Post-Game Talk: Caps @ Jerks

[peterthegreat12]

And the series is lost.

 

[Firsov99]

Hope that they are rusty. And this looks like the 2014-15 Caps.

Hope is the only thing we, as the Caps fans, can do now. There is absolutely no certainty and confidence about this team. Unfortunately.

 

[strungout]

Not in trouble til you lose at home.

 

[Sam Spade]

The Caps are already struggling and now have lost a huge key piece

Yeah, I'm an optimistic person but this is really bad. Nobody on the team brings Oshie's energy, only Wilson is close.

I agree completely with Wilson here.

 

[Firsov99]

Win all the home games?

And hope that the Isles get lazy and fat by the time the second round starts.

 

[Calicaps]

Sure coaching could be the problem. We attempt a lot of low percentage passes. We might attempt more stretch passes then any other team. That is coaching.
When teams start clogging the neutral zone we need to adjust. That isn't happening.

We had the highest rate of stretch passes attempted in the league last season... Under Trotz.

 

[Calicaps]

And the series is lost.

Actually there's 3 games left.

 

[maacoshark]

They were behind in EVERY series. That's why this freakout is so funny

The difference with this team is that we aren't playing with any structure at either end of the ice. It looks like we are trying to win on skill alone. It didnt work for the Lightning or the Pens. If adjustments aren't made we could be joining them on the golf course.

 

[illpucks]

Hope is the only thing we, as the Caps fans, can do now. There is absolutely no certainty and confidence about this team. Unfortunately.

did you feel that way when series was 2-0?

 

[traparatus]

Well said. We may need to trap, left wing lock them, do something to throw a curveball at them. They are getting the puck in space with speed over and over.

I didn't mind the lineup changes, but prefer Boyd to sit as scoring line injury depth. Sticking spare parts on 4, never seems to work. Maybe he will move up for Oshie if he cannot go, and DSP gets the recall over Stephenson who just got benched.

First step is acceptance. Don't be like Tampa and refuse to admit just how good your opponent is right up until the handshake line.

I think this situation is a blessing in disguise. We got a bit lucky and built up a 2 game buffer. Now the buffer is gone but at least we are not facing elimination. Caps have started to adapt to dealing with this awesome trap that Canes are running, backed by incredible speed throughout their lineup.

I just chuckle and shake my head at all of the 'Fire Reirden!' spasmonoids. It's not Reirden you need to fire, it's Brindamour and 2/3 of Canes roster. You think Caps should win this in 4 straight? Well, Canes disagree.

 

[chilimac]

Be interested to see if Caps resort to their game 1 strategy on Sat night and lay down the lumber early and often.

 

[Sam Spade]

Oshie is one of my favorite players. My level of give a shit just went down a lot of notches with him not being a part of the team.

If Foegle doesn't get a game for that hit............

 

[illpucks]

The difference with this team is that we aren't playing with any structure at either end of the ice. It looks like we are trying to win on skill alone. It didnt work for the Lightning or the Pens. If adjustments aren't made we could be joining them on the golf course.

I'd like to see Ovi on 3rd line with Eller.

 

[TRASHCAT]

Remember that time trotz won his first round series here in less than 6? Cause I dont

 

[tenken00]

"Do it for Oshie!" should be the rallying cry

 

[maacoshark]

We had the highest rate of stretch passes attempted in the league last season... Under Trotz.

Yes and it was a problem last season too. Trotz made adjustments in the playoffs.

 

[illpucks]

Oshie is one of my favorite players. My level of give a **** just went down a lot of notches with him not being a part of the team.

It really blows that some Canes player can literally take Oshie out of the playoffs with a cheap board and get 2 minutes only.

 

[Calicaps]

The loss of Oshie is BIG. But it could be a needed rallying cry. Also might force Reirden out of comfort zone a little. Caps were at their best when their backs were up against it last year.

 

[Kuznetstrom]

I'd like to see Ovi on 3rd line with Eller.

Honestly just stick him on the 4th with Joey Crabtree at this point.

 

[Sam Spade]

Remember that time trotz won his first round series here in less than 6? Cause I dont

 

[twabby]

Canes may be without their leading scorer Warren Foegele.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Hey guys. Sorry about Oshie. That was a dirty play and a bs call. 2 mins for that crosscheck??

 

[Firsov99]

Why on earth would you give two flying ****s about the Islanders right now?

I was simply projecting how this team would potentially perform in round two. But this was in context of the current performance.

 

[Calicaps]

Canes may be without their leading scorer Warren Foegele.

Still can't believe he only got 2 minutes in the game.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

Lol, I don't want the Caps playing anywhere on Easter ever again.

Yeah, the Saturday puck drop is early enough that I can get enough sleep to do my 12 hour shift and be alert enough.