GDT: cains at capitols

[surfzone365]

Hopefully the refs have learned their lesson and won't fall for a dive this time.

I would like to think so but don’t bank on it. Either way I expect us to be on the PK a lot tonight and you can bet Ovi will be setting up shop in his left-side office. Again, I hope I’m wrong.

 

[Tryamw]

Hopefully the refs have learned their lesson and won't fall for a dive this time.

You are obviously watching hockey for the first time /SARCASM!

I would like to think so but don’t bank on it. Either way I expect us to be on the PK a lot tonight and you can bet Ovi will be setting up shop in his left-side office. Again, I hope I’m wrong.

I expect you are correct...

 

[VAcaniac]

Funny thing is that taking lots of penalties is usually a sign that we’re playing good, aggressive, forechecking hockey.

When we were in that lull, we werent taking penalties, and we were losing…

 

[surfzone365]

Funny thing is that taking lots of penalties is usually a sign that we’re playing good, aggressive, forechecking hockey.

When we were in that lull, we werent taking penalties, and we were losing…

I see your overall point but we take a ton of penalties when we lose as well. I’ll reference the three previous games vs the Caps this season.

 

[Unsustainable]

Carolina thug night, setting the narrative.

 

[Svechhammer]

Funny thing is that taking lots of penalties is usually a sign that we’re playing good, aggressive, forechecking hockey.

When we were in that lull, we werent taking penalties, and we were losing…

I don't mind us taking penalties, what I don't like is when we take cheap penalties. If you're gonna get called for something, f***ing earn it with a heavy check or something that makes the opponent think twice about doing something again, and enough of the cheap stick fouls.

 

[Lempo]

I’m not so sure about this idea

That's the Finnish Tickler.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I don't mind us taking penalties, what I don't like is when we take cheap penalties. If you're gonna get called for something, f***ing earn it with a heavy check or something that makes the opponent think twice about doing something again, and enough of the cheap stick fouls.

I get that and I think most fans would want that, but the top categories in the NHL for penalties are always "cheap penalties". The top categories (2019 data):

1) Tripping
2) Hooking
3) Slashing
4) Roughing
5) Interference
6) Holding
7) High Stick
8) Cross-check.

Very few teams take a lot of "think twice about it" penalties on the whole. Some roughing and some cross-check may fall into that category, but even in those two groups, the vast majority are not overly violent.

Cole (11th most penalties in the NHL) gets a lot of penalties because he's kind slow and takes penalties in reaction to being beat many times. Svechnikov (3rd most penalties in the NHL) and Trocheck (12th most penalties in the NHL) take a lot because they are undisciplined, and in some cases due to reputation.

Nobody else on the team is close to that. Skjei is next at 99th and Aho at 105. Domi as at 120 and then Kotkaniemi at #225.

 

[SlavinAway]

I get that and I think most fans would want that, but the top categories in the NHL for penalties are always "cheap penalties". The top categories (2019 data):

1) Tripping
2) Hooking
3) Slashing
4) Roughing
5) Interference
6) Holding
7) High Stick
8) Cross-check.

Very few teams take a lot of "think twice about it" penalties on the whole. Some roughing and some cross-check may fall into that category, but even in those two groups, the vast majority are not overly violent.

Cole (11th most penalties in the NHL) gets a lot of penalties because he's kind slow and takes penalties in reaction to being beat many times. Svechnikov (3rd most penalties in the NHL) and Trocheck (12th most penalties in the NHL) take a lot because they are undisciplined, and in some cases due to reputation.

Nobody else on the team is close to that. Skjei is next at 99th and Aho at 105. Domi as at 120 and then Kotkaniemi at #225.

Where is Slavin?

 

[Tryamw]

Where is Slavin?

Higher up the list then he was last season.. but so is Matthews.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Where is Slavin?

For players with 50+ games played.

Fast is at #456
Lorentz is #434 (in the 416-439 range as many are tied)
Slavin is #399 (in the 388-415 range as many are tied)

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

We should try that goal scoring stuff from last game

 

[MinJaBen]

We should try that goal scoring stuff from last game

So who has the baby for this game?

 

[Tryamw]

So who has the baby for this game?

I'd suggest Ida Know.. (Family Circus) Better then Not Me or Nobody..

Or Mrs. @SoupNazi after we do the Time Warp Again (She'd probably (Rightfully) be against this plan!)

 

[VAcaniac]

I get that and I think most fans would want that, but the top categories in the NHL for penalties are always "cheap penalties". The top categories (2019 data):

1) Tripping
2) Hooking
3) Slashing
4) Roughing
5) Interference
6) Holding
7) High Stick
8) Cross-check.

Very few teams take a lot of "think twice about it" penalties on the whole. Some roughing and some cross-check may fall into that category, but even in those two groups, the vast majority are not overly violent.

Cole (11th most penalties in the NHL) gets a lot of penalties because he's kind slow and takes penalties in reaction to being beat many times. Svechnikov (3rd most penalties in the NHL) and Trocheck (12th most penalties in the NHL) take a lot because they are undisciplined, and in some cases due to reputation.

Nobody else on the team is close to that. Skjei is next at 99th and Aho at 105. Domi as at 120 and then Kotkaniemi at #225.

Holy shot, I knew Svech takes a lot of penalties but I didnt realize hes #3 in the league!

 

[surfzone365]

Similar to what I said in the GDT for the previous Caps game, we’re going to need at least 4 goals to beat them… maybe even more in their barn. It’s in our best interest to spend as much time on the ice trying to score rather than wasting time on the PK.

 

[jstaal]

Similar to what I said in the GDT for the previous Caps game, we’re going to need at least 4 goals to beat them… maybe even more in their barn. It’s in our best interest to spend as much time on the ice trying to score rather than wasting time on the PK.

I agree we need at least 4 goals to win, hold OV down.. Are you going to game?

 

[surfzone365]

I agree we need at least 4 goals to win, hold OV down.. Are you going to game?

Cant make this one. I havent been to any games all year due to effed up work scheduling. Next season I will get back into it.

 

[ChuckW]

I’m favoring the Caps. Prove me wrong by not making this 6 straight losses to them!

Playoffs is all that matter and how'd we do there?

 

[surfzone365]

Playoffs is all that matter and how'd we do there?

I agree playoffs are a whole different type of season. This isnt 2019 though. We arent sneaking up on anyone this year and the Caps have an axe to grind with us. They deny any rivalry with Carolina, which I dont personally care either way, but they definitely get amped for us. They have our number right now and getting swept by them while leading the division isnt a good look or feel any way you look at it.

 

[Dessloch]

Tip for the Canes, dont let Ovi have a shooting gallery, and man mark on him on the PP, it cant result in anything worse than some other Caps score instead, nothing to lose, its not like what you ´ve tried the last 15+ years have worked.

 

[The Faulker 27]

Good evening Jerks!

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Tip for the Canes, dont let Ovi have a shooting gallery, and man mark on him on the PP, it cant result in anything worse than some other Caps score instead, nothing to lose, its not like what you ´ve tried the last 15+ years have worked.

Nothing anybody has tried has worked the last 15 years.

 

[The Faulker 27]

Win one out of the next 2, and preferably tonight. Hell. When em both. LGC!

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Nothing anybody has tried has worked the last 15 years.

Ovechkin is hockey's version of Mariano Rivera. One play/pitch - everybody knows that it's coming, but everybody is helpless to stop it.