Don't have to listen the garbage NBCS at least.
We are like 45 games in the season. It’s not a sample size anymore.
Holtby has won an award, nominated other times, was a big reason for our cup win, etc.
past couple years his gaa hasn’t been good. His save percentage this year is .901
....... I will always love him - but is it SAFE to say he’s not a “great” goalie anymore without Korn? Is anything even over AVERAGE goalie salary too much??
Holtby's not playing at a high level, but I'm confused with giving him any blame for this loss. First and 3rd goals were off breakaways that shouldn't be happening. If it was Samsonov in net we'd be blaming the defense for it, and we'd be right. This specific game, Holtby was fine.We are like 45 games in the season. It’s not a sample size anymore.
Holtby has won an award, nominated other times, was a big reason for our cup win, etc.
past couple years his gaa hasn’t been good. His save percentage this year is .901
....... I will always love him - but is it SAFE to say he’s not a “great” goalie anymore without Korn? Is anything even over AVERAGE goalie salary too much??
Holtby's not playing at a high level, but I'm confused with giving him any blame for this loss. First and 3rd goals were off breakaways that shouldn't be happening. If it was Samsonov in net we'd be blaming the defense for it, and we'd be right. This specific game, Holtby was fine.
Holtby is garbage without Mitch Korn guiding him. Either do everything possible to get Korn back or get rid of Holtby.He's not playing at a high level, but while not every loss is on him, he's a UFA and looking for a $10+M contract this summer - but he's not earning it or worthy of it. I think its clear that unless the wheels completely fall off, he's our starter this year, but I think his play will also mean his days as a Cap are coming to an end.
The way his numbers are, and with the situation with Bob in Florida, no one is giving Holtby $10m.He's not playing at a high level, but while not every loss is on him, he's a UFA and looking for a $10+M contract this summer - but he's not earning it or worthy of it. I think its clear that unless the wheels completely fall off, he's our starter this year, but I think his play will also mean his days as a Cap are coming to an end.
The way his numbers are, and with the situation with Bob in Florida, no one is giving Holtby $10m.
For me I think the biggest takeaway was, after Jensen did his fumble to Courtier that lead to the first goal, he got benched - something some fans here have been calling for for weeks. It didn't really change anything, the egregious turnovers continued all game long and it was JC who's terrible pass lead to the GWG by Hayes. There's only so much a coach can do when even his top players are playing without much concentration. I think its just a byproduct of having too much regular season success for too long. Its hard (impossible really) to get up and be motivated and focused ALL the time, and mid season is when the Caps always go through this tired, lackadaisical stretch.
The Caps know they are going to coast into the playoffs. The Flyers are fighting for their playoff lives. Teams have completely different motivations this time of year. Benching everyone who makes careless plays isn't going to solve much right now.
Totally agree.Even still, at $9, 8, 7, 6, its still not a good deal for us, not with Sammy showing he's clearly the future.
Holtby is garbage without Mitch Korn guiding him. Either do everything possible to get Korn back or get rid of Holtby.