League News: NHL Talk - (News n' Scores n' Stuff) | 2024-25 Summer Edition

[Silky mitts]

Wait. You talking about Lapierre? He was picked 22. That the highest since Alzner (4th?).

I’m confused by everything you wrote, Mr mitts


They will rally. They always do

For some reason I thought Lappy went in the teens since they traded up but Sgarbossa didn't look like an NHL player last night. Can't drop Protas or CMM to 3C when the top 2 lines are producing. I can see how the Kings would think to make that kind of a move for someone ill fitted for 3C when 3]the other lines are cooking.

 

[kicksavedave]

Somewhat amusing that PLD was the problem in LA and now his former linemates are struggling and he's thriving here. 11-0 high-danger chances with him on the ice vs. Rangers against tough competition.

Fiala healthy-scratched. Next scapegoat?

The announcers, I forget which one, talked about PLD in LA, and how he likes the personal challenge of taking on the other teams top players, but in LA he was on 3rd line duty behind Kopitar and Danault, so he was having a hard time with motivation... the Caps are sending him out vs the other teams top lines and he's excelling here, embracing the challenge. Carbury, for the win.

 

[Calicaps]

Someone else said in the offseason, can't remember who. But the Caps' strategy has been finding square pegs that were wedged into round holes on other teams and actually fitting them into square holes. So far, it's working brilliantly. And the assets given up are largely not missed. Kuemper has a sub .900 GAA and Jensen is doing well on a revived Ottawa team, but isn't lighting it up.

 

[wickedwitch]

Must not have paid attention closely….did it?

They were okay at best. They obviously didn't kill us, but they also didn't play well enough that I'd keep Lapierre out of the lineup.

 

[Chokingdogs]

I don’t want the penguins within a JD Hail Mary pass distance of the 1OA pick.

Plz plz plz let them rally to a WC spot.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I don’t want the penguins within a JD Hail Mary pass distance of the 1OA pick.

Plz plz plz let them rally to a WC spot.

Hagens isnt all that. They will get what they get. And I won’t fret

 

[um]

Someone else said in the offseason, can't remember who. But the Caps' strategy has been finding square pegs that were wedged into round holes on other teams and actually fitting them into square holes. So far, it's working brilliantly. And the assets given up are largely not missed. Kuemper has a sub .900 GAA and Jensen is doing well on a revived Ottawa team, but isn't lighting it up.

I still got love for Jensen, he was great for a lot of years on a great contract, and he only had one bad season.

But the age difference made the trade a no-brainer for us.

 

[Hivemind]

Kuemper has a sub .900 GAA

I assume you mean sv%? A sub 0.900 GAA would be Hall of Fame worthy!