Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2020 Offseason Pt. 3

[Ridley Simon]

Caps in the east but not Philly?

They don’t have the flyers anywhere. I’d assume will be in East.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Philly would be in the East, it was just a mistake by ESPN to omit them on their graphic.

Yeah, what he said

 

[Ridley Simon]

An Ovi vs Crosby SCF would be great.

But without any Caps vs Pens game in the regular season, the motivation level for the Caps will drop. In the past years it seems like Pens is the only team that the Caps prepare themselves mentally to play against.

I give you Peter Laviolette

 

[Hivemind]

This is division only play. yes? Imagine a season without a single Caps v Penguins game

Compared to the likely alternative (no hockey at all)...

 

[txpd]

Compared to the likely alternative (no hockey at all)...

I get that. I am just saying that i would be the first time ever. Right? The league's biggest tv matchup won play a game for an entire season.

 

[twabby]

Looks like WSH, PIT, and PHI will be in the same division.

 

[tenken00]

Looks like WSH, PIT, and PHI will be in the same division.

We are going to be so sick of those teams by season's end. 58 games of these guys. But at least its hockey.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

The Southeast /Central div looks much easier then the Death row of the east.

 

[g00n]

Looks like WSH, PIT, and PHI will be in the same division.

Who wants to bet they'll keep these after Rona's gone?

Why not? It saves money, it's regional, and it guarantees some Canadian teams in the playoffs.

 

[Hivemind]

Looks like WSH, PIT, and PHI will be in the same division.

Who the heck abbreviates Philadelphia as "Pha"

What are you doing LeBrun?

 

[Marshall]

You know, the reverse retro sweater has really grown on me.

 

[um]

Who wants to bet they'll keep these after Rona's gone?

Why not? It saves money, it's regional, and it guarantees some Canadian teams in the playoffs.

I hope you're right but its a lot of travel for the Canadian teams, not to mention time zones are different.

If they do consider keeping it I wonder what the do with Seattle next season... if only someone would move to Quebec City.

 

[BallardEra]

They should do top 3 from each division and then the next 2 best winning percentages to get the top 8 teams for each side.

 

[Carlzner]

My goodness is that central division pathetic outside of TB and CAR.

East Coast Division is going to be a bloodbath

 

[txpd]

They should do top 3 from each division and then the next 2 best winning percentages to get the top 8 teams for each side.

If the schedule is entirely inter division then crossing over thru the divisions for a better points percentage doesnt seem fair. What am I missing?

Meanwhile, shouldnt Ov have 20 goals by now?

 

[txpd]

Looks like WSH, PIT, and PHI will be in the same division.

Oh brother. A good team's division and a bad team's division? Geez

 

[BallardEra]

If the schedule is entirely inter division then crossing over thru the divisions for a better points percentage doesnt seem fair. What am I missing?

Meanwhile, shouldnt Ov have 20 goals by now?

Good point.

It just seems that they’ve created two strong divisions and two weaker ones.

 

[BallardEra]

I think we will see lots of injuries with such a short training camp and compacted schedule.

Depth will be a huge factor.

 

[txpd]

Good point.

It just seems that they’ve created two strong divisions and two weaker ones.

yup. Caps Pens Flyers Bruins in one division? Yikes

 

[BallardEra]

yup. Caps Pens Flyers Bruins in one division? Yikes

Don’t forget Trotz and his Isles.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

yup. Caps Pens Flyers Bruins in one division? Yikes

It's going to be a bloodbath. Whoever falters at the start is going to have a really hard time making up ground. You could make an argument that all eight of these teams are playoff contenders.

 

[txpd]

It's going to be a bloodbath. Whoever falters at the start is going to have a really hard time making up ground. You could make an argument that all eight of these teams are playoff contenders.

That depends entirely on what happens to the others. The Islanders are going to have to sack up quick. The Devils are looking at a first pick in the draft. They are going to be road kill

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Don’t forget Trotz and his Isles.

Buffalo brought in Taylor Hall and Eric Staal this offseason. The Rangers drafted Lafreniere. New Jersey seems improved, especially with Blackwood taking over the net full time. It's going to be tough sledding.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

That depends entirely on what happens to the others. The Islanders are going to have to sack up quick. The Devils are looking at a first pick in the draft. They are going to be road kill

I think the Devils will be better this year but they still seem to be the weakest link... who on that team is going to score besides Palmieri?

 

[usiel]

My goodness is that central division pathetic outside of TB and CAR.

East Coast Division is going to be a bloodbath

Brutal division..one of those where not avoiding a long slow start is a season killer.