Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2021 "Season" Pt. 2

[CapitalsCupReality]

I just saw this. Is he heating and fitting a hard protector for the tip of his left index finger? Has he had a broken finger?

damn weird looking flat finger protector. Doesn’t look like an insert for a glove, but who knows...

 

[txpd]

damn weird looking flat finger protector. Doesn’t look like an insert for a glove, but who knows...

He heats it then presses and moulds it to his finger. I dont think its flat after the moulding.

 

[g00n]

He heats it then presses and moulds it to his finger. I dont think its flat after the moulding.

I don't think he's molding it to his finger. He's pressing pretty hard and not favoring any finger. Looks to me like he's heating something on one side of a flat-ish object and then pressing it down with the lighter after testing the back side for heat.

Someone ask him, dammit!

 

[kicksavedave]

Also, "Look into the flames" is much more dramatic than "Look into the tiny cigarette lighter" which was Game of Thrones original line.

 

[txpd]

I don't think he's molding it to his finger. He's pressing pretty hard and not favoring any finger. Looks to me like he's heating something on one side of a flat-ish object and then pressing it down with the lighter after testing the back side for heat.

Someone ask him, dammit!

My take is that it cant be an injury. The NHL doesnt admit injury much less show their star player preparing protection for an injury.

 

[kicksavedave]

My take is that it cant be an injury. The NHL doesnt admit injury much less show their star player preparing protection for an injury.

Clearly, he was lighting a tiny crack pipe... for Kuzy of course.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I just saw this. Is he heating and fitting a hard protector for the tip of his left index finger? Has he had a broken finger?

Left forefinger — and yes

 

[txpd]

2 points.

1. If the Caps could create the cap space, do they have a hole in the lineup a trade deadline move could close? I suppose a more sure thing for the Sheary/Sprong spot maybe? What do you think?

2. If Z wants to come back for next season, I am cool with that. He has exceeded any expectation that I had and he really fits the team

 

[John Price]

To be fair they are still winning without missing a beat without Wilson. It was dirty how they did Wilson but the team moved on. It isn't the first time too, they moved on fine with Kuzy and Ovechkin out with protocols. I don't know what this means for the future but I do like the depth on this team.

 

[tenken00]

Pierre LeBrun thinks that the Caps should go after Rittich:

LeBrun: Trade fits these 6 contenders should explore ahead of NHL deadline

David Rittich to the Washington Capitals

The sense I get out of Washington is that the next few weeks will be important to get a better feel for Ilya Samsonov and where he is with his game. In the big picture, I think there’s confidence in thinking he’s their No. 1 guy for years to come. But is that level of consistency going to be there this season? The Caps are all-in and the window to win is tight. So it’s why I think if there’s still any doubt at all closer to April 12 they go out and bring in some insurance in goal. And what better fit than Rittich, who is a pending UFA. The Caps have almost zero cap room so they’d need the Flames to eat at least half of Rittich’s $2.75 million cap hit. And it goes without saying that Rittich would only be available one presumes if the Flames under new coach Darryl Sutter haven’t made a run back into the playoff picture. But all things being equal, I like this fit for Washington.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Pierre LeBrun thinks that the Caps should go after Rittich:

LeBrun: Trade fits these 6 contenders should explore ahead of NHL deadline

David Rittich to the Washington Capitals

The sense I get out of Washington is that the next few weeks will be important to get a better feel for Ilya Samsonov and where he is with his game. In the big picture, I think there’s confidence in thinking he’s their No. 1 guy for years to come. But is that level of consistency going to be there this season? The Caps are all-in and the window to win is tight. So it’s why I think if there’s still any doubt at all closer to April 12 they go out and bring in some insurance in goal. And what better fit than Rittich, who is a pending UFA. The Caps have almost zero cap room so they’d need the Flames to eat at least half of Rittich’s $2.75 million cap hit. And it goes without saying that Rittich would only be available one presumes if the Flames under new coach Darryl Sutter haven’t made a run back into the playoff picture. But all things being equal, I like this fit for Washington.

Hard pass let the kids play

 

[txpd]

Pierre LeBrun thinks that the Caps should go after Rittich:

LeBrun: Trade fits these 6 contenders should explore ahead of NHL deadline

David Rittich to the Washington Capitals

The sense I get out of Washington is that the next few weeks will be important to get a better feel for Ilya Samsonov and where he is with his game. In the big picture, I think there’s confidence in thinking he’s their No. 1 guy for years to come. But is that level of consistency going to be there this season? The Caps are all-in and the window to win is tight. So it’s why I think if there’s still any doubt at all closer to April 12 they go out and bring in some insurance in goal. And what better fit than Rittich, who is a pending UFA. The Caps have almost zero cap room so they’d need the Flames to eat at least half of Rittich’s $2.75 million cap hit. And it goes without saying that Rittich would only be available one presumes if the Flames under new coach Darryl Sutter haven’t made a run back into the playoff picture. But all things being equal, I like this fit for Washington.

Explain the value there, Pierre? The guy's stats are no better than Vanecek and he has one relief appearance in the playoffs on his sheet.

 

[John Price]

we don't need a goalie

 

[Calicaps]

Explain the value there, Pierre? The guy's stats are no better than Vanecek and he has one relief appearance in the playoffs on his sheet.

This. Ridiculous to add another unproven tender.

 

[txpd]

This. Ridiculous to add another unproven tender.

If a legit cup finals goalie were available because of an expiring contract with a bad team, I would take that. This Reddich thing only makes sense if one of the two kids gets injuried or collapses

 

[John Price]

They need to improve the appeal process. At this time it's better to take the suspension as you'll get back on the ice quicker

 

[Calicaps]

They need to improve the appeal process. At this time it's better to take the suspension as you'll get back on the ice quicker

You get back on the ice in the same amount of time. Point is the appeal process is too slow to get you back faster.

But hones, they need to rework the entire DoPs process. Right now it's absurd and arbitrary.

 

[kicksavedave]

To be fair they are still winning without missing a beat without Wilson. It was dirty how they did Wilson but the team moved on. It isn't the first time too, they moved on fine with Kuzy and Ovechkin out with protocols. I don't know what this means for the future but I do like the depth on this team.

The nutty thing here is, they have tons of room to improve, especially the dreaded 3 goal lead thing.

If this team lacks anything right now, its a killer instinct. Ironic for a team that uses Cobra Kai for its post game reward.

 

[koalabear9301]

dont see us adding anything at the deadline. Sheary, Sprong, and TVR are essentially the kind of players we likely would've been looking to add at the deadline anyway.

 

[kicksavedave]

dont see us adding anything at the deadline. Sheary, Sprong, and TVR are essentially the kind of players we likely would've been looking to add at the deadline anyway.

I would almost rather they sell Panik at the deadline, even for a ham sandwich, to keep Sheary and Sprong in the lineup and free up some cap space.

 

[Calicaps]

Just read this piece in the Athletic: NHL trade deadline: What to expect from all 31 teams

There's 31 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Whole lotta nothin'.

 

[txpd]

Just read this piece in the Athletic: NHL trade deadline: What to expect from all 31 teams

There's 31 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Whole lotta nothin'.

The advantage of a pay wall

 

[amjay13]

8-3-2 at home and 8-3-2 on the road. Boys looks pretty good. They'll have a shot at it this year.

 

[txpd]

You get back on the ice in the same amount of time. Point is the appeal process is too slow to get you back faster.

But hones, they need to rework the entire DoPs process. Right now it's absurd and arbitrary.

Do I remember right that Wilson's appeal of the big suspension resulted in his suspension being reduced to fewer games than he had already missed?

 

[Calicaps]

Do I remember right that Wilson's appeal of the big suspension resulted in his suspension being reduced to fewer games than he had already missed?

I think that's right. He did get some money back though.