- May 1, 2011
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Still too much of a question mark to trust him with the backup job next year with a 35-36 year old Markstrom.
That could change by season’s end.
GDT: Your New Jersey Devils (13-7-2, 28 Pts) @ Washington Capitals (13-5-1, 27 Pts), 7 PM, MSGSN2
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That could change by season’s end.
- May 1, 2011
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I wouldn’t worry about that. I don’t think it means he’s penciled in for next year. I think it was the hope, but not a given.
I don’t think it means he’s got the job. We’ve given some one way deals to borderline guys who found their way in the minors after camp.
He’ll either have to show more this year or he’ll be playing in Utica for a million dollars a year or whatever his contract is. Or possibly somewhere else on waivers, which I wouldn’t bet on him being claimed, but I wouldn’t completely rule it out either.
He's waiver-eligible anyway and he has a slightly above minimum salary. He's played 46 games in the NHL. It absolutely makes sense.
Better Call Sal
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Just seeing Large Douglas’ goal. Hot damn, what a nasty wrister.
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Even after couple awesome wins vs. Caps/Canes/2xPanthers team is still hanging in the standings by a thread.
Personally did not believe in the wins, but it's nice to be proven wrong. I feel like I have been right with Allen being a starter tier goalie though. Another solid one from him and you can't ask for more than 2 vet goalies working well together and hopefully staying somewhat healthy.
Personally did not believe in the wins, but it's nice to be proven wrong. I feel like I have been right with Allen being a starter tier goalie though. Another solid one from him and you can't ask for more than 2 vet goalies working well together and hopefully staying somewhat healthy.
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I would of liked to see them close it out a bit better but the Devils earned that win. The Caps have been a pretty good team all year whether they are an overachiever or whatever you want to call them.
Some good performances tonight from some guys that were getting some flack on here earlier in the season (Hamilton) and as recently as earlier this week (Tatar).
Some good performances tonight from some guys that were getting some flack on here earlier in the season (Hamilton) and as recently as earlier this week (Tatar).
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I think it's a couple of reasons. Most of their offense under Ruff 5v5 came from off the rush and cheating offensively. They're prioritizing defense a lot more now which imo shouldn't mean less offense, but considering they ignored defense for all these years, it's probably an adjustment period.
As they should. But I'd really like them to try to take advantage of teams pushing for offense, instead of just randomly throwing the puck away and constantly playing defense
uh...not even close. Did you mean goals? He's tied for lead in goals yea lol
I mean the team is on a 106 point pace and banking points. You are only as good as the points that are in the bank. We can sit here and talk about games in hand etc but that only means something when those games are cashed in on.
106 points gets you into the playoffs all day every day and twice in Sundays
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Same here. I was certain they'd lose to all of panthers lightning canes and caps. But I noticed during this game how much I now believe in the team even after getting scored on first or pressured in their zone. The last few years when the capitals score first and show some early offensive pressure, you just knew how the game would end.
This was a close game, I think Allen might have won this game for us along with the outstanding defensive play. Haven't seen the stats but it looked like the caps had way more shot attempts. But not many high danger chances. Would be nice to see some avg blocked shots comparisons vs the last two years. It feels like this year the Devs are blocking crazy amount of shots.
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4-1 in that stretch. Wild. Lots of great wins against good teams.
That said, get Foote off this team. I just can't figure out why he keeps getting chances. Utica sucks and yet almost every forward option there is a better call up than him.
That said, get Foote off this team. I just can't figure out why he keeps getting chances. Utica sucks and yet almost every forward option there is a better call up than him.
