Post-Game Talk: Chili Bowls @ CheeseSteaks 7:37PM

[895]

Holtby in.

Flyers fans have been complaining about Niskanen sucking a lot lately in case any of you were curious.

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[tenken00]

I'm actually shocked. I see that the Blue Jackets tied the Flyers with 50 points for the last wild card spot. I do NOT want to see Columbus in the first round.

 

[895]

I'm actually shocked. I see that the Blue Jackets tied the Flyers with 50 points for the last wild card spot. I do NOT want to see Columbus in the first round.

I don't think CBJ makes it. I think the top 7 is pretty much set, though the order may change.

That leaves Philly, Florida, CBJ and Buffalo competing for the last spot. Out of all those I like Florida, especially since they are doing that with Bobrovsky playing like garbage. He can't get any worse surely. If he picks it up even a little bit, Florida is looking good.

 

[Corby78]

just win

 

[Ridley Simon]

Tough game. Fly Guys are really good at home. Both teams on B2B’s

 

[StrikingDistance]

Would rather have Sammy Davis or Ray Charles in net.

Maybe the OT win and the Sammy competition will yield a Holtbeast performance?

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I feel like Holtby will play well after the 3rd period and OT he had Sunday

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

Question:
NHL.com keeps showing Kempny on the third pair but I see him playing with Carlson in the last game. So where is he playing lately?

 

[895]

Question:
NHL.com keeps showing Kempny on the third pair but I see him playing with Carlson in the last game. So where is he playing lately?

With Carlson.

 

[tenken00]

I want to say Holtby has been stuck tied on the Caps franchise record for shutouts with Olie the Goalie for about a year now. It's been awhile.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

This will be the death of our season

 

[895]

I wouldn't read too much into that.

Public votes of confidence are tools to motivate players, not statements of fact.

 

[zappa4ever]

This will be the death of our season

Exactly what BMac should be saying, he isn't going to stupidly throw Holtby under the bus or cite weak recent play. The GM expresses confidence in his #1 and praises #2's progress like a pro

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

I have never eaten at the Chili Bowl.

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Big test against a potential opponent in the opening round. Philly really have improved themselves and played us solid last game we played.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Holtby in.

Flyers fans have been complaining about Niskanen sucking a lot lately in case any of you were curious.

Long season, ups and downs....make sure we’re updated when the status changes again. Thanks!

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Exactly what BMac should be saying, he isn't going to stupidly throw Holtby under the bus or cite weak recent play. The GM expresses confidence in his #1 and praises #2's progress like a pro

this one gets it....all the things the coach should be saying today.

 

[notDkristich]

Holtby in goal right now. Also, peak Ivan Majesky

 

[Silky mitts]

I have never eaten at the Chili Bowl.

Hard Times is better

This will be the death of our season

If Trotz can start Gruby in the playoffs as a pending RFA and Holtby with 2 seasons left on his deal then Reirden can start Sammy with 5 years of control and Holtby a pending UFA.

 

[SherVaughn30]

This will be a big challenge for the Caps because we just don't know how Holtby will play.

 

[Foots]

I was going to eat at Ben's chilli bowl, but it was too crowded.

 

[Midnight Judges]

I have never eaten at the Chili Bowl.

Neither have I. And I’m not going to. That shit looks disgusting.

 

[HecticGlow]

Hard Times is better



If Trotz can start Gruby in the playoffs as a pending RFA and Holtby with 2 seasons left on his deal then Reirden can start Sammy with 5 years of control and Holtby a pending UFA.

Grubauer had a lot more experience than Samsanov has now, Holtby was losing games (not just struggling to stop shots), and the Caps remained vague about who they were starting all the way through to puck drop on Game 1. You publicly say Samsanov is on par with your starting goaltender (or has become your #1) when the guy has had fewer than 15 career NHL starts and you later switch back to Holtby because the rookie is struggling under the weight and you could really sour your relationship with Holts. You do or say anything at this point in the season that suggests you’re through with Holtby, or he’s not your #1, and you risk prematurely shutting the window if it turns out Samsanov’s still a couple of years off being able to handle a starter’s load while playing at this level.

 

[marcel snapshot]

Ben's chili dog is top drawer. Avoid the fries however.