It’s been discussed a lot here but their biggest issues heading into this season were 19, 92, 77, and 39 — in that order. The 19 problem has solved itself and 39 is playing good hockey. If they can solve their 92 problem they’re sitting pretty.Kuzy is probably the biggest thing holding this team back. He has played the most minutes of all forwards, but he's been totally ineffective, made a bunch of bonehead plays, and bad penalties.
My point is it makes no sense for him to have the most minutes, even after missing last night. I don't know if Carbery was trying to draw something out of him, or what. But it ain't working.It’s been discussed a lot here but their biggest issues heading into this season were 19, 92, 77, and 39 — in that order. The 19 problem has solved itself and 39 is playing good hockey. If they can solve their 92 problem they’re sitting pretty.
Yeah you’re not wrong. I think Carberry is really trying to show faith in Kuzy and get him engaged. He’s doing everything he can to get him going — 1C, PP1, PK, giving him a lot of responsibility in every situation in all three zones, trusting him with important faceoffs. Carberry is pushing every button he can and at some point they just have to accept that Kuzy isn’t and won’t be the same player he once was.My point is it makes no sense for him to have the most minutes, even after missing last night. I don't know if Carbery was trying to draw something out of him, or what. But it ain't working.
Carberry has been vocally supportive of both Mantha and McMichael. Said last night he thought Mantha was very good. I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if it was Oshie, or if Kuznetsov’s “illness” lingers a little longer than anticipated.Supposing Kuznetsov is healthy next game who even comes out?
I mean I have my choices: Kuznetsov himself or Oshie. But that isn't happening. Kind of doubt they take any of the 4th liners out. Lapierre isn't coming out next game. Protas just had a 3 point game. Milano has been good.
I guess that means it's Mantha or McMichael coming out next game, both who have both been very good this year. But at some point a veteran has to sit.
Carberry has been vocally supportive of both Mantha and McMichael. Said last night he thought Mantha was very good. I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if it was Oshie, or if Kuznetsov’s “illness” lingers a little longer than anticipated.
I'd be fine with either Kuzy or Oshie sitting. Or better yet, both of them and bring on 8-17-45.Supposing Kuznetsov is healthy next game who even comes out?
I mean I have my choices: Kuznetsov himself or Oshie. But that isn't happening. Kind of doubt they take any of the 4th liners out. Lapierre isn't coming out next game. Protas just had a 3 point game. Milano has been good.
I guess that means it's Mantha or McMichael coming out next game, both who have both been very good this year. But at some point a veteran has to sit.
At this point, I’m wondering if Oshie will be able to play out his contract on the ice. Whatever that looks like - scratched, or LTIR. Have no idea if his back is still bothering him, but he just looks lost out there. Strange to see him have no idea what to do with the puck, and be a non-factor in the bumper on the PP.Carberry has been vocally supportive of both Mantha and McMichael. Said last night he thought Mantha was very good. I honestly wouldn’t be shocked if it was Oshie, or if Kuznetsov’s “illness” lingers a little longer than anticipated.
At least Carbs has shown he won’t just stay with vet guys based on reputation and tenure.
He's probably our second best RW, behind Mantha. Oshie and Wilson are arguably our two worst wingers, and they're also RW. Pretty simple, really.No chance Phillips gets a jersey. Why would he?
Has he? Evgeny Kuznetsov leads the NHL in TOI by a forward and he's arguably Washington's...16th best forward?
I just don't have confidence he'll scratch a core veteran until I actually see it, which is why I'm still banking on McMichael or probably Mantha eating the scratch if Kuznetsov is good to go next game.
I think they’re trying to showcase him in all situations, see if they can get a bump in his performance to hopefully move him….
Well he moved Nick to the 3rd line and onto PP2 (the latter being more significant). He has demoted Oshie to PP2, and was moved down to the 3rd line before yesterday.Has he? Evgeny Kuznetsov leads the NHL in TOI by a forward and he's arguably Washington's...16th best forward?
I just don't have confidence he'll scratch a core veteran until I actually see it.
Sitting Kuzy when healthy? Doubt it….He at least deserves another game for now….
LuJo is 26 and has 9. So the answer is, a lot
If you play him maybe he shows better is what I’m saying, maybe they’ve got a trade partner or two who are like, “let’s see how he plays the first 20” …or maybe it’s a desperate last move to do anything to get him to buy in more….It's too late for that. His reputation around the league is in the toilet and teams can read the stat line.
At some point you just have to scratch him so the team has a better shot of winning games.
Has he? Evgeny Kuznetsov leads the NHL in TOI by a forward and he's arguably Washington's...16th best forward?
I just don't have confidence he'll scratch a core veteran until I actually see it, which is why I'm still banking on McMichael or probably Mantha eating the scratch if Kuznetsov is good to go next game.
My guess is that Carberry thinks he can get Kuzy playing the way he is capable of playing. Part of giving him all those minutes is to say hey I believe in you and trust you so go out there and show it to me. And if Kuzy doesn't improve his play there is gonna come a time where Carbery is going to say enough is enough.
I think its third already.Second season in a row when the team starts playing their best hockey once some vets are hurt and the youth get more ice time.
LOL. You are the crown prince of Hockey Jockey fandom! I don’t agree, but I do applaud your need to support him. That’s very cool.I'd be fine with either Kuzy or Oshie sitting. Or better yet, both of them and bring on 8-17-45.
It’s hard to “not fracture” a locker room. Many good coaches have done it. Created the fracture.Has he? Evgeny Kuznetsov leads the NHL in TOI by a forward and he's arguably Washington's...16th best forward?
I just don't have confidence he'll scratch a core veteran until I actually see it, which is why I'm still banking on McMichael or probably Mantha eating the scratch if Kuznetsov is good to go next game.
I think it’s not “I believe in you and trust you”, it’s more “we need you and I‘m going to give you every opportunity to play all situations, because we both know you can play like a great player”…..My guess is that Carberry thinks he can get Kuzy playing the way he is capable of playing. Part of giving him all those minutes is to say hey I believe in you and trust you so go out there and show it to me. And if Kuzy doesn't improve his play there is gonna come a time where Carbery is going to say enough is enough.