Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) -- 2018-19 We Are The Champions Edition - Pt. 5

[Calicaps]

Part 4

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[Silky mitts]

Jaskin is where I thought Burakovsky would be before the season and Bura is where I’d thought Nathan Walker would be if you did an organization depth chart

 

[RandyHolt]

It's November. The only thing I worry about is staying entertained during hockeys 6 month preseason. That, and Mr. Wilson's future in the league.

 

[Silky mitts]

Vrana takes the hit for a -3

 

[kicksavedave]

Vrana takes the hit for a -3

Bura down also, but oof, Stephenson up?

Guess we get to see Jaskin on the top line as requested by the board. I think he'll fit well there. he's a puck possession machine and strong on the boards, what they need there.

The good news is, it appears TR sees things much the same way this board does, so there should never be any disagreements

 

[txpd]

Bura down also, but oof, Stephenson up?

Stephenson and Jaskin up. Burakovsky and Vrana down. 2 words. Goals against. That is easy to see.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Walker needs a spot somewhere!

 

[artilector]

I am a bit skeptical about Jaskin on the 1st line -- sure he may help with goals-against and win some board battles, but Kuz & Ovi need a guy that can cover a lot of ground, and they don't really play the kind of cycle game where Jaskin might excel.

But sure, try it, why not. Jaskin has looked faster as he got more comfortable with the team/system/etc.

I'd look to put Vrana back up there, though, give him a chance to redeem himself. I thought his turnovers were more unfortunate than dumb/lazy.

Still, one has to admit, a lot of it is on Kuz & Ovi. When they're in glide-mode, everybody looks sort of ineffective with them - Wilson being the exception that proves the rule.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Wilson is the skilled muscle the first line needs.

 

[Portable Mink]

We need to stop leaking first and foremost.
We still have the PP.
Stop leaking goals and we can still win more games than we lose.

Yesterday was better. I think there we can be a lot tighter.

 

[SherVaughn30]

We need to stop leaking first and foremost.
We still have the PP.
Stop leaking goals and we can still win more games than we lose.

Yesterday was better. I think there we can be a lot tighter.

The leaking was plugged up more because Copley was in net and not Holtby!

 

[Sam Spade]

It was actually pretty brilliant of Reirden to put Jaskin with line 1 until Wilson gets back. Wilson will probably need a few games to get up to speed so he may even stay on line one for a few extra games.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Exactly, Jaskin as a Wilson placeholder was interesting on monday.

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[txpd]

Who?

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Caps hat trick victim!

 

[895]

GMBM's dumpster diving has been good recently. Jaskin, DSP, Connolly, Kempny.

 

[traparatus]

How did Chicago let Kempny go? Makes no sense. Tight up against the cap, desperate for quick puck moving defensemen, dumped Kempny off for nothing.

 

[895]

How did Chicago let Kempny go? Makes no sense. Tight up against the cap, desperate for quick puck moving defensemen, dumped Kempny off for nothing.

I think that might've factored into Q's firing. He basically never game him a chance.

Kempny better hope we don't panic and fire Reirden to hire Q. He'll probably retire from the NHL.

 

[searle]

Who?

I have no clue - I re read the Stanley cup but I can't seem to find his name anywhere - weird, are you sure this guy plays hockey?

Edit: realised he could have been a backup - preparing myself for potential embarrassment!

Also should out to Matt Murray for TANKING the goalie stats for my fantasy team. Why did I draft a Pen?

 

[Raikkonen]

CHI's roster from 2010 is far far away from its current version. Even Q can't do much, he needs some rest probably.

He's got 3 cups out of it - great achievement.

Why didn't he trust Kempny? No idea, could be any reason.

 

[Raikkonen]

While shots at me are being taken regularly WRT Oshie, I would like to remind you a context of that speach.

I've mentioned contract situation of several wingers as a possible incentive to Oshie to give better effort in regular season in the circumstances where his effort is not needed (because he is known entity, warrior/etc).

Stated that his contract is an obvious albatross (and can still say so). And in a case of Bura and some others having great season Oshie would/could be a cap hell casuality candidate (candidate, mind you). So knowing this he would like to show more in the regular season (where he should be pacing himself because of age/health condition which I find logical).

That was a speculation on my part.

Never did I say anything bad about Oshie, only that his contract is a concern down the road and it should reflect on his motivation.

Start of the season clearly shows Oshie cares about back to back stuff much more than Bura and younger guys so it's all good. Oshie is here to stay (even if his body will fault him at some point) and GMBM is here to fix cap problems when they will occure.

As a hockey player Oshie is one of the best on the team. That was never in question.

But his contract was done with purpose of winning the cup and it was done already. Now it's fair game to discuss options. This is a message board after all. Peace.

Oshie proving doubters wrong is the best resolution anyway. Good for him.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I think that might've factored into Q's firing. He basically never game him a chance.

Kempny better hope we don't panic and fire Reirden to hire Q. He'll probably retire from the NHL.

Pretty sure Kempny had about .0000001 % impact on Q’s firing.

 

[Raikkonen]

Firing Q could be a good thing for Q. He can start something new with another team. Both sides should be happy.