Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2021 Regular Season Part 3

[AtNightWeFly]

This sucks! Last year was sucks more but still.

 

[kicksavedave]

This sucks! Last year was sucks more but still.

Yeah 2021 is literally only "1" better than 2020.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

'bout time.

Sweet I can cancel Sling and if it continues for a bit ESPN+

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Now they just need to give Ovy the goal records since due to lockouts and COVID. Anyone with a brain knows he would have broken or close to breaking the record.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

That feeling when you realize 2022 is pronounced 2020 two.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Well the last time there were Olympics that the NHL players didn't attend was in 2018, so I'd say it's great news!

Unless there's no NHL postseason because of the Upsilon variant.

I’d be ok with a Cup every Olympic cycle. I can patient.

 

[HecticGlow]

That feeling when you realize 2022 is pronounced 2020 two.

Well aren’t you a ray of sunshine.

 

[HTFN]

That feeling when you realize 2022 is pronounced 2020 two.

2022 Electric Boogaloo

 

[Rayquaza64]

ah damnit. now i have to wait until the 27th to mald about mcmichael's ice time.

 

[Corby78]

Now they just need to give Ovy the goal records since due to lockouts and COVID. Anyone with a brain knows he would have broken or close to breaking the record.

Apparently an un-named source from Edmonton has come forward with information that Wayne spent a number of weeks in Wohan in 2019.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Caps potentially screwed with a rescheduled game later in the season:

The National Hockey League is considering the idea of potentially rescheduling some of the Montreal Canadiens' home games to later this season if they can't play in front of fans at the Bell Centre in January, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.

If the Habs can't have any fans at their home games in January (their next home game is Jan. 4), the NHL is looking at the idea of potentially re-scheduling some Habs home games to later in the season when they can (hopefully) have fans in the building. But nothing for sure yet.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) December 22, 2021​

Like the rest of the NHL, the Habs are shut down for the holiday break and don't play until Dec. 27 against the Lightning in Tampa Bay. Their next home game is Jan. 4 against the Washington Capitals. [emphasis added]

NHL may reschedule Habs' home games if fans not allowed in Jan. - TSN.ca

Maybe this is just a trial balloon. Not sure how the other owners will like such a decision (assuming it's up to Bettman and not the owners themselves).

I understand the need for gate revenue, but if the league begins to make exceptions for non-weather-related rescheduling it'll smack of favoritism in some circles and could lead to all sorts of nonsense (e.g., can rescheduling happen if the local jurisdiction imposes a limit of 25% of capacity).

 

[zappa4ever]

So I guess we won't hear any Covid pos test results until Sunday, yes?
(unless from players getting tested privately and releasing to public)

 

[twabby]

Return to play delayed (at least) one day, so the Washington game against Ottawa is postponed.

Hard to see them returning any time soon unless they change protocols. Too many family gatherings are occurring this weekend and players are going to test positive.

 

[txpd]

They are delayed TFN as far as I can tell. They wont be back to playing til they show up at the rink and drop the puck

 

[txpd]

Caps potentially screwed with a rescheduled game later in the season:



NHL may reschedule Habs' home games if fans not allowed in Jan. - TSN.ca

Maybe this is just a trial balloon. Not sure how the other owners will like such a decision (assuming it's up to Bettman and not the owners themselves).

I understand the need for gate revenue, but if the league begins to make exceptions for non-weather-related rescheduling it'll smack of favoritism in some circles and could lead to all sorts of nonsense (e.g., can rescheduling happen if the local jurisdiction imposes a limit of 25% of capacity).

I cant see them screwing the Caps with a ridiculous schedule so Montreal can move a home game.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I have a feeling Canada is going to have to play in a Canada bubble or cross to Host cites in the USA.

 

[Corby78]

I have a feeling Canada is going to have to play in a Canada bubble or cross to Host cites in the USA.

I’m hoping with the rapid spread rate but low sever symptoms of this variant, that this surge will not last long.

 

[amjay13]

I have a feeling Canada is going to have to play in a Canada bubble or cross to Host cites in the USA.

I'd be very surprised if that happened at this point.

Regarding the prior topic about reports and their lack of in-depth stories I think it is:
1. The Washington Post position is a revolving door. Most are in that job for 2-3 years tops as it is an entry level position.
2. TEB has been here long enough to build relationships within the Caps organization and he doesn't want to burn them. I think he has plenty of info but chooses not to disclose.

 

[txpd]

I'd be very surprised if that happened at this point.

Regarding the prior topic about reports and their lack of in-depth stories I think it is:
1. The Washington Post position is a revolving door. Most are in that job for 2-3 years tops as it is an entry level position.
2. TEB has been here long enough to build relationships within the Caps organization and he doesn't want to burn them. I think he has plenty of info but chooses not to disclose.

Its also worth noting that the Capitals historically don't leak. The Canadian media never seems to know what the Capitals are doing. I am not sure that anyone in the organEYEzation talks as an unnamed source. He may get off the record info but he cant print that.

 

[twabby]

These next few weeks/months/years are going to be a shitshow.

 

[pman25]

Taxi squads are gonna hurt AHL teams even more. Are they even that effective? I guess from filling out a roster and some sort of cap benefit? But if TS players practice with the team don’t they also risk getting exposed during a big outbreak?

 

[Empty Goal Net]

And cross-border games slated for Dec 29 are now postponed.

The Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators game against the Boston Bruins both scheduled on Dec. 29 have been postponed due to COVID-related reasons, the NHL announced on Sunday.

Leafs-Penguins, Senators-Bruins games postponed - TSN.ca
Even without NHL participation in the Olympics, it's not looking good for a full 82-game season unless significant adjustments are made to the schedule.

 

[amjay13]

And cross-border games slated for Dec 29 are now postponed.

Leafs-Penguins, Senators-Bruins games postponed - TSN.ca
Even without NHL participation in the Olympics, it's not looking good for a full 82-game season unless significant adjustments are made to the schedule.

They now have a 3 week window to find spots for games. It'll get done.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Caps have 10 games left vs teams from Canada. Will be interesting. We were suppose to play the Sens tonight.

 

[John Price]