Post-Game Talk: Penguins VS Capitals

[hb12xchamps]

V shouldn't have got a star. When you blowout your opponent 6-1, the goalie shouldn't be getting a star unless they made something like 40+ saves.

Good lord your hate for Vitek runs deep

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Agreed. I’m looking forward to Corey S’ workbooks to become available this year to confirm my eyeballs with numbers, but my read is that the defense corps is doing a much better job at breaking out without the center hanging low for outlet passes. This lets them hit the neutral zone with speed and support, creating options on the zone entry. It also allows for the center to be part of the attack much earlier, and opens up the possibility for the plays like Kuznetsov splitting the defense (as he’s done a lot more this season). Having a much more mobile and puck capable blue line is making a world of difference.

That’s why I don’t get too upset that sometimes we have a little trouble clearing the front of the crease. I will gladly make that trade off to have a much more mobile and puck moving d corps.

 

[illpucks]

Garnet Hathaway's hand eye on that Ovi pass....wtf....replay doesn't even show the puck it was that quick

 

[um]

Hathaway has broken out on his new line. I wonder if it was Dowd or Hagelins fault. My guts telling me Hagelin.

 

[tenken00]

Hathaway has broken out on his new line. I wonder if it was Dowd or Hagelins fault. My guts telling me Hagelin.

I honestly think breaking up the all kid line was a brilliant move by Lavi. The youthful energy that each kid has brought to the bottom 3 lines has been infectious.

 

[Hivemind]

Hathaway has broken out on his new line. I wonder if it was Dowd or Hagelins fault. My guts telling me Hagelin.

I’m not going to overreact or blame players for it, especially given that it’s a 2 game sample size for Hathaway popping off. But it does justify an eye roll at the “oh my god, you can’t possibly split up or get rid of any member of the 4th line!” crowd from this past offseason.

 

[SpinningEdge]

Crosby and Malkin have more tantrums than any 1C/2C combo in the league.

This is a true stat that I did not make up

Adding this to my notes for next time I do a pens/caps pregame thread.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Whenever I go to Caps practices I am always amazed at how impressive Hathaways shot is and also how bad Hagelins is lol. Sprong also has a f***ing rocket. But it does not surprise me that Hathaway can be competent on more than just one line.

 

[SpinningEdge]

Whenever I go to Caps practices I am always amazed at how impressive Hathaways shot is and also how bad Hagelins is lol. Sprong also has a f***ing rocket. But it does not surprise me that Hathaway can be competent on more than just one line.

Also, when you see kuzy slapshot. His one timer is so good. I think he’s at his best when he just lets loose/doesn’t overthink things.

 

[SpinningEdge]

Whenever I go to Caps practices I am always amazed at how impressive Hathaways shot is and also how bad Hagelins is lol. Sprong also has a f***ing rocket. But it does not surprise me that Hathaway can be competent on more than just one line.

Also, the absolute perfect click bait thread title on the main boards. Props to you sir. Getting people to see something “sneaky” and then you getting those people to push the dirty narrative. Cheers to you! Impressive.

 

[txpd]

Ovechkin has 6pts on Kuzy in 4th and nobody else in the league closer than 7pts. McDavid is 1pt ahead for 2nd.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Also, the absolute perfect click bait thread title on the main boards. Props to you sir. Getting people to see something “sneaky” and then you getting those people to push the dirty narrative. Cheers to you! Impressive.

Hahaha I couldn’t resist it. Sure I’m being a little petty but that’s what internet forums are for right?

 

[SpinningEdge]

Hahaha I couldn’t resist it. Sure I’m being a little petty but that’s what internet forums are for right?

What I just posted may get them a little more riled up too. I just said it needs to be minimum 10 games lol

 

[SherVaughn30]

Good lord your hate for Vitek runs deep

I play goalie and I'm a big NHL goalie fan. So I compare him to all the other #1 goalies for their respective teams. V is not a #1 goalie. He would be a backup goalie on most NHL teams and even in the AHL with some NHL teams. There is a big reason he is only paid $716k, which is still considered below the NHL minimum salary.

 

[DWGie26]

I play goalie and I'm a big NHL goalie fan. So I compare him to all the other #1 goalies for their respective teams. V is not a #1 goalie. He would be a backup goalie on most NHL teams and even in the AHL with some NHL teams. There is a big reason he is only paid $716k, which is still considered below the NHL minimum salary.

Well, to be fair, he was supposed to be our 2 (or 3). Was 2 (or 3) in Seattle too. So to me he is still exceeding expectations. I’m more pissed that Sammy can’t become number one, but VV is outplaying him.

 

[txpd]

V shouldn't have got a star. When you blowout your opponent 6-1, the goalie shouldn't be getting a star unless they made something like 40+ saves.

 

[BallardEra]

Some Pens fans now on their board saying Ovie is on PEDs because he’s Russian.

 

[troyerlaw]

I honestly think breaking up the all kid line was a brilliant move by Lavi. The youthful energy that each kid has brought to the bottom 3 lines has been infectious.

Leason has looked surprisingly good to me so far, even though scoresheet doesn’t show it yet. He creates chances and throws everything at the net

 

[Calicaps]

Some Pens fans now on their board saying Ovie is on PEDs because he’s Russian.

That's should earn a ban.

 

[BallardEra]

That's should earn a ban.

I’ve seen it mentioned quite a few times and more recently in their “Around the NHL” thread.

Guess they need a new narrative to discredit Ovechkin.

 

[Carlzner]

Tom Wilson is so good.

So good.

 

[Midnight Judges]

Hathaway has broken out on his new line. I wonder if it was Dowd or Hagelins fault. My guts telling me Hagelin.

Hags is an offensive black hole. Ovie tee'd it up for him tonight, still no goals.

 

[bur and 666 others]

Haven't watched much the Caps this season. Just watched the highlights for the tonight's game. Had no clue that Martin Fehervary kills penalties (he scored shorty). This is so exciting to get a such impactful player from the system. The future suddenly looks good.

 

[SherVaughn30]

Good lord your hate for Vitek runs deep

The Goalie Force is not strong with this one!

 

[SherVaughn30]

You could have come up with a better gif than Fraudci!