GDT: GM37 Caps v Bruins

[Nogatco Rd]

Projected Lineups for the Capitals vs Bruins – 12/31/24 - The Hockey Writers Boston Bruins Latest News, Analysis & More

The Washington Capitals take on the Boston Bruins tonight at Capital One Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups

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I ventured over to the Bs board .. man they have some serious Wilson PTSD

I only wish our Caps were as bad ass as they think make us seem

Huge compliments over there

When did Boston become so soft and scared?

Appears those fears were warranted as Zadorov has yet to return

 

[mad4comp]

we better resign chickrun.

 

[Nogatco Rd]

nice block by Fehevary

Watching the other teams broadcast makes you realize how much prep work the Caps pbp team does in learning the other teams names & numbers… half the time when something happens and it’s not Ovi or Carlson the other teams announcers just awkwardly describe the action without specifying who did it

 

[stephenball]

Has anyone suggested we should resign Chychrun?

 

[qc14]

Unfortunately. McMichael is struggling on that off side.

Yea I don't really get why they switched it up so quickly

 

[mad4comp]

bruh that was legit interference and the ref just let it slide.

 

[BallardEra]

Nice second half to the period.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Alright….we in this.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Is this live? If not can we make it so mods?

 

[Melkor]

Idk maybe it's just a rich man's problem but I feel like they're lacking one skilled winger for me to feel comfortable about their roster. Can't see why they still wouldn't let Miro to have a decent tryout time on top lines. I don't see how that would hurt their game in general, McMichael is obviously struggling lately, just have a look at someone else..

 

[John Price]

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Idk maybe it's just a rich man's problem but I feel like they're lacking one skilled winger for me to feel comfortable about their roster. Can't see why they still wouldn't let Miro to have a decent tryout time on top lines. I don't see how that would hurt their game in general, McMichael is obviously struggling lately, just have a look at someone else..

I’d like to see McMichael play as the center on the third line for a bit. Eller is underwhelming.

 

[Capsman]

Don’t like the start to this 2nd. They’re sloppy.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I’d like to see McMichael play as the center on the third line for a bit. Eller is underwhelming.

Hard pass. Sucks at C.

 

[qc14]

Idk maybe it's just a rich man's problem but I feel like they're lacking one skilled winger for me to feel comfortable about their roster. Can't see why they still wouldn't let Miro to have a decent tryout time on top lines. I don't see how that would hurt their game in general, McMichael is obviously struggling lately, just have a look at someone else..

I think they (correctly) feel that Miro is both 1) not quite ready to be trusted defensively in crunch time and 2) not forcing their hand enough offensively. I also don't want to move McMichael back to center for no reason.

I agree though we're lacking one more winger, and while there is an abundance of long-term options in-house, I maintain that the solution for this season should be acquired in another trade.

 

[Langway]

Ten out of ten every time they say Koepke I hear Kempny.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Hard pass. Sucks at C.

So does Eller. Case in point, his inability to make a simple clear when he had three opportunities caused Roy to take a penalty.

Keep McMicahel at wing if you want but it’s obvious he is struggling playing the right side. Move him to his natural side.

 

[Melkor]

I think they (correctly) feel that Miro is both 1) not quite ready to be trusted defensively in crunch time and 2) not forcing their hand enough offensively. I also don't want to move McMichael back to center for no reason.

I agree though we're lacking one more winger, and while there is an abundance of long-term options in-house, I maintain that the solution for this season should be acquired in another trade.

No issue with getting one via trade, just have a question what's the plan with Miro at this point? He's not scoring, not playing much, not used on special teams, not sent down. He's in limbo. Do they plan on making him a 4th liner or something?

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

So does Eller. Case in point, his inability to make a simple clear when he had three opportunities caused Roy to take a penalty.

Keep McMicahel at wing if you want but it’s obvious he is struggling playing the right side. Move him to his natural side.

No more Lappy, Lars back in the hot seat!!



This is on CMM to find his game again.

 

[Capsman]

Didn’t see the 1st period. Did anyone hit Lindholm hard yet?

 

[Melkor]

Ten out of ten every time they say Koepke I hear Kempny.

same

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

No more Lappy, Lars back in the hot seat!!



This is on CMM to find his game again.

It’s almost like our third center spot has been an issue this season and mgmt made a move as a result. Crazy.

Disagree on CMM. You don’t play him in a position he is obviously uncomfortable with.

 

[qc14]

No issue with getting one via trade, just have a question what's the plan with Miro at this point? He's not scoring, not playing much, not used on special teams, not sent down. He's in limbo. Do they play plan on making him a 4th liner or something?

I guess I fundamentally disagree with the premise that young guys have to be playing top line minutes and special teams at all times or else they're regressing or stagnating.

I don't think they're planning on making him a 4th liner, but I do think that right now he helps the team the most when he is in a 4th or 3rd line role and his development is helped the most by playing that role. He's 20yo in his second pro season, he'll be fine

 

[Empty Goal Net]

PLD does so many things well. Really appreciate his contributions, even if many of them don't show up in the standard game stats.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Ten out of ten every time they say Koepke I hear Kempny.

You’re right!