up another goalie is because Lindy or Kuemper cant play for some reason. Ive not seen anything mentioned yet.
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I have now seen confirmation that Dowd did travel with the team, so perhaps he is ready.
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Wonder why they brought Shepard up? :huh:
Maybe just cause back to back in case Lindy tweaks something?
or maybe they have the roster spot available.
I forgot about NAK...I think I'd give him a shot and sit Phillips. Although we need all the scoring touch we can get.
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Kuemper will not dress tonight..
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-kuemper-new-jersey-devils-injury-updates (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-kuemper-new-jersey-devils-injury-updates)
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Its my typical Saturday, I will be busy most of the day. The GDT wont be done til bout 5:00.
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Can't really tell from the video. Hopefully a bruise or sprain? Praying it's not an achilles injury.
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1723196183672127975
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If Fever tore his achilles there Id be surprised. Normally people cant continue to skate on both feet.
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Of course, a few minutes after I say that the Caps have put Fever on IR and recalled Dylan McIlrath from Hershey.
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I finally figured out why Mick was so quiet last week. :uh-huh:
Ford
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It took me till Wednesday just to get out of bed. :raspberry:
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Mantha and Pacs practiced today in non contact sweaters. Kuemper was on the ice as well. Oshie did not practice today, maintenance day.
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Yep, we're getting ready to "get healhty" again, just like last year. :-| lol
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With Lavs success with the Rangers, can we offer real criticism to GMBM for the original hire? Those OVI years were significant........
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With Lavs success with the Rangers, can we offer real criticism to GMBM for the original hire? Those OVI years were significant........
And I am implying GMBM should have known the team well enough to know the hire wouldn't work.
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And I am implying GMBM should have known the team well enough to know the hire wouldn't work.
Im not sure Im grasping this exactly...so the fact the Rags are in 1st place with Lavi this year....means its GMBM fault that the Caps underperformed under Lavi?
Im not arguing for or against, just trying to understand the post
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The boys have played well the last few games which is great to see, but lets not get too excited. They are 7 points out of 1st, but also only 4 pts away from the cellar spot.
Sad, but Backy stepping away helped this team. Mostly due to McMike's play, but he's gotten a lot more time & opportunity with Backy gone.
I hope Mantha comes back and they can actually gel into a line. I would not have thought it, but I liked McMike/Mantha/Protas.
Also helps to have Dowd back at 4C - I like NAK and Malenstyn with Dowd as a checking line. Phillips is the odd man out for me. I like that he really drives the net and is offensive minded, but he's been a liability at times. Of course he did make a play and get an assist last game.
Milano got some good wheels and is good offensively, but I think he too is a defensive liability. Im guessing that's been the knock on him most of his career - but he does have a scoring punch. Still a little surprised NOBODY signed him before we grabbed him
Go Caps
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Given this dumb schedule and when Mantha, TvR and Fever were put on IR, all three wont be able to play until Nov 22 against the Sabers.
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Im not sure Im grasping this exactly...so the fact the Rags are in 1st place with Lavi this year....means its GMBM fault that the Caps underperformed under Lavi?
Im not arguing for or against, just trying to understand the post
Sure, I read A LOT of criticism of Lavi before he was gone. What I was pondering was if it was a failure of GMBM to hire the 'right' coach. HCTR was a bust HCPL was also, but not just that. The whole 'We are just going to tweak the current roster' shtick since the HCBT fiasco has not gotten the team even close to the Cup again.
My guess is that he goes when OVI goes, but at what cost. (obviously if the team finds success then the argument falls short, but I don't see any better result than another 1st round exit if we are lucky)
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Sure, I read A LOT of criticism of Lavi before he was gone. What I was pondering was if it was a failure of GMBM to hire the 'right' coach. HCTR was a bust HCPL was also, but not just that. The whole 'We are just going to tweak the current roster' shtick since the HCBT fiasco has not gotten the team even close to the Cup again.
My guess is that he goes when OVI goes, but at what cost. (obviously if the team finds success then the argument falls short, but I don't see any better result than another 1st round exit if we are lucky)
Okay, yeah, I hear you. Well I was excited originally when they hired Lavi. I thought he was about what the team needed - a solid experienced coach. However, I don't think he really meshed with the squad for whatever reason. Obviously they did not have success. Now is that the coaches fault, the players fault, the injury bug, or like you suggest; the GM's fault for not getting the right guy for the squad? My question is....IF you are a great coach should you not have some measure of success despite the obstacles? I mean you are somewhat handcuffed by the hand you are dealt. Also...finding the right coach I think is more difficult than finding some of the right players. Plus there are so many other factors that go into a successful season in hockey. We certainly struggled with goaltending, injury, etc. It was certainly time for Lavi to go
But is Lavi's current success due to his ability to handle the Rags squad or the fact that....they just have more assets to handle? I don't know enough about them really, but they've been on the rise for a while.
I think the biggest strike against GMBM is handling the cap and some of the length of the contracts that have been given out. I mean you have to give and take and such, but we are certainly suffering from the length of those deals today. (Backy, Oshie, Ovie, Carlslon). Ovie is kind of a given, and Carlson - despite being overpaid, is still performing, but Backy and Oshie deals were certainly too long. I know they wanted to keep the and together and watch them ride the success into the future, but it's handicapped the near future of the team.
I think GMBM has at least been willing to go out and make some moves and deals and such whereas before we just had some ole same ole forever.
Not all those deals have been good ones (ahem Mantha).
Sounds like I'm defending GMBM against your point but that wasn't really my intent. :wackysmile: Coach and GM both prolly get more credit than deserved with everything is working and more blame than deserved when its not.
I was actually disappointed when they announced Carbery...thinking...here we go again. Can't find a real coach so lets just give this guy a shot, but I've been pretty happy with him. I like his approach and have liked the things he has said and he's been honest about the team and individual player's performances at times. Do I think we win a cup in the next 2-3 seasons...NO. Is that the coaches fault? ...prolly not with this squad. However, IF Carbery has decent success with THIS squad, do you give credit to the coach or do you also give credit to GMBM for "finding" the right coach for this squad? (I don't really think there is one). Although I DO think Carbery will at least give guys a fair shot whether they are rookie or veteran. I am HOPING he holds guys accountable despite their value of their contract. Sorry for the long post..
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Okay, yeah, I hear you. Well I was excited originally when they hired Lavi. I thought he was about what the team needed - a solid experienced coach. However, I don't think he really meshed with the squad for whatever reason. Obviously they did not have success. Now is that the coaches fault, the players fault, the injury bug, or like you suggest; the GM's fault for not getting the right guy for the squad? My question is....IF you are a great coach should you not have some measure of success despite the obstacles? I mean you are somewhat handcuffed by the hand you are dealt. Also...finding the right coach I think is more difficult than finding some of the right players. Plus there are so many other factors that go into a successful season in hockey. We certainly struggled with goaltending, injury, etc. It was certainly time for Lavi to go
But is Lavi's current success due to his ability to handle the Rags squad or the fact that....they just have more assets to handle? I don't know enough about them really, but they've been on the rise for a while.
I think the biggest strike against GMBM is handling the cap and some of the length of the contracts that have been given out. I mean you have to give and take and such, but we are certainly suffering from the length of those deals today. (Backy, Oshie, Ovie, Carlslon). Ovie is kind of a given, and Carlson - despite being overpaid, is still performing, but Backy and Oshie deals were certainly too long. I know they wanted to keep the and together and watch them ride the success into the future, but it's handicapped the near future of the team.
I think GMBM has at least been willing to go out and make some moves and deals and such whereas before we just had some ole same ole forever.
Not all those deals have been good ones (ahem Mantha).
Sounds like I'm defending GMBM against your point but that wasn't really my intent. :wackysmile: Coach and GM both prolly get more credit than deserved with everything is working and more blame than deserved when its not.
I was actually disappointed when they announced Carbery...thinking...here we go again. Can't find a real coach so lets just give this guy a shot, but I've been pretty happy with him. I like his approach and have liked the things he has said and he's been honest about the team and individual player's performances at times. Do I think we win a cup in the next 2-3 seasons...NO. Is that the coaches fault? ...prolly not with this squad. However, IF Carbery has decent success with THIS squad, do you give credit to the coach or do you also give credit to GMBM for "finding" the right coach for this squad? (I don't really think there is one). Although I DO think Carbery will at least give guys a fair shot whether they are rookie or veteran. I am HOPING he holds guys accountable despite their value of their contract. Sorry for the long post..
I am glad you brought up the Cap as I think it plays into the 'keeping the band together' obsession he had. Addtionaly, we seemed to stay away from draft picks at the same time. I think Carbery is fine as long as GMBM is 100% into turning the corner on a rebuild/refit.
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I don't think Lavi, or anyone, could of done much with the roster here. I didn't like the fact that he was gun shy on playing young guys and nothing ever changed on the PP. How much was that GM and Ted and the PP coach? Carbery is gonna have a similar task, imo. We're still very old and slow and I don't see a way around that, outside a few games here and there. Just too many games in a season to contend when you have this many old slow bodies, regardless of their skillset.
We "heard" the PP was gonna be different, but it's still the same old static PP, even if they move Oshie or Kuzy from right to left. Nobody moves and the passes are slow. I guess they play that way cause nobody on the PP can skate? Get out of position and 1 bad pass and you're in an odd man/short handed situation?
Either way, I don't see real success again, until Ovi (and his band of brothers) are retired and we actually have some (top 6) prospects and youth to rebuild.
GMBM has his share of bonehead moves. Ziggy, Mantha/Jake, Goalies, Sprong, etc. But those long veteran contracts are the huge killer and Im sure he and Ted had discussions about that, so his hands were probably tied? But when you "have" to sign Ovi, Nicky, Oshie, Carlson and Kuzy to extended deals, you're fucked. Is what it is.
Get Ovi his GOAT status (or until he retires) then we'll revisit. (at least) 2 more years of being fucking suck is in our cards though, imo.
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A couple of the PPs have looked good. Good puck movement and good player movement. I think the bigger problem is the players on the PP. Most of them are still stuck in 2018.
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You think we are gonna be fucking suck this year? Yeah, me too.
Well, we have a couple bright spots in some of the youngins, but we desperately NEED the youngins to blossom and produce to have a chance at a winning season. I don't think the old squad is going to score as much this year. We also need our goalie to be a $5m goalie consistently for any real team success.
Who knows, maybe Ovi wakes up and gets 40 this year. He looks tired though. I seen him huffing and puffing more than ever before. Maybe he didn't come in in good shape this year.
I guarantee our PP gets better. Statistically anyway. (It can only go up from here). I mean its bad, but not as bad as the statistic. It's not like the guys are not getting ANY shots or chances - they just don't have any going in. But...I'd still like to see some new guys get looks on the PP...McMike for one.
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Thanks for the information. Some will or might come true. I dont know too much, like you guys. But he did seem out of breath in that last game. Tonight should be fun.
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I also think its time for OV to stop double shifting on the PP. Either that or needs to plant his ass in front of the crease instead of playing his spot.
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This 100 % :pointdown:
I also think its time for OV to stop double shifting on the PP. Either that or needs to plant his ass in front of the crease instead of playing his spot.
It'd be different if Ovi had 5 PP goals already, but no reason to keep him out there the whole time when its NOT working.
Did yuns see the TNT intermission clowns goofing on the Caps and Ovi? I mean it started as them talking about Ovi then them joking about the team just keep pushing him out on the ice and planting him in his office for the PP for the next 15 years to break the record. (A little too close to home for me)
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Wardo..
https://twitter.com/BenRaby31/status/1724471414067965999 (https://twitter.com/BenRaby31/status/1724471414067965999)
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https://twitter.com/joe_warmington/status/1724464786740511216 (https://twitter.com/joe_warmington/status/1724464786740511216)
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Wonder if either cracks the lineup tonight?
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1724502032168448456
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not according to what Ive seen..
Ive also not seen anyone be sent back to Hershey yet
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Yea, the girl "Sammy" posted they're not ready yet. Then Tarik posted that maybe they were. lol Probably not though, if nobody got sent down.
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the 45 experiment might have run its course..............
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Yea, as soon as Mantha and/or Paci are healthy, he's gone. Probably has 2 games left to make it happen again.
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Hmmm. Get well soon? :raspberry:
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1724830302063788189
I really didn't expect this reaction out of Chucky though.. :snicker:
https://twitter.com/capstrav1s/status/1724635898178830740 (https://twitter.com/capstrav1s/status/1724635898178830740)
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well he deserved to be pumped up, but yeah, he's usually pretty mellow.
Kuemper...sucks for him, but just another chance for Charlie.
So in my humble opinion, Keumper is more stable and such, but Charlie sure does have a better shot at stealing a game (although Kuemper has as well this year)
I'd say Charlie is better suited for saving the Caps bacon in a game like last night where he is just left hung out to dry on multiple occasions.
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Kuemper left practice early because he was in pain. Phillips did not practice today, bruised foot from blocking a shot. Still no word on anyone being sent back to Hershey.
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More notes I read about from today's practice:
Kuemps took a shot off a leg, in an unpadded area, apparently.
McIlrath layed out Malenstyn in practice, on a crushing hit. Maly gave him a grin or a handshake or something when he got up. (also saw a vid earlier today, of the dude he crushed then beat-up last night, in the penalty box. He's telling one of this teammates "That dude is STRONG" lol)
Mantha had a ruptured ear drum. Had balance issues the night he took the shot to the head and is now wearing an ear protector. (think they said he was in a normal jersey today though)
Carbery was working with Protas after practice on checking and digging pucks out of the corner.
Still no word on who, if anyone, will be ready by Saturday.
Here's the full vid of Chucky and the Boyz.. Nice that they're seeing some success and having fun! Been a while!! :hearts:
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1724634578118115687 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1724634578118115687)
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Oshie has 1 assist in 14 games and is a -5. How much longer can they keep this guy on the ice? That he's still on the PP is simply ludicrous.
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Carbery was working with Protas after practice on checking and digging pucks out ohe corner.
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1724634578118115687 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1724634578118115687)
Good to know on Protas. I have been really impressed with his skating this year. I don't think he has the hands to be a high goal scorer, but he could be good for 10 to 15 a year and if they could get him checking (with his big body) and really hustling, we could have another Jay Beagle!
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Oshie has 1 assist in 14 games and is a -5. How much longer can they keep this guy on the ice? That he's still on the PP is simply ludicrous.
First of all, I love Oshie for his hustle and heart in the past. On the other hand, he is not a homegrown guy that we have had forever and therefore, I don't think he should be in the untouchable class. Honestly, he went way downhill last year and had a hard time staying upright. With him, it's not lack of desire or hustle, it has just been injuries and I'm afraid they have taken their toll, as has Father Time.
If Carbury wants to establish himself as a viable coach in this league, he is going to have to make some tough decisions, and Oshie may be one of them. Maybe he already did with Backstrom.
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Yea, Im not buying Osh is just snake bit. He looks bad at most everything hockey related. Poor passes, falls down, slow, no aim.. :-\
Protas is just a big lump of clay! Carbs can mold him into a machine, hopefully!!
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Phillips is working really hard, he is always hustling and has a nose for the net. He was right there on the post for a tap in when Stromer scored. Goalie left him way to much net to shoot at otherwise that was a pass for a Phillips tap in goal. Guy is in the play. He's just not big enough. It is easy for him to get knocked of the puck and out muscled on the boards, but the guy does have heart and he's in the play and driving the net. Hes got decent speed too. I feel bad for him cause its his size that limits him. I don't think hes great on the D side, but he does hustle.
I mean at this point....who has a better shot at scoring...Phillips or Oshie? I mean you put Phillips on line with Strome and Milano and he could at least keep up. Put Oshie on checking line and let him in on the PP if you still want.
Of course...if the team were healthy, Phillips is one of the first to get scratched if it were me. Malenstyn and Protas got more to offer...even NAK
Problem is Phillips aint a 4th line guy or a checking line kind of skills and thats where he's playing
As soon as Patches is ready...Id say he gets L2 and move Oshie to L3 and Phillips gets scratched.
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I agree on Protas - he could be a very serviceable bottom 6 guy who contributes. Love that coaches are working with him on hitting.
I heard Carberry talking earlier in the year....the "new" mantra taught to young guys is "stick on puck"..meaning guys are/should stick check the guy with the puck to take it way. Coach said..that's fine for a guy like Strome, who's not going to bowl you over with a hit, but take Protas (he used specifically as example)...I'm fine with him taking the body out of the play and ignore the stick on puck. Same result...the play has been halted, but you have also taken the player out of the play as well as the puck. AND...its not fun to get hit all night so it affects the mental part of the opponents game.
I'm 100% behind that philosophy. Hitting pays dividends more than just the one hit, but teams have moved away from that. Im not saying go headhunting, but hitting/checking SHOULD be part of your game...especially at Protas size. (you too Antman)..not to mention Mr JohnDylan Norris Carlson)
Not guys like McIlrath though ;D ...absolutely loved that hit. Resulting "fight" was a bonus. I actually thought he kind of caught the guy early and then let up on him, then the guy gave him the push smush with his tied up hand to Macs face, and Mac was like... "Okay MFr...you getting the big right club now" Also love that Carbery calls this out in aftergame.
Im surprised with a ruptured eardrum that Mantha is full contact already. I've had a ruptured eardrum and its very painful initially, but then you hardly notice it at all. But then...I wasn't playing hockey with it either. Mine they fixed with a skin graft from skin off my ear. I can't imagine you would want that getting banged around.
and yes...I'm bored
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Phillips is working really hard, he is always hustling and has a nose for the net. He was right there on the post for a tap in when Stromer scored. Goalie left him way to much net to shoot at otherwise that was a pass for a Phillips tap in goal. Guy is in the play. He's just not big enough. It is easy for him to get knocked of the puck and out muscled on the boards, but the guy does have heart and he's in the play and driving the net. Hes got decent speed too. I feel bad for him cause its his size that limits him. I don't think hes great on the D side, but he does hustle.
I mean at this point....who has a better shot at scoring...Phillips or Oshie? I mean you put Phillips on line with Strome and Milano and he could at least keep up. Put Oshie on checking line and let him in on the PP if you still want.
Of course...if the team were healthy, Phillips is one of the first to get scratched if it were me. Malenstyn and Protas got more to offer...even NAK
Problem is Phillips aint a 4th line guy or a checking line kind of skills and thats where he's playing
As soon as Patches is ready...Id say he gets L2 and move Oshie to L3 and Phillips gets scratched.
Phillips strikes me as another Hagelin; lots of skating and hustle and not much in the way of results. In today's NHL it's not worth going with smallish guys unless they have top talent. Otherwise, it's just another jersey filled without enough return.
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Agree on Phillips. It is easy for the majority of fans fall in love with the smurf of the moment and we have had our share - and Snively is another one. Unless the guy is a superstar, move on to the bigger bodies!! I'd much rather have NAK in the lineup, or even Lapierre or a couple other Hershey guys.
Speaking of NAK - I think he has played really well and I don't get why they waived him. He skates well, he aggressively takes shots and is physical. Maybe his defense was the problem, but he looks good to me.
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When did they waive NAG? Like recently? I agree...he has looked good. He hits people, etc. Good 4th line guy. I'd play him before Phillips.
Although...I would play Malenstyn before NAK - he has looked good this year. Getting PK time, etc. I don't remember him being this noticeable before now.
I thought Oshie actually looked better last game. I mean nothing to show for it, but I watched the entire game and I don't remember cringing when Oshie was on the ice or seeing him look like he was ailing to keep up.
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Yes - I noticed the same thing about Oshie last game - although he still wasn't great - just less bad.
They waived NAK at the roster cutdown and he cleared waivers and went to Hershey. I was surprised they waived him and surprised he cleared. Not sure if they can send him back and forth now, or if he has to clear every time. I kind of equate him to Sprong for some reason as he is a guy that has played well and seems to stand out pretty well, but he gets shuffled from team to team. I didn't like it when the let Sprong go and I think I was right. I feel the same way about NAK.
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I think the Sprong move comes in just under the Ziggy and Mantha/Jake debacles. He had two things going against him (here) though. He was fast and wasn't afraid to score.
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/ken-squier-a-longtime-nascar-announcer-and-broadcaster-dies-at-88/ar-AA1k2tUY (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/ken-squier-a-longtime-nascar-announcer-and-broadcaster-dies-at-88/ar-AA1k2tUY)
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Another legend of the sport gone. :'(
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Ive not seen anything official yet, but, Hershey sent one of their goalies down to South Carolina which tells me Shepard is going, or has gone, back to Hershey.
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I think the Sprong move comes in just under the Ziggy and Mantha/Jake debacles. He had two things going against him (here) though. He was fast and wasn't afraid to score.
Well Sprong...they were (at least Lavi was) unhappy with him for some reason, but I think also he was about to be a FA, so they moved him to get at least something cause no way could they afford him in FA the next year.
Mantha/Jake...well I'm not sure it was a debacle...well more like I guess a debacle for both teams. That trade didn't help anyone except to get Mantha a contract he didn't live up to. I actually liked the trade at the time. (other than I think we spend some other assets too)
I hated seeing them let Ziggy walk, but same deal...they were not going to be able to afford him due to the cap trouble. I thought he was a perfect and rare (these days) defensemen we really needed. So dumb to let him go.
I think his loss hurt less than it should have only because TVR and Jensen played....prolly better or above their normal/previous level for the next few seasons.
Geez who the F created the Caps schedule this year. This is dumb. 3 games in four days with a back to back then 2 days off, then 1 game, then 3 days off, then 1 game, 1 day off, 1 game, 2 days off, then 3 games in 4 nights with another back to back
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Kuzy been sick for what seems like 2 weeks now.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1725560407673172365
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Kuzy got the covid again? too much nose candy lowering his immune system.
I surprised Mantha playing with a recently ruptured ear drum. I don't know shit, but seem like thats the kind of thing you wouldn't want to bang around.
Looking forward to Edmundson playing...like to see what he can do.
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Wonder who TVR will replace? I didn't mind McIlrath's game. 6'5" 220.
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Wonder who TVR will replace? I didn't mind McIlrath's game. 6'5" 220.
Yeah I didnt mind it either...something we DONT have in our D is some grit.
Im sure it will be Mac though
They sent Haman Aktell back to Hershey yesterday. (im cool with that)
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I think the clock is slow...
Isn't there a game today? Not like you haven't days to prep for it. :raspberry:
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Even slower, they don't drop the puck till 7:30. >:(
Funny seeing Carbs on twitter having to defend his position on starting Charlie tonight. lol If it wasn't for Kuemps 5.25m salary, nobody would even ask..
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1725916082412605748 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1725916082412605748)
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1726631756600934729 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1726631756600934729)
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1726631756600934729 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1726631756600934729)
Nice to see the youngins scoring, but the stats are prolly a bit skewed since half nearly all the veterans weren't scoring shit the first month of the season. (Ovie, Kuzy, Oshie, Willy, Mantha). Only guy in the top six pulling his weight was Strome and he's 26 so he skewing the age stat.
I'd like to see that stat breakdown between Top 6 and Bottom 6 scoring...I bet it's "bad" with the exception of Stromer
I mean, I'll take it...maybe there's hope for the future, but people have a knack of manipulating the numbers to make their point.
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Even slower, they don't drop the puck till 7:30. >:(
Funny seeing Carbs on twitter having to defend his position on starting Charlie tonight. lol If it wasn't for Kuemps 5.25m salary, nobody would even ask..
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1725916082412605748 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1725916082412605748)
I saw that interview...I like that Carberry says it like it is...Lindy's got the hot hand so how can I not play him. He's at least not afraid to say what he thinks....heard him calling out guys (kuzy) for blatant mistakes...and even being dumbfounded by some Officials calls.
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WTF? ANOTHER 3 days off. FFS what a schedule. For some reason I had in my head there was a game today :(
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Schedule's fucked bro. I can handle 2 nights off, but the 3 off, 1 game, 3 off is bullshit. Especially within the first 15 games. Come end of season we'll be worn out, playing back to back all the time, no doubt. :-(
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Hey, but the Caps are legit 8-1-1 in last ten games and they weren't all against Columbus. Certainly is more fun to watch when they are winning.
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Dowd did not practice today, dont know why. Kuzy did practice today but not with either PP line. Kuzy is being called a game time decision for tomorrow.
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1726631756600934729 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1726631756600934729)
And the point is?..... :huh:
Sorry, don't get it.
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It means our 27 and under players are producing nearly 3x the goals/points they did last year, 15 games in.
See Rich, I didn't even have to remove a flip flop to do that math! :raspberry:
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It means our 27 and under players are producing nearly 3x the goals/points they did last year, 15 games in.
See Rich, I didn't even have to remove a flip flop to do that math! :raspberry:
well actually...its only 3x in percentage relative to the whole team, but prolly not actual numbers. So being generous, one could say their youngins scoring is 300% more than last year, but thats only true in percentage relative to last year's percentage of the whole team scoring. The problem is the reality is the youngins are scoring a much higher percentage of goals cause the old fuckers ain't scoring shit this year.
That's what I meant by people manipulating the statistics to prove their point.
Its great the youngins are scoring....but lets be honest about the numbers...bunch of of talkin head sports media playing with the numbers
I know the youngins is scoring more this year, but the dropoff in old vet scoring is skewing the metric of this stat they using.
I'd be interested in seeing the actual number of goals and points scored by youngins this year and last. I am sure it is up this year which is good.
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:huh: That's a very UN-hillbilly-esque response. Who's hacked Rich's social media device??? :raised-eyebrow:
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Hillbilly math involves taking down the shorts to carry the extra digit.
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well actually...its only 3x in percentage relative to the whole team, but prolly not actual numbers. So being generous, one could say their youngins scoring is 300% more than last year, but thats only true in percentage relative to last year's percentage of the whole team scoring. The problem is the reality is the youngins are scoring a much higher percentage of goals cause the old fuckers ain't scoring shit this year.
That's what I meant by people manipulating the statistics to prove their point.
Its great the youngins are scoring....but lets be honest about the numbers...bunch of of talkin head sports media playing with the numbers
I know the youngins is scoring more this year, but the dropoff in old vet scoring is skewing the metric of this stat they using.
I'd be interested in seeing the actual number of goals and points scored by youngins this year and last. I am sure it is up this year which is good.
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Wha? :huh:
Wha????
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Wha? Wha?
Don't even mind him Lil. Some college professor done hacked into his account. :rofl:
Hillbilly math involves taking down the shorts to carry the extra digit.
:snicker:
Dudeeeee.. What happens in Hillbilly Holler, STAYS in Hillbilly Holler!! :raised-eyebrow: :snicker:
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Hey now. Some of us Hillbillies is actually edumacated. Number knowing is essential for hillbilly artisan craftsmen needing the know on proper ratio's for mixing ingredients n shit for certain....home crafted products Knowing how to use a hydrometer helps too...to get the mix just right. Too potent and you get lethal paint thinner.
Hey Im going back to the holler for Thanksgiving. And though it had its share of hillbillies, the holler was actually named pig-pen holler...cuz....their was indeed a pig pen there at one point (and prolly a moonshine still)
Some of my cousin can only count reliably to 21 though. (and only 20 outside in the cold winter)
Speaking of potent...
Hillbilly man went to the doctor cuz wife said 11 kids was enuf. Man came home wearing a suit. Wife said "why you all dressed up?". "Doctor say I'm now impotent and if I's gonna be impotent, Ima gonna look impotent"
Happy Thanksgiving yall
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OK, let's see if, as a statistician, i can clear up this "goals/points share by players under 27" a little bit.
(1) If players under 27 are scoring 3 times the share that they did last year, that DOESN'T mean that they are scoring three times the goals/points they did last year, because the team as a whole is scoring less, so a share of the goals/points represents fewer aggregate goals/points.
(2) We'd better hope that the share of goals/points by young players is going up, because the share of the roster that is young players is certainly up. Sheary and Hathaway, for example are both gone, replaced by younger players, and in fact, on a regular basis 5 of our 12 skating forwards were not on the roster last year at this time, all under 27. In addition, Sandin was not on our roster last year until much later in the season. Fehervary was on the roster last season and has been out some this season, but that has been offset by Johansen playing many of those games. On balance, our roster is significantly more skewed toward youth than it has been in awhile.
With respect to the team as a whole, I have to admit I was concerned by a few of the early blowouts and thought the season could get ugly, but it appears that Carbery and the team have righted the ship, at least somewhat. An upcoming 5-game Western Conference trip will test that premise. But it does appear, with the season about 20% complete, that the Ovechkin era may be ending, even though he is still on the ice. We are in a different era of play now, and the game, combined with his advancing age, is in the process of passing him by. I was wondering if/when the game and Father Time would catch up with him, and it appears it may have. It now looks like the pendulum has swung back toward him NOT passing Gretzky's goal record, unless he can find one more rejuvenation of goal-scoring ability, as he has done previously in his career.
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If Ovi/team doesn't find him 15-20 PP goals, he'll never break the record and IMO will not even try, past his current contract. I don't see him as wanting to muddle around with empty netters and such until he's 45 years old, just to be mocked by a bunch of Gretzky fanboys. But Im still holding hope he finds another gear, like he usually does!
Happy Thanksgiving! Holler!! :P
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is there a game today :huh:
:raspberry:
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is there a game today :huh:
:raspberry:
No. There is a game tonight though.
:uh-huh:
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I havent heard DSP do commentary before, I hope hes good ..
https://twitter.com/CapitalsRadio/status/1727326553250656747 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsRadio/status/1727326553250656747)
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Fever took the morning skate without the no contact sweater :cross: . Word is Kuzy will not play tonight, illness.
This is nothing new, really, maybe just conformation of reading the tea leaves..
https://novacapsfans.com/2023/11/21/he-made-a-decision-he-was-going-to-exit-and-thats-the-way-he-was-going-out-have-we-seen-the-last-hurrah-of-nicklas-backstrom/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/11/21/he-made-a-decision-he-was-going-to-exit-and-thats-the-way-he-was-going-out-have-we-seen-the-last-hurrah-of-nicklas-backstrom/)
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I read Kuzy made the morning optional skate? Does that mean he's not playing? I was under the impression that meant he was good to go, but could be dead wrong. :raspberry:
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I can only work with the information available to me..
https://novacapsfans.com/2023/11/22/darcy-kuemper-gets-the-start-evgeny-kuznetsov-out-for-tonight-notes-from-capitals-morning-skate/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/11/22/darcy-kuemper-gets-the-start-evgeny-kuznetsov-out-for-tonight-notes-from-capitals-morning-skate/)
:raspberry:
I would guess he skated this morning just to see how he feels.
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The Caps had practice this morning of Thanksgiving. Kuzy did not participate, still sick, and most likely wont play Friday. Fever did appear to do a normal practice, he should be back soon.
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hmmmm....... starting to wonder about Kuzy.....
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https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1728107944770957507
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1728108134114423091
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Hope it's not another concussion. Get well soon Osh!
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1728189121070502019 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1728189121070502019)
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Hope it's not another concussion. Get well soon Osh!
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1728189121070502019 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1728189121070502019)
I think he might be out for a while. :sick: :'(
When I saw it, I was shocked there wasn't a major hoo-ha about it. It looked like a deliberate target of shoulder to head, but it's difficult to tell without replays from other angles.
The fact that he went off so early and it was so quickly announced that he was out for the rest of the game says a lot to me. Maybe I'm reading too much into it? I hope so. :cross:
I mentioned a while ago that lots of players targetted Oshie after that long concussion recoup a couple of years ago.
I imagine a string of brain scans in Osh's foreseeable future..........
I really hope I'm wrong.
I adore Oshie. I love the way he plays, always 100%, always hustling. I love the way he conducts himself, both on and off the ice. He's the epitome of class.
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Agree with you on Oshie. Class guy and played with heart for us. I'm really afraid he is close to done. He has been injury prone the last couple of years and Father Time has caught up with him. I was a bit surprised by the injury last night as it didn't look like that hard of a hit, but must have caught him just in the wrong spot.
I could see him moving into coaching in the future.
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Agree with you on Oshie. Class guy and played with heart for us. I'm really afraid he is close to done. He has been injury prone the last couple of years and Father Time has caught up with him. I was a bit surprised by the injury last night as it didn't look like that hard of a hit, but must have caught him just in the wrong spot.
I could see him moving into coaching in the future.
Sound like we're writing his epitaph. Maybe we are as far as his hockey career is concerned.
Watch it again. Definitely a head shot. With his history of concussion.... Watch it again.
I'd rather he called it now, instead of getting further brain damage.
The few games he may be able to play now are not worth the damage in comparison. If he bowed out now, he may have other opportunities. Coaching, presenting....... If he carries on and his synapses are fucked..... meh.
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I wish to say something else about TJ Oshie. .... (apart from get a proper first name luv ::) )
When he first came to us, I thought he was just a showboat shootout specialist and no more.
As time went on, a few little snippets about him fed through.
First Nation heritage. Didn't know that.
None of that "Is it cos I is blick" bollocks. WOW! Not a word.
And then he only went and championed abused women and shelters for domestic abuse victims.
HAH!
Be good to yousrelf T J Oshie.
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Timothy Jimothy not good enough?? :raised-eyebrow: :snicker:
Yea, Osh is definitely an ambassador of the sport and leader on the ice! That said, if it's a concussion, I hope he puts his health first. He definitely slowed down this year, has nothing to prove.
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Ive not seen an update on Alexeyev yet. The shoulder he fell on is same one hes previously had surgery on. It appears Fever will be ready to go Monday night in san josie.
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Timmothy Leif, unofficially Timmothy junior as dad was also Timmothy
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Timmothy Leif, unofficially Timmothy junior as dad was also Timmothy
you people need to learn some English. Phhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :raspberry:
i'm ver drunk. it's very late.
I love ou all. :hearts:
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Timmothy Leif, unofficially Timmothy junior as dad was also Timmothy
stupid is as stupd does.
Why would anbody do tht to their child>
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Timmothy Leif, unofficially Timmothy junior as dad was also Timmothy
Wht is this "Leif"
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Tee hee... ;D
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Thank you for seeing me through another night.
:hearts:
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Im sticking with Jimothy. :raspberry:
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Lines in practice. Not sure I agree with Phillips over Mantha, but whatever..
Ovi-Kuzy-Willy
McMike-Strome-Phillips
Sonny-Lapierre-Protas
Malenstyn-Dowd-NAK
Fever-Carlson
Sandin-Jensen
Edmundson-TVR
Kuemper
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1728861694821384341
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Honestly, sit Ovi. :-|
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Caps were due for a real stinker. I'm not surprised it was day after Thanksgiving. The Oilers are loaded with big fast talented guys. I'm not surprised they scored 5. Their problem has been goaltending. It helps when your opponent (ahem...Caps) is inept at creating scoring chances, so they shined on Friday.
I kind of expected this team to play slightly better than 50/50 hockey and maybe squeek into the playoffs as a WC team this year, partly because of the division we are in. Recent run of 9-1-1 (before the loss) is more than realistic expectation from this team IMO.
It's also tough missing one of your top centers, it catches up to you eventually. I hope Kuzy is actually sick and not having...."personal" issues. Also one of our expected top centers is now gone. Sad to say, but the Caps game took a big upswing when Backy stepped away. His leaving actually helped the team, as others (mostly McMichael) have taken advantage of the opportunity.
Oshie not returning after the hit tells me he got his bell rung...generally you don't return just as a concussion protocol. Him not traveling with the team says he definitely got more than just his clock cleaned. Maybe concussion which takes time, but hasn't he had shoulder issues and back issues as well? Wish him the best, but sadly him out of the lineup shouldn't hurt our performance.
With Oshie out, Im not surprised to see Phillips, but I think Mantha has been involved and had more chances this year, so I'm not sure I'd put Phillips in over Mantha, but then we don't see how hard guys are working in practice or whatever. Is Mantha living up to his salary, no. Is Phillips a better option than Mantha?...hmmm not so sure. But then, maybe they just trying something new..or maybe Phillips works really really hard and deserves a shot to play.
And FFS, the PP has to get a lucky bounce sooner or later, and lets try something different shall we?
Okay, I'm calling it now...Phillips gets a PP goal tonight from...McMike & Sandin. :clap:
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Mantha is a great $1.5m 4th liner. He's a terrible $5.7m anything. Definitely wouldn't put Phillips in over him, but as said maybe Carbs is shaking it up due to his practice habits or something.
PP is just ass. Nobody can win a faceoff, nobody can enter the zone with the puck. Rarely even scare the goalie unless Ovi gets a shot or the middle man gets a lucky pass. Hopefully someone can get a deflection or something from the point, cause I don't see us actually "working" a tick tack toe goal or anything. Not enough skill to pull it off. Fake/Slap pass tip in is about as skilled as our unit can expect, imo.
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Sooo, word on the street is, Perry boinked Bedard's mom. 8-0
https://twitter.com/spittinchiclets/status/1729578792270590083 (https://twitter.com/spittinchiclets/status/1729578792270590083)
https://twitter.com/hobbes16/status/1729591724412989674 (https://twitter.com/hobbes16/status/1729591724412989674)
https://twitter.com/WashedUpTendy/status/1729612341979775331 (https://twitter.com/WashedUpTendy/status/1729612341979775331)
https://twitter.com/TOSportsAdam/status/1729586480484368709
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out of curiosity :-| , I just typed in Connor B in a search bar. The first auto fill was Connor Bedards mom.
O-O :snicker:
Perry is a 38yo right wing. Just the kind of player Caps management would seek out..
His bio also says hes currently married.🤔
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:rofl:
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riiight..
https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/28/blackhawks-gm-corey-perry-cut-unrelated-connor-bedard-mom/ (https://www.tmz.com/2023/11/28/blackhawks-gm-corey-perry-cut-unrelated-connor-bedard-mom/)
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Word is, Perry violated the personal conduct code of the team. But there have been zero specifics on what he did, or whom.
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Ive still not seen any kind of update on Alexeyev after he left the Oilers game late with an apparent shoulder injury.
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Word is... "Connor's mom has got it going on..."
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:huh:
for some reason I was thinking the back to back started tomorrow
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apparently.. hes an angry drunk..
https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1730320318546215369 (https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1730320318546215369)
According to sources, an alcohol-fueled incident involving Perry was alleged to have occurred during an event that included corporate partners and team employees in attendance. It remains unclear what allegedly took place, who witnessed it, and who reported it to the team.
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Well drunk in public aint so bad... banging the mom of your teams superstar is on another level.
Good thing the Caps dont have the same team conduct rule...
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rOBYtWNSqo4?feature=share (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rOBYtWNSqo4?feature=share)
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But what else did he do, while drunk? Hmmmmm.... Mrs. Bedard?? Hmmmmm... :snicker:
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1730574467619831870 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1730574467619831870)
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Big Willy now 3rd on team in total scoring with 12 points behind Ovi (14) and Carly (13). Our leading scorer has 14 pts in 20 games :-|
Damn....Mantha leading the team in +/- with a +5. That surprises me.
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If Charlie don't get the net tonight, we know shits rigged. :smirk:
edit: And of course, now I see this. :-\
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1731033205522743703
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Who was in net when we beat them damn Knights?
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And aint there a game TONIGHT?
grocery must be outa brie or sumpin
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His line source aint outta bed yet. :snicker:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT32nAvDrgM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT32nAvDrgM)
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Who was in net when we beat them damn Knights?
Charlie, who else?
He's been standing on his head in recent Caps victories with him in net. He's athletic, but small, and as much as he thrashes around it isn't surprising that he has injury issues.
He's never been seen as anything other than a backup goalie, and he looks as though he can be good at it -- IF his workload is managed. But Carbery seems like a coach who will lean on guys if/when they are producing. His TOI management was good in the back-to-back this week, but if he sees a day or two (or more) off coming up he isn't shy about playing guys heavy minutes if he feels they are playing well.
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Carbs says Lindy is maintenance day is he "should" be available tonight..
(if there's a game that is) :P
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Hershey called a goalie up from South Carolina today. Usually that means a goalie from Hershey is going to be called up.
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Yea, no way Charlie plays tonight. :-( They are switching up Kuzy and Strome though.
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This goalie stuff makes me laugh whenever there are a few games close to each other. Glenn Hall once started 583 consecutive games. That's the equivalent of over 7 full seasons today without missing a start! :snicker:
Oh, and without a mask. 8-0
Methinks the modern players are just a bit coddled.
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1731108708397052034 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1731108708397052034)
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Despite last nights performance, 2 fer 4 isnt hateful for this road trip.
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I watched a couple of the R1 2018 games bs Columbus this weekend.
Milano was in Columbus squad. I dont remember that
Ovie and Oshie were unbelievably better way back when
Kuzy was too.
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Word is, Kuzy will be a healthy scratch tonight.
8-0
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Word is, Kuzy will be a healthy scratch tonight.
8-0
Just read that on RMNB. From 1st line center to healthy scratch in 2 games? Gotta be some kind of record.
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Comparing 39's approach this year to 92's says a lot about those players. HCSC is making moves.
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Good! Dude is a liability most shifts anyway. Love the fact that Carbs isn't reluctant to healthy scratch guys who make over the barrier $3m salary. That used to be taboo, at least in DC. Hopefully it sparks him, but I have a feeling he's just washed. Hasn't been anywhere close to the same since they took his coke. :-\
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Word is, Kuzy will be a healthy scratch tonight.
8-0
There's a game tonight?
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Really hoping we will see either Elias Lindholme or Sean Monahan in a Caps uni before too long !
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Shepard was sent back to Hershey today.
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There's a game tonight?
Yes dear, 9pm.
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Sammy does seem to have an inside ear, but she is also frequently wrong when she posts expected line combos..
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1731818514904752330 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1731818514904752330)
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She better be wrong.. We don't need a $9m x 3 healthy scratched RW. lol
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Didn't he end up getting scratched at Winnipeg before they got rid of him too?
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I don't see the Caps as buyers right now really. Why would they?
And Kuzy aint all that bad......He's just not the 2018 Kuzy we all want. I think the benching in the 3rd last game was from the continued dumb stick checks leading to penalties.
although...him being scratched tonight is interesting.
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https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1732423110765474259 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1732423110765474259)
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Didn't expect I'd be happy to see Oshie back, but with the way they're offense has been playing they need his grit, tip, deflect type of play around the net. (If he can get in position before the puck heads back the other way) lol
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Didn't expect I'd be happy to see Oshie back, but with the way they're offense has been playing they need his grit, tip, deflect type of play around the net. (If he can get in position before the puck heads back the other way) lol
Honestly - he was looking better recently (before the hit). Fingers crossed he can score some goals. Think maybe they will let him wear the blue non-contact jersey in games?
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Think maybe they will let him wear the blue non-contact jersey in games?
They should. Lil will love the blue kit! :raspberry:
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So let's do something different today and set aside all the gloom and doom and look for bright spots...
1) Willy: Let's not forget he underwent a serious injury and major surgery, but he looks as good now as he ever has. He has honed his craft a little, but he is a force every team has to reckon with, He has speed, size, good hands, and is one of the most intimidating forwards in the game. I would not enjoy playing against him.
2) McMike: I was really on the fence with him, but a full year in Hershey apparently gave him the seasoning he has needed. He is far and away a better player this year. I always forget how young he is because he has been around for several years . He is only 22 years old. IF he continues to progress he can be a legit top 6 guy
3) Stromer: Not sure what he's smoking but keep it up. I didn't really expect him to be top 6 but dude does have some skills and pretty good sniper. Keep it up.
4) Fever: I think he is a defensive stud. Great skater, decent size and plays physical, which is more and more rare these days. I think he can continue to improve.
5) Malenstyn: Not the same caliber as rest of this list, but he has greatly improved over last year. Their is at least hope with him; and 6'-3" and great speed is a plus
6) Johnny Q Norris: hate to put him on the list, but let's face it...he does everything on this team. He logs the most minutes, plays all special teams, and his game has not steadily declined (yet). His contract has always been too much, but his play has helped this team for the entirety of his time hear.
Okay, so the sky isn't falling. Its just very dark and overcast (for the foreseeable future)
Go Caps
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So, we put every bright spot we got on the ice! That gives us 1 line capable of NHL caliber hockey. :) :raspberry: :snicker:
Only way to break through the gloom and doom is to actually win a game! :P Rinse/repeat.
Charlie starts or we riot! :raised-eyebrow:
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Lets not forget, the only on ice coach held over from Lavi is the goalie coach.
:O=
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Yea, I mentioned the other night that the Coyotes PP looked just like ours, only their Ovi/office guy crashes the net in a hurry.. Didn't even realize it was Forsythe's.. They're 6th in the league on the PP. :O=
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Goalies are a weak spot on this team. We really needed Keumper to be more solid this year, and he hasn't been.
I'm not sold on Lucky Lindy. Yes he gives the team better opportunity to make great saves, but he plays very small in the net. I think highly skilled teams could pick him apart up top (he squats down to much). He's a scrambler and makes some fantastic saves but I don't think he makes you a cup contender either. There's a reason he's been a backup up his whole career.
In today's NHL it appears teams are "resting" their lead goalie a lot more so a solid #2 is more important than it used to be, which is more of what the Caps have a 1a/1b scenario. More like a 2a/2b, and we missing the #1 altogether.
I'm not saying you need to wear a guy out, but IF I have a great goalie...he's playing 90% of the games for me. It seams the NHL has moved away from that for the most part.
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Ain't there supposed to be a game today? :huh:
Hey, I waited till after noon at least :raspberry:
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Heheheh. Rich said "Cup Contender" :rofl:
Carbs just throwin shit at the wall, hoping something sticks.. Not sure it's a 1 player problem though. Whole team plays like :poop: ..
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1732813630838628560
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So is Milano a healthy scratch or nursing something? He has been invisible lately (but then, who hasn't?)
If Kuzy would wake the F up, he could make a interesting line with...well with somebody.
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Generally, I wait until information is released to make a GDT, either tonights zebras or accurate lines. Sometimes both come out early, sometimes late.
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So is Milano a healthy scratch or nursing something?
Healthy scratch
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Faux Newtz?
https://twitter.com/SNstats/status/1732590727807263021
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:huh:
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Strome leads the team in goals with 10, OV leads the team in points with 15. The league leader in goals is Boeser with 18. League wide, OV isnt in the top 100 of points. The Caps are 32nd in goals scored with 54. The leader is Vancouver with 103.
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Strome leads the team in goals with 10, OV leads the team in points with 15. The league leader in goals is Boeser with 18. League wide, OV isnt in the top 100 of points. The Caps are 32nd in goals scored with 54. The leader is Vancouver with 103.
Well I guess when historic goal leader who has led the team in goals every year for ...18 years just doesn't score goals anymore...you going to have an issue. Doesn't help that at least 2/3 of the top 6 are also NOT scoring goals regularly either.
Wilson and Strome are about the only guys pulling their weight. McMike is also, but wasn't expecting 30 out of him. Love to see him get 25 this year. Mantha should be giving more, but hell after the last five years, I'd be satisfied with 25g from him.
0 from Backy / 1 from Oshie / 5 from Kuzy / 5 from Ovie doesn't add up to enough goals for 4 topline guys. The four of them alone probably shorted us 35 goals so far this year.
We expected some drop off, and backy was certainly a question mark, but certainly not the total drought we've gotten.
Go Caps
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Earlier in the season when the Caps had a game on TNT, Lundqvist said on air you gotta give a new coach 12-15 games to get the team situated. Yesterday was game 23. Still a lot of hockey to go this season and they are still well within the playoff hunt.
:cross:
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https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1733180967630541023 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1733180967630541023)
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Just a reminder, Rich, tomorrow is Saturday. Saturdays Im busy most of the afternoon. I wont have time to make the GDT until at least 4pm.
;D
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You go girl :lol:
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(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
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https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1733541904833270001 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1733541904833270001)
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1733514331126480950
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1733550825274736856 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1733550825274736856)
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https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1733573988956119116 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1733573988956119116)
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:clown:
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1733565689267364082 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1733565689267364082)
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:clown:
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1733565689267364082 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1733565689267364082)
Are you suggesting that the Rags might target and goad Willy tonight?
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Tell me more about Carbs?
I know he's the youngest Coach out there and I know he came from Hershey.
What else....... ?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Carbery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Carbery)
American Hockey League - Hershey - one step down from the NHL
East Coast Hockey League - Stingrays - two steps down
both are considered professional hockey because it does involve a paycheck
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https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1733694511992242535 (https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1733694511992242535)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Carbery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Carbery)
American Hockey League - Hershey - one step down from the NHL
East Coast Hockey League - Stingrays - two steps down
both are considered professional hockey because it does involve a paycheck
Ta :hearts:
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Caps are 3rd in the metro, one point behind Pilly with two games in hand. Pilly plays Nashville on Tuesday, Caps are in Pilly on Thursday.
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Wait, what? Thursday? Fn Thursday?
Back to back weekend games 23 hours apart with overnight travel and then three fn days off then 1 road game, then 1 day off with another road game immediately followed by travel and another back to back 22 hours later? 6 games in 8 days in 5 cities including 2 back to backs with travel between every game. And another back to back next week. That's a lot of games and travel for anyone, much less this merry band of geriatrics.
I'm convinced Leonsis or someone in Caps organization seriously pissed off the NHL (prolly when we ended precious shitssberg's chance of a 3-peat in 2018) and they constantly get a rough schedule because of it. It would be different if some of these were make-up games due to ice or schedule, but these were all planned out in advance.
I know we've played less games than almost all teams, so we due for a rough stretch, but who the F made the schedule for the first two months that way to begin with?
Fuck the NHL. Go win another Cup when nobody wants you to Caps.
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Schedule always suspect it seems.
In other news, looks like we -might- be getting a decent blue liner/RHD. Not the top line sniper/faceoff artist/apple monger that we need, but..
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1734239055498375234 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1734239055498375234)
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I was just looking at how many RFA/UFAs the Caps need to resign after this season. Primarily the RFAs. That $5M cushion Backy gifted the team will be gone. The only bright side is Mantha. He will be a UFA and hes currently $5.7M per. If the Caps keep him it should be at a reduced rate, or, he will free up $5.7M. And Pacs is a UFA after this year, but thats only $2M.
https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/capitals (https://www.capfriendly.com/teams/capitals)
Bear is 26, so that would be a plus. But who do you cut? On the right side Carlson(33), Jensen(33) and TvR(32) all have two more years of contract at $8M, $4M and $3M respectively. It appears Bear hasnt played yet this season, but he made $2M last season.
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They probably need 4-5m extra to resign McMike, Protas and NAK. Hope they play Charlie hard and see if he's rugged enough to be a #1. If so, possibly move Kuemper and let Shep be the #2 next year.
If they get Bear, they'll need to move Jensen or TVR. Let Paci walk. Not sure what they do with Mantha, but 5.7m is at least 1.7m too much. Have to see how he does the rest of the season.
I don't really see them in cap trouble though, as long as Nicky stays on the sideline.
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https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1734258638775083070 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1734258638775083070)
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Wonder how much salary they'd retain? Bummer he seems to have more head issues than Kuzy.
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https://twitter.com/RFCapsMoustache/status/1734239098926256150 (https://twitter.com/RFCapsMoustache/status/1734239098926256150)
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https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/features/washington-capitals-alex-ovechkin-deep-dive-scoring-woes (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/features/washington-capitals-alex-ovechkin-deep-dive-scoring-woes)
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https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/features/washington-capitals-alex-ovechkin-deep-dive-scoring-woes (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/features/washington-capitals-alex-ovechkin-deep-dive-scoring-woes)
Oooohhhh!
Thanks for posting this Alta. Top man. 8)
I found this really interesting. We've all been wondering "What's up with Ovi" ?
I found it especially interesting that his shot speed is so high. To my naked eye test, his shot is visibly slower. I can actually see the blur of the puck as it careens towards the net these days. As opposed to previous seasons, where he hit the puck .... it was in the back of the net and there was nothing in between.
Not a blink of the eye.
My eyesight must be miraculously improving. :angel: Maybe I'll win the lottery this week too.. :raspberry:
Not that I'm calling these guys liars or anything, but stats........ Pffffffff.
Stats are like religeons. They can be jiggled and wriggled around to suit whatever trend they decide to folow this week.
Ovi used to be able to see, if a goalie was going down, to pick the off glove side and laser into the other top corner. Or if the goalie was coming up from a butterfly, that open 5 hole.
Where is that guy?
There is no excuse that he is being double marked these days He isn't.
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That was a good article. At least the stats and specs say he's just snake bit. Just have to hope and pray he snaps out of it. :cross:
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back to the RFA's....
On the D side...
Rasmus Sundin is RFA...he has been pretty good..not sure what he's worth, but expect he will want at least a mil more than current 1.4m
but if you add the Bear...
Lucas Johanson also an RFA.
Emundson is an UFA...I am disappointed in his play so far...guess I just had my hopes up for a real D man and hoped he was it. Havent given up on him, and he's not yet old, so we will see where he is at end of season, but UFA he might get money elsewhere.
RFA Forwards:
McMike - based on so far...he's a keeper next year no matter what
Protas - also a keeper
Malenstyn - I like his size and speed
Phillips - experiment over....walk away
UFA Forwards:
Mantha - Hmmmm...so ready to unload this guy, but if he perks up and has a decent year (especially if he gels with Mcmike & Protas, I'd give him a short term deal...definitely at a reduced rate. But if he really does come on and has a good year...someone will likely offer him a better deal.
Aue-kubel - Im not totally sold on him...He's a keeper for a bargain salary 4th line guy at 1.5m or less
just my rando thoughts on these guys
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I'm not totally sold on NAK either, but at least he has some inclination to check hard every now and then - which has gone away in the NHL.
I'm also not totally sold on Protas either but he is improving and if he could play more physical, he could be a real asset. I don't think he will be a 20 goal scorer, more like 10 - 15, but I would keep him for the right price.
McMike - hope they sign for 4 year deal.
Phillips - good as gone. Why didn't they give Ethan Frank a shot - he has been tearing it up.
Lapierre - a keeper and I like how he is getting better and with some confidence, he could be really good. He is McMike all over again and I really wish they would keep him up here and get him more experience. I would rather have him on the ice than Pacioretti.
On the D side, it is going to be interesting. I like adding this Bear guy as it will give us more depth. I am afraid they have soured on Alexyev which is a shame as he was a relatively high draft pick and has some size. Having depth on defense could net us a draft pick or two at the trade deadline if we are sellers. Edmundson would probably get us a decent pick.
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Virginia approved a plan to build an arena in Alexandrea at the Potomac Yards neighborhood on the south edge of National airport.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/lawmakers-back-plan-to-move-nhl-s-capitals-nba-s-wizards-to-virginia/ar-AA1lpjpf (https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nhl/lawmakers-back-plan-to-move-nhl-s-capitals-nba-s-wizards-to-virginia/ar-AA1lpjpf)
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Rumor is the Caps signed Bear for two years, details unknown at this point but Bear did make $2M last season.
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So signed Bear from where? Was he unsigned or on waivers?
Caps appear to have found guys off the street before....Milano, NAK
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Signed him as a UFA off the street. He played in Vancouver last year finishing out the one year deal he signed with Carolina after a trade. He is currently recovering from shoulder surgery so I wouldnt expect to see him in a Caps sweater for a month, maybe two.
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https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1734986589120409913 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1734986589120409913)
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Sounds like the deal to move the Capitals and Wizards to Arlington is done. Ted says womens basketball and concerts will remain downtown, though the new place would have to have concerts as well to pay the bills during the offseason.
If everyone signs on the dotted line soon it would still likely be 3 years out.
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Yea, their lease with Cap One runs through 2027 I believe. Seen some renders of the new location, looks pretty sweet! Also, a lot of Md. folk whining about 3-4 mile change in venue. lol Va. been traveling to Landover for 50 years to see the Caps, Bullets, and Skins.
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The only problem I see with Potomac Yards is ingress and egress. One can get to Chinatown from any direction, plus the subway. The location in Arlington only has north and south access, with light access from the west, plus the subway. Water access would be a plus. They are going to need some major road improvements for access. Part of the plan includes headquarters for monumental sports, the ownership group, which would be beneficial for them as a business getting out of D.C. But Im not sure this is a done deal yet. No one from monumental stuck around long enough at todays presser to take questions.
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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10100943-craig-berube-fired-as-blues-hc-after-5-plus-seasons-with-stl-won-2019-stanley-cup (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10100943-craig-berube-fired-as-blues-hc-after-5-plus-seasons-with-stl-won-2019-stanley-cup)
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I read the thing that killed the Skins move there was the Arlington council (or something to that effect) and apparently today they we're all in attendance/on stage for the announcement. But, like anything these days, you never know what or who will come out of the woodwork.
Obviously makes no difference to me. But yea, GW Parkway gonna need a couple lanes added for sure. They have a marina right there if there's a want for water access. People will adapt.
Renders I saw, for Hillbilly's who are too lazy to go find em. :raspberry:
(https://i.postimg.cc/K89QyYJP/arenarender.jpg)
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Theres a big difference between a 90,000 seat stadium and 20,000 seat arena. Primarily the traffic on game day. Other cities have made a football stadium work in a similar location, but most were built on more land.
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Its been 24 hours since the news broke about Ethan Bear, and the most recent news I can find is still he set to sign a two year deal with the Caps. So nothing has happened yet.
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Theres a big difference between a 90,000 seat stadium and 20,000 seat arena. Primarily the traffic on game day.
For sure. I was thinking they'd need 3-4x the real estate for a pro stadium. I guess back when they tried for the Skins, all that retail on the other side of Potomac Ave wasn't there yet? (I was looking at google, trying to see where they'd put a stadium, had the stadium deal gone through)
But nowadays, we know if there's a patch of trees somewhere, they'll do all they can to pour concrete and asphalt on it!
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I wasnt aware Milano was hurt.
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1735321327819424093 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1735321327819424093)
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IR?? :huh: I remember him (kinda) avoiding a big hit, where he got spun around but didn't think he was hurt after? And IMO, there's better options than Snively, though I like his grit. Frank? Miro? Whatever..
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He mustve been nursing something, he hadnt looked %100 to me for a few games now.
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Going on 48 hours and still no news on Ethan Bear actually signing anything.
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Morning skate was over a while ago, no news yet on lines. But, Lindgren will start and Pacs has joined the team on this three game road trip. He must be close to playing.
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IR?? :huh: I remember him (kinda) avoiding a big hit, where he got spun around but didn't think he was hurt after? And IMO, there's better options than Snively, though I like his grit. Frank? Miro? Whatever..
I don't get what the deal is with Frank. He is tearing it up and putting the puck in the net. If I am him, I'm asking what else do I have to do? Has to be frustrating. Snively is just another smurf like Philliips.
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I don't get what the deal is with Frank. He is tearing it up and putting the puck in the net.
Can't remember which, but one of the reporters speculated they called Snively because he's a L shooting LW (like Milano) and they didn't want to disrupt the lines since they're playing well and on the road. Hopefully he gets a shot soon though!
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From what Im seeing this afternoon, it does look like they just put Snively in Milanos spot.
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https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada/status/1735737209750474847 (https://twitter.com/HockeyCanada/status/1735737209750474847)
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The Caps had practice in Nashville this morning..
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-notebook-pacioretty-kuznetsov-updates (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-notebook-pacioretty-kuznetsov-updates)
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Over 72 hours later, 3 full days, and no news on Ethan Bear actually signing anything.
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Caps play the Preds Saturday night. I would think Rich knows my Saturday schedule by now.
:snicker:
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So no Kuzy trade speculation? Rumors seem to be heating up involving Laine. It's possible that a Kuzy for Laine trade could be in the works. Kuzy's illness the other night was suspect, especially because he was at an optional practice the next morning. I'm not sure I like that trade though as Laine might be more of a headache than Kuzy was. Maybe it would jumpstart both guys, but I doubt it.
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I'm not sure this team is really trade worthy. Are they good enough that bringing in a guy is going to help?
I mean i know you got to start somewhere, but not sure a big name guy is gonna be enough to make this team a contender
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Im not sure Laine is going to be traded in the next two months
https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/nhl/2023/12/15/columbus-blue-jackets-patrik-laine-out-6-weeks-with-broken-clavicle/71932865007/ (https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/nhl/2023/12/15/columbus-blue-jackets-patrik-laine-out-6-weeks-with-broken-clavicle/71932865007/)
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Great, another fucking NHLnet game tonight vs Carolina. :clown: :poop:
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6pm is a stupid start time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyyR2Kvz53o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyyR2Kvz53o)
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6pm is a stupid start time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyyR2Kvz53o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyyR2Kvz53o)
I beg to disagree. :raspberry:
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Great, another fucking NHLnet game tonight vs Carolina. :clown: :poop:
Its on Monumental in these parts. Caps dot com says its also on the NHL network.
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https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/news/carolina-hurricanes-goaltender-antti-raanta-clears-waivers (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/news/carolina-hurricanes-goaltender-antti-raanta-clears-waivers)
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Last night Phillips had 5:32 of ice time and Snively had 5:43. That doubled Phillips ice time from the Pilly game. It was about a minute less for Snively.
Caps are off til Wednesday, when they start yet one more back to back.
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Still shocked we came away with points last night. I don't think we won a shift after the 10 minute mark. lol
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Its also been 4 days since an apparent deal was made with Eathan Bear, and still no deal.
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Snively has been sent back to Hershey. Which means either Oshie or Pacs will be playing Wednesday night.
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Its also been 4 days since an apparent deal was made with Eathan Bear, and still no deal.
https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1736824723630113238
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Caps sure have seemed to have soured on Lucas Jo. seemed like he had a good start to the season.
I mean guess its tough you got to make room somewhere...and he is 26 years old.
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https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1737095655435165869 (https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1737095655435165869)
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1737125639210025240 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1737125639210025240)
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https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1737155434375459279
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Ive read the rules on the holiday roster freeze, and I dont think signing Bear is affected as he currently an unsigned free agent. Though I wouldnt be surprised if they make it official today just to be sure.
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https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1737187673100460039 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1737187673100460039)
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Oshie was just placed on IR.
::)
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Lots of shit goin on today. Team could look totally different here in the next few games. Paci, Bear, Miro, Lapi. That's a lot of new bodies to get in synch with.
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It appears the deal is done, except for filing the paperwork with the NHL..
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1737495202711908638 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1737495202711908638)
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interesting that hes not wearing a blue sweater..
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1737495282466640269 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1737495282466640269)
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https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-intend-sign-ethan-bear-contract (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-intend-sign-ethan-bear-contract)
The 5-11, 197-pound defenseman joins an already solid defensive pool for D.C. The right side has three regulars in the mix right now: John Carlson, Trevor van Riemsdyk and Nick Jensen. Beyond them, there are not a lot of NHL-ready right-handed defensemen in the system, with Vincent Iorio being next on the depth chart followed by veteran Dylan McIlrath and Chase Priskie.
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Miro set for his debut tonight! Apparently along side Snively and Kuzy. Hope they gel quick and look good! :cross:
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Yep, Ive seen Miro is definitely starting his first NHL game. But I have yet to see anything on lines, or zebras.
Caps dot com says, and the tv guide agrees, tonights game is on TNT and Monumental at 7:30. Its rare a national game also gets the local telecast.
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gotta take the shorty out to p, then he is getting an overdue bath. Will do the GDT when Im done.
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gotta take the shorty out to p, then he is getting an overdue bath. Will do the GDT when Im done.
You name your winky Shorty? Very humble of you :raspberry:
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You name your winky Shorty? Very humble of you :raspberry:
"winky" ?
:lmao:
Bless
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You name your winky Shorty? Very humble of you :raspberry:
Shortys Bar and Grill, Chattanooga Tennessee
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Shortys Bar and Grill, Chattanooga Tennessee
I've been to Chattanooga. Not to Shorty's though
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https://twitter.com/MonSportsNet/status/1737178594399387918 (https://twitter.com/MonSportsNet/status/1737178594399387918)
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Lapierre, who had two points last night, had the team low of ice time at 9:00. Phillips had 11:23. Miro had 10:14.
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Hope McMike is back tonight. Phillips tries so hard, but just too small for the NHL. Miro looked pretty good in his debut. Couple good shots and one great chance in close, but opted to pass it.
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Yea, the kid tries hard, just too small.
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what holiday roster freeze :huh: , it appears McMike is still sick and may not have traveled with the team..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1737911050060571102 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1737911050060571102)
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:poop:
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I would assume the freeze does not apply to call ups for injury/illness.
The way it reads..makes me think its all about salary cap and they put the rule in to prevent teams from sending guys down over the holiday to save teeny cap space amounts.
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hey Mick, how far away from Deltona are you?
cause I got questions
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Bout a 1/4 mile.
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holy shit, so you know this guy then..
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/watch-florida-man-lights-his-own-home-fire/ (https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/12/watch-florida-man-lights-his-own-home-fire/)
:snicker:
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Fuck you :snicker:
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:lmao:
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OK funny boy, back to business. :raspberry:
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1738299402140151962 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1738299402140151962)
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Ive been laughing since last night
:uh-huh:
:snicker:
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Me too. :snicker:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFlCD5CYAcU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFlCD5CYAcU)
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Best in the WORLD
https://twitter.com/AmericaReal3/status/1738016640330043816
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seen them perform a few times, it never gets old. Its kinda like previous gen nascar, you have no idea how much they are moving around until you see the in car camera
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https://twitter.com/MarauderMag/status/1738215984660431045 (https://twitter.com/MarauderMag/status/1738215984660431045)
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Kuemper taking a maintenance day. (Not sure what that really means, other than Charlie gets the start)
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1738601437553156206 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1738601437553156206)
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https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1738746438182674524 (https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1738746438182674524)
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Merry Christmas everybody.
Wishing you all love, peace and joy.
:angel:
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1739292413347455326 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1739292413347455326)
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Merry Christmas yaall!
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It appears the team expects at least two out of Milano, Oshie and Pacs to play Wednesday
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1738766303622533303 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1738766303622533303)
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What you lookin at? Nothin to see here. Bored as :poop:
:raspberry:
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Football
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Football
Yup, unless your a Skins fan.. :O=
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I was a Giants fan from a kid until about 1980 when I took my mother to an Eagles game when we lived in Allentown Pennsylvania. We sat in the end zone and I remember saying to her at how sharp the Eagles jackets were that some of the fans were wearing. For Christmas that year she bought me an Eagles jacket and the rest is history. I jumped ship. Now my son has that Kelly Green Eagles jacket by Starter. Its in excellent shape. You wont see that style anymore except on eBay. He is a season ticket holder. I am too old to make the games at the stadium now. As far as the Skins, they could start by changing their name back to the Redskins. All teams go through bad years. Some for many, many years. I always liked their uniforms. Someday they will be good again.
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A good 15 years ago I told a friend the Caps and Nats would win championships before the Skins did under the guidance of Danny boy. Sometimes Im prophetic, sometimes its just too easy to read the tea leaves.
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Oshie isnt ready, no word on Milano or Pacs..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1740028541083824430 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1740028541083824430)
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I read the other day Oshie hasn't even skated yet. Milano was in a no contact and Paci was in a regular jersey. No clue how any of them have progressed since. Think this was just before the break.
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After this mornings skate, coach said there would be no changes from the Tampa game. It looks like this morning was the first time everyone skated since the Tampa game, Im guessing as part of the CBA. Pacs likely needs a couple more practices at speed, I have no idea about Oshie and Milano.
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https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1740340127111758154 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1740340127111758154)
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Hershey just cleared two roster spots..
https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/1740417072935657696 (https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/1740417072935657696)
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https://twitter.com/PuckPedia/status/1740401865106538555 (https://twitter.com/PuckPedia/status/1740401865106538555)
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1740484014031421796 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1740484014031421796)
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Lines from practice this morning. Phillips in over Miro and TvR out..
https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1740420578031653054 (https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1740420578031653054)
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O-O Once they're all healthy I wonder if it'll be Malenstyn or Milano getting the itch therapy? (Phillips is a lock for healthy scratch, imo)
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Can't wait to see who gets a sweater tonight! Then that'll quickly fade to see who can gel with what line the fastest, as we look like chickens running around with heads cut off.. :wackysmile:
https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1740765110883492228
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I think Milano just not quite ready. I would certainly assume once he is..PHillips is the scratch.
When TJ comes back....dunno. I would keep Malenstyn on line 4. Milano is def NOT a 4th liner...or all that responsible defensively anyway I think.
Actually I'm surprised they split McMike and Mantha up...they been doing well together. Why F with the one surprise line that is actually scoring more than expected.
Looks like they trying to suggest to Kuzy that he needs a wakeup putting him on L3?
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after all the line experiments during the last game
https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1740774554409267483 (https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1740774554409267483)
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Carbs looking for spark/fire with a bunch of damp wood. They need an actual play maker to get Ovi going. Strome is decent, but he's no Nicky. Kuzy used to be, but he aint it either. He'll keep arranging the deck chairs, but they still gonna sink eventually. Gotta find some actual "TALENT" that's not burnt out.
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I just don't get Phillips getting anymore starts! He is just taking a spot that could go to someone else that might actually develop into a long-term keeper. Maybe they don't want to give Miro that many games for contract reasons? Isn't there a rule that if they play 10 or more games, they burn a year of contract eligibility? That could explain Miro, but there have to be other guys like Frank, or Sgrabosa, or some others on Hershey that should get a shot. I'm done with Phillips!!!
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The worse thing that can happen is if Phillips has a good game and scores tonight :-|
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I just don't get Phillips getting anymore starts! He is just taking a spot that could go to someone else that might actually develop into a long-term keeper. Maybe they don't want to give Miro that many games for contract reasons? Isn't there a rule that if they play 10 or more games, they burn a year of contract eligibility? That could explain Miro, but there have to be other guys like Frank, or Sgrabosa, or some others on Hershey that should get a shot. I'm done with Phillips!!!
I dont remember exactly, but yes, there is a ten game rule for some minor league contracts. It would take some research to find out if Miro is in that category.
I like Phillips, he has great energy and drive. I think hes just too small for the NHL. Hes smaller than Martin St Louis. Maybe management is keeping him around hoping that energy wears off on the rest of the squad.
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It doesnt appear Lindy and Fever have been added to the IR list, yet.
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1741187401589154145 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1741187401589154145)
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https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1741214876117176674 (https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1741214876117176674)
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Hopefully Shep gets the start, but doubt it matters since we're out of goals. :)
Paci gonna eventually play and look just like a mix of 2023 Nicky and Oshie. :)
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Yesterday a neighbor dropped off some Portuguese style egg nog, which she said has no egg in it. I figured it should probably be put in the fridge. This evening I pull it out and I got a jar of pudding. It didnt have to warm up much to become a liquid again, and its not bad, could use a tad more rum though.
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https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1741540331940618414
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I saw a post elsewhere that said Caps management looked like idiots last season for dumping Vtec and Sammy, but look like geniuses this season.
and if you dont like the goalie emoji dont use the goalie emoji
:raspberry:
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That emoji is the doll that hid under the couch in trilogy of terror. Just stay away from that fucking thing for gods sake
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)
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Happy New Year Caps fans. Not sure Im gonna be awake to see this one start. We'll see.. :hearts:
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Happy New Year to all! In about an hour I go over to my sons house and spend New Years Eve with his two big friendly labs, a black and a chocolate. The one will sleep with me. He and his wife are in Philadelphia overnight. I will tap his decanter of scotch.
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https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/takes/washington-capitals-goals-coachs-challenges-referees-situation-room-reviews (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/takes/washington-capitals-goals-coachs-challenges-referees-situation-room-reviews)
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Wonder if that info is public available anywhere? I don't care about offside, I just want to see the "league" average of GI, when challenged from coaches vs the "situation room". I'd bet a lot of money that the "situation room" has at least a 2/1 advantage over when teams challenge it. I actually wonder if a GI from Toronto has ever been denied?
Most of those people don't interact. Sammi and Tarik are the worst. Just post data. NovaCaps does every once in a while. But Ted Starkey interacts. I guess he's not as busy as those others. I talk to him all the time during games.
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I have no doubt that statistic is tracked. It just a matter of finding it easily. I gotta assume there is a pay for service for some of that given some of the obscure stats the announcers come up with during a broadcast.
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-injury-report-pacioretty-fehervary-milano-oshie-lindgren (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-injury-report-pacioretty-fehervary-milano-oshie-lindgren)
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Good to hear Fever should be back and Chucky isn't as bad as once thought. Paci and Oshie? Would love to see them come in and make a difference, but I've been a DC sports fan for too long to let that shit get me excited. Either they both suck or look good and get injured again in short order. It's just how we roll. :raspberry: Seems like Milano is gonna get heathy just in time to be a scratch. Or more likely, someone else will be injured by then. I remember we used to go all season w/o many if any injuries that were more than day to day..
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The Caps will play their 5th back to back in 4 weeks tomorrow and Wednesday. Both games at 7:30 because they are national.
:clown: :poop:
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that game this afternoon was boring..
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I didn't even turn it on. Been watching bowl games all day.
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So am I to understand that Toronto can initiate a GI review in the last minute of a game or anytime in OT and...
therefore if the goal had been scored 6/10 of a second earlier (it was scored with 59.5 seconds left), then Toronto can't call for the review?
If it's not obviously interference then let it go. If a guy runs the goalie (or lets say....knocks him down and stands over him in the crease), then its GI.
Unless your a Caps goalie...then its okay to knock you down and stand over you in the crease...not interference then.
Either way...that was a BS call. THere needs to be some level of accountability for these calls. Well...there needs to be a well defined criteria for what GI is, but we will never get that because then you could argue the shitty calls.
I say if it the rule is NOT improving the quality of the game then get rid of it. THe fucking offsides nonsense it ridiculous.
Most of these offsides and GI reviews are not adding to the quality of the game.
Oh and Toronto hates the Caps...that's pretty fucking obvious
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So....I guess the game is not on TV tonight then....fucking ESPN+ & HULU. FU too NHL
I didn't really want to see the Caps get beat by Shittsburgh and fall into 7th place in the division anyway
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Carbs said after the game, the puck actually went in the net at like 18:59. Score keeper hit the button late (like normal) but I guess they can't review that. Even if they could, Toronto had already called in with the iron fist, asking for a review, so the cheat was already in motion.
I asked all the usuals on Twitt and nobody can answer what "need" there is for Toronto to "ask" for anything.. Teams can challenge, there is no "limit", so it's totally a heavy handed way of Toronto (NHL) asking their employee's to check something they think is wrong. Also can't get anyone to tell me how many GI requests from Toronto have ever been upheld. My guess is 0%. What ref is gonna tell their employer, "nah, I got it right, go pound sand"??
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So....I guess the game is not on TV tonight then....fucking ESPN+ & HULU. FU too NHL
I didn't really want to see the Caps get beat by Shittsburgh and fall into 7th place in the division anyway
Starting Kuemper - so, like you, I'm not interested in watching us lose another one 5-1 will multiple soft goals.
Still playing Philips.
Still trying to pair Kuzy and Ovie.
Would have loved to have seen Carbs give3 Shep another start, if only to light a fire under DK's ass.
Has Strome on the third line pairing with Philips and Lappy.
Maybe it's just rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic,
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Sadly...I kind of like Carbs, but WTF do you do when NOBODY is scoring? I mean rearrange all you want, but when Nobody is scoring what good is that?
I'd leave the one line that is working together; McMike/Mantha/Protus producing well over their expectation.
Kuemper...meh...he's about as effective as the rest of this team. Lindy, I think is only slightly better in that he is more of a scrambler, but he leaves ALOT of the top half open. I don't see us winning a Cup with either of them, but then...I don't see this team winning a Cup regardless. I give Lindy the nod on better opportunity to win, but mostly cause he's got a better shot at stopping pucks when being left out to dry often.
I'm kind of surprised at both GT shootout numbers...I mean Kuemper has been unbeatable in the SO and he's not really a big save kind of guy IMO. Lindy seems more of a breakaway stopper to me, but he sure hasn't been so in the SO.
Caps are a mediocre team.
I'm ready for some Caps hockey but not sure I'm ready to watch the Hens blow them up in Shittsburgh on "National TV". (If you can call fuckin HULU national TV)
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It doesnt appear to many people noticed, but OV has now scored in two games in a row.
Caps are currently 5th in the metro, if they win tonight the will be 3rd, if they lose they will be 6th.
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Pacioretty is officially off of LTIR/IR and is listed as active. Early speculation has Pacs in and Phillips scratched. Lindgren has been moved to IR, which means its Shepard in goal tonight.
That doesnt mean Lindy is worse than day to day as these things are applied retroactively. Could just be a cap move.
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https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/features/washington-capitals-max-pacioretty-emotional-comeback-achilles (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/features/washington-capitals-max-pacioretty-emotional-comeback-achilles)
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That doesnt mean Lindy is worse than day to day as these things are applied retroactively. Could just be a cap move.
Seems like week to week to me, since he can't play for at least a week now. :huh:
edit: Nevermind, I see what you mean. They can start his IR from the time of the original injury. (Had to explain it for the Hillbilly) :raspberry:
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I'm afraid Pacs is just going to bring us another old slow guy that has already gone over the cliff. I know it was one game, but I'm not expecting much. They have to pay him another $2 million in incentives if he plays 20 games, so maybe they don't keep him around long. We need to use that roster spot to get more experience for the younger guys from Hershey (not Phillips) so we know what we have.
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Yea, he's as slow as I imagined. They said something about a no trade/move clause? Not sure what that means as far as waiving him or sending him to hershey? But certainly don't see him getting 20 games if last night was an indicator.
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Two things, you cant get up to game speed if you dont play in a game. Pacs is going to need several games to get up to speed. But, Caps never should have signed him. They should have filled that perceived hole with someone from Hershey. Nothing personal to Pacs.
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https://twitter.com/DGodfatherMoody/status/1742976780049256533 (https://twitter.com/DGodfatherMoody/status/1742976780049256533)
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Congrats Willy!
https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1743059386455474254 (https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1743059386455474254)
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Phillips scratched for Lapi. Sandin sick. And the other big news. :pointdown:
Awesome. :-\
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1743312160543887854 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1743312160543887854)
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So is it Oshie's head? Concussion I mean.
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Could be? Said (somewhere, I can't remember) that he was initially listed as lower body, now upper..
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At this juncture, Oshie is still listed as IR. Im kinda surprised they havent moved him to LTIR, but maybe they dont need to.
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https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/2024-world-juniors-final-recap-1.7075996 (https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/2024-world-juniors-final-recap-1.7075996)
https://twitter.com/usahockey/status/1743378157183345098 (https://twitter.com/usahockey/status/1743378157183345098)
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Connor Bedard got his jaw broke Friday night. Interesting how no one is calling for Smith to be drawn and quartered like happened with Willy and Ashton-Reese
https://twitter.com/molfully/status/1743470468768710998 (https://twitter.com/molfully/status/1743470468768710998)
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Oh, they were trying to draw and quarter, but most of Twitter shut them down. Kid needs to learn to keep his head up. :snicker:
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Looked like a pretty clean hit to me. That's what happens when a taller guy hits a little guy. He didn't target his head. But, ya, they would have suspended Willy for the rest of the season.
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I'd like to watch final game of the World Juniors - anybody know where to find it? Looks like Leonard had a nice tournament and is going to be pretty good. Also sounds like there was a stud Swede defensman that people are raving about that we could have had instead. Oh well, I think the Leonard pick was a good one.
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I'd like to watch final game of the World Juniors - anybody know where to find it? Looks like Leonard had a nice tournament and is going to be pretty good. Also sounds like there was a stud Swede defensman that people are raving about that we could have had instead. Oh well, I think the Leonard pick was a good one.
Maybe search youtube? About the only other place that might have the replay is the USA hockey website, I havent looked.
YouTube has it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFckFmuN18k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFckFmuN18k)
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Thanks. Just watched it and man, I think the USA team could beat the Caps fairly easily, and several other teams. There was a lot of skill and talent on the ice and we are gonna see some great young players coming into the league in the next few years. We better hang onto our picks! Even a second round pick, could be really, really good.
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Any of you DMV locals that watch the Redskins, do they normally come on regular TV, like FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS?? Or do they come on Monumental (or some other) network?
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I could be wrong but even for the locals down there, like all the NFL games they are on the national tv stations. FOX, CBS, NBC or ESPN. Perhaps ABC in conjunction with ESPN.
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Skins are on local TV here...usually CBS channel 9 (WUSA), but sometimes FOX
its never been blacked out here in my lifetime... so usually on.
However....Fn direcTV is now fighting with local CBS here so they dropped the channel....I wasn't even aware. SO I can't watch Skins now regularly
But if you have local cable n such...then yeah no prob.
Of course...only IF I was inclined to watch the Skins...like I had a Sunday to waste where I didn't have something less painful to do...like clean the chicken house or swab the trashcans or pull old teeth or something.
Maybe watch paint dry...or water boil or something
I've been pretty much done with football for several years, not just cause of the Skins
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Im wondering cause the NFL package on Youtube.tv is like $400 freakin dollars and I can't, no way, no how, justify 400 bucks to watch the train wreck from DC. But I've been a fan since birth, so Im fucked with having to steal streams from stream sites like some do here for the Caps games. But the streams are way less reliable for the NFL. Full of spam, buffer, disconnect, etc. much more than the NHL ones. Guess cause it's more popular with more people stealing the streams or something? But anyway, it's a big pain in the hole.
So, I was considering getting one of them "jailbreak" firestick/roku things. Supposedly you can get them and watch local channel streams from anywhere in the country. (If they have stream available in the area) Just need to find out if they're any more reliable (or less pia) than just using the Steam sites.
:wackysmile:
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yeah well fortunately for you, you got about 7 months to figure it out before the next Skins game :wackysmile:
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Superbowl next year tho! :raspberry:
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Superbowl next year tho! :raspberry:
Doubt they could tackle a bowl of soggy oatmeal, much less handle the Superbowl
Change in ownership should lift a dark cloud, but it will take years to get fully out from under that. They did fire the coach yesterday...excuse me...parted ways with the coach Rivera, which is step 1
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It'll take a while for sure. Shouldn't be able to recognize anyone or anything from that team next year. Maybe 3 or 4 players, that's about it.
Today's Caps news:
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1744744472859021362
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The team was off yesterday because of the 3 day break. After practice today coach said OV and Willy should be fine on Thursday, I didnt see anything mentioned about Sandin. Coach also said Lindy and Oshie should be ready this week.
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As far as the Skins go, their best record under Danny Boy was his first year of ownership when he still had a lot of personnel left over from the Cooke ownership. I expected the same effect this time. Next season will be year two of the new owners, I expect an improvement.
though I probably still wont watch the nfl
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answers one question..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1744811280140251560 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1744811280140251560)
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somehow I missed the play during the Kings game where Willy got his nose broke..
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1745103111415349682 (https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1745103111415349682)
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Think the butt end of a stick got him after a check. At the time I thought it was a glove/hand, when the guy spun around, but they said later it was a stick.
Fucking 92 gonna invisible Paci and Oshie I guess. :(
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1745113460818551216
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how can you put phillips on the top line? even for practice?
whats wrong with Ovi?
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Ovi banged legs with someone after a O zone faceoff. Looked like his knee did some weird shit, but he played on. Been nursing it (whatever "it" is) in practice since. Hopefully he's good to go.
Willy got his nose broke, is/should be, good to go. Oshie is back from going home to recover. Chucky is back. Milano skating in no contact sweater. Not sure about Sandin? He's been sick. Since he isn't listed on the lines, I guess he still is? Seems like a long time for an athlete. They usually recover from illness in a few days, max? :huh:
Not sure why Carbs didn't just put Phillips in as a filler and let Pierre split time as 2c with Suzy. Dude needs more smelling salts (ie: cocaine) apparently.
Also read that Carbs was critical of Bears play. Said he's struggled the last 2 games.
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Game day!!
(https://i.postimg.cc/j2wq85hZ/itshappening.gif)
:rofl:
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Staal fell on OVs leg at a faceoff scrum in the Carolina game
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Apparently he joined optional skate this morning, but kept leaving and coming back on the ice. Lots of talking with trainer. Not skating hard at all.. :-\
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1745478961805566317
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Apparently he joined optional skate this morning, but kept leaving and coming back on the ice. Lots of talking with trainer. Not skating hard at all.. :-\
Willy or OV?
It appears Oshie is ready, Milano is definitely not.
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I dont remember if this event was last night or Tuesday night..
https://twitter.com/NBC4Sports/status/1745495450579259678 (https://twitter.com/NBC4Sports/status/1745495450579259678)
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Willy or OV?
It appears Oshie is ready, Milano is definitely not.
Ovi. Just saw him on the ice during warmup though, so must be good to go.
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Guess it was more than sickness with Sandin.
https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1745838058115600679
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Anyone have the Monumental feed and see the brief glimpse in locker room of Patches get a puck...(maybe after last game or practice)
Anyway...Wilson was next to him and man did his freaking nose look BAD
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Yea, I saw it. He looked a mess. lol They said he had it "reset" and was dealing with facial pain last night. Hopefully he's able to go tomorrow. :cross:
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A broken nose can suck bad. The increased blood flow from exercising can make it hurt worse, as can the necessary heavy breathing that goes with exercising.
Saturday I got my normal thing. I will put up the GDT early but likely wont have time for updates until after the game is over.
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-updates-ovechkin-wilson-milano-sandin-carlson (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-updates-ovechkin-wilson-milano-sandin-carlson)
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I'm rapidly moving to the point that we need to start tanking. This team is so old and slow, there is not a one in a zillion chance for a cup - even if we squeak into the playoffs then get some great goaltending.
I also think it is becoming clear that the level of young talent in the league is going to explode in the next few years. There are so many young guys that can fly and have high skill levels. Those kids in the World Juniors were really, really good. I think that the kid that you will be able to get in the second round next year and beyond, is as good as a mid first round pick from a couple years ago. Draft picks are going to be critical.
So I hate to do it, but I'm now on the tank-train and hoping we get another top 10 pick and can pick up some extra picks at the deadline.
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A broken nose can suck bad. The increased blood flow from exercising can make it hurt worse, as can the necessary heavy breathing that goes with exercising.
Saturday I got my normal thing. I will put up the GDT early but likely wont have time for updates until after the game is over.
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-updates-ovechkin-wilson-milano-sandin-carlson (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-updates-ovechkin-wilson-milano-sandin-carlson)
Yeah I figured he just couldn't breath so he was a scratch.
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So I hate to do it, but I'm now on the tank-train and hoping we get another top 10 pick and can pick up some extra picks at the deadline.
AND...we haven't even gotten to the point in the season where we have a really bad stretch...like usually right after the all star break.
It sucks, but I'm with you. This team can't win a Cup. We can't win with this goaltending. We can't win with no offense. We don't compete on a lot of nights and the playoffs is a whole gear up we just don't have.
Trade off everyone at deadline.
Kuzy - gone. Just plain tired of his under achieving ass
Mantha - gone...(hey maybe he will be worth 2 bags of pucks since he's playing better and there is no contract for a team to carry) Even if he gets 40goals this year, not a guy you will build a team around
Oshie - well...doubt very much anyone would even pick him up.
Okay this is going to be easier to say who Im keeping: Ovie and Wilson are the only vets over age 30 that I keep...and maybe Dowder. Send the rest packing
OUr two best lines all year have been the 3rd and 4th lines
Id trade away the d core as well. Keep Fever and i could care less about anyone else.
I know thats unrealistic...not going to trade everyone, but hell there nobody on D that I'd hate to see go other than Fever.
Oh and special K can go too. If they want Linday as a bonus...have at it
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theres a minor possibility I can get the game on the radio tomorrow
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1745920083560742938 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1745920083560742938)
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oh lawd. National Broadcast - we always step up our game for those 8-0
but you don't have ABC? I assume that is national network channel?
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I wont be home to watch it
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I wont be home to watch it
8-0
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AND...we haven't even gotten to the point in the season where we have a really bad stretch...like usually right after the all star break.
It sucks, but I'm with you. This team can't win a Cup. We can't win with this goaltending. We can't win with no offense. We don't compete on a lot of nights and the playoffs is a whole gear up we just don't have.
Trade off everyone at deadline.
Kuzy - gone. Just plain tired of his under achieving ass
Mantha - gone...(hey maybe he will be worth 2 bags of pucks since he's playing better and there is no contract for a team to carry) Even if he gets 40goals this year, not a guy you will build a team around
Oshie - well...doubt very much anyone would even pick him up.
Okay this is going to be easier to say who Im keeping: Ovie and Wilson are the only vets over age 30 that I keep...and maybe Dowder. Send the rest packing
OUr two best lines all year have been the 3rd and 4th lines
Id trade away the d core as well. Keep Fever and i could care less about anyone else.
I know thats unrealistic...not going to trade everyone, but hell there nobody on D that I'd hate to see go other than Fever.
Oh and special K can go too. If they want Linday as a bonus...have at it
I agree. Trade anything that isn't nailed down. Unfortunately, we don't have anyone, other than Willy, that anyone would give up a first round pick.
Ironically, they might get a third rounder for Mantha - who we couldn't give away last off-season. Maybe they could get a second rounder for Kuzy?
I would keep McMike, Protas and Lapierre and NAK.
If we could somehow pick up a couple of second round picks and then end up with a top 10 first rounder from our own, that could really help with a turnaround.
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I would definitely sell anything older than 30 that's not named Wilson or Ovechkin. But the returns in later round picks, I don't see as a big need. We have plenty of McMikes in the pipeline.
What we need is Backstrom or young Kuznetsov caliber talents.. Need to either pick in the top 3 or try and find a UFA super star who's not over the hill. (not that any exist but, that's what they need) If you can't draft a superstar center/forward, find a superstar D in the top 5-10. Picks outside the top 2 or 3 aren't gonna help our offensive struggles, imo.
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theres a minor possibility I can get the game on the radio tomorrow
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1745920083560742938 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1745920083560742938)
No 'puter or laptop where you'll be?
Our links usually work.
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Oshie has one full season left on his contract, he might be able to get 5th place..
https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1746276613812113901 (https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1746276613812113901)
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No 'puter or laptop where you'll be?
Our links usually work.
Im busy on Saturdays, the vast majority of the time I dont have time to browse the internet while Im out
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1746532732132364376 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1746532732132364376)
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1746910177926742400
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shame, but not enough revenue coming in
https://frontstretch.com/2024/01/11/srx-postponing-fourth-season/ (https://frontstretch.com/2024/01/11/srx-postponing-fourth-season/)
and, they didnt expect Paul Tracy to destroy so many cars
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I would definitely sell anything older than 30 that's not named Wilson or Ovechkin. But the returns in later round picks, I don't see as a big need. We have plenty of McMikes in the pipeline.
What we need is Backstrom or young Kuznetsov caliber talents.. Need to either pick in the top 3 or try and find a UFA super star who's not over the hill. (not that any exist but, that's what they need) If you can't draft a superstar center/forward, find a superstar D in the top 5-10. Picks outside the top 2 or 3 aren't gonna help our offensive struggles, imo.
Mick - Historically, you have needed a top 3 pick to get the key guy to turn things around, but I think that is changing with the improved talent of these young guys now. I think you can get a great player in the top 15, but the trick is to pick the right one. The good thing now is that there won't be as many busts if you don't get the exact right guy.
What they really need is to load up on picks in one year and get 2 or three 1st rounders and 2 or 3 second rounders and end up with a great core of 3 or 4 studs a few years later. The only way to accumate high picks though will be to trade away a first this year for a first and something else next year - which they won't do.
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Yea, I don't pay enough attention to the "ranks" to know who's coming up. Hopefully they can grab a game changer somehow, someway.
Alta, Ray also bought IROC (brand) last week.. I think they might be bringing it back in 2025, in some form or fashion. Gonna miss SRX though, it was a neat throwback to short track racing with the stars of yesteryear.
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OV was a partial participant in this mornings skate. He will be a game time decision. It also appears Alexeyev will be in and TvR will scratch.
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Interesting on Alexyev in and TVR out. TVR has been erratic this year, with some good games and then some really bad games. He seemed to have been managements guy the past couple years, but maybe the new coach is not a fan. In any event, its good to see Alexyev get to play a bit.
I'm gonna continue to watch Pacioretti. I can't decide whether I like him or not. He is another old and slow guy, but seems to have some grit and desire to prove he can still play. I don't like ti though that he is taking a roster spot from a younger prospect.
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I like Paci so far. Much more than I figured I would. He's like an Oshie type, imo. He's in the right spot, doing the right things, just takes a minute to get there. lol Last night that line was buzzing, but as usual couldn't find twine.
I don't mind those guys getting spots, just because I don't think we have anyone with close to their talents that are being neglected. We have 9 forward slots for young guys.
On the D side, I'd like to see us play AA and TVR. Those guys need the minutes, if they're really the future here. I don't notice the D guys much, unless they make a mistake. AA looked pretty good last night when they pointed him out. Didn't do anything stupid that I saw. Moved the puck pretty well.
If Kuznetsov could get his head outta his ass, we'd have 4 decent lines, on paper. 8-92-43 could be a nice 2nd or 3rd line, but Kuz just kills every line he joins.
We're 40+ games in and Im still hoping they can shake out of the scoring slump. :rofl: :-(
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We're 40+ games in and Im still hoping they can shake out of the scoring slump. :rofl: :-(
Last night officially started the 2nd half of the season. The Caps are 31st in goals scored as a team.
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It was 4 degrees when I left the house this morning. 6 degrees when i got to work.
So I can tell my guys it warmed up 50% already this morning :wackysmile: . Well hell it's 16 degrees now...4 times as warm as when I got up.
That's cold for this area. Rarely in the single digits here. Supposed to get to 28 today though.
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https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1747650523380040122
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Thats kinda what I was thinking, about OV. If true, that the injury is not related to the Hurricanes game, it would explain him not playing well. Its not the first time weve seen this in his career.
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Yea, too bad they're so secretive. Would be interested to know what's ailing him. Hope he's feeling better though. :cross: Guess we find out tomorrow or Saturday night.
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Chucky gets the start tonight. Maly (& wife) might be having a baby. He missed morning skate. Could see Phillips back in the lineup if so..
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1748018945796288599 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1748018945796288599)
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Caps vs Blues last night..
PP was %50 at 2 fer 4
PK was %100 at 5 fer 5
and..
Faceoff was %51
8-0
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Caps vs Blues last night..
PP was %50 at 2 fer 4
PK was %100 at 5 fer 5
and..
Faceoff was %51
8-0
Dowd and Strome have been decent on face offs. Kuzy is atrocious. I imagine McMike is prolly upside down on his stats too, but hope he improves with experience and time. Kuzy...ooof, no hope
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Kuzy takes faceoffs like he's injured or scared he might pull a muscle. Fucking weird. No energy at all, just a soft wiff at the puck. It's painfull to say he's our worst overall forward. The only thing he does good, currently, is play defense.
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One thing I really dont like about the faceoff stat.. it appears it just counts who wins at the dot, not necessarily who skates away from the circle with the puck.
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Seems like an overpay, $3.375m x 5, but what do I know. Everyone seems to be getting more than I think is reasonable. Good for him!
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1748513843112812979 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1748513843112812979)
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Thats about a $2.5M raise for Protas, he is currently making just under $800K. Caps still have to resign Malenstyn, McMike and Aubι-Kubel. Other contracts that are up this season are Phillips, Mantha, Pacioretty and Edmundson. Mantha is only 29 and finally seems to have found his game though Im not sure hes worth $5.7M.
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If Pro got 3.4m x 5 I'm scared to see what they give McMike. Gonna have to be 4 ish, imo? Maly should get a small raise, probably 1.5ish?? Just seems like everyone is getting more than expected. Jensen and TVR got WAY more than I was thinking.. Salary cap only goes up so much, not sure how teams are handling it..
I thought Wilson got the low end of what he was worth, but he signed for 5 years.. Now Pro gets a big raise but still 5 years? Weird.. 3.4m x 3 would seem more in line, but I guess they think he's gonna be a semi-stud. He's played really well this year, but the stat sheet is still bare (3 in 43 games) on the goal side.
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https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/takes/washington-capitals-kuznetsov-move-fourth-line-dowd-up-carbery (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/takes/washington-capitals-kuznetsov-move-fourth-line-dowd-up-carbery)
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Constantly trying to find somewhere to hide Kuznetsov. Just trade or scratch the dude. Bring up a C from Hershey.
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Backy is traveling with the team on this 4 game road trip..
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/takes/washington-capitals-17-things-kuznetsov-backstrom-turning-point (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/takes/washington-capitals-17-things-kuznetsov-backstrom-turning-point)
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3.375m per year for Protas is a little high - well seems high to me, but if he blossoms then you made a good deal and have him for the entirety of his prime for a very reasonable rate. Dude is 23 years old....locking him up from 24-29 gets all his prime years. If he shits the bed, then your paying double what he's worth for a 3rd-4th liner
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The Caps are going to have to dump salary before next season starts, and I dont think a $5.7M contract is going to be enough. I think the team needs to dump a $7.8M contract.
https://twitter.com/CapFriendly/status/1749860687428354066 (https://twitter.com/CapFriendly/status/1749860687428354066)
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I could see Johhny Q and the Caps doing this....
https://twitter.com/i/status/1749648148736217505 (https://twitter.com/i/status/1749648148736217505)
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Didn't we throw on in our own net a year or so back? From deep in the O zone, trying to move it back to the point?
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Didn't we throw on in our own net a year or so back? From deep in the O zone, trying to move it back to the point?
I recall such a goal, but dont remember which teams were involved. Backy did put one in his own net once vs Pittsburgh, that was at least 10 years ago.
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Was it 10 years ago?? :rofl: My memory is cooked.. (to be more specific, baked) :raspberry:
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maybe you should eat more fish
:-|
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:O=
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So I don't blame Carbs for the Caps play so far and will try not to get down on him the rest of the year, which will be ugly. He has an old, slow team that has a PP structure in place that he can't change. If he was totally honest, he would tell you that Ovi shouldn't be on the PP and that would free him up to get more creative.
I think we just get what we can for some rental players at the trade deadline - Pacioretti, Mantha, Kuzy and anybody else that will get us a second round pick and retool for next year.
I bet Carbs could do better here is we brought up 75% of the Hershey team and got some youth and desire up here.
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Im starting to question the system. They knew we were old, but no way they planned on us being this bad offensively. We get very few high danger chances and those are usually from the NAK, Dowd, Maly types who can only be expected to convert about 5% of the time. You'd think Wilson, McMike, Mantha, Kuzy, Protas, etc would be thriving? Strome leads the team in goals with 16. That's fucking pathetic. We're on pace to have three 20 goal scorers. And nobody close to 40. lol Even teams without a "superstar" have like 7-8 guys who are on pace for 20 goals. We lack talent and system, Im afraid.. :-(
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Well, I think it makes Carbs look bad, but I don't think I'd say its all his fault. Sure he is ultimately responsible, but FFS...Ovi has 8 goals. NOBODY expected that. Everyone is in a slump offensively except for Strome and the Mantha. The 3rd and 4th lines aren't terrible, but also not where you expect most of your scoring to come from. It appears now the 3rd line has gone silent again.
They are desperately hurting for a top line center and a top line scorer, and we have Kuzy and Ovi in those roles (and Backstrom). They just aren't cutting it. We all figured Ovi would slow down, but I expected him to get at least 30 this year. Now Im questioning if he gets 25.
Ovi will always and forever get a pass from me, because he basically made hockey in DC and made this team what it was...and brought us a cup.
Just imagine if Wilson had a true top line center and wing to skate with. His stats would skyrocket.
Strome/Oshie/Patches are basically a secondary scoring line (I'd say a 3rd line on most teams). They do have ability to generate some chances. Our third line is okay, but maybe a little green, hence we get the 4th line out there a lot more than other teams because they are our defensively responsible line.
Its ugly, but then, what did we expect? The overhaul is overdue. The team won't commit to a rebuild.
Dump Kuzy, Backy, Oshie, Carlson, Mantha, TVR, Jensen...basically anyone over 30 making more than 3m a year and start over. Oh, and send Kuemper with them.
I mean how much worse would it be. The games are pretty much boring as hell now and if the other teams score 2 goals you know its pretty much over.
Put some young guys in there, let them make mistakes, let them learn, see who wants to progress and ....actually score.
Keep a couple veterans with good attitudes around and just start over.
I'm moving everyone but:
Offense: Ovi, Willy, Strome, McMike, Protas, NAK, Malenstyn, Milano, Dowd (Dowd/Willy/Ovi are my designated old vets). Bring up Lapierre, Miro, and the next man up.
D core: Fever, Alexeyev, Bear, Sandin...and okay if you must.... keep Jenson and TVR if you like (i dont even care if you keep Sandin, but he's only 23). Fuck it..move Jensen and TVR for couple bags of pucks and bring up Iorio & Johannsen.
Hell at at this point I'd rather see Lapierre center the top line than Kuzy. Park Kuzy on the healthy scratch list until he demands a trade.
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Now Im questioning if he gets 25.
Brocephus, Ovi isn't getting 15 this year. Maybe not 10. He's fat and slow and lazy. He stands there waiting and passes the puck more than he shoots. And teams and refs alike are hell bent on keeping the Russian from breaking the Canadians record. There's always a young spry defender within a sticks length of him. :( Him scoring goals was the only thing that was gonna make the next 3 years tolerable. Hopefully it doesn't take 3 years for them to get the hint and start acquiring some young talent.
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I'm moving everyone but:
Offense: Ovi, Willy, Strome, McMike, Protas, NAK, Malenstyn, Milano, Dowd (Dowd/Willy/Ovi are my designated old vets). Bring up Lapierre, Miro, and the next man up.
D core: Fever, Alexeyev, Bear, Sandin...and okay if you must.... keep Jenson and TVR if you like (i dont even care if you keep Sandin, but he's only 23). Fuck it..move Jensen and TVR for couple bags of pucks and bring up Iorio & Johannsen.
Hell at at this point I'd rather see Lapierre center the top line than Kuzy. Park Kuzy on the healthy scratch list until he demands a trade.
Rich - couldn't agree more! We fell into the trap of waiting too long to rebuild - based on Ovi. I'm not complaining, because I think Ovi deserved that, but it is what it is, and now I am afraid we are going to be in for 10 years of sucky teams with draft picks in the 12 to 15 range.
Ironically, our farm team is killing it - but without top prospects. Maybe Miro will develop and I do like Lapierre, but there is nobody that will be a 30+ goal scorer in the NHL.
If I am an NHL owner, I trade my first round pick away every year for future 1st round picks, plus a second round pick and accumulate several years where I have two or more first round pics and two or more second round players each year. That is going to be the only way to build a team that can win cups in the new NHL - where the young talent is getting better and better!
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Wow - that was fun watching McKinnon and McKar!! I was hoping McKinnon would score 6 or 7 - which I think he could have done if he kept his foot on the gas and didn't decide to start passing and not embarrass the Caps any more than necessary.
The Avs are a fun team to watch with incredible speed and skill. I starting thinking if there was one player on the Caps - just one, that they would trade anybody off their roster for and the only guy I could come up with was Wilson.
We are gonna have to suffer through a long rebuild period before we are even in the same zip code as some of the elite teams that now have incredible talent. In the meantime, maybe I'll just watch the Avs games.
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Hey that MacKinnon guy is pretty good. Wonder if the Avs would consider trading him? We could use a top line Center. :lol:
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Also.....the Caps usually wait until after the all-star break to take a shit on the season. Glad to see we started early this year :)
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RMNB with an article that CBus is shopping Laine and Provorov.
It'd be our luck that we get on a mini-heater and win just enough games to be in the playoff hunt, and then GMBM mortgages draft picks on a disgruntled, underperforming Laine.
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Theres a race in Daytona this weekend, I dont remember it being this difficult to watch on tv
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Strome leading the Caps in goals (18) and total points (30)
Strome 18, Mantha 14, Willie 12, Ovie 8, Oshie 8, Dowd 7, McMike 7 ALL have MORE goals than Kuzy 6.
I'd say Strome and Mantha are the only two guys on the roster having a "good" season. Although I'd say the bottom 6 guys are not having bad seasons
Can't wait for that Saturday nooner in Dallas. I'm certain the Caps will be up and focused on the game an not thinking about the needed upcoming break at all.
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Caps at Dallas at 2pm eastern on Saturday
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Oilers have won 15 in a row. Wow. Having that McDavid guy makes a difference. Must be nice to watch exciting hockey. Although they started the year badly, but the have always had goalie struggles....personally I think the main reason they don't have a cup yet.
I think I will root for Edmonton and Colorado in the playoffs this year. I like how hard the Avs work, and McDavid is just fun to watch.
Connor Brown has played 37 games with Oilers and has 0 goals and 4 assists, and is a minus 8. He played 4 games with Caps last year and had 0 and 0. He hasn't scored a goal since 2022. Ouch. Did the Caps break him? Damn.
Oh, and he signed a 1 year league minimum with Oils...apparently. Salary listed as $775k
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Strome leading the Caps in goals (18) and total points (30)
Our best C compared to the top C in the league: MacKinnon goals (30) total points (82) :rofl: :O=
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Ya - I would love to see an Avs-Oilers final, but I think they are in same conference? Anyway, McDavid deserves to get a Cup. That guy is a generational player and he just doesn't get enough credit. If he were on the Rangers, or Montreal, or another major market team, he would be more recognized. I mean he is recognized now, but not like he should be. You could argue that by the time he is done, he will have been a better player that Ovi, Crosby, all of them....
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What a lame finish. They announced two laps to go and threw the checkers a 1/2 lap later.
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Our best C compared to the top C in the league: MacKinnon goals (30) total points (82) :rofl: :O=
And McKinnon was a #1 pick. As is McDavid. Look at the real stars in this league, and look where they were drafted.
We got Ovie at #1, Backstrom at #4, and essentially rode it for a decade and a half, getting picks in the mid 20's all that time. It's tough to pick up game-breakers in that range. We were the top scoring team that decade and a half ago, and have slowly deteriorated over time until we are now near the bottom. That era is over, and we have to start over. Just the way it is. The problem is if we stick in the 12-15 range with draft picks. We really need to sink to the bottom of the league, get our due in the draft, and start getting the really top talent.
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Yep, we waited too long this year to get one of those. Can't just stink for half a year.
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Hah...when the Caps return from this LONG break...they get a warm up against Montreal (currently 3pts behind Caps) then we play at FLA, at Boston, then home for Vancouver then Avs again.
Looks like at best it will be a 1-3 start after the break :)
I think I heard one of the talking heads saying the Caps have one of the toughest 2nd half schedules. Yippee
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The one thing about the upcoming drafts and the need to be in the top few picks is that I think we are going to see a lot more depth with some high caliber talent sprinkled all the way through the first round and maybe even into the second round. Maybe there is a generational talent every year that is head and shoulders above everybody else, but I think it is more likely that there will be 10 to 15, fantastic players that will be picked in the top 30 picks. The Caps just have to pick the right ones!!
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I was reading some draft analysis on the twit and they said this years draft is defense heavy? Either way, we could use a good one of those too. Just like the forwards, we don't have an offensive D (that I know of) in the system either.
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https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/1752044652524339519 (https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/1752044652524339519)
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Interesting article on novacapsfans about where the Caps roster falls in terms on upcoming trade deadline.
https://novacapsfans.com/2024/01/30/trade-tiers-for-the-washington-capitals-leading-up-to-nhl-trade-deadline/
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Unfortunately we won't get much for what we have available.
Edmonson will be gone for sure and they will get a 3rd rounder - getting a second would be great, but unlikely.
Pacioretti will only get traded if he gets healthy quickly and has some good games before the deadline - if so I bet we get a 4th or 5th rounder and we get credit for doing the nice thing and trading him to a contender.
NAK - I wish they would resign this guy. He's cheap and works hard. If they trade him they won't get much.
Mantha - ironically, he may be our best trading chip. Teams will assume he can crank up that skill set during the playoffs - boy will they be wrong. But maybe we get a second rounder for him.
Carlson - Caps will never ever trade him, so no use speculating.
Kuzy - just give him away, but don't pay somebody much to take him. If you can't trade him, send him down to Hershey and see if somebody claims him on waivers!
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edited to not upset rednecks
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:huh: How many links to the trade tier we need? :raspberry:
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Little wheel in the middle. It's your friend! :snicker:
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:huh: How many links to the trade tier we need? :raspberry:
Is there another link I didnt see, or are the fish just not biting?
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8-0 He used his super powers and made it disappear. :raised-eyebrow:
But he knows that I know.. I see you Alta!! I see you!!
:snicker:
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Is there another link I didnt see, or are the fish just not biting?
Nah...Mick prolly hitting that thingy a little to hard again.
(the smoke thingy...not the stubby thingy)
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Hillbilly reading Redneck minds! :wackysmile:
So, who's gonna watch Willy tomorrow? (Not sure he's in any skills comps today?) Im ready for some more Boring Catchup Caps hockey.
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been doing a bit of spring cleaning and got to a t-shirt drawer, in the bottom were two at least 20 years old and in remarkably good condition. One is a generic NASCAR/Rusty Wallace, the other is a commemorative Rusty 600th consecutive start, from 84-03
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Sweet! I was always a hat guy. Had some of those old Dale Jarrett #18 trucker style hats. lol They were goofy as hell! :rofl:
This weekend is the "clash" out in LA. Supposed to rain HARD apparently and nascar didn't come prepared for rain. Who knows how many millions they've spent and cost teams to prepare to race nascar in the rain the last few years. They brought the tires but no wipers or rain/mud flaps, defrosters, rear lights, etc. They have a 1 off race on the other side of the country, at the smallest and slowest track and don't prepare for rain. lol Fucking idiots run the sport now. I think racing in the rain is about the only thing that would make that little gokart track worth watching.
And how bout this for a little off week/ASG pot stir?? :snicker:
https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1753556225034158242 (https://twitter.com/rmnb/status/1753556225034158242)
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I have long suspected there is someone in the locker room dragging everyone else down, but it wasnt until this season that I suspected it was Kuzy.
Didnt Ricky Rudd have the record for consecutive starts? Something obscene, over 700?
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I think it was either Rudd or Terry Labonte?
* google says Jeff Gordon 8-0
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Kucherov giving zero fucks to the ASG. :rofl: I get he doesn't want to be there, but damn..
https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/1753589802186813674
https://twitter.com/MissinCurfew/status/1753594255522623993
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Nascar moves up the Clash to tonight. 8-0
Practice/Qual is at 5:30pm.
https://twitter.com/jeff_gluck/status/1753881321905193465 (https://twitter.com/jeff_gluck/status/1753881321905193465)
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Bell missed the race. lol Took a gamble on scuffs for qualifying and lost. Blaney (reining champ) did the same but got to use the only available provisional. :raised-eyebrow:
Clash coming up at 8pm. FS1
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Kucherov giving zero fucks to the ASG. :rofl: I get he doesn't want to be there, but damn..
just like Kuzy when he got selected to participate in the fastest skater at his lone appearance
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This is just dumb. This track is entirely too small for these cars. It would make a good legends race though.
Great crowd in the stands too
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Could you imagine back in the day, Nascar announces free entry to see the Cup series? That place would of been packed, even on the short notice. There wasn't 5k fans there I bet. lol Anyway, it was entertaining but glad they're done with it. Daytona in 2 weeks!
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Please be a trade. Please be a trade. Please be a trade. :cross:
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1754527971962962412
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recalling Sgarbossa means Milano still isnt ready to play
https://twitter.com/Capitals_THN/status/1754557912008077348 (https://twitter.com/Capitals_THN/status/1754557912008077348)
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Personal reasons for Kuzy....
too much snow in the Russian nightclubs in Miami
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pure speculation, but maybe..
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1754619080894537955 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1754619080894537955)
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I was only joking earlier....but that's a drag.
I wish the best for the man, but that surely wont make it any easier to move him.
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Yep, looks like he's struggling with something other than just Hockey. Hope he gets the help he needs.
And another bloated contract we'll be stuck with.. :-(
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Too bad this has come up again and it makes you wonder how long he has been impacted by the drug/alcohol demons. The guy literally has top 10 talent and I always thought that the right coach could turn him into a 50+ goal scorer. Maybe that was never possible. Good on the Caps management in this situation as they could have tried to trade him and let the next team deal with it later. Hopefully Kuzy gets the help he needs and at some point, can be the player we all hoped for.
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At yesterdays practice, Milano wore a non contact jersey. This morning he wore a normal practice jersey. Id say hes still going to miss another game or two.
It appears Lindy gets the start tonight.
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Wait...is there a game today? Allright! If only there was a thread... :raspberry:
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:raised-eyebrow:
impatient bastages
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After practice this morning the coach was asked again about Kuzy, coach did confirm it was for substance abuse
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:raised-eyebrow:
impatient bastages
Just one fargon icehole is all... :wackysmile:
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Just one fargon icehole is all... :wackysmile:
NGL, I was wondering where it was too. :raspberry: :snicker:
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Phillips is in, Aubι-Kubel is scratched. Kuemper to start.
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Florida, Boston, Vancouver, Colorado....
Looks like the Caps will extend their losing streak a while longer ...to at least a 9 game losing streak.
my team :'(
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Getting a better draft position - game by game...
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Florida, Boston, Vancouver, Colorado....
Looks like the Caps will extend their losing streak a while longer ...to at least a 9 game losing streak.
my team :'(
Gotta make ya wonder what the # is before they can Carbery? Im having a hard time believing GMBM constructed the least talented team in the NHL, but I guess it's possible. :huh:
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To be fair, the Caps are currently 23rd out of 32, so not the worst in the league. However, team management does not appear to have the balls to eliminate a couple contracts that need to be eliminated.
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That 9-1-1 span fucked us. (out of a top 5 pick this year) I bet were bottom 2 or 3 since that point in the season.
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I don't think they fire Carbury. He was a hot candidate and has been in the organization. In fairness to him, he has been given a lousy team that was on the edge of the old-age cliff and that had no top prospects ready to go. I'm giving him a total pass this year and even next year. He's gonna need some very quick development of some of the prospects like Miro and Leonard and a couple of surprises to make it more than the next couple years.
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I like Carbs too. Just starting to wonder about the system. Im sure they expected a decline, but this offense is offensive. No only can't they score, they can't even get shots on goal.
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last night in Ottawa..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW1pqSHmMzY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW1pqSHmMzY)
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https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-matt-grzelcyk-fined-for-spearing-capitals-pacioretty (https://www.nhl.com/news/bruins-matt-grzelcyk-fined-for-spearing-capitals-pacioretty)
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That crosscheck to the head was bullshit. So he slapped it into the empty net? If you take offense, drop the gloves and challenge him if you're that petty. But to go head is chumpish. Hope they suspend him for 10.
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The Caps did get 3 of 4 points against the two best teams in the league
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Give them credit, they played well the last two games. Maybe gave away a point, but they did play well.
I was expecting to see a 7, 8, 9 game losing streak this week.
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I too am interested to see what Carbs can do with a young group not burdened by bunch of old fucks with super inflated contracts
Keep a couple wiley old vets around and ship the rest off.
Short of Ovie, Willy, Strome, nobody is untouchable. Dont just be sellers....FIRE SALE the whole squad
Im okay with keeping TJ even as his body fails him, cause he's got heart and would be a good role model to younger players...guy works his ass off (and doubt you could easily move that contract), but hey, i'd take a deal to move him too
and somehow Kuzy has found yet another way to drag this team down...now he's even more untradeable. Fuck him, buy out his contract or retain salary, but ship his ass off to somewhere
Looking at the contracts, the Caps could really clear up their roster in the next few seasons...except for the D corps
(what was the point of signing TVR & Jensen to their 35/36?) for a team ready for rebuild that makes no sense
If they must keep JC (and you know they will),. then send Jensen and TVR packing for couple pics.
I don't really mind them signing Protus for 5 years at his young age 23, but 3.3m a year for him is crazy. What is that figure based on?
Id move Kemps if you could, bring up shephard...hes not a long term solution but he could play as well as Kemps for 1/5 the cost. Split next year with lindy and shephard.
Bring up Lappy & Miro and let them play. Id rather see Lappy than Kuzy at this point.
Iorio is close to ready as well, even though very young D
Ho hum
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Yea, hopefully the last 2 games don't give them any stupid ideas. Just sell anyone you can! They really need to move Patches if possible (for the roster spot) and bring up Miro. Sgarbossa looks like he has legit play making skills. Need to get him a young winger to start gelling/getting NHL experience with. I don't want to hear about rookie/2way contracts and shit, just bring them up for keeps and let them play!
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I think their signing of Protos for the bigger number was based on the assumption that the Salary Cap would go up a fair amount and a $3M player would not be as big of a deal - not sure I agree with that.
TVR is interesting. I think he was a guy they committed to back at the expansion draft as they protected him somewhat unexpectedly - so he has been one of "their guys". However Carbs has been scratching him which is a bit unfortunate if they wanted to trade him. I wish they had kept him playing and then traded him so they maybe could have gotten a second round pick - maybe. Now they will be lucky to get a third rounder.
I'm hoping Colorado blows their doors off so they don't get some crazy idea that they should be buyers at the deadline. I agree with Rich that they should sell off anything they possibly can - too bad they really don't have much that would bring any real return.
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I don't know what Jensen (4m) or TVR (3m) did to warrant their contracts. Neither one is anything more than a basic defender that every team has 4 of. Why they got that kind of money is beyond me.
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Milano is still listed on IR but did not participate in the morning skate due to illness. Also, some line changes this morning
https://twitter.com/BenRaby31/status/1757429613964214495 (https://twitter.com/BenRaby31/status/1757429613964214495)
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Sgarbossa and Kubel will be done in the Ozone and on their way back before Paches even gets to the blue line. lol Fucking slow asses still getting ice (and costing Ted bonus $) at this time of year is stupid. He looked decent for a hand full of games then went dormant like the rest of em'. Im gonna puke if Milano gets back and they scratch Sgarbossa or some other young player over Paches. Also gonna waste Wilson on the 4th line? Oof.
The old "throw shit at the wall and see if anything sticks, and even if it does we'll only give it one game before we scrape it off and throw it back again" strategy!! :wackysmile:
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Im still not happy with the way Laviolette handled the young guys here, but its becoming obvious his hands were tied in a lot of ways with this squad.
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I think the 4th line is actually this 1st line - they just aren't going to make it official. It will be interesting to see the time each line gets.
I agree on Pacioretti. The only reason I see to play him is if they can somehow unload him at the trade deadline and get something for him. I'm rooting for him to score a couple goals and get some stats.
I'm not sold on Milano. He's another smurf guy that plays great for a period with super high energy then settles back in to mediocrity. I say bring up anybody we can from Hershey and give them a shot! Why not bring up the fastest skater in the AHL - Ethan Frank? He must not have much else going for him.
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100%, clean the roster out and bring up ALL the young guys we have! Frank, Miro, the kid (Leonard) that's still in college!! :snicker: All of em'!!
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Qualifying for the pole takes place tonight, under the lights. The race is Sunday during the day.
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Qualifying for the pole takes place tonight, under the lights. The race is Sunday during the day.
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Nothing is as it seems! :snicker: They're calling now for 70% of rain on Saturday and 90% on Sunday.. Which is really not anything new, except this "front" that's moving through is supposed to take 3 days. From midday Sat - early Monday. (They usually make their way through in 2-6 hours this time of year) Let's go racin'!! :-|
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Can we drag this out to midnight.
It is amazing to me, how they have the balls to still call this speed weeks.
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Of the 10 that made the final I was pulling for McDowell to get the pole. Legano beat him though. New cheatin' ass fords.. :snicker:
It's definitely "speed days" now. They've taken most of the fun out of everything NASCAR. :(
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https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1758182229681820008 (https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1758182229681820008)
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1758207234109059072
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Phillips on waivers....i guess they had no more free moves with him cause of # of games plays + his age?
Hope someone claims him but I doubt it. Guys got heart and wheels, but not exceptional enough to compete at his size.
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The Caps needed to clear a roster spot to bring Milano back in. Lowest hanging fruit goes first. Phillips has a great work ethic, unfortunately hes just too small for the NHL.
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I saw a few tweets "hoping he clears waivers".. :rofl: I mean, there's a 100% chance he clears waivers. He's easy to like but as has been said ad nauseum, he's too small for the NHL.
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This suggests Aubι-Kubel gets the scratch ..
https://twitter.com/Capitals_THN/status/1758516986496082189 (https://twitter.com/Capitals_THN/status/1758516986496082189)
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What time are the dual Gatorade 125s tonight?
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So assuming the Caps become sellers at the deadline, who do you think we move and who do we get the most for and what do we get?
Ironically, it may be Mantha. Other teams may buy into his "turnaround" and actually value the extra year on his contract. I would think the Caps might still have to eat maybe a million on his contract to get good value, but maybe could get a second round pick?
Edmonson is one that I bet they move - a good sized veteran defenseman that can be physical. He has been ok for us but I don't see us resigning him anyway, so maybe they get a third rounder for him?
Nik Dowd is rumored to be of interest to a lot of teams and I can see why. I think he is an excellent playoff player with the needed tenacity and is pretty good on faceoffs. He is cheap ($1.3M this year and $1.0M next year). I hate to lose Dowd, but I think Malenstyn is capable of playing the Dowd role going forward. I could see Vegas going after him and maybe they get a surprising return for him - maybe a 2nd and a 3rd? There has even been some speculation they could get a 1st.
Pacioretti? He is rumored to be sought after, but I doubt it. He hasn't done much to impress anybody and unless he really shows well in the next couple weeks, I think it is unlikely they can move him. Even if they do, they might only get a 6th or 7th round pick.
Goalie - I think the Caps would love to move Kuemper with his three additional years at $5.2M and then extend Lindgren and also bring up one of the farm team goalies. Unfortunately, I don't think they will find a taker for Kuemper. So that leaves us with what do we do with Lindgren. His contract is really attractive and he has one more year so they might be able to get a pretty good return for him - maybe a 2nd and a 3rd? The alternative is to keep Lindgren and have him probably be the starter the rest of this year and next year, and then have a $5M goalie on the bench and no path for the younger goalies.
Kuzy - oh well.
Oshie - there has been some speculation, but there is no way he is going any where.
Jenson or TVR - if they trade Edmondson, I doubt they would also trade one of these. Jensen has 2 more years at $4M so he is not that marketable. TVR has 2 more years at $3M so he might be more likely, but the Caps have been killing his trade value by scratching him lately.
NAK - even though he gets scratched occasionally, I could see somebody wanting him and he might bring a later round pick. I would rather keep him and resign him, but he's a free agent so he could be gone.
So in summary, if the Caps moved Dowd, Mantha, Edmonson, TVR and NAK - they could maybe add one 1st, one 2nd, and two 3rds and one later round pick. That would be ok.
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Pittsburgh claimed Phillips.
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Pittsburgh claimed Phillips.
Makes no sense. Good for him though, hope he gets to play!
This suggests Aubι-Kubel gets the scratch ..
Makes no sense. He's no spring chicken but he's 8 years younger than Paches.
What time are the dual Gatorade 125s tonight?
Makes no sense. They run those on Thursday! Reddick won race 1, Bell race 2.
Ironically, it may be Mantha. Other teams may buy into his "turnaround" and actually value the extra year on his contract.
Makes no sense. Mantha's a UFA next season. But I hope they move everyone you mentioned!!
Ya'll ain't makin no sense!! :snicker:
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Makes no sense. They run those on Thursday! Reddick won race 1, Bell race 2.
Ya'll ain't makin no sense!! :snicker:
What ???
how did I miss that last night
:huh:
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Mantha - take what you can get...give some salary if needed
Kuzy - fukim
Oshie - not going anywhere
Patches - I could see actual playoff teams grabbing him just for playoffs (no salary cap) and you could drop him after season...
Edmonson - move him.. hed be a good playoff guy. I could see interest
Dowd - hmmm, why the sudden interest in him, but yeah good gritty playoff guy. Hate to see him go but hes a bargain at 1.3m
NAK - good wheels, hits alot...i could see interest, but theres lots of 4th line guys about the same out there.
TVR - if you can get anyting...send him packing....I was kinda hoping the recent "illness" was trade talk, but doubt it
Jensen - like you said...not as attractive the contract
Kemps - oof...if you can move that contract and eat half it...do it.
Lets be real...IF the Caps are actually gonna do it then DO IT...Trade everyone possible...anyone that gets a snif...sell them.
I like Dowd and NAK, but im not picking those guys to rebuild a team
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What ???
how did I miss that last night
:huh:
Old age? :snicker:
These trucks tonight are a mess. Not sure they've gone 10 straight w/o a caution. Kids are out of control. Trucks look like they handle like shit too. Bad combo for Daytona. lol
*Holy :poop: It's the bigun!! Last lap.
You need to watch Nascar Lil. If the ol' ticker can take it! :raspberry: :hearts:
https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1758694516800762075 (https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1758694516800762075)
Slow mo. But check the incar at :25 Shit's nuts.
https://twitter.com/NASCARONFOX/status/1758695000089440754
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG2utjKxQ1k (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG2utjKxQ1k)
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Crazy that THIS forecast is the one they got 100% right. Usually a week - 10 days out they get it wrong by at least a day. This one has been spot on. Been saying for over a week that 90% chance of precip from Saturday morning till late Sunday. :'( Nascar season is officially back. :-(
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Not really my thing Micky. I prefer Formula E Xtreme. Now THAT is fun! :uh-huh:
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Formula E
:huh:
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Not really my thing Micky. I prefer Formula E Xtreme. Now THAT is fun! :uh-huh:
Aww mannnnn.. "E" as in Electric?? I really didn't need that today. :(
I get it though. Your PC has no sound, so you aint really missing much. :raspberry: :rofl:
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A properly set up electric dragster would most likely beat a top fuel one. But the noise is half the fun.
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Aww mannnnn.. "E" as in Electric?? I really didn't need that today. :(
I get it though. Your PC has no sound, so you aint really missing much. :raspberry: :rofl:
:lmao:
Don't knock it till you tried it dude! :P Bear in mind I stated "Xtreme", NOT the ordinary Formula E.
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I dunno about a top fuel car. But anything lesser it would, easily. Instant power. Throttle response on a Fueler is about the same as pushing a button though.
And yes Lil, I've seen the Formula E. Im a glutton for racing punishment. :snicker: Not sure about EXTREME though? :huh:
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you give a redneck a computer and all they do is clog it up with hunting and fishing videos
An F1 E car is on the right, an E Extreme car is on the left. E Extreme is off road/ralley. Personally, Id still rather have an actual engine for such things.
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Imagine if you would.. A world of all (only) electric vehicles. Then some genius invents a combustible engine vehicle. They're cheaper, refill 5x faster and have a 3x longer range than any electric vehicle available. :huh: :clap: :) :raspberry:
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Not good for Marty.
https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1759056290720993436
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Revisiting Ovechkin's most sensational goal.
Full Game (https://youtu.be/3Tk8ADIQETc)
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I really liked the squads with Brash and Sotherby. Every line, on O and D, had someone that could and would drop the gloves. Caps lost a lot games back then, but they werent blowouts and the opponent paid for it.
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Jebus.. Xfinity pushed to 9pm (ie: an hour after the 500 ends) They never want to leave Daytona. :-(
Daytona 500 Green Flag 4:30pm.
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I saw a post from Dave Moody this morning. He was happy it stopped raining about 9am and that it should be a good day for racing. A half hour later it was raining again.
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not good, but probably doesnt matter this season..
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-martin-fehervary-week-to-week-injury (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-martin-fehervary-week-to-week-injury)
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I saw Daves post. lol It finally stopped around 10:30. Could of been green by 1 and all of it done by 9, but they're gonna stay as long as they possibly can. Probably be Tuesday before the Xfinity race is over.
Bummer for Marty. Rest him up. We have a few D that need ice and who can possibly be traded.
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This shit show aint gonna be over before 9pm
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Gotta say, Im not a huge fan of fuel mileage racing with 400 miles to go. Shit turns more into F1 every year. I guess they'll get to racing at some point.
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Are they gonna run this entire race on one set of tires?
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The bigun. Lot of Chevy's made it through there.
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Byron wins it. :-|
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Ill forgive nascrap this time, because of the weather. But the dog and I didnt eat dinner until 8pm. Thats not gonna happen again this season.
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Shouldn't have a problem with dinner time next week. (Barring Mother Nature making another appearance)
https://twitter.com/bobpockrass/status/1759919076682408294
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Dowd will miss at least two games, and Fever is officially on IR this afternoon. He wasnt on IR yesterday before the game. That must be to make room for Dubι. Retroactively applying that means Fever should miss four more games.
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1760355867050811605 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1760355867050811605)
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https://novacapsfans.com/2023/12/26/pierrick-dube-opening-eyes-in-hershey/ (https://novacapsfans.com/2023/12/26/pierrick-dube-opening-eyes-in-hershey/)
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They had me excited until I got to the part about him being 5'9".
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They had me excited until I got to the part about him being 5'9".
I think all we've drafted/acquired are midgets. :snicker:
Just like they say "Bring up Ethan Frank, he's faster than Connor McDavid" Well, he is. But he's also 3" shorter and 10lbs lighter. (5'11" 185#) I'd still like to see him up, no doubt, but they're all smallish from what I can tell. Same with Ryan Leonard. 5'11" 190#
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https://twitter.com/BaileyAJohnson_/status/1760728714999222500
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Ethan Frank in Hershey keeps getting talked about. Maybe now is the time. Frank is a right wing, same as Oshie. Someone else will have to go on IR to make room on the roster though.
Dubι is also a right wing, so who knows. But Id say Dubι will now make his NHL debut against the Panthers.
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I never realized Frank was 26. I thought they were protecting him cause of some rookie contract mumbo jumbo? Not sure there's an NHL future for him if he's that age and never been called up and been overlooked all year. Guess we'll see.
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No Frank.. Lapierre
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1761149529418514901 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1761149529418514901)
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Yea, not sure what it is about Frank, but they must not think he has the chops for the NHL.
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https://twitter.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/1761494281921925313 (https://twitter.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/1761494281921925313)
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8-0 Damn, heavyweight bout! With the old sweater over the head bonk bonk! :snicker:
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right after the IR list gets empty, it gets filled up again..
Mantha Injured In Capitals' Loss To Panthers; Carbery Provides Update As Team Sees Key Player Hurt In Fourth Straight Game
The Capitals have also lost Fehervary, Dowd and Oshie to injury over the last three games.
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-anthony-mantha-injury-florida-panthers (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-anthony-mantha-injury-florida-panthers)
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They gonna eat into your dinner time again this week Alta.. Sure am glad they fixed Atlanta. :raspberry:
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I watched a grand total of about 45 seconds. I checked about 6 when I had to start making dinner. Checked again about 6:30, and it was a red flag. These 3pm starts gotta stop. They are a fukin joke.
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We gotta move to the west coast. All the races start at like noon, 1pm. :sick: I don't think this generation knows what good racing is. All kinds of twits posting it was the best race ever. lol All they did was wreck cars all day and end up 3 wide at the finish. Anyway, hopefully next week they'll have to use the gas and brake for a change. :cross:
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Looks like they called up Miro - that should be fun to watch.
On another note, if they end up being sellers, my bet is that they only are able to trade Dowd, Mantha and Edmunson. If they do trade those guys what is the return? I bet they would all get 2nd round picks - nobody gets a 1st round pick. Maybe they get a package of a 2nd and 3rd for one or two of them - especially if they are willing to retain some salary. I guess I would be happy if we got three 2nd round picks and just hope one of them hits. I actually wish they would get draft picks that are a couple years out and hope that the team they get them from goes downhill and the draft picks end up being higher than they thought.
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yup, Miro.. the time stamp on this is 10am. It wasnt there at 10am.
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1762132914270359754 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1762132914270359754)
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Which also coincided with Osh being put in IR.
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teams can only carry 23 active players, they gotta put someone on IR to clear a roster spot
Good news is that it was Oshie and not Mantha. Each time my back went out it was a week before I was walking normally and about two weeks before I attempted any hard physical activity.
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Yea, they say Mantha is a gtd. Skated in a regular jersey this morning. Though the Miro callup could be for him. We shall see...
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In other great news for team management, apparently Sgarbossa has reached the point where he needs to be put on waivers in order to be sent back to Hershey. Hes played well enough that someone else would take the center, Caps management doesnt need to lose another center. Especially a young one.
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They'll gain a few roster spots in the next week. :cross:
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Sgarbosa has played great. I was suprised to learn he is actually 31 - I thought he was a lot younger.
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Just looking at the current lineup. It appears the Caps can send Miro and Dubι back to Hershey as necessary without waivers. I assume Lapierre would be the 3rd guy, pretty sure hes still waiver exempt as well. That makes room for Dowd, Fever and Oshie to come off IR. If Kuzy comes back this season, which I really dont expect, the Caps may have to waive someone, assuming no one else is hurt.
I didnt realize Sgarbossa was that old either. But this team needs depth at center, cant afford to lose him yet.
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The fork is this about? :raised-eyebrow: Nothing serious I hope.
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1763218634732642327 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1763218634732642327)
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Word is Jensen and Milano are ready to go against Pilly. Management doesnt need to send anyone to Hershey until tomorrow.
Jensen did practice in a knee brace today, will be a game time decision tomorrow.
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And Osie and Fever are making progress and Wilson is questionable for tomorrow.
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Would love to beat the Flyers. Just hope management doesn't get any stupid ideas if we do. We've gained like 1 point on the teams we're chasing in the last 10 games (and we've played about as well as we have all year in that stretch) With 24 games to go, there's no chance we gain the 6+ points needed catch anyone for a playoff spot. The law of averages and the loser point makes it practically impossible, imo.
And Chucky gets the start!
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1763597389649072222 (https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1763597389649072222)
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I wonder what the over/under is on Ovie getting 10 even strength goals. By my count, he has 6 for the season. :poop:
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https://twitter.com/eliteprospects/status/1763625946471387410 (https://twitter.com/eliteprospects/status/1763625946471387410)
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Miro and Dubι skated as extras this morning. I expect these two are gonna get sent to Hershey to make room for Jensen and Milano. Nothing official yet.
Lindy in net tonight.
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Hmmm..
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1763946142943920151
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Looks like they put Kuzy on waivers so they could send him to Hershey. I don't really read much into that as they want him to get some games in and nobody is going to claim that contract.
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So Mantha scores again and I have to say that he is playing so well, that he would be a really good pickup for somebody at the deadline. I'm even dreaming that they could get a first rounder for him, if they retained enough salary.
This whole thing about them owing Ovi to keep the team in playoff contention really ticks me off. Ovi has been the heart and soul of the franchise, but he has won his Cup, he has been paid a ton of money and he has been idolized by the fans. They don't "owe" him anything at this point. Honestly, he has fallen off a cliff this year in terms of his skating, his energy level and he has not played that well - to the point that he probably would have been benched if he was not Ovi.
Don't get me wrong, I love Ovi, and I wish he would fire up the engine again and score a ton of goals, but I don't want the franchise to continue putting off a rebuild and have a miserable 10 year stretch.
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I don't think I'd do a deal for Mantha if they DIDN'T offer a 1st round pick. We need to replace that position and output anyway and I don't think there's any RW's of that caliber available at the deadline? I'd think about resigning him at around 4m x 3, if he'd take it. He's 29 and we (should) have lots of cap space and roster spots for youngsters to fill into next year.
I don't think they needed to put Kuzy on waivers to send him to Hershey. Least not for a "conditioning" stint. This feels more like a severing of ties to me. See if someone takes him and probably try and trade or buy him out in the offseason if not.
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There is no need to put an established player on waivers to be sent to the AHL as long as it is for conditioning, getting back in shape after an injury/absence. There is a maximum number of games allowed for such. Not as many as youd think either, 2 or 3 if I remember correctly.
Interesting how this is not on the Caps or the Caps PR feed, its not at Caps dot com either, as of 6:45pm Saturday. The team is just ignoring it. There is a story at NHL dot com about it..
https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1764026722381394300 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1764026722381394300)
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Good riddance to Kuz. They need to make this the first step in a serious rebuild. Speaking of which, that Wilson deal doesn't look good at all. He's lost most of his physicality, has 13 goals in 58 games, is a -19 and 4th in the league in PIM. I'm not sure he's even tradeable at this point. Signing him to a 7 year deal after the injury sounds like a huge mistake. 3 years, maybe, but that's it.
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Good to know about Kuzy not needing to go through waivers. I thought it was kind of surprising that he wasn't in the program longer and it makes me wonder if he wasn't cooperating with the program and the Caps had just had enough. Usually, teams try and be as supportive as possible, to the point that they give guys multiple chances - which the Caps have done, but I guess they just hit their limit and maybe they are positioning to not have to pay out his contract - just a guess. I bet there will be some discussion about that.
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Idont expect anyone to claim him at his current contract. If hes not claimed hes supposed to report to Hershey, if he wants to remain in the NHL system. He is of course free to return home and play in the KHL, which Id bet on at this point.
20 hours after waiving Kuzy there is still no statement in print by the management. Nothing at the Caps or Caps PR twitter feeds and nothing on the website. I dont recall seeing them ignore the news when a player gets waived, especially someone like Kuzy. They did post a video yesterday, apparently they think no one is capable of reading anymore as there is still nothing in print from management. :poop: :clown:
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1764018434734514252 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1764018434734514252)
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If he declines the Hershey trip, what's the situation with his contract? I wish him well, either way. He didn't pan out as a Capital icon or anything, but he provided many happy moments and one hell of a season and ot gwg vs the Penguins, on the way to the Cup!
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I think the Caps retain control of his contract until the current one expires. If he declines to play in Hershey the Caps have to release the contract for him to play under the NHL system. Thats only for one more season, hes a UFA after 24-25. If the Caps dont release him he pretty much has to go Europe to play to stay in shape, assuming he wants to continue to play hockey in North America.
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Kuzy clears waivers. An earlier statement from him and his agent indicates Kuzy intends to report to Hershey. At this point, Kuzy has been cleared by player assistance to practice, but not yet for games.
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Of the three guys on IR, Fever, Oshie and Dowd, one of them is apparently ready to play Thursday vs Hens
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1764712412958077203 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1764712412958077203)
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Probably Dowd? Wasn't he skating the other day in a non contact jersey?
Pitt put Phillips on waivers. We should grab him back for Hershey. They're gonna need some replenishing.
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Probably Dowd? Wasn't he skating the other day in a non contact jersey?
Pitt put Phillips on waivers. We should grab him back for Hershey. They're gonna need some replenishing.
Interesting - the Caps just signed a 20-year-old non drafted player, Zac Funk, who is the leading scorer in the WHL this season - 59 goals, and his vitals are listed at 6'0", 210 lbs, so he's NHL size already. It's like getting an extra draft pick. He wasn't even on the radar in his draft year two years ago. Maybe he has a fatal flaw, like skating ability? Or maybe he's just a late bloomer? What the heck, he goes to Hershey next season, and we'll see what happens.
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Interesting indeed! Saw the headline, I think Alta posted it a page back. Though all the articles I can find on him are behind pay walls, so not sure what (if any) weaknesses he has. Someone said he's good at finding ice away from the puck and just a late bloomer. Hard to believe we found some diamond in the rough though, cause, Caps. lol Can always hope though! 6'0 210# is definitely NHL size! :cross:
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Interesting - the Caps just signed a 20-year-old non drafted player, Zac Funk, who is the leading scorer in the WHL this season - 59 goals, and his vitals are listed at 6'0", 210 lbs, so he's NHL size already. It's like getting an extra draft pick. He wasn't even on the radar in his draft year two years ago. Maybe he has a fatal flaw, like skating ability? Or maybe he's just a late bloomer? What the heck, he goes to Hershey next season, and we'll see what happens.
https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/news/washington-capitals-zac-funk-entry-level-contract
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Caps claim Phillips off of waivers.
Kuzy did show up for practice in Hershey..
https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/1765038540872990889 (https://twitter.com/TheHersheyBears/status/1765038540872990889)
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Be nice if he lit them kids up! Might temp someone into taking a chance on that contract!
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Be nice if he lit them kids up! Might temp someone into taking a chance on that contract!
Yeah...bad timing with his latest goof. Couple weeks earlier and he might have made enough show to get a free ticket elsewhere. I think at this point teams will just pass on him.
But then, there's desperate teams out there...one could probably talk Caps into retaining half his contract.
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I agree. That "player assistance program" is a stigma, regardless what anyone says. If he was young and productive he'd get more chances, but being on a 3 in 4 years decline someone will need to be VERY desperate to take on that contract. I think he's either bought out or agrees to terminate. Still be cool if he lights it up in Hershey. They said he looked good for his first practice.
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What in the actual fuck?? I surely hope GMBM's eye's are better than mine. Cause what we're paying these guys, you'd think we were good at D or something? :-\
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1765387933383622939
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yep, overpaid in my opinion. I think hes closer to a $3.5M per year Dman. But, he is still young at 23 for a Dman, so theoretically he will still improve.
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1765388836941480069 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1765388836941480069)
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So, Monday the Caps send Dubι back to Hershey. Tuesday they
trade give away Mantha. Either two guys are coming off IR for the Hens Thursday game or someone gets called back up from Hershey.
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Wow - the Sandin contract is nuts. He is another small smurf type that they seem to love. If he is supposed to be a great offensive defenseman, I haven't seen it? Whats his goal total - 3? And he certainly isn't a stout defensive d-man.
This might mean they are trading Jensen though. They wanted to lock up Sandin to some term before they move Jensen.
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Wow i hadn't heard they moved Mantha. 2nd round and 4th round isn't terrible. Retaining salary is peanuts. But was anyone here willing to risk signing him to a long term deal? It might be worth if if we were not in rebuild mode, but Im okay with moving him. At year end, we would get absolutely nothing for him, so basically we bought a 2nd and 4th round pick for what....less than $1m.
Fucking Vegas though. I hope he likes it there...although who knows where he ends up next season
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Wow - the Sandin contract is nuts. He is another small smurf type that they seem to love. If he is supposed to be a great offensive defenseman, I haven't seen it? Whats his goal total - 3? And he certainly isn't a stout defensive d-man.
This might mean they are trading Jensen though. They wanted to lock up Sandin to some term before they move Jensen.
Nuts...maybe. It is HIGH for him for sure right now. But he's 23, so they kinda roll the dice a little. If he ends up being decent, its not a bad salary when he's 27, 28, etc and is got some more experience.
I honestly think he's having an off year and will be better offensively. His D is not terrible, but yeah his size ain't great.
GMBM is spending some of that Manth & Kuzy money I think. I think Caps are absolutely done with Kuzy. Carbs prolly just said fuck him...he's a cancer & I'd rather train some rookies.
I will be shocked if we see Kuzy in a Caps uniform next season
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There is no way were going to, or should, resign Mantha and it will be interesting to see what he gets. If he shows well in the playoffs, I bet he gets another payday - maybe 4.5 to 5.0 on a 3 year deal. I have zero interest in him.
I just thought they would get a little more, but Tarasenko just got traded for a 3rd and 4th, so maybe they did allright.
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Oh and Sandin is a Left D, which the Caps are surely short on. Not that that is a reason to sign a guy for 5 years, but apparently they like him and you know Edmunson is gone next year.
D men are tough to find
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Oh and Sandin is a Left D, which the Caps are surely short on. Not that that is a reason to sign a guy for 5 years, but apparently they like him and you know Edmunson is gone next year.
D men are tough to find
They say the Panthers are the best team in the NHL. Check out their D salaries. 1 guy (Ekblad) makes over 3.5m a year.
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They say the Panthers are the best team in the NHL. Check out their D salaries. 1 guy (Ekblad) makes over 3.5m a year.
yeah, but they play in friggin Florida. Its like a vacation to play there....
EVERYTHING is cheap in FLA
:raspberry:
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Oh and Sandin is a Left D, which the Caps are surely short on. Not that that is a reason to sign a guy for 5 years, but apparently they like him and you know Edmunson is gone next year.
D men are tough to find
this is why it makes sense to go after Hanifin hard, but that is not GMBM's style
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this is why it makes sense to go after Hanifin hard, but that is not GMBM's style
Well...he went to Vegas. Sounds like Calgary was looking for what we don't want to give away...First round picks, so we really had no shot at getting him
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Hanifin wouldn't do anything but make us better now. Be too old by the time we're good enough to make any noise.
Darcy sick, prolly gonna see Chucky again tonight.
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1765769308016095342 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1765769308016095342)
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1765818477158224381 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1765818477158224381)
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except for Shep, Id expect he stays in Hershey unless something else happens here..
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1766159988605558841 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1766159988605558841)
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Pens management appears to have accepted their fate for at least this season, possibly next. In the last 24 hours they have traded off Guentzel and Ruhwedel.
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Well that's good...at least they will get to play some playoffs this year then ;)
I think I head Joe B saying last night that Sgarbossa cant play for Hershey playoffs this year. Bummer for him.
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Well that's good...at least they will get to play some playoffs this year then ;)
I think I head Joe B saying last night that Sgarbossa cant play for Hershey playoffs this year. Bummer for him.
Cant play in the AHL playoffs because he wasnt in Hershey before a deadline, which for some reason was different than todays deadline to be in Hershey.
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speaking of deadlines being met..
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1766193238975680579 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1766193238975680579)
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Yea, never did hear why there were 2 different deadlines and who/what qualified them.
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Saw the 1st period of Canes/Devils. Kuzy looked good. 1st shift with the 4th line, the commentators said they were the harlem globetrotters. lol 2nd shift they put him out with the 2nd line and they nearly scored. Think he had a chance at a tip in as well, later on, but couldn't corral it. Not sure how the rest of the game went.
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https://twitter.com/Hockey_Robinson/status/1766656353337225548 (https://twitter.com/Hockey_Robinson/status/1766656353337225548)
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Wes McCauley was the head zebra for this. The officiating in the 1st period was horrendous..
https://twitter.com/BR_OpenIce/status/1766625424870654127 (https://twitter.com/BR_OpenIce/status/1766625424870654127)
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How many knew if you pull the goalie in OT (and lose) you don't get any points? 8-0 Minnesota did it vs Nashville yesterday. They won though.
https://twitter.com/Chris_Jast/status/1766956158869205280
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I knew he was gonna get something for disobeying a zebra. As usual, there are no repercussions to the zebras for making horrendous calls.
https://www.nhl.com/news/john-tortorella-suspended-two-games-fined-for-unprofessional-conduct (https://www.nhl.com/news/john-tortorella-suspended-two-games-fined-for-unprofessional-conduct)
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But did you know about OT?? :raspberry:
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But did you know about OT?? :raspberry:
nope
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Wilson and Lindgren sat out the morning skate for maintenance. Tonights lines likely wont be known until the last minute.
Oshie has been activated off of IR for the Jets game.
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Can't believe they've sucked me back in to thinking they have a shot, but here we are. :wackysmile: Still not gonna happen, but it's hockey, right?
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Including tonight theyve got 20 games to make up 5-7 points on the teams in front of them for a playoff spot.
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Somebody said they though 11-8-1 might get it done?
Last time (week or so ago) I did the "last 10 games" we'd only gained 1 or 2 points on Tampa and Filthy.
Currently, in the last 10, we've gained 6 on both.
They'll have to keep being fucking suck and we'll have to continue to play well, but I guess it's possible..
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Okay so not to be the doubting Thomas, but lets be realistic....
This road trip will be disastrous and will end any hopes of a playoff berth this year. :raised-eyebrow:
Last night could legitimately be the beginning of a 7 game losing streak...easily.
When the Caps come home, deflated and embarrassed...they play Toronto, Canes, Jets, Wings...thats probably at least 3 more losses. So the Caps will likely lose 8 of the next 10 games realistically. Of course some teams may throw a stinker and we grab a win, but ALL of the next 10 games are against teams that are better than the Caps....and all teams that are legitimately playoff bound or fighting for a spot, so the games matter to them.
So the good news is...the further we sink, the better our draft position, but it is not going to be fun to watch
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Hey Rich, I think the ever optimistic Mick hacked your account.
:snicker:
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Wednesday vs Oilers @ 10pm is on TNT
:O=
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It's not just about the result for me.
For instance, the Hawks game, I was actually really, REALLY disappointed about the way we played that last period. Lindy stood on his head all through the Hens game and was great in the Hawks game, but our boys let him down in that third period.
That should have been another shutout, but our guys just couldnt be bothered. I would have liked to have seen a bit more effort to get Lindy that reward of another shutout. That was a "Kuzy" third period.
A 4 - 1 win is a great result, but it should have been 4 - 0.
Shutouts for goalies are as important as goals are to scorers, imho and they can't do it by themselves.
The whole demeanour of the Caps last night exhuded failure, from start to finish, although Lindy was, I thought, once again our best player that game.
We may be up against it on this road trip, but at least let's give them a game. :cross:
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Hey Rich, I think the ever optimistic Mick hacked your account.
:snicker:
:lmao:
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Yeah well...It sucks cause the Caps are 3 Pts out of 2nd wild card spot with a game in hand. Win the next one and with even games played they are 1 point away (really 2 cuz the have fewer wins), but 2 points from last wild card or 4 points from WC1 or 3rd in the metro does not sound impossible.
However, looking at their schedule...Ooooh-Faaaah
With 19 games remaining, Caps play 14 of them against teams currently in a playoff spot. They catch Shittsburgh once, Buffalo twice, and Ottawa once, Calgary once. These are the only non-playoff team opponents remaining on the schedule
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https://twitter.com/capstrav1s/status/1767352913737785689 (https://twitter.com/capstrav1s/status/1767352913737785689)
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Hey Rich, I think the ever optimistic Mick hacked your account.
:snicker:
Shit, what'r you talking about, that fucker hacked mine!! :raspberry: :snicker:
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Rempe in front of DPS after only 10 games, he won't last long..........
Strength of schedule will kill the Caps playoffs chances, just not their year. I remember seeing a stat a month ago that the Caps had the hardest remaining schedule of any team!
24 has been invisible the last 10 games, I sort of hoped he would have been traded at the deadline :(
In Vancover for the game on Saturday, should be a fun one.
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In 10 career NHL games, Rempe has 54 PIMs with an average TOI of 5:39 per game and 4 fighting majors. Hes a big kid, but being big doesnt mean he has to be a thug.
Rempe got a 4 game vacation today, without pay
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In 10 career NHL games, Rempe has 54 PIMs with an average TOI of 5:39 per game and 4 fighting majors. Hes a big kid, but being big doesnt mean he has to be a thug.
Rempe got a 4 game vacation today, without pay
Yeah, I read somewhere that he averages more time in the penalty box per game than ice time.
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This morning, coach Carbery said they expect Dowd and Fever to be ready to go tonight.
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I just hope they can get healthy, get their chemistry back and stay healthy awhile. Seems like every time someone comes back it fucks them for a couple games. :(
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Its going to be another game where lines wont be known until the last minute. Fever and Dowd are probable, Wilson is questionable.
Kuemper to start tonight.
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Chimmer
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1768025491905155158 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1768025491905155158)
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last night in Edmonton..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1768111498142904754 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1768111498142904754)
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tonight in Seattle..
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1768322682561364227 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1768322682561364227)
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you know how something can be funny and not funny at the same time
https://nypost.com/2024/03/14/sports/jaromir-jagr-bobblehead-shipment-stolen-ruining-penguins-giveaway/ (https://nypost.com/2024/03/14/sports/jaromir-jagr-bobblehead-shipment-stolen-ruining-penguins-giveaway/)
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Seems like Dowd is a little rusty, but Oshie seems to have a jump in his skating that I haven't seen in a while - nice to see that.
I hate that they had to sit Sgarabosa and NAK - both those guys have been playing well with a ton of effort. Why start Pacioretti at this point? I'm afraid it is a "respect" kind of thing as they don't want that reputation in the league. If that is the case, I don't agree with it. He has had his time and been paid well and they gave him enough games to make an extra $2 million in bonuses - which was stupid.
Bring up more Hershey guys and let's see who can develop!
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Jeebus, make is stop.
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1769097332232966327
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Caps have also hit a wall with Miroshnichenko. A major decision needs to be made..
https://twitter.com/CapFriendly/status/1768747597320143097 (https://twitter.com/CapFriendly/status/1768747597320143097)
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couple things noticed in last several games or more...
I like Miro...he SHOOTS the puck. From anywhere. His goal the other night was way out on wing against the boards and he spins and fires at the net.
couple times last night...drives the net...SHOOTS the puck. He WANTS to score. Please encourage that instinct coaches. I hope he stays with team next year instead of another year in Hershey.
Lindy is playing very very well. I wish we could move Kuemper. I'd rather see Lindy get 55 games next year and youngins & Shep make up the rest. Shep could be a legit NHL backup
Caps should move Jensen or TVR. If Caps are decided on Bear, then move one of the old guys. Carlson, Jensen or TVR (and we all know JC going nowhere) I'd like to see Iorio get some games
FFS move on from Patches. I dont think he's been terrible, but I'd rather see NAK in the lineup (both are UFA end of season)
McMike & Malenstyn are both RFA. I am sure Caps will sign both....curious what McMike will get. I mean if they gave Protus 3.38m per, McMike might be 4m per yer.
Malenstyn has improved greatly this year...probably more than any other player. Lappy and McMike both have too, but Malenstyn has just grown so much this year. good wheels, drives the net, hustles after the puck, forchecks, great PK guy.
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With the win, Caps now 1pt behind Wings for WC spot and Caps have 1 game in hand. Sadly the wings play Buffalo (wings won), Pittsburgh, Columbus, Islanders next 4 games
Wings play Hens today. Go Shittsburgh! :huh:
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There' a lot to like about Miro. He's got size, has jam in his game. Is an excellent creator/passer as well as a shooter! Looking forward to his future! (Doubt he ever sees Hershey again, unless he's recovering from something) Coach was speaking very highly of him after the game last night. "Not just a young player getting his feet wet, he's earning his ice time"
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Old timey short track race at Bristol!! Tires wore out, blew out. Had to pace and save. And of course Hamlin spanked em' again! :raspberry:
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Well Wings and Isles both lost so that's good for Caps
Caps (73) 1 pt behind Wings (74) for last WC spot. Caps have 2 games in hand vs Wings
Isles tied with Caps with 73 pts, Caps 1 game in hand
A win tonight will move the Caps into the WC spot
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McMike & Malenstyn are both RFA. I am sure Caps will sign both....curious what McMike will get. I mean if they gave Protus 3.38m per, McMike might be 4m per yer.
Malenstyn has improved greatly this year...probably more than any other player. Lappy and McMike both have too, but Malenstyn has just grown so much this year. good wheels, drives the net, hustles after the puck, forchecks, great PK guy.
I agree on Malenstyn. He is becoming my favorite player. Hopefully he can convert more of his chances into goals. Apparently he drew some interest at the trade deadline which ought to tell Caps management something. I hope they lock him up on a 5 year deal.
Lappie is also really coming on and you can see his confidence grow by the game. He has some skills and could develop into a 25 goal scorer. He and McMike would be even further along if we didn't have that jackass Laviollete as coach last year. I'm really hoping the Rangers get knocked out in the first round.
Miro is really interesting. I like his effort and he goes to the net. Not sure I see the size yet, but maybe he still grows a little and puts on some muscle - although he seems to be holding his own now.
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Old timey short track race at Bristol!! Tires wore out, blew out. Had to pace and save. And of course Hamlin spanked em' again! :raspberry:
That was tough to watch. Bristol is absolutely one of my favorite tracks. Apparently NASCAR told Goodyear to build more tire failure into their tires to improve the racing, and put more emphasis on the driver and team to manage things. But yesterday was trash. Tires wore out way too quickly. That pissed me off, but nothing like that turd Hamlin winning. Hamlin is the new [championship-less] Kyle Busch.
On the plus side, MTJ came in second.
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.... Not sure I see the size yet, but maybe he still grows a little and puts on some muscle - although he seems to be holding his own now.
Yes i thought when i first heard of him...he was good size, but he appears small on the ice. They have him listed at 6'1", 185lbs. I am sure he will ad a little muscle, but he looked short to me the other night. He does hit though, and does not appear to get pushed around. I wonder what he was standing on when they measured that 6'-1" :snicker:
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But yesterday was trash.
Best short track race in years, maybe decades!! Hope they don't change a thing and let teams adjust to the tire wear! (Doubtful, they'll probably come with a tire they can run all 500 laps on next) :snicker:
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Best short track race in years, maybe decades!! Hope they don't change a thing and let teams adjust to the tire wear! (Doubtful, they'll probably come with a tire they can run all 500 laps on next) :snicker:
Naw, that was trash. There's been a couple of night races in the last few years [Hamlin vs Chase and Harvick vs Chase] that were better than yesterday Only 5 drivers on the lead lap when the race ended? [First time that's happened in decades].
You're right though in that there's no chance that Goodyear doesn't address the tire wear. I think they had the right idea when they asked Goodyear to bring a tire that will wear down more than the tires in the past; they just went overboard.
The best part of the race was seeing Bristol without the dirt. Cute concept and a throwback to NASCAR's dirt track history, but Bristol is such an awesome track it doesn't need gimmickry.
Just to annoy the non-NASCAR fans, what's your thoughts on the road courses and the street racing? It's taken a while, but I am warming up to drivers having to turn left AND right. Watkins Glen and Sonoma bring out a different skillset, as does the ROVAL and Indy road course. The street race in Chicago was a disaster last year but that can be blamed on the weather. It'll be interesting to see how it goes this year.
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Im a fan of turning right, just not as often as nascar has adopted. Give me Sonoma, The Glen and like a Road Atlanta, Road America or Canada Tire and Im good. The roval is criminal imo, as it takes away the fall 500 at Charlotte and is basically a go-kart/miata mx5 track. COTA is an F1 track that I don't particularly care for due to huge run off zones everywhere. Chicago will be a follow the leader spectacle, unless it rains every race.. (then again, with this nextgen car, that's pretty much all the RC's.)
Would much rather see them back at Rockingham, North Wilkesboro, Nashville Fairgrounds, Chicagoland, Dover a 2nd date, etc.
But yea, Im an old school short track, save your stuff to make it to the end, style of racing fan. Be it brakes, motors, tires, fuel. Today's normal -every lap is a qualifying lap- doesn't do much for me. Nothing bums me out more than seeing those brake rotors glowing bright red from lap 10 on and rarely/never even a brake or tire failure.
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Thats carbon fiber brakes. They have to be hot to work well, and they last longer.
Street racing can work given the right circuit. But I havent seen one yet for nascar. Monaco is the only good one I know of. I dont mind a few road races mixed in to turning left all the time. But the roval, street racing, hub mount wheels, trans axle, electronics, all are trying to attract the F1/Indy car fan while alienating the nascar fan. If they are running tech the average fan cant afford and doesnt understand they lose the average fan. I get going to overhead cam motors, and even fuel injection to a point. The rest is just dumb. TV ratings and race attendance the last 10 years shows it. NASCAR did get a boost during covid because they were the only game on the continent, but that boost is petering off.
The cookie cutter mile and a halfs didnt help either. The Indy oval is completely different from Daytona or Dega. Personally, I wouldnt mind seeing a couple more tracks like Richmond. About 3/4 to a mile. The car has to corner well and accelerate well to do well.
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Nascar still uses cast iron rotors. But these (Cup) rotors are huge due to the 18" wheel/brake package.
They have Iowa. Basically a carbon copy of RIR. Just not enough stands/facility (apparently) to support a Cup race.
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Who is our current goalie coach?
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Have we secretly hired "The Goalie Whisperer" back again?
WHO has picked up this old second rate back up and transformed him into the second coming of Braden Holtby.
LINDBEAST. WOW!
There's nothing to be done about Kuemper. He's just too slow. A lesson for all you ageist people out there. :raspberry:
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Who is our current goalie coach?
Scott Murray, its his 7th season as the Caps goalie coach.
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Scott Murray, its his 7th season as the Caps goalie coach.
Didn't he train under "The Goalie Whisperer" ? When he was here for Braden? Was that him? I know there were a couple.
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If hes been here for 7 years he mustve been an assistant under Korn, I dont remember for sure
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My second comment would be about our younguns.
I really like the way they go to the net and take shots. Something we have been lacking for a while. All that patta cake, patta cake passes man is over. That was Nicky Backtrom's forte. This is new era. I like it.
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Is our "calendar" correct? Shows a blank spot for Sunday? Thought I saw where we have a 12:30 matinee? :huh:
I think Chuck is an outlier for Murray. Been calling for his head for a few years now..
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(https://i.postimg.cc/T3NNb73N/GI-2-Sn-WWUAAO672.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BjDC9CD2)
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1769905945490997602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1769905945490997602%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=
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Congrats Ovi. Never doubted Ovi for a second.
Well....there was that 3-1/2 months earlier this season where there was doubt but...
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1769905945490997602 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1769905945490997602)
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Is our "calendar" correct? Shows a blank spot for Sunday? Thought I saw where we have a 12:30 matinee? :huh:
I think Chuck is an outlier for Murray. Been calling for his head for a few years now..
the calendar looks fine to me
:-|
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Oh Goody...Wednesday is TNT and its Caps PRIDE night. Hopefully the rest of the NHL country gets to see our Pride spirit shining bright on national TV
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Its nice to see the Caps get into a playoff spot. If it weren't for the Wings recent collapse we'd still be outside looking in...
Wings are 2-8 in their last 10 allowing Caps 6-4 to pick up 8 pts on the Redwings in the last 10 games. Flyers are 4-5-1 giving up 3 points to Caps last in last 10.
Virtually everyone else in this race is almost exactly in the same spot - basically giving or taking maybe 1 point relative to the Caps, but these teams are out of reach for the Caps anyway. We picked up 1 point on the Isles also...but 1 point in 10 games wont cut it. The Caps needed help and they got it from the exact two teams that could help us the most.
So...thanks Detroit and Philthy. :P
Toronto, Jets, Canes....we could use a little help from you this week.
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the calendar looks fine to me
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8-0
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1770193569795473543 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1770193569795473543)
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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/20/former-nhl-player-chris-simon-dies-at-52-as-family-blames-cte (https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/20/former-nhl-player-chris-simon-dies-at-52-as-family-blames-cte)
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the Caps were off yesterday, so Id expect the same lines tonight vs the Leafs
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We definitely aren't the smartest bunch.. He'll probably get 10 games. :-\ That was just fucking dumb.
https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1770858978802651611 (https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1770858978802651611)
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It wouldnt say a 4 minute high stick call is common, but its not uncommon, and the vast majority dont need a league hearing. But this is Wilson. They probably cite him as habitual again despite being well outside the window for being habitual.. again.
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The only way this happens is if a roster spot is open. At 10am there is no word on who has vacated a roster spot.
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1771179071587733810 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1771179071587733810)
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I guess they think Wilson will be gone a while. The Caps have no faith in Ethan Frank. lol :( I just wanted to see what all the fuss was about, with his speed..
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Boggles my mind that they keep wasting games on Phillips. He is not an NHL player. We waive him, the Pens pick him up and then they waive him. Let's give some other guys a shot!!!
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In post morning skate comments, coach said Protas and Oshie are out again tonight. If the league does anything to Wilson Id expect that news about 3pm.
Also, Im pretty sure the Caps have until 5pm to vacate a roster spot for Phillips. Either by moving Protas or Oshie to IR, or Willy getting a non paid vacation.
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looks like Kuemper in net..
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Dumb stick by Willy but I don't think he really was trying to hit the guy in the face...you can see from his own reaction it was O shit...
although, when you just isolate it...it sure looks like he winds up and just lets her fly. I still dont think it was his intent.
Prolly cost him 20 games with the fucking DOPS though. Any excuse to fuck Willy and the Caps, they will grab it.
You'd think Willy being a home town boy, he'd catch a break in Toronto now and then, but no.
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Boggles my mind that they keep wasting games on Phillips. He is not an NHL player. We waive him, the Pens pick him up and then they waive him. Let's give some other guys a shot!!!
Yeah, I mean the guy hustles his ass off, but he is not effective. This is the best option we have in Hershey? WTF Miro better be playing before Phillips
Phillips is not big enough to be a 3rd/4th liner so...
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6 games
what a complete load of shyte
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Im surprised they didn't give him 10 or more. Either way, Caps are fucked with lineups that can't stay consistent. Oshie in and out every other game, now Wilson. Who knows what's wrong with Protas.. Fairly important cogs to be doing w/o all the time. :sick:
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someone in shitsburgh is 12th
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1771340767509811438 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1771340767509811438)
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https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1771343250126712994 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1771343250126712994)
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Nascar goin' road racing at COTA today and tomorrow..
Got some 17 year old phenom (Connor Zilisch) on the pole for the Trucks today. 1:30 FS1.
Then Xfinity at 5:00 FS1. Bunch of ringers in that one. (Gibbs, Larson, Allmendinger, Van Ginsberg)
Then Cup tomorrow at 3:30 on Fox. Byron/Gibbs on the front row.
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Phillips was sent back to Hershey today. It appears the move was made after the game started.
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The Islanders and Flyers lost yesterday, which helps the Caps with the last wildcard spot and possibly 3rd in the metro.
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Nascar goin' road racing at COTA today and tomorrow..
Got some 17 year old phenom (Connor Zilisch) on the pole for the Trucks today. 1:30 FS1.
Then Xfinity at 5:00 FS1. Bunch of ringers in that one. (Gibbs, Larson, Allmendinger, Van Ginsberg)
Then Cup tomorrow at 3:30 on Fox. Byron/Gibbs on the front row.
I tried to watch some of the cup race. I found it mildly boring.
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Yea, race was pretty bland. F1 tracks aren't really built for nascar. Too much room, not enough sand traps, etc. I was vested since Ty and Christopher were in the mix for most of it.
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Bet it was awful dusty in Cap One yesterday! :raspberry:
https://twitter.com/Capitals_THN/status/1771940260479381835
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NIce win. Ovi stays hot. Strome still producing which is great. McMike looking better and better all places on the ice, which is fantastic. Miro finds ways to produce even with limited ice time.
Now if we could just manage to keep Lindy in the net the rest of the way...
Caps are one win away from 3rd place in the Metro...currently (with 2 games in hand vs Philthy)
Philthy has played some good teams recently, and plays Rags tonight, but 8 of remaining 10 are against non-playoff teams.
Detroit's last ten are 5/10 versus playoff teams so their schedule is tougher than Philly's
Caps have 12 remaining...call it 6/12 vs good teams so about same as Detroit. I think the Caps can get in.
Fun to watch when they are playing well. Go Caps
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https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1772307539033489599 (https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1772307539033489599)
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Way to go Ovie
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https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1772307539033489599 (https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1772307539033489599)
So what do these 3 guys have in common? They were all #1 draft picks in their respective years.
I was shocked looking at McDavid. Maybe it's partially the beard, but he looks like a grizzled 30-something already.
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Dumb stick by Willy but I don't think he really was trying to hit the guy in the face...you can see from his own reaction it was O shit...
although, when you just isolate it...it sure looks like he winds up and just lets her fly. I still dont think it was his intent.
Prolly cost him 20 games with the fucking DOPS though. Any excuse to fuck Willy and the Caps, they will grab it.
You'd think Willy being a home town boy, he'd catch a break in Toronto now and then, but no.
When I saw the replay on this, it looked very very bad. VERY bad. I'm AMAZED he only got 6 games.
What I saw was Willy hit him in the face the first time, then glance back and properly whack him in the face a second time. :-(
This is unacceptble to me. If somebody had done this to one of our guys, all of us would be up in arms! :angry:
Tom Wilson wears an "A" on his shirt. He shouldn't be after this. :( :'(
Maybe I'd need to see the whole thing a few more times to determine whether or not there was intention but.........
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I'm actually surprised there hasn't been far more comment on this. :huh:
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I'm actually surprised there hasn't been far more comment on this. :huh:
I figured he'd get 10+, but then I saw this video. NHL is a joke when it comes to suspensions and fines.
https://twitter.com/mremis/status/1771297322842116565
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The NHL and DoPS is a fucking joke. This from Fridays Carolina game, no call on the ice, not a word the following day from DoPs..
https://twitter.com/ScoutingTheRefs/status/1771556169997275167 (https://twitter.com/ScoutingTheRefs/status/1771556169997275167)
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Yep, that should of drew an interview fine/suspension as well.
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These all look like "hockey plays" to me :huh: :raspberry:
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Dang...12 NHL games tonight....including one very important one...
Ahem....must be a shopping day; out of brie and whiskey? :raspberry:
Caps & Wings...time for some BBQ'd wings boys...tear them up. Need this game
Philthy vs Rags (Rags with 98 pts, with a win would be 1st team to 100pts this season. Canucks also at 98 lost to Kings last night missing the chance to both clinch playoff spot and 1st to 100pts.)
Boston vs FLA (battling for 1st place in the Atlantic, both with 97 pts) Wasn't FLA the last WC team last year, then beat #1 Boston in the first round?
GO CAPS!!!
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I do need to go shopping, and I havent bought brie in years. But it might go well with the white merlo I bought last week. I have whiskey, and a mixer.
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Im stocked and ready on all fronts. :wackysmile: :raspberry:
Rich, those do look like hockey plays! Especially #11.. I don't know what he did, but Im sure he deserved it!! ;D
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The Caps are off today. I dont expect any news until the morning skate tomorrow in Toronto.
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Last season 27 year old Strome had a career high 23 goals with the Caps in 81 games. This season hes now got a career high 25 goals in 71 games.
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Healthy scratch. 2m salary this year and next.. :-\
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1773109656941953187
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Id say the Caps need to call up an extra Dman.
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Im guessing Milano wont be available for a couple games either
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1773112378097348990 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1773112378097348990)
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That'll be the downfall of the season if they don't make it in. Lineup can't stay consistent at all.
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https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1773143512151711958 (https://twitter.com/NoVa_Caps/status/1773143512151711958)
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Im guessing Milano wont be available for a couple games either
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1773112378097348990 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1773112378097348990)
Who did Frank piss off to not even get a look?
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Who did Frank piss off to not even get a look?
Other than speed, he must not show much other than AHL talent? He's 26. If they had any thoughts of him being an NHL'r he'd of been called up by now, imo. :huh:
So your telling me there's a chance!! :wackysmile: :raspberry:
https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1773366988678590558
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Well I'm glad to see Iorio get a chance, but not for this reason. Not sure if he gets in the lineup though...we have 6 D without Bear.
Phillips...thought we were done with this experiment ::)
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Other than speed, he must not show much other than AHL talent? He's 26. If they had any thoughts of him being an NHL'r he'd of been called up by now, imo. :huh:
So your telling me there's a chance!! :wackysmile: :raspberry:
https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1773366988678590558 (https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1773366988678590558)
Hershey has the best record in the AHL by a significant amount. They also have the best goal differential in the league, and as a result, virtually all the players on the roster have a healthy +/- rating (which I realize has flaws as a predictor of quality of play). Iorio leads the team in +/- with a +26, one of the highest ratings in the AHL.
Ethan Frank has played 90% of Hershey's games, and I'd have to believe he is playing on an upper line, with his scoring prowess. BUT, half his goals are on the power play, and his +/- rating, which reflects 5 on 5 play only, is 0. I wonder if these indicators suggest that he is not especially responsible defensively. I suspect the first priority for AHL call-ups is, try to do no harm.
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I suspect the first priority for AHL call-ups is, try to do no harm.
This the likely reason its Phillips. Especially this time of year with the playoff chase.
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just got from a few errands, the grocery was mobbed at 2:30 in the afternoon, as if snow was in the forecast
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Every time they call up Phillips, coach says it's because he's got experience. I get it. Thing about Frank is, we've had numerous chances/needs through the season when they've called up inexperienced forwards and they never call his #.
Ice probably solved the riddle. Too bad, I wanted to see the fastest man in the NHL! (Even if he is a shrimp) :snicker:
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In any event, they have to have someone still in Herschey that is better than Phillips! Hopefully he isn't actually playing.
I'm calling it at 4-3 tonight with McMike, Strome, Lappy and Ovi scoring.
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Hershey has the best record in the AHL by a significant amount. They also have the best goal differential in the league, and as a result, virtually all the players on the roster have a healthy +/- rating (which I realize has flaws as a predictor of quality of play). Iorio leads the team in +/- with a +26, one of the highest ratings in the AHL.
Ethan Frank has played 90% of Hershey's games, and I'd have to believe he is playing on an upper line, with his scoring prowess. BUT, half his goals are on the power play, and his +/- rating, which reflects 5 on 5 play only, is 0. I wonder if these indicators suggest that he is not especially responsible defensively. I suspect the first priority for AHL call-ups is, try to do no harm.
Nice post. I suspect your right about Frank.
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Hopefully this kid tries out (and is ready) for the big club next year!
Ryan Leonard
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1773810189990240695 (https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1773810189990240695)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/LsyNSVts/tenor.gif)
:raspberry:
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:hopslam:
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I don't know what is going on with Dowd since he came back. Yes, he has scored a couple goals, but I think he has not played well at all. He was awful against the Bruins with terrible passing and decisions. Maybe he is still hurt. Protas has also been lousy since he came back.
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:hopslam:
Yep, that's the best way to cope with tonight.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Pr6T570k/2c822cf8a5299e2506b67f3e6fa1c4f6.gif) (https://postimages.org/)
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Cup Series at RIR tonight! Done gone green!! Start was amazing on "wet" tires.. Nascar had to ruin it with a "competition caution" on lap 30 to go back to slicks.. :-( They could fuck up a wet dream I swear. lol
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dowhut :huh:
NASCAR dont run on Easter Sunday
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You missed a doozy at RIR!! lol All kinds of drama. Nascar not knowing how/when to use the wet tires, wasting laps due to pit road being wet, non competitive pit stops so they could change back to slicks. Kinda screwed up stage 1, even though it was "interesting" to say the least. Plus on wets the cars were 4 wide, racing all over the place. Then strategy in stage 2 and 3. Larson and Truex battling/swapping the lead. Then Wallace spins Larson (who faded) for 4th, with Truex getting ready to take the white flag. G/W/C overtime. Denny jumps from 3rd to 1st on pitstop. Then jumps the restart but nascar don't care. lol Truex door slamming Larson on the last lap cause he was pissed he went from winning to 4th, then he and Larson body slam down into turn 1 after the flag. Then he rams Denny 3x coming back to pit road cause he "jumped the start, then used me up in turn 1". Fans booing Denny at his home track.. All that on Easter Sunday!! :raspberry: :snicker:
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from Saturdays Bush race..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OVyE6iiY20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OVyE6iiY20)
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Damn...gonna hafta rename this thread the BORING thread if yuns keep posting Nascar shit in here :raspberry:
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:-| Fine.. Flyers tie it with 9 seconds left, lose in OT to the Islanders. :raspberry:
And..
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1774977317216874582 (https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1774977317216874582)
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:-| Fine.. Flyers tie it with 9 seconds left, lose in OT to the Islanders. :raspberry:
And..
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1774977317216874582 (https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1774977317216874582)
Damn Mick. I expect better from you. This is pretty much worst case possible on all counts. Well...I guess Philthy winning it in OT would have been worse
I'm telling you, the Cardiac Caps are going to draw this out to the final game of the season
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Hey, you asked for it!! I was happy talking about Hamlin's win at RIR.. :raspberry: :snicker:
And yes, if they make it, it'll come down to the last day of the season. They just can't help themselves. :-\
Big game tonight! Definitely could/should win, but it's hockey! Can't wait to see who's in/out of the lineup! You know it won't be the same. Never is! Probably 50/50 on Oshie. He took a hit Sat. and had maintenance yesterday. :wackysmile:
And there it is.. lol
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1775199051249561972
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You can't sleep on Buffalo. They are a better team than their record, whereas the Caps are actually worse than their record I think in all honesty.
How many games you think Oshie plays next season?
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If it weren't for the money, I think Oshie would definitely retire. My bet is he plays 30 games next year.
The Caps should be in the cat-bird seat with the games in hand they have, but it will probably come down to the last game of the season - which will be kind of fun - I guess.
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Im surprised Oshie has played in over 50% of the games this year. Wonder what the team/management thinks of part time players? Do they think playing half the games in 5 game spurts outweighs the disruption to the lineup all the time? I dunno. He doesn't add much outside of cheerleading anymore. I hope he retires or at least "steps away from the game" so he can still get paid, but we can look for his replacement. Somehow we need a superstar forward and it's not going to be coming via draft. Maybe there's a FA or trade to be made this offseason..
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Im surprised Oshie has played in over 50% of the games this year. Wonder what the team/management thinks of part time players? Do they think playing half the games in 5 game spurts outweighs the disruption to the lineup all the time? I dunno. He doesn't add much outside of cheerleading anymore. I hope he retires or at least "steps away from the game" so he can still get paid, but we can look for his replacement. Somehow we need a superstar forward and it's not going to be coming via draft. Maybe there's a FA or trade to be made this offseason..
I think a couple of big FA signings will do us good. TJ'S contract expires after next year so I suspect it will be his last year
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I expect there will be several FA's out there this summer when 15/16 teams fail in the playoffs this year
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Stromer leads the team in Goals, Points and GWG. He's having a nice season despite the rest of the group.
Career high in goals this year and needs 3 more points to match his career high in total points (last year)
Funny looking at the stats...TJ Oshie is 2nd on the team with 42 PIMs...what a goon. Willy leads of course with 120. Surprisingly, Ovie only has 20 Pims all season...that's got to be a record low for him. What a team of ruffians we have.
Milano leads team in +/- with +5. Only 5 players are in the plus. You know something's amiss when you +/- leaders are the guys who play the least
Milano +5
NAK +4
Sgarossa +2
Lappy +1
Iorio +1
Iorio is the only Dman even close to a + number (and yes, he's only played one game). I thought he played well the other night. If Caps don't bring in some real D in the offseason, I'd bring Iorio up and ship one of the old guys off.
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Rags vs Devils tonight, 130 penalty minutes on the opening faceoff. 166 total in the game. Devils lose in regulation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phGAeWcsSw8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phGAeWcsSw8)
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I saw that on the news. Looked like every Rag was getting his ass kicked? lol Guess it was all over that rookie who likes to use his elbows?
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That was crazy. And I love how all of his teammates had his back like that!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/04/04/sport/rangers-devils-nhl-brawl-spt-intl
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so what was that about? dropping at the puck drop start of game? what happened the previous game?
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so what was that about? dropping at the puck drop start of game? what happened the previous game?
https://youtu.be/-Mg2KjMJidY
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Wonder who's pussy hurts now? ::)
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1776301489230639245
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Wonder who's pussy hurts now? ::)
Took me a second :lol:
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Wonder who's pussy hurts now? ::)
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1776301489230639245 (https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1776301489230639245)
He was officially listed as a scratch by management last night.
:huh:
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Shepard and Phillips were sent to Hershey on Saturday, April 6.
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You ever contact ArJuna and see if he knows why the site takes a dump through the day?
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drop 6 in a row and 3-5-2 in last 10 games. OOF. Way to pour it on at the end guys.
So I guess I need to start looking for a team to cheer for in the playoffs. Thought I had till end of first round to start looking.
Its the Oilers in the West, but I don't like anyone in the East. I guess it's Toronto for me.
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https://twitter.com/Lukewearechange/status/1777169210818388300 (https://twitter.com/Lukewearechange/status/1777169210818388300)
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That's such bullshit! We don't throw stuff at the eclipse. We shoot that bitch!! We almost had it, then the fucker came back to life!! :raised-eyebrow:
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:snicker:
in other news, coach said Sandin will be out for awhile after that check into the corner glass..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1777404613236252799 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1777404613236252799)
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I wish to talk about Lindy.
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I wish to talk about Lindy.
:huh: Who's stopping you?
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I wish to talk about Lindy.
On a team with a defense, he'd be the Cup favorite imo. He'll battle you, he'll rob you, he'll take your fucking lunch money!!
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It would be nice to make the playoffs, but lets be real, the Caps will get smoked by any team they could face in the 1st round. There's not a single team in the top 6 that we are competitive with. Maybe the Caps hang with Boston only because we have some sort of magic juju vs. them, but I doubt that magic holds for an entire series.
Caps can hang with good teams on occasion, but not night in and night out, and not when it really matters (like the last 6 games).... we just are not that good overall. We don't have even one area that we excel at...or even are above average at; size, speed, skill, O, D, GT...undeniable desire? We've got none of those.
(no Mick didn't hijack my account...it's really me that's being debbie downer)
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I dont see this team as a cup contender. But getting in the playoffs would still be nice, and weirder things have happened once in.
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I'd just like an extra week of hockey.. Once the Caps are done I tune out for the most part. Then about all there is to watch is Chicago Med, Fire and PD. :-( lol
Rich, we have cup caliber goaltending in Chucky. That's it though. We stink in every other aspect. I still don't know how we're that bad at Defense with all the money we have in contracts, but here we are. I guess that man-on-man D they play only works with slow teams. Any team with speed gives us fits.
Buffalo was eliminated from the playoffs last night, so maybe they show up hung over and butthurt and let us win tomorrow?? :wackysmile:
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:huh: Who's stopping you?
I fell asleep, finally! :P
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Anyways, what I wanted to comment on was Lindy's progression. At the start of the season he was a pretty average back up goalie.
I did mention early on that I preferred his style of goalying to Kuemper's. Quicker, more athletic, more aware, etc., but there really wasn't much to choose between them at the beginning. They both had their flaws and faults, almost polar opposites.
K is the younger of the two, with a CUP ring to his name and Lindy was the career AHL'r.
Somewhere along the line, we seem to have secretly hired Mitch Korn again 8) . I swear I've seen glimpses of Holtby in Lindy's play sometimes.
In spite of his 70's porn star moooostache :snicker: , he's easily been our team MVP, imho.
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Black Ice, I have a question for you. Well, it's not just for you, but I figure you're probably most likely to know the answer. ;)
I have mentioned a couple of times now that I think the team always plays better when T J Oshie is about.
Is this statistically true, or is it just my imagination. Which, let's face it, is entirely possible........... :snicker:
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Here ya go Lil. Caps media guy Tarik El-Bashir answers why the team is different with Oshie in the lineup. No stats, but a good explanation. And I agree, the certainly "seem" like they have more success when he's in the lineup. Click the image, should take you to the story. Good read. Also talks about possible reason Frank didn't get called up.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1778089991526097085 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1778089991526097085)
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Here ya go Lil. Caps media guy Tarik El-Bashir answers why the team is different with Oshie in the lineup. No stats, but a good explanation. And I agree, the certainly "seem" like they have more success when he's in the lineup. Click the image, should take you to the story. Good read. Also talks about possible reason Frank didn't get called up.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1778089991526097085 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1778089991526097085)
:koolaid:
Oh wait........You remember I don't have any SOUND on my puter, right?
Soooo
Transcript, word for word please..... :snicker:
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He said / she said ? :uh-huh:
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It isn't just my imagintion then?
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Here ya go Lil. Caps media guy Tarik El-Bashir answers why the team is different with Oshie in the lineup. No stats, but a good explanation. And I agree, the certainly "seem" like they have more success when he's in the lineup. Click the image, should take you to the story. Good read. Also talks about possible reason Frank didn't get called up.
https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1778089991526097085 (https://twitter.com/Tarik_ElBashir/status/1778089991526097085)
Ummmm
No clicky no worky. :-\
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Ummmm
No clicky no worky. :-\
Lil its not a video with sound...its a link to a Q & A article from Tarik El-Bashir.
Click on the paragraph just below the picture
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Playoff picture is bleak for the Caps.
Problem is teams in the fight below Caps are playing each other and we cant really afford for any of them to win
Hens vs Detroit tonight
Hens vs Islanders last game of season (for both)
I'd say we want Detroit to win tonight, but damn they have Hens, TOR, then Montreal 2x...
Hens have Detroit, Boston Nashville, Islanders
Islanders have Montreal, Rags, Devils, Hens
Philthy has Rags, Devils Caps
We need the Hens, Detroit and Islanders all to start playing like Philthy has lately.
Caps just need to sack up and take some wins and they are in. F what everyone else does.
Go Caps
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Lil its not a video with sound...its a link to a Q & A article from Tarik El-Bashir.
Click on the paragraph just below the picture
::) :lmao:
TA! Got it. :hearts:
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::) :lmao:
TA! Got it. :hearts:
and...If you want sound...then read it aloud ...Loudly to turn up the sound! :raspberry:
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and FFS...Shittsburgh beat Detroit in OT...about the worst case scenario; they both got points
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and FFS...Shittsburgh beat Detroit in OT...about the worst case scenario; they both got points
That's the part that irks me....Spittsburgh getting in. I can only hope they're bounced in the opening round, at this point. 🤬
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Last nights game really ticks me off. Very little effort and some stupid, stupid plays. Milano made two boneheaded plays in our zone that led to a critical goal and he played lousy all night. Protas has totally regressed in the second half of the season and needs to be sat down. That was basically a playoff game and they had no physicality, no effort and made mistakes all night!!
The only bright spots might have been Alexyev and Iorio - and maybe a flash or two of potential from Lappy. Oh, and I did think Pacioretti actually acted like he cared which was more than most of our guys.
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One more thing - I watched most of the BC-Michigan game and it was great. Both of those teams have a lot of talent and could have definitely beaten the Caps last night. In fact, I might take the BC team over the Caps if we could just trade them team for team.
Leonard looked really good - very excited about him!!
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Yea, so far not a single youngin we have took any steps the 2nd half of the season. Was hoping someone would start to stand out, but they're all just so-so to this point. Looked better their first months up than down the stretch. Hopefully in the offseason they can gain another step.. Cause if we go into next year scoring 2 or less most games, it'll get old real quick. I'd rather suck at D and score goals than, well, suck at both. lol Our leaders are too old to lead much as well I guess. Even Wilson has disappeared for the most part. Sad to see..
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Honeymoon over? :huh: lol
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1778977418193093106
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I thought it was obvious in D.C. for about 10 years, that Kuzys motivational issues are between his ears. He obviously isnt prepared to admit that.
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I didn't really notice, but if they say so.. :)
https://twitter.com/CapitalsPR/status/1779319968061866003
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1779517487358288098 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1779517487358288098)
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The NHL roster expansion was April 1. Meaning teams can carry as many players as they want without having to put guys on IR. Teams still have to abide by the salary cap rules until the playoffs start.
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Jensen did not go to the hospital last night, he was able to go home..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1779562764836516173 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1779562764836516173)
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Nice win vs the Bolts.
All we have to do is win the last 2 and we are in. And in all likelihood, we will need to win both.
Detroit's last 2 games are both vs Montreal / Hens face Nashville, then the Islanders / Islanders face Devils then the Hens
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Eastern playoffs brackets are tentatively set at:
New York Rangers (M1) vs. Washington Capitals (WC2)
Carolina Hurricanes (M2) vs. New York Islanders ((M3)
Boston Bruins (A1) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (WC1)
Florida Panthers (A2) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (A3)
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Chucky doing it the right way.. If he has a decent season next year, he'll be getting a FAT payday. (from somebody) :-\
https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1780072469576974523
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Eastern playoffs brackets are tentatively set at:
New York Rangers (M1) vs. Washington Capitals (WC2)
Carolina Hurricanes (M2) vs. New York Islanders ((M3)
Boston Bruins (A1) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (WC1)
Florida Panthers (A2) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (A3)
It was a tad early to call that, but round 1 will be Caps vs Rags, 2-2 on the season
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le1QF3uoQNg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le1QF3uoQNg)
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It was a tad early to call that, but round 1 will be Caps vs Rags, 2-2 on the season
He was about to get the jinx speech, but lucked out this time! :snicker:
So, when do they play? I've heard everything from Sat to Mon.. :huh:
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There are still a bunch of games tonight and Thursday, but it looks like they dont affect the playoff brackets. Ive not seen an official schedule yet.
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Nothing would be sweeter than to be Laviolette with the young guys that he refused to develop - McMike, Lappy and Malynstyn! Also Alexyev and Protos.
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:rofl:
Yea, we're on house money now. Don't even care if we get swept, but would be soooo sweet to send Lavi back to NY with a big round 1 series L.
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I'll take it a win is a win is a win
Caps looked great in the 1st, but it started to get ugly in the second; to me they just looked spent. I don't blame them, but I'll take the breaks we enjoy some Caps playoff hockey.
But damn.... we had trouble scoring on Philthy and their young GT? WTF it be like vs Shesturkin and some real D?
At least we get to find out over the pending last four games of the Caps season :raspberry:
I hope Strome is super pumped for his first real playoff action and catches fire in the playoffs. Someone better.
Go Caps
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Agree - Ovi was shot. Willy was shot, and the rest of them had nothing for the 2nd and 3rd periods. That empty net was an absolute gift - maybe Torts hates the Pens more than we do.
On another note, Leonard is heading back to BC for another year. Wish he would have come out.
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the start times for Sunday are phukin joke..
https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1780744783926817056 (https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/1780744783926817056)
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3pm.. :O=
Guess Lil will be happy. :raspberry: :hearts:
And I'll record Talladega and watch it w/o commercials. So, not all bad I guess.
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oh FFS, what is this the NHL?
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3pm.. :O=
Guess Lil will be happy. :raspberry: :hearts:
And I'll record Talladega and watch it w/o commercials. So, not all bad I guess.
:banana: :super:
:snicker:
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word is Sandin and Jensen may be ready for R1G1
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https://twitter.com/TedStarkey/status/1781251509361012772
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from one extreme to the other.. Sunday at 3pm then Sunday at 8pm. I swear, the nhl scheduling team is just a bunch of monkeys throwing darts at a calendar.
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G1R1 of Canes vs Islanders today.. and its a PPG
https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1781793479661662403 (https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1781793479661662403)
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Well that aint good. And no word on Iorio, though I read somewhere that he was yelling "it popped, it popped" as he went by the bench.. :-\
https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/1782434908683514003
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I dont see any notifications of a call up from Hershey. They do have a spare Dman in Johansen should they need one. Hell of a time to throw him in the lineup though.
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It appears they may be making preparations for a call up..
https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1782515516566843876 (https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1782515516566843876)
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https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1782786511790022887
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So Ovi just looks gassed. A long season and all those games at the end did him no favors. For that matter, I think the whole team was exhausted at the end and could have used a few days off. Three days in between now would help a lot.
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The inexperience on the blue line is so evident vs a team like the Rags
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So they get three days rest which hopefully will get Ovi what he needs to get going.
I still hope they bring in Sgarabosa. Ideally he would replace Pacioretti who has been a waste of a jersey. Apparently he refused a trade at the deadline which ticks me off and should be reason enough for them to sit him - however, the rest of the league would consider that a slap in the face to a renowned veteran - so they won't do it.
If they don't sit Pacioretti, I would it Protas and send him a message. He has just done nothing the last 30 games and when he does get a chance at scoring he has hands of stone. They need to light a fire under him.
I hate to say it, but they also should sit Oshie. He has made a bunch of bad decisions and turnovers and I'm afraid he is just done. Love his heart, but his legs and body can't do it on a consistent basis.
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They should sit Ovi, Oshie and Pacioretty, tbh. None of em are doing anything worthy of getting a sweater, plus Ovi's goals don't count in the playoffs, if he ever does get one.. But they'll burn em' completely out and hope for the best Im sure.
Should have called up Frank and Crystall and whoever else would like to get a few minutes of playoff hockey on their resume. Ryan Leonard wanting to do another year in peewee is also a disappointment. He'll probably break a knee or something and we'll never see him. Caps Hockey! lol
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Right. Nothing to see here. Just be glad Tom Wilson didnt make that hit, hed be out 10 games.
https://scoutingtherefs.com/2024/04/44831/no-penalty-for-rangers-panarin-for-oshie-hit-after-review/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2024/04/44831/no-penalty-for-rangers-panarin-for-oshie-hit-after-review/)
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Right. Nothing to see here. Just be glad Tom Wilson didnt make that hit, hed be out 10 games.
https://scoutingtherefs.com/2024/04/44831/no-penalty-for-rangers-panarin-for-oshie-hit-after-review/ (https://scoutingtherefs.com/2024/04/44831/no-penalty-for-rangers-panarin-for-oshie-hit-after-review/)
Totally true.
I know what I want to happen next game..... I don't just want Panarin's head, I want a full line out! Every single one of them.
We know we're gonna lose the series, no question. What we can't afford to lose is the faith, loyalty and fight in and for each other.
We need to fight for each other and be seen to do it.
That's what I want.
As futile as it may be. :(
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Unfortunately, I don't like our chances in a physical game and in the fight department. Yes, we have Willy and probably will have McIlrath - who apparently has fought Rempe before, but overall the Rags are a more physical team.
The Panarin hit was definitely over the line, but those kind of hits always start the arguments of what was hit first and what the intent was..... The Rags fans are convinced it was "totally clean" and the Caps fans think there should be a suspension. I actually wish they would get more hitting back in the game and just let these marginal ones go. I don't want guys to take head shots, but we are trending toward the IceCapades, even in the playoffs.
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from one extreme to the other.. Sunday at 3pm then Sunday at 8pm. I swear, the nhl scheduling team is just a bunch of monkeys throwing darts at a calendar.
Not that it will matter, but ....then there is a 5 day break from game 4 to game 5
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Not that it will matter, but ....then there is a 5 day break from game 4 to game 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxFbbF8b2m8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxFbbF8b2m8)