Half-Assed GDT: Blues @ Capitals 2/27 6PM FDSNMW | Winning Streak Edition!

[Meatball]

And we just slapped the best team in the East.

 

[shpongle falls]

Just when I was ready to throw in the towel the Blues FINALLY are realizing their potential and have put a decent stretch together here. The third line looks competent all of a sudden and the veteran smooth skating d core is playing good defense and providing offense.

Broberg Faulk pairing finally looks like it did at the beginning of the season and Fowler Parayko have been killing it, Leddy Suter is a super reliable 3rd pair. I think missing Leddy for so long really hurt the team overall.

And since Binner won the 4 Nations tourney he’s re awakened his ability to God mode. I excited for this team again Army’s vision is finally starting to come together. I hope its not too little too late but at least we get watch meaningful hockey again.

 

[Meatball]

The d-core and goalie are giving me strong 2019 vibes...

 

[TheDizee]

The d-core and goalie are giving me strong 2019 vibes...

We don't have the forward/center talent and depth to make a serious run.

They could 100% knock out a team, MAYBE two if they are lucky.

But they are not winning more than that. I doubt they make the playoffs still. Too much ground to make up. Unless Colorado absolutely tanks and opens another WC spot for the taking, they will fall short by 4-8pts IMO

 

[Stlblue50]

We don't have the forward/center talent and depth to make a serious run.

They could 100% knock out a team, MAYBE two if they are lucky.

But they are not winning more than that. I doubt they make the playoffs still. Too much ground to make up. Unless Colorado absolutely tanks and opens another WC spot for the taking, they will fall short by 4-8pts IMO

Man you need to change your username to professor buzzkill after that post (and many others)

 

[Meatball]

We don't have the forward/center talent and depth to make a serious run.

They could 100% knock out a team, MAYBE two if they are lucky.

But they are not winning more than that. I doubt they make the playoffs still. Too much ground to make up. Unless Colorado absolutely tanks and opens another WC spot for the taking, they will fall short by 4-8pts IMO

 

[execwrite1]

This run is absolutely fantastic ... for 2025-26.

They are building a great core into next season and with a couple of kids added (Stenberg, Dvorsky, Snuggerud) and maybe a free agent RHD should be a solid team next year.

Don't trade anyone - and don't trade for anyone. As someone said, Armstrong's vision for the future is coming together. Fowler was a great pickup and he's got a few years left. Parayko has emerged as a true No. 1 d-man. Schenn's leadership makes him a core piece. Kyrou has become an all-round much better player. And the goaltending is now rock solid. Holloway and Broberg were great additions, brilliant use of the offer sheet.

Very enthused about the immediate and long-term future, but no playoffs this year and that's okay.