GDT: Capitals @ Coyotes - 11/9/2013 8 PM

[dcsfanatic]

I just want to see someone high up, whether it be Ted, AO, or GMGM get angry at the way this was lost.....but I know it won't happen.

 

[dcsfanatic]

Some idiot on 980 this morning was praising the Capitals for their SO record over the last 2 years under AO, I should have known that jinx was on.

 

[Capsman]

When was the last time OV successfully skated between 2 or 3 defenders and made something happen? Perhaps once last season? He is a finisher, the extent of his playmaking ability is getting a quick shot off in traffic. Let others set you up OV, quit trying to carry it in yourself. You can't do it well.

Those last 5 minutes are exactly what we will face come playoffs time. If we are going to do nothing against opposing forechecks but send everything up the boards, this will be another lost season. Easy as pie for opponents to position themselves there and stop any clearing attempt.

 

[dcsfanatic]

Honestly, this game was lost on the blown 5 on 3.

 

[SimplySensational]

I just want to see someone high up, whether it be Ted, AO, or GMGM get angry at the way this was lost.....but I know it won't happen.

I swear people cannot accept any losses.

If this was a Metropolitan team, sure get mad or a EC team get sorta mad, but its a WC team.

**** happens, move on, do better next time.

 

[troyerlaw]

Walton, on the radio, was definitely stoking the jinx juju himself. He kept saying, 'Caps now 6 min from 2 points,' 'Caps now 5 min from 2 points,' etc, etc. he shares the jinx blame here.

 

[Capsman]

Honestly, this game was lost on the blown 5 on 3.

5 on 3s in our favor have been momentum killers. We failed on a 6 on 3 this season if I remember correctly.

 

[troyerlaw]

I swear people cannot accept any losses.

If this was a Metropolitan team, sure get mad or a EC team get sorta mad, but its a WC team.

**** happens, move on, do better next time.

Yes, but we absolutely gave that one away. I doubt the players are any less disappointed and disgusted than we are. We played a smart, hard game for 50 minutes and then quickly un-did it and gave game away. It's understandable fans would be annoyed.

 

[Chokingdogs]

now that, was a classic example, of how one snatches defeat from the jaws of victory.

 

[Mathletic]

Just wondering why Gabrovski is getting less ice-time as the season is progressing? Seems to be doing well but ice-time going down, how come?

 

[Hivemind]

Last year we had Hendricks, Wolski, and Ribeiro and pretty much never got in shootouts. This year they're all gone and we get nothing but shootouts. Sigh.

 

[dylanmacarthur]

We tried to give the game away for three periods and finally found a way.

 

[Capitlols]

Last year we had Hendricks, Wolski, and Ribeiro and pretty much never got in shootouts. This year they're all gone and we get nothing but shootouts. Sigh.

We've won them all, less today, without them.

 

[caps4cup]

Neuvirth ****ing sucks. Complete waste of cap space.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Neuvirth ****ing sucks. Complete waste of cap space.

i think everyone can agree we would rather have 2.5 mill spent on the D and not backup goalie

 

[joescores]

Just wondering why Gabrovski is getting less ice-time as the season is progressing? Seems to be doing well but ice-time going down, how come?

Because Laich's time is going up and deservedly so

 

[g00n]

Already looking ahead to Colorado. Conserving energy in the 3rd. Watching the clock tick like a schoolboy waiting for the bell to ring.

As usual, the ethic is "what's the least I can do that's still acceptable".

 

[RandyHolt]

I think we're back to watching Ovi

 

[g00n]

i think everyone can agree we would rather have 2.5 mill spent on the D and not backup goalie

There are some here who think he should be the STARTER.

I'm not at all surprised that Nervy contributed to the meltdown. It's how he got that nickname. This team does not need him or his cap hit with what we have in the system, and given our other needs.

He, Green and Laich are top candidates for not giving value for the dollar.

 

[Efactor]

Nervy could have made a save, not given up a rebound, etc. However, I don't think the late PP goal was his fault. He made the save. The D needs to either tie up Doan better or clear the rebound. We didn't lose this game because of the goaltending.

We lost because we don't have killer instinct. The 5 on 3 should have cemented the game and it didn't. The OT powerplay should have won the game and it didn't. Scary part is, when a team plays man-to-man on OV on the PP we look lost.

Same Caps....different day.

 

[g00n]

Nervy could have made a save, not given up a rebound, etc. However, I don't think the late PP goal was his fault. He made the save. The D needs to either tie up Doan better or clear the rebound. We didn't lose this game because of the goaltending.

We lost because we don't have killer instinct. The 5 on 3 should have cemented the game and it didn't. The OT powerplay should have won the game and it didn't. Scary part is, when a team plays man-to-man on OV on the PP we look lost.

Same Caps....different day.

I agree that there's a lot of blame to go around, but you have to make at least one of those saves. Nervy gave up a HUGE rebound right up the gut on a shot from a wide angle, and then was slow to get back into position to deal with the rebound.

I usually give goaltenders some leeway on rebounds if the first save is tough and the option of controlling the rebound isn't really there. But in this case it was a bad play on his part, and then a bad recovery.

This is important for him because he's (billed as) a "positional" goaltender, and he was scrambling quite a bit in the 3rd period. I noted that he settled down more in the last 2 minutes and got his fundamentals back in line, but part of the reason things get crazy around the net is, in my opinion, he loses his edge mentally and then fears the worst. Then he loses poise, starts scrambling, and what he feared becomes inevitable.

He's also clearly flustered after many of the goals, often throwing his hands in the air and projecting a "DAMMIT! NOT THIS AGAIN!" kind of vibe through body language. And it stays on his mind. Compare that to Holtby who, I believe, squirts that jet of water from his bottle after a goal to "let go" of what just happened.

It doesn't go down like this for Nervy every game, but it happens enough to be concerned. Hence, "Nervy".

And again, before I get called a "hater" by his fans, he's not always like this. It just seems to pop up at some key moments.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I agree that there's a lot of blame to go around, but you have to make at least one of those saves. Nervy gave up a HUGE rebound right up the gut on a shot from a wide angle, and then was slow to get back into position to deal with the rebound.

I usually give goaltenders some leeway on rebounds if the first save is tough and the option of controlling the rebound isn't really there. But in this case it was a bad play on his part, and then a bad recovery.

This is important for him because he's (billed as) a "positional" goaltender, and he was scrambling quite a bit in the 3rd period. I noted that he settled down more in the last 2 minutes and got his fundamentals back in line, but part of the reason things get crazy around the net is, in my opinion, he loses his edge mentally and then fears the worst. Then he loses poise, starts scrambling, and what he feared becomes inevitable.

He's also clearly flustered after many of the goals, often throwing his hands in the air and projecting a "DAMMIT! NOT THIS AGAIN!" kind of vibe through body language. And it stays on his mind. Compare that to Holtby who, I believe, squirts that jet of water from his bottle after a goal to "let go" of what just happened.

It doesn't go down like this for Nervy every game, but it happens enough to be concerned. Hence, "Nervy".

And again, before I get called a "hater" by his fans, he's not always like this. It just seems to pop up at some key moments.

Which is why his salary, plus Erskine's LTIR, should mean an incoming 4m defenseman. But one of those likely candidates, Edmonton, just traded their d- man that fit the bill AND signed a G.

Another in a long list of examples where George couldn't get something done (whatever the reasons, don't give me the "it takes 2 to trade crap" GM hammockers, he always misses, and that the issue). So...

Please Fire George

 

[g00n]

Which is why his salary, plus Erskine's LTIR, should mean an incoming 4m defenseman. But one of those likely candidates, Edmonton, just traded their d- man that fit the bill AND signed a G.

Another in a long list of examples where George couldn't get something done (whatever the reasons, don't give me the "it takes 2 to trade crap" GM hammockers, he always misses, and that the issue). So...

Please Fire George

GMGM has had an odd relationship with Edmonton. Some moves and some shady crap (remember the Nylander debacle)? I'm not sure where he stands with them now.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

Just finished watching the game in DVR. I said to myself half way threw the 3rd "most complete game by the Caps I've seen in a while". They dictated play for the majority of the game. Then they gave a good team at home life and lost. Very disappointing, but a good learning experience early in the season.

Also, how they respond tonight will say a lot. Come out pissed and take it to the Avs or come out with a "poor me" attitude and get smoked. I expect the former.

And Neuvy is Nervy now? How cute. Some need a scapegoat to ***** I guess. It was a team loss. Simple as that.

Finally, the chronic use of "we" by posters on here when referring to the Caps never gets old for me. Always good for a laugh. Especially after a loss.

 

[Ridley Simon]

GMGM has had an odd relationship with Edmonton. Some moves and some shady crap (remember the Nylander debacle)? I'm not sure where he stands with them now.

Perhaps Smid going to Calgary can work to his advantage. His good friend Burkie is basically in charge up there. Maybe Smid is there short term.

Doubt it, but one can hope.

Neuvirth and Orlov/Carrick to Calgary for Smid.

Or pay more and try to get Giodano (pipe dream).

Philly is always looking to trade. Leverage Holmgren's lunacy and try to get Coburn, Mezaros, Grossman, or Schenn. If we could get rid of some salary, Timonen in the last year of his deal would be a terrific partner to Green.

Ah, a man can dream.