GDT: thrashers vs CAPS 7:00

[Blades Ov Steel]

stanley cup final practice game
cool black jersey night
waynes record is cooked - only 19 left for Ovie
PP "makeover"

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[notDkristich]

measuring stick for playoffs. expecting a dud, hoping for the best.

think they mislabeled and misordered the PP units

PP
PP1

 

[twabby]

Wish Protas would get PP1 time over McMichael, but PP2 time is a start I guess!

 

[Blades Ov Steel]

Wish Protas would get PP1 time over McMichael, but PP2 time is a start I guess!

I'd love PLD to get some looks on pp1 as well

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Ovie not on both PP? It only took half the season for coach to do it

 

[895]

Ovie not on both PP? It only took half the season for coach to do it

Raddysh placeholder for OV I assume

If he's actually there on the PP i would flip

 

[ovikovy817]

Want Ovi goals.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

They play like they have the last few games and they may be blown out of the building. The Jets can score in bunches and play defense.

 

[Corby78]

caps have played their best games vs the best opponents. I’m expecting a good game.

 

[Calicaps]

caps have played their best games vs the best opponents. I’m expecting a good game.

was thinking the same.

 

[stephenball]

Wish Protas would get PP1 time over McMichael, but PP2 time is a start I guess!

I think possibly Mikey is up there as a zone entry guy, Dubois takes that role on the second unit?

 

[Blades Ov Steel]

caps have played their best games vs the best opponents. I’m expecting a good game.

especially after a loss

should be a good game

 

[Nogatco Rd]

stanley cup final practice game
cool black jersey night
waynes record is cooked - only 19 left for Ovie
PP "makeover"

Regardless of how the 2nd power play does, IMO this is a really good sign for the health of the overall team dynamic. Carberry not afraid of hurting Ovi’s feelings to do what’s best for the team.

I also appreciate the timing — sends a message before the 4 nations break that the overall fitness needs to improve and they can’t afford a further setback from not taking conditioning seriously during the break

Edit:

Raddysh placeholder for OV I assume

lol didn’t notice Raddysh was there.. in that case the above might be wishful thinking on my part

 

[RedRocking]

First game home after a grueling road trip - will be surprised if they get up for this one.

Thinking the PP makeover will go back to a more traditional 1-3-1, which should help Ovi.

 

[Fred22406Capsfan]

caps have played their best games vs the best opponents. I’m expecting a good game.

Trying for a silver lining to the losses to the bad teams - it doesn't give points to contenders. Expecting another gear tonight. Get 2, gentlemen!

 

[Neil Racki]

Cheapest tickets are 130 ish … bobble head 50th anniversary … place should be rocking

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Cheapest tickets are 130 ish … bobble head 50th anniversary … place should be rocking

Playoff game prices wow

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

Can someone rationalize Carbery’s decision to put Raddysh on a PP unit?

 

[notDkristich]

Can someone rationalize Carbery’s decision to put Raddysh on a PP unit?

 

[kicksavedave]

Can someone rationalize Carbery’s decision to put Raddysh on a PP unit?

I'll try. We run 8 F and 2D on the two PPs. So 2 dudes from the 3rd or 4th line are going to be out there. So who else? Dowd? Eller? Mangi I guess?

 

[Kazer]

From the other thread, someone pointed out (and I completely agree) that Raddysh is placeholding for Ovechkin.

So, it's really:
Chychrun - Ovechkin - Protas - Frank - Dubois
(Minus perhaps the last 10-15 seconds of the power play)

Edit to add: Assuming you want a right handed shot in that spot, your options are Raddysh, TvR, Roy, or Dowd. Wilson and Carlson are on PP one and Frank is probably the bumper.

Edit to add (2 - I'm full of bonus thoughts today): I wonder if the team might prioritize adding someone at the deadline who shoots right given the dearth on the team.

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

I'll try. We run 8 F and 2D on the two PPs. So 2 dudes from the 3rd or 4th line are going to be out there. So who else? Dowd? Eller? Mangi I guess?

Mangi. I guess.

 

[DWGie26]

Let’s just hope we can see some power plays and then assess. Maybe we don’t have to see the second unit because the first scores!

 

[SecretaryofDefense5]

No too many men penalties

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Protas keeps rocking. Untouchable player.