GDT: Caps @ Canadiens | 9/28/14 | 6PM | RDS

[SimplySensational]

I swear, Ward and Brouwer are ****ing Pejorative Slured.

 

[Coldplay619]

Backstrom's passing

 

[Raikkonen]

I have to confess I feel comfortable when Brouwer is on the ice in PP. Not even close to what I feel with Laich.

 

[Burakovsky95*]

Burakovsky has also looked more speedy. Kuznetsov looks somewhat lost and stiff.

Rethinking things I actually believe letting him start on the wing may be a better idea as 17 games on a 4th line is really not enough to get fully acclimated to the NHL.

 

[Burakovsky95*]

I swear, Ward and Brouwer are ****ing Pejorative Slured.

Brouwer isn't playing tonight but I still agree somewhat

 

[Coldplay619]

Tough shift for Schmidt there.

 

[Coldplay619]

John Walton ✔ @WaltonCaps
Laich slammed the door, seemingly in frustration, after a brief shift, following lower body bang up after hit from MTL’s Tom Gilbert.

Welp

 

[BackToTheBasics]

Tough shift for Schmidt there.

Niskanen as well. Fights on the boards a little bit than just gives up. I'm starting to think he'd be better off on the 3rd pairing. Green has looked far better so far.

 

[Burakovsky95*]

This whole Laich healthy thing lasted real long

 

[Coldplay619]

This whole Laich healthy thing lasted real long

Sigh.

 

[PuckBuddy]

Am I letting my biases guide my perceptions, or are the Crabs diving in a preseason game?

 

[SimplySensational]

Apparently you are allowed to high stick the goalie. Learn something new everyday.

 

[artilector]

Ahaha Holtby.

 

[Sam Spade]

This whole Laich healthy thing lasted real long

Once it starts it doesn't stop. Unfortunate fact of life in professional sports.

He's done as a productive player, they should have compliance'd him when they had the chance.

 

[Burakovsky95*]

If his helmet is loose at all he's supposed to do that to stop play. Also should have been a penalty.

 

[Raikkonen]

Nicki seems to be quicker.

 

[BackToTheBasics]

Feel bad for Laich but now, there's a spot to be taken by Burakovsky. Laich was a waste of a spot anyways. There are better options for the top 9.

 

[artilector]

Feel bad for Laich but now, there's a spot to be taken by Burakovsky. Laich was a waste of a spot anyways. There are better options for the top 9.

Small consolation if 4.5m stays on the books.

 

[Raikkonen]

So what we've got?

Bura should play with adult wingers in Chimera and Ward. Not ideal as 3rd line but OK for now.

Fehr is 1RW, should be better than Brouwer 1RW.

Ther rest are Kuz-MJ-Brouwer. If Laich is injured Trotz doesn't have options until Wilson is ready!

Brown-Latta-Beagle

Is there enough NHL caliber forwards at all?

 

[Coldplay619]

Ovi-Backis-Fehr
Brouwer-Mojo-Kuz
Chimmer-Bura-Ward
Brown-Latta-Beagle

Orpik-Carlson
Alzner-Niskanen
Erskine-Green
Hillen

 

[Langway]

Is there enough NHL caliber forwards at all?

Yes, individually. In terms of chemistry, absolutely not. The mix remains weak.

 

[BackToTheBasics]

Ovi-Backis-Fehr
Brouwer-Mojo-Kuz
Chimmer-Bura-Ward
Brown-Latta-Beagle

Orpik-Carlson
Alzner-Niskanen
Erskine-Green
Hillen

Switch Niskanen and Green. The line-up isn't bad. Wilson isn't going to miss more than 5 RS games.

 

[BackToTheBasics]

Dirty elbow! Where's Erskine and Latta when you need them.

 

[SimplySensational]

Headshot...

 

[Marshall]

Gotta keep your head up there, Schmidt.