GDT: Capitals @ The Inglorious Basterds - 7PM MSGSN

[Cheddabombs]

Can we wait and make sure that he's actually being taken out before the inevitable pushing of the red button?

Too late!

#FireLindy

 

[Bleedred]

Is Holtz really out? Or is this just a possibility?

Between that and the fact that they cut Schmid’s rope and Vitek is on pace to play 57 games this year (when he plays tonight) I could go on a few rants.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

I am sick of Ruff. Just enough already with this BS.

 

[My3Sons]

I’m not sure I get giving the guy exclusively 4th line minutes and then punishing him before shitty AHLers that are making even more costly mistakes.

The tried and true go to move of insecure coaches. Hold rookies and young players to higher standards than veteran players who aren't any better.

 

[HBK27]

 

[MasterofGrond]

FREE HOLTZ

FREE LUKE

FREE RUFF (FROM EMPLOYMENT)

 

[Devs3cups]

What are we doing. I hate this. Ryan should press him about it.

 

[NJDevs26]

Can we wait and make sure that he's actually being taken out before the inevitable pushing of the red button?

Sure, but we’ve seen this script before which invariably will end the same way (tonight or soon enough) and we know which way he’s leaning based on ATOI the last couple games anyway

 

[Saugus]

This is some bullshit. Holtz has actually looked good in his limited minutes, he worked on the things he was supposed to work on, and his production is starting to pick up right when we need it with our top two centers out.

What is the purpose of benching him now, besides f***ing with his head?

 

[Mgd31]

We are down 2 major top 6 forwards and Lindy is dicking around Holtz for 4th line and AHL slop. Getting tired of this guy

 

[NJDevs26]

This is some bullshit. Holtz has actually looked good in his limited minutes, he worked on the things he was supposed to work on, and his production is starting to pick up right when we need it with our top two centers out.

What is the purpose of benching him now, besides f***ing with his head?

You also wonder what kind of analytics they’re using if they think Holtz has stunk on the whole.

Shit like this is why I haven’t bothered to change my avatar or user title from the playoffs lol

 

[Better Call Sal]

Sure, but we’ve seen this script before which invariably will end the same way (tonight or soon enough) and we know which way he’s leaning based on ATOI the last couple games anyway

I mean, they played roughly the same TOI in Chicago 2 games ago, and Willman had 40 seconds more in Colorado so the equivalent of one shift. I didn't get to watch that game, so I don't know if the way the game played out resulted in any dramatic changes in ice time but it didn't appear to with the bottom 6 guys.

Look, I'm all aboard the notion that Holtz should be getting some more ice time and he's done the things they seem to be looking for. But I'm waiting to see if they actually take him out given Morreale said he practiced on PP2 this morning, too.

 

[Camille the Eel]

You also wonder what kind of analytics they’re using if they think Holtz has stunk on the whole.

Shit like this is why I haven’t bothered to change my avatar or user title from the playoffs lol

Yeah Holtz made some nice plays away from the puck and on the back check on the road trip.

 

[HersheyBob27]

Might be a good time for holtz to take a break and watch from upstair. Lately he seem to just run around with limited hockey sense. That being said I thought lazar and willman both sucked equally last game. Dumb shit happens when lazar is around. Holtz wouldn’t be my first choice to come out at the end of the day

 

[Cheddabombs]

 

[Satans Hockey]

Can we wait and make sure that he's actually being taken out before the inevitable pushing of the red button?

No!

 

[Bleedred]

Honestly, Schmid be playing too.

Vitek has been the definition of mediocre this season and since February of last year. I bet he has Jack Campbell/Blackwood numbers over his last however many games he’s played since February of 2023. He was mediocre again last game with two leaky goals.

Schmid hasn’t been good either, but barely plays and hasn’t been allowed to build off last Friday’s game after Vitek was whatever, and now he’ll be sitting 11 days at least and that’s if they dare throw him in against Winnipeg.

Last year Vitek could have had two shutouts in a row since the other guy’s most recent game and they would have still played the other guy tonight, because they didn’t sit him for more than a week when he was healthy.

The only reason to not play Schmid tonight is because he wasn’t good last time against Washington. I also remember Vitek allowing a Dick Trickler game winning game in that one.

 

[Bleedred]

Vanecek = .888% in 35 games since February 2023.

Schmid = .916% in 22 games since last February of 2023.

I don’t think Ruff or the org gives a single fragment of a shit about making Vitek happen, as much as it seems to have thrown Schmid in the dog house for his second and third games this year.

 

[Billdo]

I can't wait for Wilson to run someone over and some of the posterrs on here talking about us needing a goon.

Vanecek = .888% in 35 games since February 2023.

Schmid = .916% in 22 games since last February of 2023.

I don’t think Ruff or the org gives a single fragment of a shit about making Vitek happen, as much as it seems to have thrown Schmid in the dog house for his second and third games this year.

All Hail Akira

 

[RSeen]

Didn't watch the last game but we're seriously going to scratch Holtz? The fact he has been playing well in a role where he probably shouldn't be...and we are still scratching him?

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

now i’m just gonna be saying “GOR LAH MI” to myself every few minutes for the rest of the day

 

[Devs3cups]

 

[Better Call Sal]

Vanecek = .888% in 35 games since February 2023.

Schmid = .916% in 22 games since last February of 2023.

I don’t think Ruff or the org gives a single fragment of a shit about making Vitek happen, as much as it seems to have thrown Schmid in the dog house for his second and third games this year.

I think it's more that they've made it clear they think the bigger issue right now is the play in front of the goaltenders rather than the goaltenders themselves.

But this year so far, Vitek has made the case for more starts compared to Schmid. He's at least been able to make some key stops when the team has needed them, even if he's let in his fair share of bad ones as well. And maybe they feel more comfortable putting Vitek out there to start given Schmid didn't fare well in the first game against the Caps.

 

[My3Sons]

I can't wait for Wilson to run someone over and some of the posterrs on here talking about us needing a goon.


All Hail Akira

They are missing the point. There should be a designated position on NJ for an unrepentant sociopath. Someone with a true sadisitc streak who enjoys absolutely cheap shotting the best players on the other team. You should probably stock your AHL team with a number of them as they will get suspended and need replacing. Given how the NHL treats these players NJ will come out way ahead. Sure, you have to cycle guys around on the fourth line to cover the suspensions but so what. The best players on the other team will miss tons of games. That's a big win for NJ.

 

[Hockey Sports Fan]

I get a lot of “future coach” vibes from Bratt, and not just because he never shows any emotion. He seems like a guy who pays attention to details and likes learning everything he can about the game.