The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..

[Beaglefan2]

me too. maybe he would have to clear waivers?

[BlackIce]

Shit, if Lapierre is just gonna be a healthy scratch it kinda dampens the mood. Was hoping he'd go back to Hershey and gain that experience with lots of ice time.

   


I totally agree with you, Mick - I think if he's going to sit consistently in DC he'd be better served going back down to Hershey.  Which makes me wonder if he ISN'T going to sit in DC.  Could it be that they will move him to the wing to get him going?  Of course, that suggests that Vrana/Milano will be sitting, but who knows?


I think the early move to get Eller suggests that (1) Caps' management was REALLY displeased with Lapierre at 3C, which gets me back to the question about moving him to wing; and (2) Management is serious about this season.  No mucking along to see if things shake out somehow.  With this obvious a hole in the lineup, try to fill it ASAP before it has a chance to start affecting the record significantly.  This is the type of move that a team makes when they think they have a chance to make some noise.

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Lapierre at 3C tonight as Eller didn’t get in, or won’t be in town in time to play tonight. Thompson in net, the first time a goalie will start two games in a row this season.

[richkrt99]

I like this move.  I always liked Eller.  I was okay with them moving him at the time just based on getting something for nothing where they were rebuilding.
I think Eller was an excellent 3c for us.  I am sure he has slowed a bit and dropped off in scoring, but at 3c, I think you are looking for someone who is defensively responsible first (which Lappy def was not).  Eller is also a good sized body and gives the Caps someone they can rely on.  Lappy should go back to Hershey IMO.  He's young and will get more out of playing than watching...look what it did for McMike.
I'm okay with trying Lappy at wing on the third line as well but mostly because neither Vranna nor Milano has done anything worth noting, and Vrana is a defensive liability most of the time.  I really wanted to like Vrana and celebrate his return, but he has showed me nothing but more of the same reasons they got rid of him to begin with.
Eller is solid PK guy too, so you can put him out there to save some minutes on your top line guys.
And another thing.....Hens season is for SHIT so that probably enabled this move 

[alta]

I’m pretty sure Lapierre needs to be put on waivers to be sent to Hershey. But I think it’s a gamble that needs to happen, he won’t get better here sitting out all the time.


Also not sure why Eller couldn’t dress tonight. The Hens played at home Monday and are at home tonight.

[waynerivers]

Eller is a good defensive guy and very good on the boards.  I don't mind the move at all.

[Mickstix]

Hopefully you guys are right and they move him to wing and see if he perks up! Im sure he'll get a shot there, just not sure how many.


It -is- strange Eller can't dress tonight? 

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doing some further reading on the subject, it appears Lapierre can be sent to Hershey without waiving him

[richkrt99]

doing some further reading on the subject, it appears Lapierre can be sent to Hershey without waiving him

Yes, i would think so, because of his age, despite his NHL games played already

[richkrt99]

Also not sure why Eller couldn’t dress tonight. The Hens played at home Monday and are at home tonight.

The Caps didn't keep his old jerseys, so they don't have any for him to wear 

[Surreylily]

I'm too angry and annoyed to sleep after that debunkle!
Rant coming on.......


 


What a complete and utter clusterfuck!
WE HAD IT!

I can't even blame O'Rourke, a ref that has been historically anti Caps.   We had one goal waived off.   They had two!

That open net non goal was ridonculous.   There's no legitimate word that could describe it.

Coming in to the third period, we were in control.   The Laffs came with the expected push, as ......expected. 

WHO'S STOOOOOPID idea was it to chip n chase and ice the puck repeatedly?     WHO'S?
Let me at 'em with a big wet fish to slap them around the head!   A lot.     

[Surreylily]

Look, we have a decent team this year, give or take one or two, so this was a big disappointment tonight.

After the second period, I was thinking about all the positive things that I like about our team this year.  I thought it would be easier to list some of the negatives, as there were far fewer of them.

I may be slightly harsher than I would otherwise have been had it not been for that last period.   Jus' sayin'.

I'll start with ThomCat.  More like ThomFish the way he flounders about like a manic beached cod on his belly most of the time.   Now I like Thommy, I do, but this floundering concerns me.   He does it a lot.  A lot.   Both goalies are weak up top.   I dont think either one has nudged ahead in that goalie battle and TBH, I'm fine with them sharing time and games.   


What is the point of Roy?   Bring back McIlrath.
Milano needs to get sent down.  He had a couple of moments and I was a little enamoured with him to begin with because I thought he was related to the fabulous Alyssa .  Meh.  Kid can't cut it.  At least not yet.
La Frog?  A little too early for him also, I think.   Needs seasoning.   

Sack our PP coach.   And whoever calls for that chip n chase bollocks!   

[alta]

82 games a season, there are going to be a couple duds. Good teams will only have a couple, average or worse teams have more than a couple.


The coach didn’t hide his disappointment/anger at the way they played the 2nd half of the game either.

[Surreylily]

Also, I'm wondring what's happening with Willy?   Mc Mike is thriving on that line.  Willy is not.   Mis match maybe?

[Surreylily]

82 games a season, there are going to be a couple duds. Good teams will only have a couple, average or worse teams have more than a couple.


The coach didn’t hide his disappointment/anger at the way they played the 2nd half of the game either.

This is our third.

[Surreylily]

What if Eller was our 2C?

[Surreylily]

I like Dubs at 2C with Micky.  Eller is a better fit with Willy, methinks.   ....   .....     Hmmmm.

[Mickstix]

Carbs was pissed, but I wouldn't let him off the hook either. It was obvious as soon as the 3rd started they we were playing like shit, dump and defend was our only play. He just kept trotting the same lines (and mates) out there the entire 3rd. Maybe switch it up by the 10 minute mark if shit isn't getting any better?

I preach it every time. Can't just go to sleep and play defense with a lead. Luckily we've not had GOOD teams do to us what they did last night. But good teams just keep coming, the whole game.


It's a reminder that while we're not as bad as we figured, we're also not as good as we wish. We were fortunate to even get a point last night.