Speculation: Caps Roster General Discussion (Coaching/FAs/Cap/Lines etc) - 2022-23 Season Part 3: Drop the puck!

[AlexBrovechkin8]

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[um]

Don't know how to reply over a new thread but... @twabby

It seems like established NHLers like Mojo don't really lose their jobs in preseason. Didn't Ovie score his first preseason goal in like 4 years? Preseason doesn't matter to everyone.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Protas looked like a force and earned his spot so good for him. Not super thrilled with Johansson in over McMike. That third line looks old and boring.

 

[twabby]

Don't know how to reply over a new thread but... @twabby

It seems like established NHLers like Mojo don't really lose their jobs in preseason. Didn't Ovie score his first preseason goal in like 4 years? Preseason doesn't matter to everyone.

I don't expect good established veterans to have to worry about their jobs in the preseason, but Johansson isn't exactly good:

Where does Johansson shine, and how exactly does his inclusion help the team prepare for what is hopefully a long postseason? He doesn't drive play, isn't particularly good defensively, doesn't really kill penalties, isn't on PP1, etc. He's an additional depth player on a team full of depth players.

They need impact offensive playdrivers and McMichael has shown that capability in his rookie season. If he isn't going to get a shot they really should just look at trading him. This isn't going to do the team any good.

 

[g00n]

I don't expect good established veterans to have to worry about their jobs in the preseason, but Johansson isn't exactly good:

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Where does Johansson shine, and how exactly does his inclusion help the team prepare for what is hopefully a long postseason?

As a former Mojo basher I had to give it up for his play down the stretch and in the playoffs last year. He was much better than expected.

That's about it. They're probably hoping he has that much left in the tank for another 1yr run.

CMM will likely be a key cog at least by next year and people will see plenty of him then.

Here's the lines tweet from the closed thread so we can all hate on it in the new one

 

[Langway]

Nothing surprising about the lineup really. The third line is probably not the advantage they believe it to be (or that it should be).

But, man, once Wilson returns it's going to be a lot of beef up front should Protas continue to belong.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Protas-Strome-Mantha is pretty interesting. Protas and Mantha are giants on the wing and strong two-way players which should help insulate Strome defensively. Hopefully Mantha shoots more since he's the best pure shooter on that line and shouldn't feel pressured to defer to anyone.

When Wilson gets back they're going to be huge.

 

[Marshall]

Protas-Strome-Mantha is pretty interesting. Protas and Mantha are giants on the wing and strong two-way players which should help insulate Strome defensively. Hopefully Mantha shoots more since he's the best pure shooter on that line and shouldn't feel pressured to defer to anyone.

When Wilson gets back they're going to be huge.

Last game Strome played when he was the shortest player on his line? PeeWee?

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Last game Strome played when he was the shortest player on his line?

I totally forgot he's a pretty big dude himself at 6'3". Washington has some big boys up front. I think Sheary and McMichael are the only ones under 6'.

 

[um]

I don't expect good established veterans to have to worry about their jobs in the preseason, but Johansson isn't exactly good:

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Where does Johansson shine, and how exactly does his inclusion help the team prepare for what is hopefully a long postseason? He doesn't drive play, isn't particularly good defensively, doesn't really kill penalties, isn't on PP1, etc. He's an additional depth player on a team full of depth players.

They need impact offensive playdrivers and McMichael has shown that capability in his rookie season. If he isn't going to get a shot they really should just look at trading him. This isn't going to do the team any good.

I agree Mojo isn't great, I'm just saying that's how the team views him.

His job to start the season was always guaranteed.

Nothing surprising about the lineup really. The third line is probably not the advantage they believe it to be (or that it should be).

But, man, once Wilson returns it's going to be a lot of beef up front should Protas continue to belong.

I'm surprised to see Protas in the top 6. I would have thought Johansson or Sheary would snag that spot.

 

[Roughing]

Well... I actually like the lineup all things considered. Willy will be a great addition not too far down the road. Shame we don't have a healthy Nicky or a way to use that $ better.

 

[Rayquaza64]

excited for them to be working through things in the room before tomorrow’s game. the third line is boring and scratching mcmichael is lame but its not a surprise based off how how laviolette has run things here, veteran leadership is his number one priority for some reason

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

“2nd line Protas“…….damn that’s a beeeeeeefy line.

When Wilson returns, they are going to have some great options.

 

[Kuz]

CMM in for Mojo and things would have been Perfect. CMM creates offence and Oshie can finish.

 

[usiel]

Congrats to Protas and looking forward to that 2nd line.

 

[LesDiablesRouges]

Alex Alexeyev’s complicated roster situation will likely force another hard decision for the Capitals

The Washington Capitals lost two young depth players to waivers on Monday and they will likely face another hairy decision in a…

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AA has to pass through waivers to go down to HER this year. They absolutely cannot lose him when he’s healthy and must punt Irwin and/or Gus down.

 

[tycoonheart]

As a former Mojo basher I had to give it up for his play down the stretch and in the playoffs last year. He was much better than expected.

That's about it. They're probably hoping he has that much left in the tank for another 1yr run.

CMM will likely be a key cog at least by next year and people will see plenty of him then.

Here's the lines tweet from the closed thread so we can all hate on it in the new one

If Mantha can get his head out of his ass and be a little more consistent, that 2nd line would be great.

I'd also move Mojo to 4th and Sheary to 3rd.

 

[kicksavedave]

Brown has one year remaining on his deal, yes? One or two? And he's going to be playing with Ovi and Kuzy?

His agent just died and went to heaven!

 

[max21]

Mojo had a good postseason, hopefully he keeps that up and he’ll be fine. I have faith

 

[EroCaps]

Hagelin over Leason?
Questionable to say the least.

 

[Carlzner]

Hagelin over Leason?
Questionable to say the least.

Hagelin had hip surgery and is on LTIR. He didn't take anyone's roster spot

 

[EroCaps]

Hagelin had hip surgery and is on LTIR. He didn't take anyone's roster spot

Ah.

Well, surprised they cut ties with Leason, anyways. He seems like the type to be a late bloomer.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

How much cap space do we have if Backstrom and Haglin don’t play this season

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

After seeing Connor not get an opening night jersey maybe it would’ve been the best choice and to keep one of the players that didn’t clear waivers

 

[Calicaps]

After seeing Connor not get an opening night jersey maybe it would’ve been the best choice and to keep one of the players that didn’t clear waivers

They start the season with a back-to-back and travel. He and Snively will get a chance and probably soon. But the vets get the home opener.