Around Hockey XIX (All Non-Jackets Hockey talk in here)

[SavesEmNot]

Lost in the controversial OT goal is the fact that Edmonton somehow blew a three goal lead in under 3 and a half minutes.

That's so terrible, it's impressive.

And at one of the worst possible points in the series, too.

 

[Old Guy]

..........Edmonton somehow blew a three goal lead in under 3 and a half minutes.

Yea.....just imagine.

a. Canadian franchise

b. First playoff run in 10 years.

c. Opportunity to take 3-1 stranglehold on series

and then........

..........Edmonton somehow blew a three goal lead in under 3 and a half minutes.

I bet there were broken televisions, car wrecks, enough swear words to make Satan blush, and probably a couple slashed wrists that showed up in the emergency room.

That's enough to make make an entire Canadian city melt down.

 

[SavesEmNot]

c. Opportunity to take 3-1 stranglehold on series

The series was tied; they're now behind 3-2. A win would have put them in very good position, up 3-2 and going back to Edmonton for game 6.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Joey a a monster

 

[SavesEmNot]

Well, the Oilers are rebounding nicely.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Joey a a monster

I have it on good authority that he's a "fake #1 center".

Wish the CBJ had such a "fake". Oops, they did

 

[EspenK]

I have it on good authority that he's a "fake #1 center".

Wish the CBJ had such a "fake". Oops, they did

Give it a rest

 

[Viqsi]

I have it on good authority that he's a "fake #1 center".

Wish the CBJ had such a "fake". Oops, they did

Good ****ing G-d Almighty, hon. Tons of us were furious at the idea of trading him, yet I swear you're the only one who hasn't been able to move on. Give it a damned rest already.

 

[Columbus Mike]

Letestu has more points and fewer penalties in the playoffs.

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Letestu has more points and fewer penalties in the playoffs.

Miss that dude. I'm really happy he's having success, though.

 

[We Want Ten]

I really think the Caps broke MAF last game and are just pouring it on him now in game 6. I think the Caps can finally do it.

 

[We Want Ten]

Yep, there's another one. The Pens are going to be in real trouble in game 7.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Shoutout to the 7,000 real pre-Crosby Pens fans who watched the two goals Guentzel and Malkin scored. That place cleaned out quickly.

 

[Ceff Jarter]

Shoutout to the 7,000 real pre-Crosby Pens fans who watched the two goals Guentzel and Malkin scored. That place cleaned out quickly.

Well it is 3 hrs back to Columbus

 

[DarkandStormy]

Miss that dude. I'm really happy he's having success, though.

Weird to think...he signed for 3 years/$5.4m and six days later, we signed Calvert to a 3 year/$6.6m deal.

Obviously they play different roles, have different strengths, etc. but damn...for $400k less per year we could have signed Letestu?? (from what I recall, we were only willing to give him two years, he got three from EDM)

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Weird to think...he signed for 3 years/$5.4m and six days later, we signed Calvert to a 3 year/$6.6m deal.

Obviously they play different roles, have different strengths, etc. but damn...for $400k less per year we could have signed Letestu?? (from what I recall, we were only willing to give him two years, he got three from EDM)

Yeah it's really too bad we couldn't bring him back. IIRC he was set on leaving until Anisimov was traded, and then negotiations between the FO and Letestu began to pick back up (and got close to being done until Edmonton swooped in and offered that extra year )

 

[Kev22]

Shoutout to the 7,000 real pre-Crosby Pens fans who watched the two goals Guentzel and Malkin scored. That place cleaned out quickly.

Bandwagon blew a tire for sure last night. That's why I can't stand the Pens and their fans. I hope they blow it tomorrow night.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

So long Rangers, thank god. Now go Caps go tomorrow.

 

[CBJFan827]

So long Rangers, thank god. Now go Caps go tomorrow.

+1

The Caps are the only team left I would want to see win a Cup.

 

[Viqsi]

+1

The Caps are the only team left I would want to see win a Cup.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Caps

 

[We Want Ten]

I really think the Caps broke MAF last game and are just pouring it on him now in game 6. I think the Caps can finally do it.

Yep, there's another one. The Pens are going to be in real trouble in game 7.

You are a dumbass.

I am never picking the Caps to win anything ever again. If I do, someone smack me, please.

 

[CBJFan827]

Sorry Viqsi, I still haven't emotionally recovered from the Timonen dump in that Denis just fumbled into a goal.

It would be funny to see Subban lift the Cup as a big eff you to Montreal, but that's about it.

 

[Old Guy]

There will probably be some "more than minor" changes to the Capitals next year.


Washington Capitals Expiring Contracts

Player|Cap Hit|Status
||
Forwards ||
T. J. Oshie|4.5|UFA
Justin Williams|3.25|UFA
E. Kuznetov|3.4|RFA
Daniel Winnik|1.8|UFA
Andre Burakovsky|.83|RFA
Brett Connolly|.85|RFA
||
Defense ||
Karl Alzner|2.8|UFA
Demetri Orlov|2.5|RFA
Nate Schmidt|.8|RFA
||
Goalie ||
Phillip Grubauer|.8|RFA

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

There will probably be some "more than minor" changes to the Capitals next year.


Washington Capitals Expiring Contracts

Player|Cap Hit|Status
||
Forwards ||
T. J. Oshie|4.5|UFA
Justin Williams|3.25|UFA
E. Kuznetov|3.4|RFA
Daniel Winnik|1.8|UFA
Andre Burakovsky|.83|RFA
Brett Connolly|.85|RFA
||
Defense ||
Karl Alzner|2.8|UFA
Demetri Orlov|2.5|RFA
Nate Schmidt|.8|RFA
||
Goalie ||
Phillip Grubauer|.8|RFA

Does letting Oshie and Williams leave via FA give them enough dough to re-sign Kuznetsov and Burakovsky (I know they're both RFA)? On the surface, that's what I'd be looking for. However, the team may have more of a take-stock, what's our window approach. Most expect Grubauer is going to Vegas.