Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2021 "Season" Pt. 1

[Melkor]

I think we can acknowledge him being a dick and that he’s a capable HC can’t we?

Scotty Bowman was famously dickish lol....

But people act like getting traded to his team is like a death sentence. I mean he made it work with Vinny, MSL, Khabibulin and Brad Richards although there might have been some bumps on the road and had a good, consistent team in New York. He also has done a good job in his CBj stint so far considering how tied up his hands have been in terms of having a competent roster. I guess if the guy isn't licking the big guys' boots like NBA coaches do these days, he's automatically toxic.

 

[Cappy76]

But people act like getting traded to his team is like a death sentence. I mean he made it work with Vinny, MSL, Khabibulin and Brad Richards although there might have been some bumps on the road and had a good, consistent team in New York. He also has done a good job in his CBj stint so far considering how tied up his hands have been in terms of having a competent roster. I guess if the guy isn't licking the big guys' boots like NBA coaches do these days, he's automatically toxic.

I don't know that everyone thinks it's a death sentence as much as it's a you don't get the "superstar" treatment under Torts. You're expected to do the same mucking and grinding it out on his team if you're a 1st line franchise player or the 4th line plug. Eventually that's tuned out as seen by the burn out on each team he's coached eventually the players don't respond to it. When it comes to Laine in C-Bus I think the real question is, will he buy into all the little things that Torts expects regardless of your pay scale.

 

[Melkor]

I don't know that everyone thinks it's a death sentence as much as it's a you don't get the "superstar" treatment under Torts. You're expected to do the same mucking and grinding it out on his team if you're a 1st line franchise player or the 4th line plug. Eventually that's tuned out as seen by the burn out on each team he's coached eventually the players don't respond to it. When it comes to Laine in C-Bus I think the real question is, will he buy into all the little things that Torts expects regardless of your pay scale.

I mean the only players known for having an open confrontation with him are Hank, Bob and PLD. All three acted like entitled little brats really. Bob even got called out by his friend on the Jackets Foligno for throwing his tantrums when they were fighting for the playoffs.

 

[tenken00]

That was my first thought as well, but then my CBJ fan friend pointed out that Torts was able to work effectively with Panarin. It's also Torts' last season under contract with CBJ.

Its also Laine's. And both could be gone.

 

[Corby78]

On to some important stuff. Anyone seen an update on Wilson?

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

he missed practice today seeing we play 3pm tomorrow we prob wont know untill pregame skate

 

[tenken00]

Should rest Wilson tomorrow. We are going to need him for the Islanders series.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

I wanted to like Pinho but he needs to be a scratch tomorrow.

 

[max21]

Mcmicheal or we riot

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Mcmicheal or we riot

For cap reasons I doubt he is able to get in at the moment.

 

[pman25]

Do we get any cap relief with for our guys on the covid protocol list?

 

[drhiii]

Avs fan, in peace. Saw you signed Craig Anderson to a 1 yr. Not worth the text it is written on, but Anderson has been one of my favs since he was with the Avalanche. I hope he does well for you when called. Glad for him too. Top shelf in all respects.

 

[Rayquaza64]

I wanted to like Pinho but he needs to be a scratch tomorrow.

banish his bum ass to hershey

 

[francaisvolantsparis]

banish his bum ass to hershey

Pinho is better than Eller and his suicide rushes and his selfish play any day

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

Pinho is better than Eller and his suicide rushes and his selfish play any day

That calls for a hard eye roll and sigh.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Pinho is better than Eller and his suicide rushes and his selfish play any day

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

I hereby declare that it is now time to suit McMichael up for the 3pm game vs. Buffalo.

 

[txpd]

Should rest Wilson tomorrow. We are going to need him for the Islanders series.

Guys that can play, dont rest. Wilson probably cant play and wont. I cant imagine that Wilson is able to play but with both Ov and Kuzy out of the lineup and they let him sit.

 

[tenken00]

Guys that can play, dont rest. Wilson probably cant play and wont. I cant imagine that Wilson is able to play but with both Ov and Kuzy out of the lineup and they let him sit.

Yeah but if Tom really has a groin injury, those can become nagging. Would rather him rest it up. Even if it means a loss today. Its a short, condensed season so would rather have guys feeling healthy as possible for the sprint to the end.

I would also consider resting Chara today too. He looked pretty human on Friday. Rest the big man up. But I'm sure he is gonna play.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Pinho is better than Eller and his suicide rushes and his selfish play any day

Why. Why does every single post you make have to refer back to either Eller or Vanacek?

you are not readable. Do you get this? Or do you just not care?

even my 3 small children — only one of which can read, and have never been on this board — have somehow heard about how much you need to disparage Eller and Vanacek.

even they eye roll when you post. It’s sad.

it was an old schtick a long long long time ago. (mod delete)

 

[txpd]

Yeah but if Tom really has a groin injury, those can become nagging. Would rather him rest it up. Even if it means a loss today. Its a short, condensed season so would rather have guys feeling healthy as possible for the sprint to the end.

I would also consider resting Chara today too. He looked pretty human on Friday. Rest the big man up. But I'm sure he is gonna play.

The short/condensed is a double edged sword. Every game is worth more. Right? If Wilson isnt ready which means if he is a risk to reinjure then he wont play. If he is good, the is going to play. I can see resting Chara but not with Orlov out. One end of a back to back makes more sense anyway

 

[txpd]

Why. Why does every single post you make have to refer back to either Eller or Vanacek?

you are not readable. Do you get this? Or do you just not care?

even my 3 small children — only one of which can read, and have never been on this board — have somehow heard about how much you need to disparage Eller and Vanacek.

even they eye roll when you post. It’s sad.

it was an old schtick a long long long time ago. (mod delete)

As you say, dont feed the trolls.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

Why. Why does every single post you make have to refer back to either Eller or Vanacek?

you are not readable. Do you get this? Or do you just not care?

even my 3 small children — only one of which can read, and have never been on this board — have somehow heard about how much you need to disparage Eller and Vanacek.

even they eye roll when you post. It’s sad.

it was an old schtick a long long long time ago. (mod delete)

backstrom too

 

[tenken00]

The short/condensed is a double edged sword. Every game is worth more. Right? If Wilson isnt ready which means if he is a risk to reinjure then he wont play. If he is good, the is going to play. I can see resting Chara but not with Orlov out. One end of a back to back makes more sense anyway

Its true that the schedule is a double edged sword. But its still the beginning and as *bad* as we think we have played so far, the Caps are still #1 in the East. It just shows that as many flaws that this team has, everyone else has just as many flaws or even more so.

And no other team in the NHL has had a big of a handicap than the Caps this strange weird season, yet we are still one of the top teams in the league points-wise.

I think we are the only team in the league with a new head coach and a totally new system that we are still learning on the fly? With only a 10 day training camp and no preseason to boot to learn it?

Imagine if this team actually finally starts to come together at the end before the playoffs.

 

[Marshall]

Awwwwwww yisssssssssss