Post-Game Talk: Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Redskins 7PM

[Raikkonen]

I dont think there is any problem in the locker room about Kuzy @ 3rd line. Including Kuzy himself. What are you arguing about?

Backstrom sleeping on the ice? Let him do what he wants. He just played one of his best playoff series this April. I guess he knows what to do.

 

[Portable Mink]

Caps lead the league in suppressing shots I believe.
Have usually struggled with Dallas over the past decade it feels like too.

Id like to see Ovi score. I hate that I fear his decline.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

And if Eller performs better with good finishers like Oshie and Vrana than Kuzy with Panic and Hagelin, they should keep Kuzy on the 3rd?

Nope. They should send him to the 4th for further punishment.

 

[shtorm2005]

Nope. They should send him to the 4th for further punishment.

Straight to jail why not.... But seriously, why this talk about deserve/punish/sending message. If league was against him, doesn't mean Caps should too. It's their guy, they should stick with him and support. IMO Caps should show middle finger to the league and other fan bases by sending Kuzy on the first line in first game.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Lots of people judging Kuznetsov which is unfortunate but not surprising. I assume, of course, those people have never done drugs, drank too much, did anything wrong, or told a lie and as such they have the authority to be the morality police for the rest of us heathens.

I would be willing to bet a lot of money no one in the locker room would be ruffled by Kuznetsov playing on the second line. They probably just hope their friend and teammate is OK and are excited to have him back.

 

[Sam Spade]

Kuznetsov better not complain after not only abusing drugs but also lying about it. His preseason games were major stinkers, too. He's not in the position to demand anything but has a lot to make up and prove. Eller played well in his spot. If Kuznetsov wants it back, he has to earn it. Seems fair enough to me.

Kuznetsov has said all the right things about earning his teammates trust, etc. I think he will be fine.

I would be willing to bet a lot of money no one in the locker room would be ruffled by Kuznetsov playing on the second line. They probably just hope their friend and teammate is OK and are excited to have him back.

To a man his teammates have said they have his back so I agree.

 

[tenken00]

I dont think anyone is trying to throw Kuzy under the bus per se. I see it as more of a rewarding good play. If Eller and the 2nd like falters you change it up. If they continue to play lights out then maybe you hold off for awhile.

I'm sure the locker room doesnt mind keeping Eller on the 2nd as long as its playing well. And if Kuzy takes it they won't mind either.

 

[AtNightWeFly]

I dont think anyone is trying to throw Kuzy under the bus per se. I see it as more of a rewarding good play. If Eller and the 2nd like falters you change it up. If they continue to play lights out then maybe you hold off for awhile.

I'm sure the locker room doesnt mind keeping Eller on the 2nd as long as its playing well. And if Kuzy takes it they won't mind either.

I have a question: what if the 1st line looks invisible again?

 

[Corby78]

Lots of people judging Kuznetsov which is unfortunate but not surprising. I assume, of course, those people have never done drugs, drank too much, did anything wrong, or told a lie and as such they have the authority to be the morality police for the rest of us heathens.

I would be willing to bet a lot of money no one in the locker room would be ruffled by Kuznetsov playing on the second line. They probably just hope their friend and teammate is OK and are excited to have him back.

Kuzy did his time now it’s up to him to show he learned a lesson. I agree holding it over his head doesn’t help anyone.

 

[Hinterland]

Kuznetsov has said all the right things about earning his teammates trust, etc. I think he will be fine.



To a man his teammates have said they have his back so I agree.

Yeah...after lying about it...when it was pretty much the only option left.

His play and attitude during preseason was even less encouraging than his lies and drug abuse.

 

[Sam Spade]

Yeah...after lying about it...when it was pretty much the only option left.

His play and attitude during preseason was even less encouraging than his lies and drug abuse.

Just out of curiosity are you rooting for him to be successful or to fail?

 

[John Price]

There any significance to the purple caps hats? See them everywhere in the arena

 

[Calicaps]

There any significance to the purple caps hats? See them everywhere in the arena

The Hockey Fights Cancer merch is usually purple. Maybe that?

 

[John Price]

The Hockey Fights Cancer merch is usually purple. Maybe that?

Maybe but it seems early for that. That might be it.

 

[Blitzkrieg365]

Feeling a big game from the Russian(s) tonight.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

And if Eller performs better with good finishers like Oshie and Vrana than Kuzy with Panic and Hagelin, they should keep Kuzy on the 3rd?

would more balanced (offensively) lines be a bad thing? I trust the coach to make the right call.

 

[TRASHCAT]

Im sure the stars will score 5 seconds after i post this but they look terrible.

 

[tycoonheart]

lmao @ the thread title.

Jake just missed.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Straight to jail why not.... But seriously, why this talk about deserve/punish/sending message. If league was against him, doesn't mean Caps should too. It's their guy, they should stick with him and support. IMO Caps should show middle finger to the league and other fan bases by sending Kuzy on the first line in first game.

Zero accountability is a Redskins move.

 

[Hinterland]

Hard to imagine that Gudas would ever ice the puck like that playing his natural right side...

 

[twabby]

Kuzy!

 

[chilimac]

feels good

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Now that is a good start. Burn them Kuzy!

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Nice Seige, 3rd line Magic Kuzy!!

looks like a genius move!

 

[Calicaps]

Well will you look at that. Plus side of putting Kuz on line 3 is the lower quality of D he's gonna face.