GDT: Jackets vs Caps

[Robert]

Post game... happiest I've seen Bob since the playoffs.... He was sharp.... Keep it up Bob...

 

[Robert]

Big game in the Wide tomorrow.... wish I could go, it will be a blast!!!!

 

[Jaxs]

CHECK THE STANDINGS!!



Who are we firing!!??

In due time. Next week.

 

[thebus88]

What's "worse", is that I literally didn't realize this at all. I know I am just 1 person, but he really is "invisible" A LOT.

 

[major major]

Why in the world has Duclair only been getting 9 minutes per night ? Dude just continues to be one of our best players , imagine if he actually got more minutes . Same with Bjork. Great game tonight

I think Torts might be still holding out for Duc to improve his D-zone coverage - I saw one play he let his guy get a couple open shots. And Bjorky is fighting for time on the RW with Atkinson and Anderson, who have been the better players almost every night.

 

[Maylo]

This wrister is so so so good. Use it more often and accurate Bjorky.

 

[Theo Von]

FIrst game I’ve missed all year. Didn’t see any of it or read our GDT yet/Twitter. What did I miss? A little overview/insight, friends

 

[major major]

Maybe when Cam comes back we keep him off the first line to keep Bjork engaged, just a thought. We could always switch them if he struggles.

Dubi is playing ok, and Hannikainen is beasting, while Riley Nash just doesn't seem to have the intensity to keep up with those guys. I'd scratch him for a bit and give those guys Atkinson as a linemate and see how they do.

Nash might show his value later, but at this point I'm wondering if the Avs would be interested in a Nash/Calvert swap.

 

[major major]

This wrister is so so so good. Use it more often and accurate Bjorky.

Do you have anything rational to say about that amazing pass from Foligno? With a net that wide open anyone could score.

 

[major major]

Did anyone see why (in this game, yes I know Wennberg has struggled)?

His passing on the PP was a huge boost. I didn't notice anything wrong 5v5, he actually has looked better lately.

 

[LetsGOJackets!!]

Yeah, no doubt Bjorks wrister was the net result of an insane backhand pass through traffic from Foligno. Extremely heads up play by the Captain. I saw the Jackets play the most complete game I think they have ever played tonight with superior goaltending by Bob. He was on tonight there is no denying that. You could see him tracking the puck on every play. He was seeing it, and he played phenomenally well tonight. Blasts from Ovie, Vrana, Backstrom Bob turned them away.

 

[Maylo]

Do you have anything rational to say about that amazing pass from Foligno?

So beautiful pass, took every Caps player by surprise. When he walks the talk, i have no problem with him.

With a net that wide open anyone could score.

Sedlack couldn't.

 

[Maylo]

Did anyone see why (in this game, yes I know Wennberg has struggled)?

His passing on the PP was a huge boost. I didn't notice anything wrong 5v5, he actually has looked better lately.

Maybe Torts was afraid of go ahead goal like in Detroit? He blamed himself for putting Wennberg line on it. But 12 minutes? yeesh.. played under 10 minutes total tonight.

 

[NotWendell]

Do you have anything rational to say about that amazing pass from Foligno? With a net that wide open anyone could score.

Yet, I've seen our guys eff it up

 

[Maylo]

Torts benched Wennberg line, not just him. And apparently we played with empty net for entire 3rd because Bob was late to the meeting, again!

 

[major major]

Maybe Torts was afraid of go ahead goal like in Detroit? He blamed himself for putting Wennberg line on it. But 12 minutes? yeesh.. played under 10 minutes total tonight.

I think it might have more to do with Duclair then. Wennberg is solid with coverage and shot blocking, Duclair not so much.

Edit: you beat me to it, with proof.

 

[NotWendell]

If you would have told me this afternoon that every goal would be a power play goal, I'd say we were f***ed. Go figure!

 

[NotWendell]

Start Bob again tomorrow.

 

[pete goegan]

Fun game! Sat behind Bob in defend twice end and he was at his best. A few CBJ fans in evidence, but not as many as I’ve seen at other Caps games. Always nice to see a win, especially over Holtby, who owns the Jackets. He played well, too, but Bob was just a little better!

 

[EspenK]

First in Metro...I just looked at the standings and if Pens win their 2 games in hand. Washington wins its game in hand and Isles lose theirs in OT there would be a 4 way tie for first and only 3 points separating top 7 teams with NJ 6 out. Talk about a close race.

 

[jaxfan45385]

Why in the world has Duclair only been getting 9 minutes per night ? Dude just continues to be one of our best players , imagine if he actually got more minutes . Same with Bjork. Great game tonight

According to you know who, they don't check the right way. And he thinks that's is how you win in today's NHL.

 

[NotWendell]

I'm certain we're talking about forechecking and back checking here, not crosschecking.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I'm certain we're talking about forechecking and back checking here, not crosschecking.

Good fact checking.

 

[KJ Dangler]

According to you know who, they don't check the right way. And he thinks that's is how you win in today's NHL.

Oh, Torts seems to be at that Bjorkstrand crossroads from last year regarding Duclair. In the postgame , he said Duclair better focus a lot more on his checking, or his ice time will continue to dwindle . He then went on to say he can see why other coaches have had a problem with Duclair . Let’s hope that we don’t see the same result as last year where Duclairs production now falls off a cliff , but tries to play that checking game .

Never mind the fact that the kid has 7 g 3 a in 16 games playing 9 -11 minutes per night .
Torts also noted he had to watch film , and discuss with coaches as to whether Bork goes in Tomm night

 

[major major]

Oh, Torts seems to be at that Bjorkstrand crossroads from last year regarding Duclair. In the postgame , he said Duclair better focus a lot more on his checking, or his ice time will continue to dwindle . He then went on to say he can see why other coaches have had a problem with Duclair . Let’s hope that we don’t see the same result as last year where Duclairs production now falls off a cliff , but tries to play that checking game .

Never mind the fact that the kid has 7 g 3 a in 16 games playing 9 -11 minutes per night .
Torts also noted he had to watch film , and discuss with coaches as to whether Bork goes in Tomm night

I think it's clear that Torts isn't talking about hitting, he's talking about lazy defensive coverage. And it's a real issue for Duclair that cost us some chances against last night.

I'd be really surprised if he actually doesn't know if Bjorkstrand is playing tomorrow.