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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: R1G2 Caps at Rangers @ 7pm
« Last post by Surreylily on Yesterday at 10:58:58 PM »I say go emergency and bring back this guy
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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: R1G2 Caps at Rangers @ 7pm
« Last post by Surreylily on Yesterday at 10:57:02 PM »Huh. I'm trying to figure out how to do a poll thingamy...........
For who anybody thinks might be our next leader.
Ovi is done.
Backus is gone
Oshie is fucked.
Patches isn't even a question.
Willy pretty much fucked himself.
That leaves, out of the "old guard"..........
..... Dylan. Yes, Mr Volcano himself, is our only hope. 
You know what? If there was a viscious rumour going round that he turns up at practices early to train with some of our sproglets, I'd be pretty happy with that. Does he?
The only other candidate, in my eyes, is Chucky.
We have a hand full of old, tired, bored, lazy vets and a gaggle of headless chicken sproglets, with no guidance or direction.
I'm starting to have serious questions about Carbs........
For who anybody thinks might be our next leader.
Ovi is done.
Backus is gone
Oshie is fucked.
Patches isn't even a question.
Willy pretty much fucked himself.
That leaves, out of the "old guard"..........
..... Dylan. Yes, Mr Volcano himself, is our only hope. You know what? If there was a viscious rumour going round that he turns up at practices early to train with some of our sproglets, I'd be pretty happy with that. Does he?
The only other candidate, in my eyes, is Chucky.
We have a hand full of old, tired, bored, lazy vets and a gaggle of headless chicken sproglets, with no guidance or direction.
I'm starting to have serious questions about Carbs........
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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: R1G2 Caps at Rangers @ 7pm
« Last post by Surreylily on Yesterday at 10:17:04 PM »
I'm certainly not. And it shows why the team's integrity in willing itself to the playoffs with this crew, while it was noble, has NOT been in the best interests of the franchise. When you lose your top two centers and have no remotely equivalent replacements, and when half your defense is injured, you can't compete. It isn't just the players you lose. It's the guys you have to move up in the lineup to play against opponents they don't match up against. That's why a few top players can make all the difference to a team. It isn't just their capabilities; it's that they move other players down in the lineup to play against guys they match up better against.
I agree. I do.
However... I am never going to knock a team for trying and putting in an effort. Just rolling over is not in ANY athlete's DNA. Yes, we will lose, but let's at least make them earn it.
If you were looking for new players, would you pick a quitter? Would you even take a second glance at any Caps player?
We need to show some fight. Unfortunately we don't have a leader anymore.
Unless somebody steps up to that role, we're just a bunch of icecapades.
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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Last post by Surreylily on Yesterday at 09:54:00 PM »Right. Nothing to see here. Just be glad Tom Wilson didn’t make that hit, he’d be out 10 games.
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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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Last post by alta on Yesterday at 07:54:39 PM »Right. Nothing to see here. Just be glad Tom Wilson didn’t make that hit, he’d 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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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Last post by Mickstix on Yesterday at 07:38:07 PM »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
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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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Last post by Beaglefan2 on Yesterday at 10:16:25 AM »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.
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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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: R1G2 Caps at Rangers @ 7pm
« Last post by waynerivers on Yesterday at 10:10:38 AM »The Caps are outclassed. They are outmatched in every aspect of the game. The Rags are better at every single aspect. We don't match up with them anywhere.
Even Carbs system of man on man hurts vs Rags because we are weaker by each man and slower. When one guy can't keep his man, they have an advantage or open man. When 4 of the 5 cant stay with their man....well...you get what we had here last week...
The Caps simply are not good enough, and they are not catching any breaks either. They'd have to get some breaks, Lindy have exceptional game, and maybe we could steal one. We hang with them for moments or stretches of games, but not for an entire game.
We are all disappointed, but is anyone surprised by this?
Oh, and I caught some of the Oilers 1st game...man when they are clicking, they are friggin awesome to watch. They'd make the Rags look slow.
They are suspect in goal though IMO.
Yea, most all the other games look much faster than ours because we aren't in them.
This team needs a comprehensive rebuild and I'm not convinced we have the management (see GM) to get it right. Our recent drafting has certainly been less than auspicious.19
Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: R1G2 Caps at Rangers @ 7pm
« Last post by BlackIce on Wednesday April 24, 2024, 09:59:27 PM Eastern »The Caps are outclassed. They are outmatched in every aspect of the game. The Rags are better at every single aspect. We don't match up with them anywhere.
Even Carbs system of man on man hurts vs Rags because we are weaker by each man and slower. When one guy can't keep his man, they have an advantage or open man. When 4 of the 5 cant stay with their man....well...you get what we had here last week...
The Caps simply are not good enough, and they are not catching any breaks either. They'd have to get some breaks, Lindy have exceptional game, and maybe we could steal one. We hang with them for moments or stretches of games, but not for at isn't n entire game.
We are all disappointed, but is anyone surprised by this?
I'm certainly not. And it shows why the team's integrity in willing itself to the playoffs with this crew, while it was noble, has NOT been in the best interests of the franchise. When you lose your top two centers and have no remotely equivalent replacements, and when half your defense is injured, you can't compete. It isn't just the players you lose. It's the guys you have to move up in the lineup to play against opponents they don't match up against. That's why a few top players can make all the difference to a team. It isn't just their capabilities; it's that they move other players down in the lineup to play against guys they match up better against.
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Washington Capitals & Other Hockey Discussion / Re: R1G2 Caps at Rangers @ 7pm
« Last post by richkrt99 on Wednesday April 24, 2024, 05:34:57 PM Eastern »The Caps are outclassed. They are outmatched in every aspect of the game. The Rags are better at every single aspect. We don't match up with them anywhere.
Even Carbs system of man on man hurts vs Rags because we are weaker by each man and slower. When one guy can't keep his man, they have an advantage or open man. When 4 of the 5 cant stay with their man....well...you get what we had here last week...
The Caps simply are not good enough, and they are not catching any breaks either. They'd have to get some breaks, Lindy have exceptional game, and maybe we could steal one. We hang with them for moments or stretches of games, but not for an entire game.
We are all disappointed, but is anyone surprised by this?
Oh, and I caught some of the Oilers 1st game...man when they are clicking, they are friggin awesome to watch. They'd make the Rags look slow.
They are suspect in goal though IMO.
Even Carbs system of man on man hurts vs Rags because we are weaker by each man and slower. When one guy can't keep his man, they have an advantage or open man. When 4 of the 5 cant stay with their man....well...you get what we had here last week...
The Caps simply are not good enough, and they are not catching any breaks either. They'd have to get some breaks, Lindy have exceptional game, and maybe we could steal one. We hang with them for moments or stretches of games, but not for an entire game.
We are all disappointed, but is anyone surprised by this?
Oh, and I caught some of the Oilers 1st game...man when they are clicking, they are friggin awesome to watch. They'd make the Rags look slow.
They are suspect in goal though IMO.