GDT#36 Hurricanes @ Capitals 7:00p.m. Thu Dec 27, 2018 NBCSWA, FS-CR

[ArJunaZ]

me either, but we don’t have anyone sans Ovie. Backstrom, Holtby, that Boston needs much less wants.

We have one little negotiation piece. We could offer Boston a "Get Away  From Wilson Free Card" to prevent him destroying Marchand  in 13 days (Jan 10) for Marchand's brutal assault in Game 1 on Eller.  Remember, because he did not approve of Eller's celebration after his goal, which was nothing beyond cruising by the Caps bench for high fives as is done every single time a goal is scored these days.

 

[DC_1908]

We have one little negotiation piece. We could offer Boston a "Get Away  From Wilson Free Card" to prevent him destroying Marchand  in 13 days (Jan 10) for Marchand's brutal assault in Game 1 on Eller.  Remember, because he did not approve of Eller's celebration after his goal, which was nothing beyond cruising by the Caps bench for high fives as is done every single time a goal is scored these days.

 

🤣🤣 No way Marchand will fight Wilson,  like there’s no way Eller will try to fight Marchand again

[PUCKNRUSH]

Lady, check DC's clock again.. Ol' fella is running 2 weeks late!! Caps have given up 7 goals... IN THE LAST 5 GAMES!!   

Good stat Mick!
I didn’t think about it!


I agree with you, Mick,  but I’ll cut DC a little slack! For several reasons!!
One, he mentioned he’s on a Fla brewery tour today!
Two, I’m envious of his Old Fezziwig slurpfest, yesterday!  And
Three, I like it when he’s FEISTY, (and lit)!!  Usually means good stuffs happenin’!!😂🤣🤣🤣


(Sarasota bound, in 3 weeks, boys!!👍👍


Rush

[Mickstix]

Good stat Mick!

I didn’t think about it!

LoL.. He's probably gonna get the last laugh, but Im enjoying being the agitator while were ridin the high!!     

[DC_1908]

Good stat Mick!
I didn’t think about it!


I agree with you, Mick,  but I’ll cut DC a little slack! For several reasons!!
One, he mentioned he’s on a Fla brewery tour today!
Two, I’m envious of his Old Fezziwig slurpfest, yesterday!  And
Three, I like it when he’s FEISTY, (and lit)!!  Usually means good stuffs happenin’!!


(Sarasota bound, in 3 weeks, boys!!


Rush

touché Rush


but as we all know, buzzs and supplies are finite, so better stock up and ration before they run out

[PUCKNRUSH]

LoL.. He's probably gonna get the last laugh, but Im enjoying being the agitator while were ridin the high!!     

LOL.
I actually feel real good about where the caps are right now, and I’m good with the direction they’re going!
The good thing is that ya always know where DC is coming from, with the Caps!
I’m nowhere near the “glass half empty” mode, that he comes from, concerning the Capitals!
But, at least, he’s damn consistent! LOL.


Hell, nobody thought the Stanley was possible last year, either, at the beginning of the playoffs!
Just a good reason to kill a vodka shot, with his naysayer ass, when we do it again, THIS YEAR!!😁😁


Rush

[DC_1908]

It appears that Niskanen escaped serious injury, he is listed as day to day and will make the trip to Ottawa.  I don’t think we will be trading for any defenseman, I think our young defenseman can fill in for the short term and it sounds like Orpik will be ready to go sometime next week.

To think this, DCorps is fine, even when healthy, is optimistic to the point fantasy.


There physical weakness, lack of hockey IQ, and greater lack of testosterone has been known and teams will continue to be exploited going forward.


The evidence of this can be seen by our PATHETIC PK, Orlov attempting to fight and leaving the ice a bloody mess, countess turnovers, blown assignments, odd man rushes, and Nissaken getting crushed into the boards the other night.


Without addressing this glaring and exploitable weakness, there gonna need a hell of a lot more thoughts a prayers, and help from the  proverbial hockey gods than they had last year.

[alta]

this team needs another Dman that is willing to take some of the load from Willy. Every team that has more than one guy that can fight well has fewer liberties taken against it, like the hit on Nisky and Holts always getting run over

[ArJunaZ]

Hell, nobody thought the Stanley was possible last year, either, at the beginning of the playoffs!

Rush

Rush,
I just want to say that this nobody  very much thought we could win cup last year.  I was very strangely calm and optimistic unlike previous years where I was frustrated.  Beginning in Late Jan - Early Feb I was feeling very comfortable with our chances. We clearly had the talent for a few years and then last season we seemed to have the resolve to play the right way (all 60 minutes and a solid defense) that we were previously missing, and so I saw us going all the way. I also predicted we could/would dominate the Golden Knights quite early in the playoffs.
AJ

[Maacoshark]

We have one little negotiation piece. We could offer Boston a "Get Away  From Wilson Free Card" to prevent him destroying Marchand  in 13 days (Jan 10) for Marchand's brutal assault in Game 1 on Eller.  Remember, because he did not approve of Eller's celebration after his goal, which was nothing beyond cruising by the Caps bench for high fives as is done every single time a goal is scored these days.

 

   Even though I didnt think Eller's celebration was meant to taunt the Bruins I still didnt like the celebration. Come on. It was the seventh goal in a 7-0 blowout. I understand why the Bruins took offense. I'd still love to see Wilson destroy Marchand but for not for retribution for Eller. Just because he is Marchand.

[Maacoshark]

Lady, check DC's clock again.. Ol' fella is running 2 weeks late!! Caps have given up 7 goals... IN THE LAST 5 GAMES!!   

    We have looked better defensively recently be especially on paper but alot of that has been the goaltending.

[Maacoshark]

Rush,
I just want to say that this nobody  very much thought we could win cup last year.  I was very strangely calm and optimistic unlike previous years where I was frustrated.  Beginning in Late Jan - Early Feb I was feeling very comfortable with our chances. We clearly had the talent for a few years and then last season we seemed to have the resolve to play the right way (all 60 minutes and a solid defense) that we were previously missing, and so I saw us going all the way. I also predicted we could/would dominate the Golden Knights quite early in the playoffs.
AJ

    I'm with AjR. I always felt our team had a chance last season. We had the talent. We needed to refine our playoff game a bit and needed a bit of luck.
   The season before I think the team was very close. We lost to the Pens in 7 games and didn't play a very good defensive series. I thought that was the year that we added the piece that hurt our chances more than helping.

[ArJunaZ]

   Even though I didnt think Eller's celebration was meant to taunt the Bruins I still didnt like the celebration. Come on. It was the seventh goal in a 7-0 blowout. I understand why the Bruins took offense. I'd still love to see Wilson destroy Marchand but for not for retribution for Eller. Just because he is Marchand.

The Caps celebrate EVERY goal and there is nothing wrong IMO with Eller celebrating his goal with the team as they do for every single goal scored all year. Only a bitch like Marchand would take offense.  I understand some of us older folks might remember when goal celebrations were almost non-existent and might see it differently, but nearly all players on the ice today played during the era of  goal celebrations. Get over it I say. If you don't like to lose, then win!
I do agree with your last couple sentences. Marchand is THE dirty player many wrongfully try to accuse Wilson of being. I look forward to Jan 10. Marchand has been playing quite well lately and says he wants to want to lose that dirty player identity so he can be remembered for his skills.  Since it's in his genes to be a dick I don't see that ever happening. He will always be remembered as a top douche bag of the NHL.

 

[DC_1908]

The Caps celebrate EVERY goal and there is nothing wrong IMO with Eller celebrating his goal with the team as they do for every single goal scored all year. Only a bitch like Marchand would take offense.  I understand some of us older folks might remember when goal celebrations were almost non-existent and might see it differently, but nearly all players on the ice today played during the era of  goal celebrations. Get over it I say. If you don't like to lose, then win!
I do agree with your last couple sentences. Marchand is THE dirty player many wrongfully try to accuse Wilson of being. I look forward to Jan 10. Marchand has been playing quite well lately and says he wants to want to lose that dirty player identity so he can be remembered for his skills.  Since it's in his genes to be a dick I don't see that ever happening. He will always be remembered as a top douche bag of the NHL.

 

it would of all been good if Marchand left the ice covered in blood after the “fight”, but if you’re gonna get your gonna get pounded, embarrassed and humiliated like Eller did, you have no place doing anything close to taunting or celebrating, particularly when your up 7 goals

[Maacoshark]

The Caps celebrate EVERY goal and there is nothing wrong IMO with Eller celebrating his goal with the team as they do for every single goal scored all year. Only a bitch like Marchand would take offense.  I understand some of us older folks might remember when goal celebrations were almost non-existent and might see it differently, but nearly all players on the ice today played during the era of  goal celebrations. Get over it I say. If you don't like to lose, then win!
I do agree with your last couple sentences. Marchand is THE dirty player many wrongfully try to accuse Wilson of being. I look forward to Jan 10. Marchand has been playing quite well lately and says he wants to want to lose that dirty player identity so he can be remembered for his skills.  Since it's in his genes to be a dick I don't see that ever happening. He will always be remembered as a top douche bag of the NHL.

 

    Well Eller did over celebrate in front of the Bruins bench on a totally meaningless goal. The new generation doesnt seem to frown on those actions like they did in the past. In the 70s or 80s that behavior could have started a line brawl or even better a bench clearing brawl.
    I have no problem with Eller getting his ass kicked. I'd kick his ass too.

[alta]

the 1st and 3rd periods are the short line change periods, it's not like Eller went out of his way to skate in front of the Bruins bench, he had no frikin choice. Every team in this league is going to lay an egg or four during the season. There is absolutely no reason to get upset about a guy that doesn't score much getting excited about scoring, even if it's a 7-0 game. Why is it Ellers fault the Bruins gave up at the end? There are probably three people in the league right now that would get upset about it which puts marchands jackassery in the extream minority, and he should have his ass handed to him for it.

[ArJunaZ]

I'm not buying the charge that Eller celebrated in front of the Bruins bench. The benches are separated by a few feet and he headed straight toward the most expedient approach to high five the entire Caps bench, which happened to go past the Bruins. I stand by Eller completely on this one. Like I said, if the Bruins should be offended it should be by their own play in losing 7-0.  I hope Eller scores on Jan 10 and this time really hams it up, this time stopping in front of the Bruins bench offering high fives and maybe the hot stick Ovie move.
 

[Maacoshark]

   And I bet if the roles were reversed. And the Bruins were celebrating a meaningless goal you would expect Wilson to retaliate.
    There is such a thing of showing respect for your opponent. To be honest I dont know why you would even celebrate that goal. Would he celebrate like that if the Caps were down 7-1?

[ArJunaZ]

   And I bet if the roles were reversed. And the Bruins were celebrating a meaningless goal you would expect Wilson to retaliate.
    There is such a thing of showing respect for your opponent. To be honest I dont know why you would even celebrate that goal. Would he celebrate like that if the Caps were down 7-1?

Obviously, we have differing opinions. It was Eller's first goal of the season. I'd be excited too. I'd have no issue with an opponent celebrating a goal. No issue at all. He never even looked at the Bruins. He was focused on his team and headed to the Caps bench in the usual manner. I think it shows weakness when you overreact to something so harmless and innocent. It shows weakness when you try to make a big deal out of nothing. In other words, a pussy reaction.  That was not about Eller's celebration. It was about the frustration of being dominated and embarrassed.

Tag. You're it!   

[Maacoshark]

Obviously, we have differing opinions. It was Eller's first goal of the season. I'd be excited too. I'd have no issue with an opponent celebrating a goal. No issue at all. He never even looked at the Bruins. He was focused on his team and headed to the Caps bench in the usual manner. I think it shows weakness when you overreact to something so harmless and innocent. It shows weakness when you try to make a big deal out of nothing. In other words, a pussy reaction.  That was not about Eller's celebration. It was about the frustration of being dominated and embarrassed.

Tag. You're it!   

    That's pretty trivial celebrating a meaningless goal like that. Ive seen guys score their first career goal and not get that excited. I didnt see Laine celebrating like that when he scored his 5th goal in a single game.
   It was a lame celebration