GDT: Hurricanes @ Capitals - 10/10/13 7PM
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Chokingdogs
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No one was going to say that, because he wasn't actually just fine; he sucked.
Jacoby4HOF66
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In all seriousness what does MoJo do well? He isn't good on the boards and he isn't a very good finisher. So what is his role?
To me MoJo plays like a 2nd or 3rd line version of Nicky. So an above average center. Why have two centers on the same line with OV? Double up on puck feeders for OV? Just seems to me OV and Nicky could use someone good on the boards, someone to hold the puck in the zone and allow Nicky and OV to do their thing. Its like the LW spot on the top line is wasted with MoJo there.
Put Erat up there on the top line with Nicky and OV, put MoJo on the 2nd line to be a feeder for Grabo and Brouwer and put Laich on the 4th line as a stable Vet for the Kids.
I used to but this team is really taking my love for the game down several levels. It's just not worth the expense this year.
MoJo had been doing well as the puck carrier for O-zone entries early today and last game, IINM. That's big, although lessened by the fact that it didn't continue throughout the game (CAR did a good job of adjusting how they played those, same way they did to the Flyers recently, and the Caps didn't adjust I suppose).
SimplySensational
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I watched a game where the top line didn't do very much. So yeah "just fine isn't enough".
They did plenty, they scored a goal and had a lot of chances.
Chokingdogs
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the torch and pitchfork crowd are already in a lather.
swapping one 4+ mil player on the 4th for another wont do anything.
it would be nothing be deck chairs on the titanic.
amjay13
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MoJo is not the man to blame here but he is the first one I'd move out due to:
1. value
2. soft
1. value
2. soft
Jacoby4HOF66
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I am far from a torch and pitchfork type person. I just don't think MoJo plays at a top line level and I would like to see another player tried in that position.
BiPolar Caps
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Then the boards at the VC must be made of kryptonite because every time the superswede got near them he wilted.
Perhaps he's just happy his coach doesn't ask him to play backup goalie and send him to the 4th line when he refuses to do so.
MoJo isn't remotely the problem with this team. He's a popular whipping boy, nothing more. 4 pts, 4 games. Modest salary.
Take a look at the lack of production from the 2nd and 3rd lines, the soft defense and the bad goaltending.
fedfed
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Holtby kept them in the games against Dallas and Carolina. This performance is usually enough to get the W. Not with these Caps.
RandyHolt
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That penalty on Semin had to be one of the worst of all time.
He gets plowed and almost breaks his neck. He was lucky to make it to the penalty box.
Maybe he asked Ovi to plow him so he can take the next few months off.
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Let me be the only person in caps fandom history to be happy to see our PP did not score. I want our PP to suck and force Oates to recognize the root problem of our team, 5 on 5 play. If we keep winning using PP goals, static lines, expect another early departure next spring.
We face one disciplined team, we are dead in the water, since we are not strong enough 5 on 5 to earn PPs through strong play. We cannot depend on the zebras to win games. Its that simple. They are horrible at their jobs.
He gets plowed and almost breaks his neck. He was lucky to make it to the penalty box.
Maybe he asked Ovi to plow him so he can take the next few months off.
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Let me be the only person in caps fandom history to be happy to see our PP did not score. I want our PP to suck and force Oates to recognize the root problem of our team, 5 on 5 play. If we keep winning using PP goals, static lines, expect another early departure next spring.
We face one disciplined team, we are dead in the water, since we are not strong enough 5 on 5 to earn PPs through strong play. We cannot depend on the zebras to win games. Its that simple. They are horrible at their jobs.
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SkinsFan09
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Canes fan here. Carolina has a totally revamped blue line this season. That was a fun game to watch!
txpd
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No more choking!
The excuse last year was that it takes a long time to learn Oates' system.
Total disarray at D and ES. What's the excuse this year?
Unfortunately GMGM and Ted considered a first round exit a success. To another 15 years of GMGM.
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