Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2019-20 Season Pt. 6: 2020

[CapitalsCupReality]

NBC Sports Wash is showing 2018 finals. G4 on now, G5 begins @ 7 ET on its 2nd anniversary.

ahhhh thanks...Seeing them hoist the Cup will never get old.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

They are showing the post game show from after the cup win. I never saw this because I was going wild.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I know we're biased but Ovi has to have one of the best Cup hoists of all time, right? Only one I remember watching that was comparable was Ray Bourque... "and after twenty two years... Raymond Bourque!"

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I know we're biased but Ovi has to have one of the best Cup hoists of all time, right? Only one I remember watching that was comparable was Ray Bourque... "and after twenty two years... Raymond Bourque!"

hell yeah.....remember Ray’s well.....such a cool moment....



but Ovy with the guttural screaming, his fists pumping as his scream intensifies......the pure release of joy and exuberance....the best.

 

[txpd]

I know we're biased but Ovi has to have one of the best Cup hoists of all time, right? Only one I remember watching that was comparable was Ray Bourque... "and after twenty two years... Raymond Bourque!"

This one was pretty epic.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

This one was pretty epic.

Was going to write this one but I thought the hoist itself was a little anti-climatic. Definitely an awesome moment, though.

 

[Hivemind]

I know we're biased but Ovi has to have one of the best Cup hoists of all time, right? Only one I remember watching that was comparable was Ray Bourque... "and after twenty two years... Raymond Bourque!"

These are the two.

 

[ArmadilloThumb]

Sorry to be late to this, but as a Canadian Caps fan since 1982 I want my voice in...

The original Caps jerseys are as classic now as the original 6. Islanders and Flyers realized that applies to their original jerseys and went back to those (Blues are halfway back to their originals, Buffalo might be soon, and the Kings and Canucks need to). Caps original jerseys are loosely based on the white Canadiens - absolute classic design.

Caps need to do it correctly, with larger font for the logo, and the letters sewn directly on. Like the originals. Then have at the 3rd/4th with various other historical and experimental jerseys. Tradition honoured and everyone can buy they favorite.

NHL also needs to stop making jerseys offshore and go back to Canadian made for replicas and also make the actual Made in Canada authentic jerseys that they wear on ice available again.

And Orpik definitely should be an AC next year if he wants it. Massive respect from the team and Kuzy will do great things under Batya!

 

[tenken00]

And so we got a date.

NHL Training Camps for the season restart set for July 10. Exactly one month from now.

NHL sets training camp opening date as July 10

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

On the different Caps blogs I saw Holtby, Johnny Norris, Kuz, and Eller where practicing today.

And Ovie has been in Florida skating with other NHL Russians for weeks

 

[Portable Mink]

I think it would be a great mental boost to the squad to have Orpik named as an assistant the first day of camp or something that is really beneficial to the group.
They love him. He is a father figure in the group.

In what is essentially a sprint to the cup, use whatever you can to get momentum going in your favour and I think it would be a huge boon.

 

[txpd]

The thing is that just for a sprint, you know, Orpik could probably play

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

The thing is that just for a sprint, you know, Orpik could probably play

No rule says we can’t sign him. Especially if someone like Gudas doesn’t report for covid cup

 

[txpd]

No rule says we can’t sign him. Especially if someone like Gudas doesn’t report for covid cup

Yup. I was thinking along those lines. I would not be shocked to see him in the games rather than just at the games

 

[Langway]

No rule says we can’t sign him. Especially if someone like Gudas doesn’t report for covid cup

Bill Daly's response re: Romanov would seem to rule the possibility out even for players already on reserve lists. In theory, free agents that had finished the '19-20 KHL season would be eligible for the NHL stretch run under more lax rules so that seems pretty doubtful.

I'm sure Orpik has kept himself in fairly good shape but game shape? Kind of doubt it, particularly lower body explosiveness given all the knee issues.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Bill Daly's response re: Romanov would seem to rule the possibility out even for players already on reserve lists. In theory, free agents that had finished the '19-20 KHL season would be eligible for the NHL stretch run under more lax rules so that seems pretty doubtful.

I'm sure Orpik has kept himself in fairly good shape but game shape? Kind of doubt it, particularly lower body explosiveness given all the knee issues.

I’m not sure how much a difference of not skating for 3 months versus 12 months is.

 

[tenken00]

Playing-wise aside, Orpik should be on the staff somewhere during the playoff run with both Fehervary and Alexeyev called up for what basically amounts to a cup of coffee in the MLB.

Even if the two youngins don't see much playing time, it would be good for them to learn what it takes to be a true professional from Batya. It's not his first rodeo, you know.

 

[Raikkonen]

Anybody remember the details of how Gonchar became an assistant recently? I think they are pretty comparable with Orpik in a way players spoken about them (off ice interactions with Malkin and Kuzy).

 

[Hivemind]

This board's infatuation with Orpik is ridiculous. Hard pass on pulling a 39 year old with shot knees out of retirement and telling him to lace 'em up for playoff games after not playing hockey for more than a year. On what planet is that a good idea?

 

[Carlzner]

Yup. I was thinking along those lines. I would not be shocked to see him in the games rather than just at the games

I love Orpik but this is the most absurd post I have seen on this board in a long time, and that's really saying something.

 

[txpd]

I love Orpik but this is the most absurd post I have seen on this board in a long time, and that's really saying something.

Please. Fill me in on what makes this suggestion SOOOOOOO absurd that its the MOST aburd that you've seen in a long time. He said that his knee wasn't ready and he didn't want to suffer thru not being able to walk stairs. He said that otherwise he wanted to play. I can buy that wont happen but I don't see how the suggestion is the most stupid you've seen in a long time. I am listening.

 

[Portable Mink]

If he can play, it would be handy.
If he cant, its a bad look and a desperate look.

Not sure if thats worth the risk.

 

[Roshi]

id sign him for 5,5 / 5.

 

[LastWordArmy]

The term “Black Ace” was once used negatively. The term originated from Eddie Shore, who would refer to spare players as a “Black Ace.” Shore would say that a team would be in bad shape if they had to use one of their Black Aces in a game. However, recently, it has been used more positively. A team would use a Black Ace to help them overcome the loss of a player or if they thought a different player could be utilized in a way to help the team win.

Pheonix Copley

Acting as the Capitals third goaltender, Pheonix Copley would practice with the team. An emergency stand-in if Holtby or Samsonov suffers an injury, Copley will serve in a back-up capacity again. Copley has played 29 games in the NHL, with a save percentage of .901 and a goals-against-average of 2.98. He stood solid in net as Holtby’s backup during the 2018-2019 season.

Read the rest of the article here
https://lastwordonhockey.com/2020/06/17/washington-capitals-black-aces/

 

[Langway]

What the Departure of Reid Cashman Means for the Capitals

Another option is Scott Allen who was added to the Bears coaching staff last summer to focus on the defense and penalty kill and he did stellar in that position. Last season the Bears let in the third least amount of goals and their penalty kill ranked second. Allen has over 20 years professional experience, spending the last two years with Arizona Coyotes where they tied for the best penalty kill and let in the fifth least amount of goals before he came over; and the Coyotes are not a team brimming with talent. His experience would make a great fit with the Capitals.

Seems like a good possibility, particularly given his familiarity with Fehervary/Alexeyev. Boudreau was mentioned but that seems pretty remote. Bob Woods might be a more likely reunion but he may once again follow Bruce wherever he lands.