GDT: GM: 420 Habs @ Caps - 7:08pm EST

[IafrateOvie34]

Congratulations Frank.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Im not sure if we will run practices during 4N but it could be a mini training camp and a prefect time to tweak and teach a system

idk whether there's a collectively bargained break for 4N, during which teams are forbidden from holding official practices or workouts. does anyone have this info?

 

[Langway]

The consistently low SOG game after game make me think this is a systems issue. Teams have been watching Caps footage and made tweaks to their own play.

I think it's more execution. To a man they're not as tight and are a lot lazier and more reactionary rather than looking to dictate. It's a struggle but it seems like more of a focus and work ethic issue rather than them being tactically disadvantaged.

Part of it's likely also a sense that things would come easier again once The Big Man returned. They've collectively slacked thinking they've got more rope again...but that's not how it works. They still need to maintain defensive urgency and then good things will happen with more possession. Either way, with Strome and McMichael both fading off there could be a lot of nights like this. They're keeping it close and picking up points but their play has dipped considerably.

I didn't think Frank was that amazing but he did leave his positive mark on the game and supplied a spark. 1v1 battles along the boards are going to be a problem without a lot of adjustments. Physically he still looks overmatched at this level. In another game it could have just as easily been Vrana making a play. But, again, 17/24 really need to get going and they need to tighten up defensively. Relying on goaltending and/or a ~40 year-old to carry them isn't it. Going back out on the road is probably good for them.

 

[ovikovy817]

Want some Ovi goals.
Hope Chuckie will be ok.

 

[Misery74]

We refused to shoot on a goalie I never heard of. Seems to be happening more and more.