Confirmed with Link: Washington Capitals name Spencer Carbery as new Head Coach

[Brian23]

Wow, I am always amazed and love GMBM's candidness. I cannot believe he openly stated we're in a transition period here with the team, really figured they'd be harping hard on being competitive right away and that the team is just a retool away from being a top team again.

Gives me hope GMBM doesn't buy into the prevalent belief that this team is going to just be useless and fall off a cliff when Ovi walks away and that it can continue to roll and be competitive post Ovi era.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

He wanted to be here and that helps. Im happy he wants to work with the Hershey players and gives me hope we won't do something stupid to just make Ovie happy.

 

[twabby]

I think I am going to be excited about Capitals hockey again.

Not enough to watch the games mind you. But I’ll at least think about it.

 

[twabby]

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I’m the Calculus for Dummies book.

 

[Cappy76]

Liked to hear his pace comments not necessarily meaning straight line speed. Pretty sure we had that discussion last off-season around here.

Also liked his take on the team playing connected in that all 5 players will know what to expect on both sides of the puck. To many times last year it seemed as if they weren’t at all on the same page.

 

[max21]

We are obviously not a top contender right now, but it’s still an exciting time to be a Caps fan. The chase is really going to start heating up here soon, we’ll finally be able to see young guys get some time, new power play. I’m actually a bit perplexed

 

[Rayquaza64]

I think I am going to be excited about Capitals hockey again.

Not enough to watch the games mind you. But I’ll at least think about it.

What would it take for you to watch the games? Hell to freeze over?

 

[kicksavedave]

What would it take for you to watch the games? Hell to freeze over?

His spreadsheet software crashes!

 

[um]

What would it take for you to watch the games? Hell to freeze over?

It did in 2018, they still won’t watch!

 

[Cappy76]

What would it take for you to watch the games? Hell to freeze over?

When all the advanced stats stop being available during games

 

[twabby]

What would it take for you to watch the games? Hell to freeze over?

When it gives me the same high as watching numbers on a screen!

Alternatively when watching the game proves more informative than just looking at the stats.

 

[Brian23]

Alternatively when watching the game proves more informative than just looking at the stats.

 

[Langway]

Stories of Spencer Carbery from AHL Hershey: 'The kind of energy you wanted to be around'

Those who worked closely with Carbery in Hershey revealed an intense, competitive, detailed, early riser whose energy was infectious.

theathletic.com

We'll see about X's & O's, adjustments and what MacLellan can manage personnel-wise. But in terms of energy, culture and communication it's not hard to get why he was at the top of their list. They needed a fresh chip on their shoulder to rejuvenate them and that combined with their prior relationship made it an obvious fit all along. Curious if they add more experience to the staff or continue in a younger direction.

 

[kicksavedave]

When it gives me the same high as watching numbers on a screen!

Alternatively when watching the game proves more informative than just looking at the stats.

Don't worry Twabs, some people don't get your sarcasm but I got you fam!

It is one of those running jokes that goes on so long, some people believe it to be gospel.

 

[itsjustsurvival]

Are we allowed to have a coach that smiles? Scowls/60 plummeting already.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Interesting interview…..sees their identity as having two things….”pace and being connected”…..and pace not meaning straight line speed, but executing in all facets, puck pressure in all zones, forcheck…..5 guys need to be more connected on ice and how the puck should go zone to zone.

 

[Brian23]

I'd be curious if any of the Hershey fans can pick a game that would show Carbery's fundamentals as a coach, or that would exemplify how he likes the game to play. Would like to go back and watch it if at all possible.

 

[Cappy76]

Don't worry Twabs, some people don't get your sarcasm but I got you fam!

It is one of those running jokes that goes on so long, some people believe it to be gospel.

I just scroll past twabs….he doesn’t watch so why should I read.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

He has a solid presence. You can tell he learned a ton in Toronto, and you can tell he likes GMBM quite a bit.

 

[John Price]

 

[Hivemind]

Liked to hear his pace comments not necessarily meaning straight line speed. Pretty sure we had that discussion last off-season around here.

As someone who harps constantly about playing with speed (aka pace) not being the same as skating fast, I'm a big fan of this distinction from Carbery. Guys like Hagelin and Chimera were fast skaters, but they aren't fast players. On the other end of the spectrum, players like Daniel Sprong and Joe Snively aren't necessary burners in terms of skating, but they play with pace.

That being said, it's hard to play fast if you skate like you're stuck in the mud.

 

[bacchist]

I can't wait to see how he is able to use Backstrom. Seemed like Lavi just slotted him in and stuck with the same system. If Carbery can get the offense humming and play on his strengths, I think Backstrom can still contribute to an offense that plays with a certain cadence, even though he has lost a step.

 

[um]

As someone who harps constantly about playing with speed (aka pace) not being the same as skating fast, I'm a big fan of this distinction from Carbery. Guys like Hagelin and Chimera were fast skaters, but they aren't fast players. On the other end of the spectrum, players like Daniel Sprong and Joe Snively aren't necessary burners in terms of skating, but they play with pace.

That being said, it's hard to play fast if you skate like you're stuck in the mud.

Sprong definitely had some jets on him, but I agree with everything else.

 

[RedRocking]

Stories of Spencer Carbery from AHL Hershey: 'The kind of energy you wanted to be around'

Those who worked closely with Carbery in Hershey revealed an intense, competitive, detailed, early riser whose energy was infectious.

theathletic.com

We'll see about X's & O's, adjustments and what MacLellan can manage personnel-wise. But in terms of energy, culture and communication it's not hard to get why he was at the top of their list. They needed a fresh chip on their shoulder to rejuvenate them and that combined with their prior relationship made it an obvious fit all along. Curious if they add more experience to the staff or continue in a younger direction.

Nice anecdotes. Definitely seems to have a lot of enthusiasm, and solid people skills. Maybe he can meet the head cases (Kuzy, Mantha), and young guys like CMM half way. Assuming he is here, fixing Kuzy is the fastest way to competitiveness.

My favorite part of the presser was him gushing about being around all the HCs from the past decade+ - Gabby, Trotz, etc… and taking a little from each one.

 

[YippieKaey]

So anyone knows this guys system and inclinations?