Half-Assed GDT: Blues vs Caps 7pm

[Robb_K]

The Blues will need to kill off a penalty, as they were skating around too much in their own zone.

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

of course the penalty is against the Blues...

Bortz doesn't get enuff love for the shots he blocks and his physical presence

 

[542365]

Blues gotta figure out these third periods. Winter Classic and Pens game was awful and this one is off to a bad start too.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

Oh boy

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Wild Things…….


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Donuts!

Used to see her occasionally when I lived in Cali She'd go to the same Fed Ex/Kinkos that I went to.

 

[AjaxManifesto]

Blues gonna blow their lead...a bad trend

Winter Classic
Pens
...will it be the same with the Caps?

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

is it just me, or would it have been nice to get Bozak 5yrs ago

 

[i aint Dunn yet]

nice

 

[Nederlander]

Great PK

 

[AjaxManifesto]

3x in COVID protocol

Wow

 

[i aint Dunn yet]

the * * * *ing refs

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

ummm... offsides there

 

[Robb_K]

Yeah. I think people tend to overrate Lindgren based on recent performances much like they overrate Binnington. Not bad but the Blues are usually (not today) easy to play goal behind because they're defending the slot well. That's why even bad or average goalies are sometimes able to produce good numbers for the Blues short term. Once they play more and get figured out (eg Binnington) it gets more difficult so shipping Lindgren somewhere else would be a smart move if there's interest.

Hofer is very raw and not ready for NHL action now but I like him a lot going forward. Could be be a great option soon.

Hofer is big, has good reflexes and is good at positioning and decent at rebound control. You can't teach size. Fundamentals can be worked on. So, his future looks good.

 

[Hinterland]

nice to have Husso's mom in the chat... shouldn't you be over in the asylum?

Husso is an interesting case. Upside was always there and he was very good over in Finland but then kinda lost his way over in NA and I thought he might never be able to put it together again. It's funny sometimes with goaltenders but he suddenly looks calm and confident again. Now he just has to clean up his rebounds and prove he can do it consistently.

Smart move by Laviolette btw to pull Samsonov. Wasn't his fault they're down and Caps play again tomorrow. With Vanecek still out, I think Samsonov gets to start again tomorrow. The change may also spark the team. Hope the Blues can hang on to the lead though.

 

[Xerloris]

We'll see who's right. My prediction is Husso starts vs Dallas and I'm 100% sure this would be a different game with Binnington in goal. If Berube wants to win, Husso is his best option.

Please don't forget that the only reason Washington isn't leading in this game is because they have openly fumbled and missed wide open nets and that has nothing to do with who is in goal.

 

[Robb_K]

OHHHHH!!! Kostin!!!!! What a chance!!!

 

[i aint Dunn yet]

oh klim

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

great pass by Bortz

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

Poor Klim, feel for him. I like his instincts though.

 

[i aint Dunn yet]

krugger come on

 

[TheDizee]

great shot by krug LMAO

 

[A Real Barn Burner]

Sunday at 1 might skip that game! We never do good afternoon game let alone a Sunday

 

[AjaxManifesto]

Kostin doesn't have that killer instinct

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

Poor Klim, feel for him. I like his instincts though.

just needs a full year of playing time.. patience

 

[i aint Dunn yet]

mfer just took a run at niko