Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2019-20 Season Pt. 5: 2020

[CapitalsCupReality]

It's Ok. It was worse in 2017/18. So many 10yo kids here.

Oh yeah now they’re 13........Soooooo much better now....../eyeroll......

 

[Raikkonen]

It's Ok. It was worse in 2017/18. So many 10yo kids here.

In Russia we answer that with "did you already bet your house on Caps winning the cup?"

Ppl who have intellect and watch some process for years (majority here) can see when things go south. Even if they are not in the game.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

“Those guys would have scored a 1000 goals...”


Does Eddie O legitimately believe it’s easier to score today then in the 80s?


That’s just an insane person thing to say

 

[BiPolar Caps]

You’ve seen his actual contract or seen this verified somewhere?

I stand corrected, it does not void the contract however the "right to offset" comes in play Quick Shifts: The great challenge of Mike Babcock's next job - Sportsnet.ca. So for argument sake, let's say the Caps signed him as their new coach for 3 million a year, that results in 3 million being reduced from the Leafs contract as the current contract will offset the previous contract by that amount.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Right....that was my understanding....

 

[Langway]

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

Winning today should not mask absolutely how badly they played today. I hope BMac sees past that. This teams needs one or two moves within the next 24 hours.

 

[artilector]

Winning today should not mask absolutely how badly they played today. I hope BMac sees past that. This teams needs one or two moves within the next 24 hours.

Food for thought -- if a team needs 2-3 moves (incl. Dillon) to sort out its issues, maybe it should re-evaluate its "now or never" contender attitude.

 

[shtorm2005]

I think the problem with Caps today is lack of motivation. Look again at this goal, they're fighting without fear. Those are same players, but with different level of confidence. They need to find it again.


P.S. On this goal, I like how they don't even look at knights player, only puck, only on the net.

 

[Raikkonen]

Not the same players.

Factor number 1: there was true top-4 D in Nisky.
Factor number 2: there was a leader of men Orpik still good to close out games.

That team was a defensive machine. Easy to play confidently.

Who they should have been afraid of?

 

[895]

Ovechkin- Kuznetsov-Wilson
Vrana-Backstrom-Oshie
Hagelin-Eller-Kovalchuk
Panik-Dowd-Hathaway

Dillon-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
Kempny-Gudas

 

[4thTierSport]

Ovechkin- Kuznetsov-Wilson
Vrana-Backstrom-Oshie
Hagelin-Eller-Kovalchuk
Panik-Dowd-Hathaway

Dillon-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
Kempny-Gudas

I don’t hate that. Panik can play heavy and gives some more finish. Poor Hathaway can’t buy a goal at this point.

Just one of the two Russians giving a shit makes it pretty scary top to bottom if Kovy can chip in points similar to his time on the Habs.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Ted isn’t going to pay a coach. He hasn’t in Ovi era. He’s cheap when it comes to coaches

He’s paying Scott Brooks 7m a year to coach the Gizzards.

So— this seems to be more a Dick Patrick thing, IMO

 

[SpinningEdge]

He’s paying Scott Brooks 7m a year to coach the Gizzards.

So— this seems to be more a Dick Patrick thing, IMO

Maybe - but NBA makes a lot more than hockey.

 

[SpinningEdge]

Panik +1st for Kreider at 50%

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Panik +1st for Kreider at 50%

You are dreaming.

 

[SpinningEdge]

You are dreaming.

I think it’s a fair deal!

 

[SpinningEdge]

Another thing. Gmbm doesn’t seem to move on from who he gives long term contracts too.

Eller 5 years.
Panik 4 years.
Hathaway 4 years.
Jensen 4 years

seems like a smart move front office wise. When gmbm gives a long term deal - he commits.

We may think Jensen a Panik need to move already and aren’t happy with their play - BUT from a agent standpoint... this is huge respect. It looks very good from a big picture/overall look for caps.

 

[bur and 666 others]

Panik +1st for Kreider at 50%

Colorado easily beats that, but if they say f*** it and pass on Kreider and Boston is out and clock is ticking and no one offers nothing, then they might entertain this idea

 

[SpinningEdge]

Colorado easily beats that, but if they say f*ck it and pass on Kreider and Boston is out and clock is ticking and no one offers nothing, then they might entertain this idea

Okay fine.

panik +1st + djoos for Kreider

any defense prospect not named Johansson, Fehrevary, or Alexiev and get it done.

third line then becomes top 6 caliber.

no huuuuuuge move like this is going to happen - but still fun to discuss.

 

[bur and 666 others]

Okay fine.

panik +1st + djoos for Kreider

any defense prospect not named Johansson, Fehrevary, or Alexiev and get it done.

third line then becomes top 6 caliber.

no huuuuuuge move like this is going to happen - but still fun to discuss.

It's on the same level bad as the Rags fans asking for the 1st and McMichael for kreider.

 

[SpinningEdge]

It's on the same level bad as the Rags fans asking for the 1st and McMichael for kreider.

I wouldn’t trade McMichael for almost anyone expiring.

seriously.... If Crosby was about to be a UFA - I wouldn’t trade McMichael for him.

I’m so high on McMichael it’s ridiculous

 

[SpinningEdge]

Btw..... asking for kovy deal to have mtl retain 50% - this mean another move could be in works?

caps could of afforded full salary. Why 50%... unless they’re not done?

 

[Kuznetsnow]

Food for thought -- if a team needs 2-3 moves (incl. Dillon) to sort out its issues, maybe it should re-evaluate its "now or never" contender attitude.

You mean like when the 2016 pens had to get Daley, Schultz and Hagelin mid season?

 

[Raikkonen]

They can still trade Jensen for Petry retained.

We still have 2 defenders (Orlov and sleepy Carlson) and a bunch of guys who arent truly top-4.

Options like Brodin, Petry and Manson are superior to what we have.

Also TR should have a good plan, or it could be ugly.