tycoonheart
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Wolski as well here lately. He's stuck with him and I think the process-focused mentality is helpful in such circumstances. Whereas in the past coaches would fixate too much on outcomes, esp. if the team outcome was similarly lacking, and scapegoat a guy. Oates seems pretty unlikely to do so unless the player is just not putting the effort in.Word.
The most important thing to me about Oates is how he's gotten MP and Fehr going. Everyone knew they both had talent but were never able to showcase it consistently. They're both playing well right now, and have for the last few days.
Wolski as well here lately. He's stuck with him and I think the process-focused mentality is helpful in such circumstances. Whereas in the past coaches would fixate too much on outcomes, esp. if the team outcome was similarly lacking, and scapegoat a guy. Oates seems pretty unlikely to do so unless the player is just not putting the effort in.
Wolski as well here lately. He's stuck with him and I think the process-focused mentality is helpful in such circumstances. Whereas in the past coaches would fixate too much on outcomes, esp. if the team outcome was similarly lacking, and scapegoat a guy. Oates seems pretty unlikely to do so unless the player is just not putting the effort in.
Absolutely. I love that he's focused on "playing correct hockey" with complete confidence that its correctness will inevitably result in wins.
Wolski's improvement of late is directly correlated to little to no turnovers. The first ~12 games, he had some dreadful "what the heck was that" turnovers.
Is the preseason finally over?
It wasn't as lovable when they weren't winning
10 win in 22 games...so I call that 2 games under .500 (yeah yeah, loser pt, etc..I got it).
I *want* to believe, but its far too early to make claims like we can beat any teams A game. That's just silly. Its not 2010.
We are a middling team that has pounded on a few crap teams to right the ship. Our 8-3 "streak" has had 3 wins vs FLA (worst team in league), and one each against Car, TB, Winn, NJ, and Boston. NJ, Boston, and Carolina were the only teams with winning records. Losses to Phil, NJ, and Rags.
I'm happy, but we are so far from being out of the woods, it isnt even funny.
Anyone seen the Hendricks mic'd up vid on NHL.com?
I wonder if he got Krejci to sign a stick after the game
Awesome...
High Glove!
High Blocker!
And just generally antagonizing Tukka.
***updated***
So the conventional thought process coming into the season was teams needed 54 points or so to make the playoffs. (92 in 82games, 54 in 48games)
By that logic, Caps would need 33 points in their last 25 games. Do we really see this flawed team doing that?
14-6-5 would get 33pts. Think about that.
This team can only lose 6 or so more games this year in regulation to make the playoffs. If its 55 or 56 points to get there, then that becomes even harder.
How is Jeff Schultz still on this team? I would rather have held on to Jurcina for all these years.
pmdd
How is Jeff Schultz still on this team? I would rather have held on to Jurcina for all these years.
Team needs to re-tool badly. Get a top 5 pick. Trade Ribeiro, you would have to imagine his return would be quite significant considering his play this season, he's a center, and the fact its a sellers market with the amount of teams close to making the playoffs.
Bring in a new GM in the summer. Fix the ****ing core of this team. Bring in more grit and players who put in a honest effort.