The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..

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Big news from practice today.. Miroshnichenko was sent to Hershey and Ethen Frank was called up.

[waynerivers]

Anybody else hate the shootout?  I've hated it from day one.  It's a cheesy gimmick that cheapens the game, IMO.  I'd rather play a 7 1/2 or even 10 minute OT and if it's tied at the end, each team gets a point and goes home.  Ties are more legitimate than SO wins.

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I like not having a four column score sheet. I like the idea of 3 on 3 in trying to shorten OT. I dislike the resulting product. I’ve never really had an issue with the SO, other than losing. Some of the better shootouts in my opinion is when they go 10-12 frames and we get to see guys that never would’ve gotten a chance otherwise. The current issue is the coach picking the wrong first 3 shooters. Granted we don’t have Oshie and Kuzy anymore, but there are much better options on the team than OV and Carlson.

[Mickstix]

They get my vote to nix the shootout. Play 3 on 3 until someone scores, or until the clock ends and go home with a point each. 10 minutes sounds about right.

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10 minute OT of 3v3 would likely eliminate the need for a shootout, and likely take less time than an OT and SO.

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https://www.nhl.com/news/jack-adams-tracker-spencer-carbery-favorite-at-nhl-halfway-point

[richkrt99]

i don't care for the shootout.  Im down for 10 minute OT then a tie


Carbs had quite a bit to say about the shootout lineup after the game...they know it sucks, they are testing people out cuz they just dont have the locked in shooters.
He said basically...for YEARS the SO was set...Oshie, Kuzy, then Backy or Ovi.  Three of those guys are gone, and Ovi sucks at it and Carbs said so.
He says PLD actually has a very good record in SO so he got the nod last couple games.  Strome you would think is good but his SO stats are pretty bad.  Same for McMike...he has the kind of skillset youd want but his percentage is not that great so....
they still figuring it out.


He did say with no clear cut SO guys...they do look for someone who is hot (hence Chicklets getting couple shots) and also that they intentionally shy away from guys currently slumping (so as not to frustrate them further).

[Mickstix]

Locker needs heart surgery. Prayers up!!

https://twitter.com/MonSportsNet/status/1877898737269321876

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Hunter Shepherd has been called up from Hershey, Lindgren goes on IR.

[Mickstix]

  I was almost certain he'd flopped, then got called to the dark room because of it. Truely expected him back before the game ended.. Oh well, those big bodies and goal posts hurt I guess! Hope he heals quickly!

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Tonight, at least, after beating Nashville the Caps are..
1st in the metro
1st in the east

1st in the league


61 points ties them with Winnipeg but Caps have a game in hand


mid season slump and all

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Thompson making a strong case to be the #1. Thompson is also a UFA after this season.

[Mickstix]

Yup, gonna have to pony up 5 or 6 x 5 to keep him.

Wonder how many teams in the league are left, w/o a shutout? We're 1 of them.

[Beaglefan2]

They are really rolling the dice this year and it paid off, but will make it hard to keep these guys.  If we only had Ovi's or Carlson's money coming off next year.  If you had your choice and could only sign one, who would you pick - Chychrin or LT?

[Mickstix]

Chychi.

[BlackIce]

Yup, gonna have to pony up 5 or 6 x 5 to keep him.

Wonder how many teams in the league are left, w/o a shutout? We're 1 of them.

Three teams are left without a shutout at this point:  The Blackhawks, who are 30th out of 32 teams in average goals allowed per game; the Pens, who are dead last in average goals allowed; and us - who are 5th in the league in average goals allowed.  An anomaly, to be sure.

[richkrt99]

I'm going to the game Tuesday....vs Ducks.
Two of my broke sons bought us hockey tickets as my Christmas present.  They searched the cheapest seats they could find...so we got a Tuesday night vs Ducks.  Seats are upper level 400's, like WAY up in the corner.  Should be interesting...haven't sat up there in a couple decades.  Hope my old ass can make the climb and handle the altitude. 

[Surreylily]

They are really rolling the dice this year and it paid off, but will make it hard to keep these guys.  If we only had Ovi's or Carlson's money coming off next year.  If you had your choice and could only sign one, who would you pick - Chychrin or LT?

I would do my absolute damndest to keep both.   
However, if forced, I would have to go with the Cat..  He's developing quite nicely and has certainly made his case for starting goalie, imho.   He may not have a shutout so far this season, but his stats are actually pretty good.If there is one position a team needs, more than any other it's the goalie.   You can have an amazing team in front of him, but if you have a sieve in net, you 'ain't winning nothing!

[Mickstix]

Coach line shuffle continues.


https://twitter.com/sammisilber/status/1878834526769782992

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I’m not surprised Thompson gets the start tomorrow with the two days since the last game. Looking at the schedule for next three weeks I’d expect it to be Thompson - Shepard - Thompson, rinse and repeat.