GDT: GM55: Caps @ Bolts - 7:08pm

[hockeykicker]

 

[Langway]

Protas looked the part at center.

 

[RedRocking]

Wilson with his first points since January 24th. Not the look of a future captain.

Jeezus dude. I know it’s cold in Cleveland, but come on - always with the negativity.

 

[BiPolar Caps]

Capitals 3-0-0 since waiving Matthew Phillips, just sayin.

 

[Devil Dancer]

I like watching Caps wins, they're fun.

Bad for the tank, but fun.

 

[troyerlaw]

Capitals 3-0-0 since waiving Matthew Phillips, just sayin.

I think it’s the subtraction of Kuz myself

 

[marcel snapshot]

Protas was everywhere tonight. Sgarbossa and Beck also played really well. 3 guys playing a real high-tempo 200 foot game. Meanwhile, NAK plays another great game after having been scratched.

 

[hockeykicker]

 

[hockeykicker]

 

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Caps are close to the Flyers as well.

 

[kicksavedave]

I just watched the play... wooof, no contact, he's broken. This may be it for Osh Babe. Sucks. He's so damn good when he's on his game but his body is just over it.

 

[Ovie's Neighbor]

Capitals 3-0-0 since waiving Matthew Phillips, just sayin.

Twabby in shambles

Also Bear…yeesh that was bear league D on Paul. Not shocked he got sat after. I love how CMM has responded since the Vancouver turnover in OT.

 

[StrikingDistance]

Bear had a terribad game. Only Dman I noticed who made egregious mistakes.

Everyone else, earned their checks tonight. Especially Willy.

 

[twabby]

Connor McMichael with another game puck, pushing his streak to two.

Honorable mentions to Aliaksei Protas, Anthony Mantha, and Nicolas Aube-Kubel.

 

[Ridley Simon]

if I had to guess, I’m worried TJ did something to his back. It just looked like it totally seized up on him.

Had it been a leg (knee or Achilles), he’d have used the other leg, IMO, to get off the ice. But he didn’t.

I suppose a hip problem could be it. But he’s had back problems before, so…

I’m going with his back. Which could mean a lot of things.

Godspeed to the man. Love Oshie. Love him.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Early ROI on Bear has been… not good, to say the least. Right now he’s like if you combined Sandin and Endmundson but only the worst traits of each. He’s got the terrible mobility of Edmundson without the snarl and physicality and then he’s got Sandin’s lack of strength and toughness in front of the goal or or in the corners without any of the smarts and skill. I think BMac and team are some of the best in the business at uncovering gems but he’s unplayable right now and seems like a huge miss.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Bear missed a ton of time. He’s still not back yet.

They should play Alexeyev. Give him a good long look (10 games). Let Bear practice and get back into game shape w the squad.

 

[RedRocking]

if I had to guess, I’m worried TJ did something to his back. It just looked like it totally seized up on him.

Had it been a leg (knee or Achilles), he’d have used the other leg, IMO, to get off the ice. But he didn’t.

I suppose a hip problem could be it. But he’s had back problems before, so…

I’m going with his back. Which could mean a lot of things.

Godspeed to the man. Love Oshie. Love him.

That’s what it looked like to me too (especially given the comments he’s made about his back). He had just twisted around awkwardly on his backhand, and then quickly spun again retrieving the puck. If you’ve had back problems, you know what it’s like when it totally goes out and you’re left crawling on the floor (getting old sucks).

Anyways, this is like the 173rd time I’ve seen Oshie get knocked out of a game and thought “this it it, his career is done.” So, I dunno - hope he makes another miraculous comeback. Dude is such a warrior.

Though for him and his family’s sake, I hope he prioritizes his long term health - so he can enjoy retirement, playing with his kids.

 

[Three On Zero]

That’s what it looked like to me too (especially given the comments he’s made about his back). He had just twisted around awkwardly on his backhand, and then spun around again retrieving the puck. If you’ve had back problems, you know what it’s like when it totally goes out and you’re left crawling on the floor (getting old sucks).

Anyways, this is like the 173rd time I’ve seen Oshie get knocked out of a game and I thought “this it it, his career is done.” So, I dunno - hope he makes another miraculous comeback. Dude is such a warrior.

Though for him and his family’s sake, I hope he prioritizes his long term health - so he can enjoy retirement, playing with his kids.

You broke HF, it says you’re replying to my post which was actually the post by Ridley Simon…

 

[IafrateOvie34]

Early ROI on Bear has been… not good, to say the least. Right now he’s like if you combined Sandin and Endmundson but only the worst traits of each. He’s got the terrible mobility of Edmundson without the snarl and physicality and then he’s got Sandin’s lack of strength and toughness in front of the goal or or in the corners without any of the smarts and skill. I think BMac and team are some of the best in the business at uncovering gems but he’s unplayable right now and seems like a huge miss.

I wasn't impressed with Jensen when he was first acquired, however he grew on me his second season with the Caps. I'm hoping Bear will do a Jensen. Of course I like optimism and don't expect it to happen with Bear.

 

[WanderingCapsFan]

Conflicted.

Thought I was Red Tank guy.

But it's impossible to root against them during the games.

Big W.

Not sure who shot Oshie, from the gravelly road.

 

[SherVaughn30]

We need to send Ovi to Dubai every off day.

And for him to ride Camels!

 

[SherVaughn30]

Lindgren strong again and I think regaining some his all-star form(he deserved to be there as 3 other goalies who had sub .900 SV% to only few above .900, didn't deserve to be there. I expect Lindgren will start against the Panthers, as I don't care how long Kuemper might be sitting as the backup.

 

[TheSmokingMan]

if I had to guess, I’m worried TJ did something to his back. It just looked like it totally seized up on him.

Had it been a leg (knee or Achilles), he’d have used the other leg, IMO, to get off the ice. But he didn’t.

I suppose a hip problem could be it. But he’s had back problems before, so…

I’m going with his back. Which could mean a lot of things.

Godspeed to the man. Love Oshie. Love him.

I thought groin when I saw it. I guess we'll find out soon, but I'm not expecting good news.

 

[TheSmokingMan]

Bear missed a ton of time. He’s still not back yet.

They should play Alexeyev. Give him a good long look (10 games). Let Bear practice and get back into game shape w the squad.

I would much rather see Alexeyev than Bear right now. I'm not ready to write Bear off, yet. Give him a healthy summer to train and see how he looks next season.