Speculation: Caps Roster General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines/etc) | 2024-25 Summer Edition

[stephenball]

I’d love to try McMichael-Strome-Wilson and Protas-Dubois-Ovechkin. Also wouldn’t hate at least temporarily putting Dubois on PP1 in Strome’s spot. I think with the PP more centered around the three shooters at the top with Ovechkin and the Dmen it makes Dubois a better fit to be down low, because he’s good around the net cycling into the front. Also would put someone who is good with zone entries on the first unit, with Mikey being good on the second.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Hope they let him ply

 

[pman25]

Confirms my viewings lately that we’ve been pretty Mid and trending downward

At least it hasn’t manifested in a losing streak yet and goalies are still pretty strong

 

[AlexModvechkin8]

Hope they let him ply

Haven’t been impressed with Miro lately. He seems too deferential in the offensive zone and too afraid to make a mistake in the defensive zone. I want to see him look like a bull in a china shop again. Normal growing pains, being the man in Hershey for a bit should be helpful.

 

[Kazer]

Haven’t been impressed with Miro lately. He seems too deferential in the offensive zone and too afraid to make a mistake in the defensive zone. I want to see him look like a bull in a china shop again. Normal growing pains, being the man in Hershey for a bit should be helpful.

It's easy to forget because he's been around for a bit, but he's still really young (and even younger in terms of hockey age since he lost basically a full season to chemotherapy/recovery). Miro hasn't even turned 21 yet.

Outside the top 15 of the 2022 NHL draft (16-32), there were 17 players taken. Of those, 13 are forwards. And of those, only 4 have even played a single NHL game and none more than Miro's 39.

 

[hb13xchamps]

Hoping to see Frank given a shot with his call up. He’s earned the right to get a game or two with how much he’s consistently produced in Hershey the past few seasons.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Feel like our regression was not only due, but typical when you consider:

When you're one of the top teams in the league 1/2 way through the season, other teams study what you're doing, and play you harder.

The only players that have impressed the last 3-4 games are Captain Willy, PLD, LT, Pro, and Sandin. CMM, Chicksrun, and Mangy have been good too, but not consistent.

 

[Silky mitts]

Confirms my viewings lately that we’ve been pretty Mid and trending downward

At least it hasn’t manifested in a losing streak yet and goalies are still pretty strong

In October 7-2-0 ES GF 32 GA 21
Since 20-8-4 ES GF 87 GA 62

 

[895]

He should be forced to spell his name Ethan Frank or Ethen Frenk. Can’t have it both ways.

 

[twabby]

He should be forced to spell his name Ethan Frank or Ethen Frenk. Can’t have it both ways.

Can never trust a dude with two first names

 

[NoVaCapsFan]

Hoping to see Frank given a shot with his call up. He’s earned the right to get a game or two with how much he’s consistently produced in Hershey the past few seasons.

I did not see that coming. Can’t wait to witness him in action firsthand tonight. Caps can use some speed against the Habs.