DC and the wild Wild west

[WanderingCapsFan]

No access 'cause ESPN+/Disney whatever,

Seems like I didn't miss much.

 

[RedRocking]

I know there are still about 3 weeks until playoffs but I wonder if there is any plan to rest guys between now and then?

I really hope so, particularly for 8 and 74. Get some depth guys and Lenny some run.

I wonder how close Ovi will need to be to the record to keep up his usage in the last week+. Forcing everything on the PP and shooting from everywhere doesn’t seem like a good way to go into a (potentially long) playoff season.

Look at AM last year - threw out his back desperately trying to get that 70th goal. If he has to, Ovi can break it next Oct. Guess we’ll see what Carbs does…

 

[PlushMinus]

I really hope so, particularly for 8 and 74. Get some depth guys and Lenny some run.

I wonder how close Ovi will need to be to the record to keep up his usage in the last week+. Forcing everything on the PP and shooting from everywhere doesn’t seem like a good way to go into a (potentially long) playoff season.

Look at AM last year - threw out his back desperately trying to get that 70th goal. If he has to, Ovi can break it next Oct. Guess we’ll see what Carbs does…

Yeah I would hope they prioritize a Cup run over the record but never say never. Thankfully Carlson has played less minutes this season anyway, but would still like to see him get some games off.

Is Leonard really going to get some games down the stretch? I know quite a few ppl here talk about him being in the playoffs. Is this something to do with cap space and it not counting during playoffs?

Edit: it seems weird to me that Leonard would possibly play his first NHL game(s) at a playoff level. I have never seen him play - is he REALLY good enough / ready for that?

 

[RedRocking]

Yeah I would hope they prioritize a Cup run over the record but never say never. Thankfully Carlson has played less minutes this season anyway, but would still like to see him get some games off.

Is Leonard really going to get some games down the stretch? I know quite a few ppl here talk about him being in the playoffs. Is this something to do with cap space and it not counting during playoffs?

Edit: it seems weird to me that Leonard would possibly play his first NHL game(s) at a playoff level. I have never seen him play - is he REALLY good enough / ready for that?

Yea, assuming he signs right after the Frozen Four. I guess his ELC isn’t a problem for the cap (cant say I’m an expert there). But it would still only give him a few regular season games to get ready.

It’s certainly a lot to ask any college kid to come in and contribute in the playoffs - but it’s been done (Makar, Kreider?). He is physically mature for his age, has a NHL shot, and plays a gritty game that should allow him to hang in the bottom 6. Will he be good enough to get a sweater over an established guy like Mangi or Raddysh - I dunno.

 

[trick9]

Goalied.

Nearly doubled them in chances. Lindgren wasn't great and Gustavsson was. Was funny on ESPN when Ovechkin got that breakaway and initially Ray Ferraro called it a great defensive play by Brodin and then they showed that replay and he saw that not only Jonas Brodin slashed Ovechkin once in the hands, he actually slashed him on the hands for a 2nd time and that slash caused Ovechkin to lose control of the puck. ''Oh wait, they definitely got away with penalty there''.

 

[kicksavedave]

 

[Calicaps]

Wasn't able to watch anything but the first last night. Classy by the boys. Congrats to Fleury on a HOF career!

 

[DWGie26]

Nobody in the Caps orgaization is talking about prioritizing record. It is only the fans talking about that nonsense.

tough game. We’re fine.