Speculation: Caps General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2021 "Season" Pt. 3

[txpd]

I think it’s lazy wording or simply an incorrect statement.

Ovechkin is unmistakably the most talented Capital of all time.

Semin’s dangles and slick wrister just were very enamoring for many, so that statement gets trotted out too often IMO.

Most talented is not the same as best. Ov is clearly the best.

 

[tenken00]

Siegs gets nachos tonight and gets to watch from a nice spot. TVR wont get to play but might get hit with the puck. Can you imagine getting injured in a game that you dont get credit for playing?

I actually know nothing about this. But does getting in a game count for some sort of salary or pay bonus off the taxi squad? And that's why they had to get Sieg into the game for 30 seconds last time?

 

[txpd]

Well Ovechkin is/was the perfect combination of skill, speed, size and drive.

That drive is what mostly separated him from Semin and Kuzy.

You knew it ate at him when the team didn't do well for all those years.

You knew it ate at him when everyone thought he was washed up.

I think we know now that it ate at Backstrom the most.

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

The difference beween good and great is often desire....Ovy has it, those others never did.

100%

I wonder if Semin ever wonders what type of player he could've been if he gave a f***? He was nearly a PPG - even with a couple of down years towards the end of his NHL career - and he literally didn't give a f*** half the time.

Funny story - Sasha Minor used to frequent bars and clubs the nights before games quite often, especially in the earlier part of his career, where he was really homesick. I'm in my mid-to-late 20's right now, so, I missed him, but, a bunch of my older friends would see him at places like Russia House all of the time (one of Ovi's favorite spots, too). He'd get trashed and be hungover for morning skates the next day. Can't imagine it sat well with the coaches or organization.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Most talented is not the same as best. Ov is clearly the best.

I think he’s got the best shot of all time as a Cap, arguably in NHL history....

so yeah....most talented AND the best in my book.

 

[kicksavedave]

Hey, this is tempting the hockey gods and calling for L. Stop it!

You're right. If they put me in goal tonight, they would definitely lose.

 

[txpd]

I actually know nothing about this. But does getting in a game count for some sort of salary or pay bonus off the taxi squad? And that's why they had to get Sieg into the game for 30 seconds last time?

I am not up on the technicals of it but I believe to get credit for playing in a game you must get in the game. Player's pensions and other things are set by games of service. Thats why Siegenthaler got that last shift in that game he sat on the bench. He got credit for the game

 

[tenken00]

I think we know now that it ate at Backstrom the most.

Yeah, credit where credit is due.

Backstrom looks great this year. He really took it on himself when a lot of people would realistically take a big pay day and coast. We've seen it happen more often in this world than the other way around.

 

[kicksavedave]

Siegs gets nachos tonight and gets to watch from a nice spot. TVR wont get to play but might get hit with the puck. Can you imagine getting injured in a game that you dont get credit for playing?

He must have really screwed up in that 28 seconds he played last game?

 

[txpd]

I think he’s got the best shot of all time as a Cap, arguably in NHL history....

so yeah....most talented AND the best in my book.

Might be. Ive heard Broduer and Lundqvist talk about how his shot is different. Something about the spin or spin rate that drills thru goalies.

 

[tenken00]

100%

I wonder if Semin ever wonders what type of player he could've been if he gave a f***? He was nearly a PPG - even with a couple of down years towards the end of his NHL career - and he literally didn't give a f*** half the time.

Funny story - Sasha Minor used to frequent bars and clubs the nights before games quite often, especially in the earlier part of his career, where he was really homesick. I'm in my mid-to-late 20's right now, so, I missed him, but, a bunch of my older friends would see him at places like Russia House all of the time (one of Ovi's favorite spots, too). He'd get trashed and be hungover for morning skates the next day. Can't imagine it sat well with the coaches or organization.

Ah, the infamous Russia House. Is that place still around?

 

[kicksavedave]

Yeah, credit where credit is due.

Backstrom looks great this year. He really took it on himself when a lot of people would realistically take a big pay day and coast. We've seen it happen more often in this world than the other way around.

I think Backie was just hurt all last year... like that thumb injury never healed or something. He couldn't catch passes, and I think it affected his overall effort to keep the puck on his stick. I don't think this turnaround is just because he started doing P90X.

 

[Roshi]

You're right. If they put me in goal tonight, they would definitely lose.

ill do my best to reverse-jinx this crazyness by betting Buffalo, but its really on you tonight if thats not enough!

 

[tenken00]

You're right. If they put me in goal tonight, they would definitely lose.

You'll be fine. It's like 30 feet of padding for goalies these days. You won't feel a thing.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Might be. Ive heard Broduer and Lundqvist talk about how his shot is different. Something about the spin or spin rate that drills thru goalies.

I can’t think of anyone with his absurd shot “heaviness” and accuracy....usually it’s one or the other...or lesser degrees of both.

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

Ah, the infamous Russia House. Is that place still around?

I believe they're still closed with Covid, but, should be reopening once the virus passes.

I've seen Ovi DOWN beers there like you wouldn't believe. He's probably tamed down the partying, but, man he can still down like eight beers in under an hour easy.

Russian Machine Never Breaks.

 

[John Price]

The DC government announced that teams need to apply for a waiver for mass gatherings (including sporting events) starting March 22nd. This could possibly mean Caps games will be open for attendance with reduced capacity starting in late March or even April.

 

[txpd]

I actually know nothing about this. But does getting in a game count for some sort of salary or pay bonus off the taxi squad? And that's why they had to get Sieg into the game for 30 seconds last time?

• Hockey (NHL) – Each player has an individual pension account. The amount in each individual pension account differs based on the total number of games played and a prorated contribution if a full season is not played.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I think Backie was just hurt all last year... like that thumb injury never healed or something. He couldn't catch passes, and I think it affected his overall effort to keep the puck on his stick. I don't think this turnaround is just because he started doing P90X.

“Just”....no you’re right....I’m sure he was dinged, but the change in his fitness cannot be ignored....it’s HUGE. I’d say it’s the greatest positive impact to his game this year....

 

[John Price]

More concrete link here.

 

[kicksavedave]

You'll be fine. It's like 30 feet of padding for goalies these days. You won't feel a thing.

I have my own padding now too, just in case.

 

[tenken00]

I have my own padding now too, just in case.

Well, we all can't be Henrik Lundqvist

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

I have my own padding now too, just in case.

Can I be on the taxi squad?

I'll provide the post-game beers and cortisone injections we will need.

 

[txpd]

“Just”....no you’re right....I’m sure he was dinged, but the change in his fitness cannot be ignored....it’s HUGE. I’d say it’s the greatest positive impact to his game this year....

I would suggest that the fitness is an agreement based on his new contract. MacLellan said that he would do the contract but that for his part he would ask Backy to step up his fitness. It might have been in his contract about playing weight or might have been a handshake. This is just a guess.

 

[Calicaps]

Ah, the infamous Russia House. Is that place still around?

Absolutely. It’s an institution from way before the Caps went Russian. And there’s another newer place by the Mayflower, (can’t recall the name) where they have dozens of house-flavored vodkas steeping in 5 gallon car boys everywhere. Great pierogis.