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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #480 on: Monday December 04, 2023, 07:08:07 PM Eastern »
Sammy does seem to have an inside ear, but she is also frequently wrong when she posts expected line combos..


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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #481 on: Monday December 04, 2023, 07:12:17 PM Eastern »
She better be wrong.. We don't need a $9m x 3 healthy scratched RW. lol

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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #482 on: Monday December 04, 2023, 07:44:54 PM Eastern »


Didn't he end up getting scratched at Winnipeg before they got rid of him too?
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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #483 on: Monday December 04, 2023, 09:17:40 PM Eastern »
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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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #485 on: Wednesday December 06, 2023, 12:00:59 PM Eastern »
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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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #486 on: Wednesday December 06, 2023, 12:52:26 PM Eastern »
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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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #487 on: Wednesday December 06, 2023, 05:54:28 PM Eastern »

 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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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #488 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 10:38:58 AM Eastern »
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)

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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #489 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 11:01:25 AM Eastern »
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.


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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #490 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 11:52:08 AM Eastern »
Let’s not forget, the only on ice coach held over from Lavi is the goalie coach.


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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #491 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 12:36:16 PM Eastern »
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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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #492 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 12:46:11 PM Eastern »
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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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #493 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 12:47:05 PM Eastern »
Ain't there supposed to be a game today? :huh:
Hey, I waited till after noon at least  :raspberry:
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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #494 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 12:48:23 PM Eastern »
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: ..


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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #495 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 12:54:20 PM Eastern »
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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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #496 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 01:16:59 PM Eastern »
Generally, I wait until information is released to make a GDT, either tonight’s zebras or accurate lines. Sometimes both come out early, sometimes late.
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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #497 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 04:33:42 PM Eastern »
So is Milano a healthy scratch or nursing something?


Healthy scratch

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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #498 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 09:47:44 PM Eastern »

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Re: The ‘23-‘24 boredom thread.. no square poop allowed
« Reply #499 on: Thursday December 07, 2023, 10:56:26 PM Eastern »
 :huh:
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"Oh bother" said Poo, as he chambered another round