I doubt we match the 30 goals allowed in 14 games in 2012. That was ridiculous.
I doubt we match the 30 goals allowed in 14 games in 2012. That was ridiculous.
With the way games have been officiated this season and how Holtby's playing? I wouldn't put it past them. PP's are going to be non-existent this postseason.
If we run a GAA of 2.1 or so, we're going to the SCF.
Holtby's monthly splits:
December: 2.13 GAA in 13 games
January: 2.07 GAA in 12 games
February: 2.11 GAA in 11 games
March: 1.68 GAA in 3 games
Very, very possible, even likely, that they maintain that short of scoring defense into the playoffs.
This weekend I'm going to take a look at the extent to which we're beating up on bad teams both offensively and defensively.
We have pretty numbers on both sides of the puck this season and I'm curious how those numbers look against the playoff field.
6. Chicago’s Patrick Sharp also defended himself against ugly Internet rumours that popped up amidst reports he was going to be traded. Sharp’s contract carries a clause that, if the Blackhawks want to trade him, they can ask for 10 places he will go to and he must submit within 48 hours, or he can be sent anywhere.
That didn’t happen. What is possible is the team got calls — from Washington, among them — but never took it to Sharp, because the ask was high and potential partners didn’t like the request. It is believed, for example, the price for the Capitals included Joel Ward and a first-rounder, too much for their taste. Chicago is going all out to win again before the Kane and Toews extensions kick-in, so don’t be surprised if this is re-visited in the summer.
...the price for the Capitals included Joel Ward and a first-rounder, too much for their taste.
Ward and a 1st was too much for the Caps' taste...?
I know Sharp's having a down year, but they balked at Ward + 1st? Srsly?
If they're not in a rush, there is a good chance the price drops further when Chicago's cap issues come to a head again this summer. I'm skeptical, but it could be their logic.
Doesn't matter if Ward is useful for a playoff run this year or not... if this management balked at a 1st + Ward for Sharp deal, they are idiots. Ovechkin/Backstrom should request a trade right away.
It could all just be false rumors too.
Doesn't matter if Ward is useful for a playoff run this year or not... if this management balked at a 1st + Ward for Sharp deal, they are idiots. Ovechkin/Backstrom should request a trade right away.
I find it amusing that Chicago wanted Ward and not Brouwer. Smart team.
Doesn't matter if Ward is useful for a playoff run this year or not... if this management balked at a 1st + Ward for Sharp deal, they are idiots. Ovechkin/Backstrom should request a trade right away.
If true then this is a good example of what I was talking about regarding choosing to not make that 3rd move rather than there being absolutely nothing "sane' that could be done. Caps just didn't like that price. Some would disagree with the value. Definitely not irrational or impossible. They have to own the situation.