The ‘24-‘25 boredom thread..

[waynerivers]

18,17 & 15 shots on goal the last three games and they somehow won two of them.  That can't continue.  We need to figure out how to get back to spending much more time in the offensive zone.  I don't know the stats on puck possession but we have to be on the minus side over the last month or so.  It seems like we don't have it too much.

As for Ovie, no non-empty net goals in four games and not really noticeable out there lately.  He's also -2 since his return.

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When hitting the goal post counts as a shot on goal, I will put more weight on that stat. Generally speaking.

[Mickstix]

Bored facts:
If you open Twitter (X) on the right side of the screen is "trending" and at least on mine it shows the days sports matchups for teams you follow.. So, today (being bored) I clicked the Capitals at Senators link at 4:30pm. Just adding up the number of threads about each team, the Caps have 10 threads. Senators 28. lol Caps "PR" sucks man.. If I remember, next time we play at home I'll see if that's why it so lopsided..

[Mickstix]

Skins win!! 33 years since we we're in the NFC Championship game!! HAIL!!!

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the zebras let these two beat the hell out of each other and McDavid gets the short straw..


https://www.nhl.com/video/topic/player-safety/mcdavid-suspended-three-games-6367414481112

[richkrt99]

the zebras let these two beat the hell out of each other and McDavid gets the short straw..

https://www.nhl.com/video/topic/player-safety/mcdavid-suspended-three-games-6367414481112

Looks nasty, but did he actually catch him in the neck/head?  looks like he caught some shoulder, but hard to tell in this video.  It was dumb and definitely a penalty.
My question is why was there not a whistle well before this?.  McDavid was holding/being held down, then they reversed and the guy tackles McDavid who is getting away.  That's interference, holding, etc.  WTF were the refs looking at?  Down by a goal with 15 seconds left - you have to blow the whistle and make a call. This non-call impacted (potentially) the outcome of the game.  How is this not a penalty on one or both well before the incident?  I see why McDavid is frustrated but doesn't warrant the cross check to the head.  At least the league is applying the DOPS bs to one of the golden boys of the league as well.

[richkrt99]

So the good news is NO McDavid for the Oilers tonight.  They are still a very talented team, and fast.
Like BlackIce said...this week starts a tough road trip.  Edmonton, Seattle, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottowa.  Let's see what the boys can do.
I'd be satisfied with 3-2, but hell let's just roll thru these west coast softies and go 5-0.

[Beaglefan2]

So a few player reviews:


Mangiopani - I was hoping for more out of him and I think he has played poorly these last few games.  I'm worried that he is going to get himself in the mix of potential scratch players.


Raddysh - he is playing ok and not noticeable most nights. Maybe that is a good thing. He doesn't need to be much of a scorer and maybe he has a more defensive role, but he has a big body that I wish he would use more. Maybe that will be a big help in the playoffs.


PLD - I just love this guy and its good to see him get a few goals lately and I actually saw him really smile last night.


Alexeyev - I feel sorry for him. He is just wasting a year with riding the bench.  I don't know why they can start getting him in a game or two every now and then and give some of the other D a break.  I know you don't want to mess with the chemistry but let's play him a little!

[BlackIce]

Amen on Alexeyev, Beagle.  This use/non-use of him stands in stark contrast to how Carbery has been able to work other young players into more prominent roles in the lineup.


Of course, Lapierre and Miroshnichenko are on the outside looking in as well - but they each got more of a chance than Alexeyev has, and at least they are playing, at Hershey.  I think Alexeyev has a one-way contract now, so he can't be waived without exposing him.


IF the Caps make moves at the trade deadline, I wouldn't be surprised if Alexeyev is a trade piece.

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I’ve been of the opinion that far too many statistics are being tracked in the NHL. It started with CORSI, which was highly flawed, to all the garbage being tracked now. I think it’s an attempt to better predict outcomes like the way stats are used in baseball. But I don’t think it works nearly as well with hockey. And, it is more for the gambling market than for the teams.

[Mickstix]

Im convinced gambling is the #1 motivator for college/pro sports these days.

[richkrt99]

They could move Mangi.  I don't have a problem with him; he works hard and has some touch, but $5+mil for a fourth liner is a bit much.  He's on a 1=year deal so i could see someone wanting him for a possible playoff run...but we could keep him for the same reason...and i would expect to get peanuts for him so...
Aleyev could fetch some return though.  I'd love to see him get in some games...FFS rest TVR or Carlson...they old fucks.

What about moving TVR and keeping Alexeyev?  TVR is FA next year.  Wait...its not next...its the year after.
TVR has been pretty steady last couple seasons, but I swear he's about 1/4 step away from constantly being just totally suspect most of the time.  I'm not down on him, but he worries me...I'm always expecting him to play badly for some reason

I'd really like to find a way to keep Chicklets, but man he's gonna get paid next year...prob 8mil per at this point - the seasons he's having
You have Roy and Sundin wrapped for 4-5 more years.  Need to get Fever on a contract too - year after next.
At this point I'd rather take a shot on Alexeyev for the next 3-4 years than TVR.

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Mick..

Do you watch any of the Daytona 24 hours? I dont recall them banging on each other like that before. It wasn’t much different than short track racing at times.

It bothers me that the 4 days of events before the 500 is still called speed weeks. The 24 hours used to be the start of speed weeks with events happening near daily until the 500 two weeks later. Now, events for the 500 start 2 1/2 weeks after the 24hr with nothing in between. At least bike week is still two weeks after the 500.

[Beaglefan2]

Rich - totally agree on TVR.  He scares me every time he has the puck and although he has been steady for the most part, every once in a while he has a horrible game where he makes tons of mistakes - bad clears and dumb passes.


I don't think they will trade TVR. He has been their guy and they chose to resign him over other guys.  I doubt they would trade Alexyev either as since nobody has seen him play much this year, they would be lucky to get a 3rd rounder for him and I think they would keep him for depth in the playoffs in case somebody gets hurt.  I still don't understand why they don't give him a game every 4 or 5 games.

[Mickstix]

Mick..

Do you watch any of the Daytona 24 hours? I dont recall them banging on each other like that before. It wasn’t much different than short track racing at times.

I watched a few minutes of it. Didn't see any beating/banging? Like you said, when it used to be the start the speedweeks and also had some big names in the race, I used to watch pretty much all of it. But these days it's boring to me. Wanted to see the end but lost track of time and missed it. Did Penske win again? Usually does.

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I watched a few minutes of it. Didn't see any beating/banging? Like you said, when it used to be the start the speedweeks and also had some big names in the race, I used to watch pretty much all of it. But these days it's boring to me. Wanted to see the end but lost track of time and missed it. Did Penske win again? Usually does.

Penske finished 1st and 3rd, lost the 2nd spot with about 4 laps left

[richkrt99]

Rich - totally agree on TVR.  He scares me every time he has the puck and although he has been steady for the most part, every once in a while he has a horrible game where he makes tons of mistakes - bad clears and dumb passes.


I don't think they will trade TVR. He has been their guy and they chose to resign him over other guys.  I doubt they would trade Alexyev either as since nobody has seen him play much this year, they would be lucky to get a 3rd rounder for him and I think they would keep him for depth in the playoffs in case somebody gets hurt.  I still don't understand why they don't give him a game every 4 or 5 games.

true...didnt think about nobody knows what Alexeyev can do really, so hard to get value for him.  I think they SHOULD hang on to him...what IF they can't resign Chicklets...then we truly short a D to go along with two very aging D on the roster.

[Mickstix]

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1883961023109238951

[richkrt99]

https://twitter.com/Capitals/status/1883961023109238951

That's the dude I saw at the game...sat right in front of his "box" when we was in the rafter seats.  Didn't know it was him till i saw him talking and his big booming deep voice came out over the pa

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today.. I need to go shopping