GDT: Blooj @ Caps (moved to 815PMish ET)

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Chuckie is struggling a bit tonight. Not his fault on most but he has looked out of position a couple of times and swimming outside the crease.

 

[StrikingDistance]

#tradechucky

and Jake the PIM machine.

We're not going to qualify for the regular season are we?

 

[notDkristich]

anyone else notice Jake has had a lot of um...jaw action tonight. that boy is on someth...never mind

 

[stephenball]

Not a fan of Alexeyev.

Seems to be the clear 7D on our roster, which I think is fine. We did a good job bolstering our D. I think Alexyev is one of those guys who can slot in when needed and not be a disaster. I think he’s been playing all these preseason games to cover for Sandin.

 

[stephenball]

I feel like Chychrun has looked good. Hyped to have another legit top pairing Dman (hopefully)

I also have a feeling it’ll be another improvement year for Strome. I think if our offense gets off to a better start this year and the PP improves from that disaster that it was a lot of last season, he could be a PPG player

 

[notDkristich]

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I feel like Chychrun has looked good. Hyped to have another legit top pairing Dman (hopefully)

I also have a feeling it’ll be another improvement year for Strome. I think if our offense gets off to a better start this year and the PP improves from that disaster that it was a lot of last season, he could be a PPG player

Strome looks poised for a fast start…big year.

 

[JayBeagleFanAccount]

Cristall is gonna be a player eventually

seems nhl ready now

 

[Holtbyisms]

This game has just solidified my thoughts on who the #1 is. Logan Thompson will take over as the #1 at some point this season once Chucky's leash runs out.

 

[stephenball]

seems nhl ready now

I think he gets his 9 game tryout, but unless he completely goes off in those games he’ll be sent back, poised to come take a spot next year

 

[Misery74]

I think he gets his 9 game tryout, but unless he completely goes off in those games he’ll be sent back, poised to come take a spot next year

Next year Cristall and Leonard both poised to be in the top 9 next year. Fun times.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I see you AA…

 

[John Price]

they threw a shirt way up here

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

This game has just solidified my thoughts on who the #1 is. Logan Thompson will take over as the #1 at some point this season once Chucky's leash runs out.

I could see it flip flopping…competition isn’t a bad thing.

 

[wickedwitch]

When Cristall and Leonard are 2/3 of the best line of hockey in two years April, who should center them? I'm thinking Strome.

 

[43sfriends]

That was a really nice goal by Chychrun, read the play perfectly. It feels like 6 and 74 could tilt the ice like crazy this year.

 

[stephenball]

That was a really nice goal by Chychrun, read the play perfectly. It feels like 6 and 74 could tilt the ice like crazy this year.

Offense from our D was a huge issue last year, so it’ll be interesting to see how it changes with the addition.

 

[ViD]

People are saying Ovie is slow and bad, but he’s creating something almost every time he’s on the ice

 

[stephenball]

People are saying Ovie is slow and bad, but he’s creating something almost every time he’s on the ice

He’s looked solid, that line has been good. Feels nice that some of our projected lines have seemed to have chemistry, same with the Dowd line.

That was a pretty sick outlet from AA to Vrana, didn’t see that coming. Would have been amazing to see it buried.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Lucky pass…

 

[HeyMattyB]

Oh, Chuck off.

 

[Holtbyisms]

I could see it flip flopping…competition isn’t a bad thing.

I think that's how it starts, but LT will take over at some point as the #1.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I think that's how it starts, but LT will take over at some point as the #1.

It’s a long season….

 

[PlushMinus]

Puckpedia - more like Suckpedia

I still miss CapFriendly

CapWages is my new go to, but they aren't showing any roster cuts, waivers, etc

 

[Ridley Simon]

I think that's how it starts, but LT will take over at some point as the #1.

I mean. Neither G has ever been a tried and true #1, right?

So to expect either to run the other one out of the building seems….illusionary.

Prime Holtby isn’t in the house. Hell, prime anyone from our Top Dog past.

If one of them makes under 35 starts, it’ll be bc of injury.