Third Period Open Thread
Cats get a cheapie and Laich answers with a beauty. 1-1 going into the third.
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Caps, against all odds, have more goals tonight than Pitt, Tor, NYR and BUF combine.d
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A buttload of boring hockey tonight.
That'll make your weagle wink!
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And given that the Pens/Toronto and Ranger/Buffalo games are in the third period and have less goals than us makes it look even worse. And BTW, Vanek’s out injured since he got hurt last game.
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Orlov getting some Locker love.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 9:40 PM EST reply actions
Hottie alert
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 9:41 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I mean I nkow I just clicked over to the thread but you don’t have to make it so obvious…
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Can we get a .gif for those of us still waiting?
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by Whiter Mage on Feb 1, 2012 9:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Caps getting killed in the faceoff circle. That doesn’t help with puck possession.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
WhAt city fla play?
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 9:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Thx. Looks like a nice building from the outside TV shots
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 9:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It’s OK inside, nothing special.
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Less than an hour away, I think. Without traffic.
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Hey, what do you know, an explanation as to why he was seen in Vancouver yesterday; as I thought, he’s at the prospects game in Kelowna.
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The Caps are trading for Grabovski.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 1, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
The Caps sure do make it easy to enter tbeir zone.
by Kolzilla on Feb 1, 2012 9:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
‘Cause that’s our thing.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
Ooff that’s a dangerous move 26.
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 9:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Damn, saw that one coming.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 9:56 PM EST reply actions
Aaaamnnndd that’s the game
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 9:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
What? You’re kidding, right? A one goal lead with 15 minutes left? Not even close.
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Weak shit. Neuvy has to make that save.
by Kolzilla on Feb 1, 2012 9:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
always on those weak ass penalties
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Sorry – looks like another bad goal by Neuvy. Wasn’t screened. Seven hole, perhaps.
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Come on , do something
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 9:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
theres still 14 minutes
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 9:57 PM EST reply actions
dude who isn’t beating indiana these days?? talk about freefall
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We suck 4 on 4 see OT since Nicky's been hurt
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
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It’s Dan Rosen’s fault!
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I hate propaganda
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 10:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Not feeling very well and in a hotel room by myself. More to do with that than the team.
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Incidental contact? Not reviewable if that’s the call.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Pushed it in with his shoulder, impetus not from the shot
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:08 PM EST reply actions
I think so too
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 10:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
It can when it’s Caps.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Wasn’t 14 interfering with Neuvy?
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 10:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Pushed it in with his shoulder, impetus not from the shot
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:09 PM EST reply actions
Couldn’t out guys be homers like all the others?
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
His momentum pushed the fucking puck in not with a stick
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:10 PM EST reply actions
Fuck
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 10:10 PM EST reply actions
The right call, even if it didn’t go our way. Gotta try to put together 10 minutes here, guys.
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By the time he makes contact with our goalie, the puck is falling forward into the net past him. The contact, had it prevented Neuvy from having a legit save opportunity, should have gotten us the faceoff. But, it doesn’t, and the contact with the puck is not illegal.
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Do you know the rule. I thought a shot had to be deflected in
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I think that’s the case. Puck was up and over Neuvy before contact was made, went off his shoulder… nothing to disallow the goal there.
Failure is always an option.
His skating momentum pushed the puck at the net. Wasn't 't a deflection.
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
mumble mumble mumble, mumble mumble. goal.
by bathwithtoaster on Feb 1, 2012 10:11 PM EST reply actions
Only good Sasha can save us now…
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 10:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Because they called a goal a goal?
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You’re saying the NHL has been in a conspiracy to ‘fuck us’ over the course of three years?
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I don’t think that but I do think that the NHL is very inconsistent and there are many examples of that throughout the last few weeks for us to see that and this is just another example.
I can understand that you think they’re inconsistent but this time they got it right.
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He said literally, you probably need something other than a tinfoil hat
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 10:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Before I leave – quick OT note – RIP Angelo Dundee, one of the greatest fighting trainer of all time. Think Ali and Leonard.
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Yeah he shot himself last night. He was 74 years old.
by Rather Bengt on Feb 1, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
For reals? In between him and Goody Petronelli a couple days ago, damn.
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by Bald Pollack on Feb 1, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
And, you know what Chuck Gormley, I couldn’t care less if you agree with the call.
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The NHL has GOT to make goalie interference reviewable. There seems to be a wrong call on this every night in the NHL and there is no good reason why they can’t just review it and get it right which is the most important.
I’m not sure why it’s not reviewable…
But that being said that call would have been the same even if they could review it.
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Not so sure the rule is just that you cannot create the contact and make the goalie unable to attempt the save and while the puck was already behind Neuvy there was clearly time for him to attempt to make the save as the puck was not moving very quickly.
69.1 “This rule is based on the premise that an attacking player’s position, whether inside or outside the crease, should not, by itself, determine whether a goal should be allowed or disallowed.”
It didn’t
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Right so just his position ie being in the crease doesn’t automaticly make it a no goal but being on top of the goalie should. A very similar play by Hendricks got us 2 minutes earlier.
“(1) an attacking player, either by his positioning or by contact, impairs the goalkeeper’s ability to move freely within his crease or defend his goal; or (2) an attacking player initiates intentional or deliberate contact with a goalkeeper, inside or outside of his goal crease.”
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Not in a way that would have prevented the goal, nope.
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The ref cannot assume the goalie would not have been able to find the puck since it was connected to the player and having the player on top of him clearly prevented him from moving at all to attempt a save. If going through the goalie like that isn’t goalie interference I am not sure what is. If that is allowed guys should just start hitting the goalie every time the puck goes into the air in front because running over the goalie gives them a goal. You allow plays like that to be good goals you are going to get more goalies run and hurt.
If going through the goalie like that isn’t goalie interference I am not sure what is.
Last year… Winter Classic… Ovi holding Fleury behind the goal, directly resulting in him not being able to save a shot.
Neuvy didn’t have a shot at that save.
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If you read the rule it never actually says that the goalie has to have had an opportunity to make the save if not for the player. The rule even says “The overriding rationale of this rule is that a goalkeeper should have the ability to move freely within his goal crease without being hindered by the actions of an attacking player. If an attacking player enters the goal crease and, by his actions, impairs the goalkeeper’s ability to defend his goal, and a goal is scored, the goal will be disallowed.” Neuvy clearly didn’t have the ability to move because of the attacking player and was impaired in his ability to defend the goal and the goal was scored. No where in the rule does it ever say anything about the goalie having to have a chance at stopping it without the player. By the rule as written this was clearly goalie interference.
All it does say is “Incidental contact with a goalkeeper will be permitted, and resulting goals allowed, when such contact is initiated outside of the goal crease, provided the attacking player has made a reasonable effort to avoid such contact. The rule will be enforced exclusively in accordance with the on-ice judgment of the Referee(s), and not by means of video replay or review.” But there was never any effort by Weiss to avoid Neuvy at all.
Rules also say that a slash is a slash even if there’s only a slashing motion and no contact… but tell me how often you see a slash called on purpose because it was only a motion.
The reason even bias guys like Joe B and Craig barely mentioned goalie interference on this call is because it would have been a ridiculous call. I’m done with this.
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Too busy.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
A nice pop of color in an otherwise neutral state, despite the trying too hard logo?
Dingos are involved. Best not to ask.
yeah. the colors are ok. the logo is the problem. i’m wondering if the shoulder patch (palm tree/hockey stick) could replace it.
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Neuvy!!!!!!!!!!
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by caps_shutterbug on Feb 1, 2012 10:16 PM EST reply actions
An old-fashioned 0-0 tie between Buffalo and the NYR (and then the silliness of a shootout so that somebody could win)
And in New York NHL fans are treated to the rare sight of a game where both goalies get a shutout.
Once you take the fisting element out, it's not romantic anymore.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 1, 2012 10:18 PM EST reply actions
Okay, I think I’m going to step away. We’ll start climbing back to the top of the SE on Saturday when the Captain returns.
G’night all!
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by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:22 PM EST reply actions
I’d rather 19 and 52 don’t hurry.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 1, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
He still sucks.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 1, 2012 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Carly!
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 10:24 PM EST reply actions
Carly!!!!!!!!!!
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by caps_shutterbug on Feb 1, 2012 10:24 PM EST reply actions
zzzzzz
makin up for some suckitude there
by bathwithtoaster on Feb 1, 2012 10:24 PM EST reply actions
Good for 74
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 10:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
well hey look at that!
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Go back and look at that play again. The pass was to MOJO he had it, lost it then just poked it to back to no one. If Carlson had clue that MOJO was going to do that maybe but when he has the puck Carlson has to back off so that we don’t have two guys touching each other. MOJO was the one that turned the puck over and left Carlson hanging. Just because the puck was in his direction does not mean he is the one responsible for the goal. That goal was 100% caused by Hammer’s bad pass and MOJO making a horrible play after he did get the puck.
He’s still not been good, despite a good shot.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 1, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Man, it turns out the Caps are AWFUL the shift after a goal.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 1, 2012 10:25 PM EST reply actions
Yeah. It screwed them in the TB game too. They need to learn to keep that energy going.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 1, 2012 10:27 PM EST up reply actions
Damn
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 10:26 PM EST reply actions
Well that sucked
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by caps_shutterbug on Feb 1, 2012 10:26 PM EST reply actions
I saw that comming
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 10:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Oh well, back to zero 74
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by BetterOffWith28 on Feb 1, 2012 10:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well …. third place was good while it lasted.
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by Steckel Me Elmo on Feb 1, 2012 10:27 PM EST reply actions
There’s always third place in the Southeast division. If you’ll excuse me, I think I’m going to throw up now.
by Kolzilla on Feb 1, 2012 10:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
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A rough loss against a team you don’t want to lose any games to if you want to go to the playoffs. Hopefully the return of the captain gives the team a little spark.
But, since you guys need some cheering up, here’s a smiling sandwich.
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Bright side – Schultz not on the ice for any goals for or against.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 10:29 PM EST reply actions
Anyone actually read the “Why the Capitals are Doomed” on ESPN Insider? Im curious, but I’m not one to pay for gossip articles.
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It’s not a gossip article.
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by Laich It Or Lump It on Feb 1, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Im just saying seems like a lot of the insider stuff is mostly trade rumors and something like that, but i was interested to see what the take on the caps was. I can only read the first paragraph which was the “Dale Hunter has gutted the offense.” Which, well, id say is pretty undeniable.
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by KillerTestudo on Feb 1, 2012 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
he’s the jerk. we have plenty of big uglies, signed two 6-6 320 guys today
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I’m beginning to doubt it
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
With Green out till the end of March and Backstrom the horrible “Indefinitely” I’d say no, we wont.
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by KillerTestudo on Feb 1, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
that won’t happen
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
I bet the 6th place team in the conference will be drooling at their first round matchup. But, if things happen like they did in baseball and football, the least likely playoff team is the one who got to the big dance at the end. Cardinals as World Champs. And I think the Giants will beat the Patriots. Mark my words, they will.
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icemancometh Eric Stephens
Nicklas Grossman a surprise scratch for Dallas tonight. Not sure reason.
MikeHeika Mike Heika
Nicklas Grossman scratched. Mark Fistric in. Not sure what’s going on. I’ll check.
who cares ….
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
Some people, it’s trade season, always intriguing and the Caps game was over.
false alarm
MikeHeika Mike Heika
Nicklas Grossman has flu. No trade talks whatsoever, Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said.
Stars GM Joe “Neal and Niskanen for Gogo? How can I lose?” Nieuwendyk.
That he hasn’t been slapped for that trade yet has to rank amongst the Hague’s biggest oversights.
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I apologize … I’m just mad. Forgivness?
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
Meanwhile Ducks are 9-2 in their last 11.
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is there a spirited “we shouldn’t have fired bruce” movement in this here community?
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No, just…frustrating is all.
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by KillerTestudo on Feb 1, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Just like everyone in here knows as soon as the Caps trade Semin he’ll become a league stud.
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by KillerTestudo on Feb 1, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t stay up for the recap…’Night.
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by Backeez Got Back on Feb 1, 2012 10:34 PM EST reply actions
God, they eat shit on the road. This cannot continue but it will without Nicky. Don’t see any progress under DH, just nervous play.
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:35 PM EST reply actions
Cats are better than us right now. That’s a fact.
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:37 PM EST reply actions
They got Steve Bergenheim…
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
That is helpful to the Panthers. In many ways, I wish we had signed him instead of Ward.
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But we got him for his amazing love of playoff hockey ….. that’s when he plays his best ..
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by TheFuryUnleashed on Feb 1, 2012 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Agree. And the way the Caps played tonight, they do not deserve to make the playoffs.
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And yet, playing in this division, they were only a few minutes and a break the other way from maintaining 3rd place in the Conference. That’s likely to be the case for the remainder of the season at worst given the talent the Caps have returning.
It’s the Caps, they will make the playoffs if for no other reason than to extend the suffering
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Other than Ovi no guarantee anyone’s returning.
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
Certainly no Green until March.
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If then, I don’t think Green has ever returned from any injury on schedule 4-6 weeks is probably more in the 6-10 range.
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by KillerTestudo on Feb 1, 2012 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
If they make the playoffs they deserve it. If not only because nobody else played better.
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And that will be another argument for realignment. The Flyers should just be good souls and volunteer to move to the Southeast for next year (if there is a next year) so as to increase the competition level in the SE.
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by Big Boutros on Feb 1, 2012 10:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Montreal on the road and then Boston at home…ugh. I doubt lightning strikes twice with Bos.
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And only 2-3 seasons ago, we had a good track record against Boston, as in 3-0-1 OT loss. And this was actually considered to be a major accomplishment to beat Boston 3 years ago.
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Just our luck the Bruins will goon it up and put out Mojo or Orlov for an extended period of time too.
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by KillerTestudo on Feb 1, 2012 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that was the team that knocked out Pothier. (I’ll admit my memory may not be clear, but we had had a stretch where we seemed to always get someone injured against either the Pens or Rangers last year and continued into this year, for the Pens.
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We were god awful on face offs; didn’t help the cause.
by ShootTheBullets on Feb 1, 2012 10:49 PM EST reply actions
MP and Eakin were good – 4-6 and 3-4, respectively. Rest of the guys… all 33% or worse.
Failure is always an option.
Laich needs faceoff lessons. And while MP and Eakin did fine in the faceoff circle tonight, they’re not consistently good in that department. Johansson needs a lot of work there.
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No argument on any of that. Just weird that two of our worst faceoff guys were the only two who were any good tonight.
Failure is always an option.
That is an odd statistic.
Still, that should be one of their priorities for next year — work on faceoffs.
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Definitely. Backs and Laich are both worse than last year – although not by much. MP and Mackan have both improved, although again not by much. The top 3 centers being below 50% combined is a problem though.
Failure is always an option.
With our paucity of good centers, I’m now wondering if there’s a future draft and there’s a choice between a potentially great winger and a potentially great center, we should go for the latter.
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The caps road schedule this half is nothing short of brutal is the bad thing. If you can’t be shoddy teams on the road, makes it hard to believe you’re going to beat some of the top teams in the league on the road.
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