Alexander the Gr8
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Eller will be just fine. Don't expect him to be Nicklas Backstrom 2.0 and you won't be disappointed. He's a #3C, keep that in mind. 20 goals is 2nd line production, 12-15 goals is a realistic objective.
So are you saying you don't think Holtby is Cup caliber? He gave up a goal to a good shooter in Game 6, it happens. Less often than against other goalies. He was lights out in Game 5, an elimination game. (And in your next paragraph you mention Holtby is elite, so now I'm confused).
Also I don't think the Penguins had any issue scoring on Lundqvist this postseason, neither did the Lightning last season. Lundqvist is good, but good teams can still score against him. The Capitals need more even strength scoring, and that comes from better forwards, better transition from defense to offense, and better tactics.
How do you interpret that statement to mean that I think goaltending and defense aren't important? All I said was that good goaltending and defense don't make up for poor even strength scoring.
You know what I've had a change of heart. They should just leave the forwards alone because they score plenty in the playoffs. Two goals a game should be plenty. Also sign a few more defensive D. Maybe add a Rob Scuderi, he blocks a ton of shots and really knows how to ring it around the boards. Roman Polak might be available too. Should be able to afford him if we give up Orlov.
Can he score 5v5 and/or PK?
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A Random Look. They want to give Tom prime TOI, why waste time. He has had top line time before to those that scoff at the notion. I also scoff at those that attack a lineup suggestion. I want our lineup dynamic throughout the first half of the season, drilling down to set lines in 2017. Barry won't do it of course; he is going to set his projected playoff lineup for game 1, and try to retain it all year.
Ovi Kuz Wilson
MJ Back Williams
Bura Lars Oshie
This IMO is Wilson's audition season to prove he's a part of the core. If he improves again, he's likely to be protected, if not, might be so long Mr Wilson.
I sure hope he's taking this offseason seriously.
He has played over 200 games...the audition is over...he is what he is.
He should be a great fit. He should also add to his point total with better wingers, and an allround better team around him.
As a newly converted Caps fan (thanks Bergevin for giving me the push to get out of that mess)
You guys/we will love having him on the 3rd line. He's physically strong, enters the zone well, great puck handler, drives possession, makes some surprising moves and gets to the net.
Is Chimera coming back? Eller was at his best with a big fast skating body on his wing..
Welcome to the misery
I think Chimmer got a QO so I assume he possibly will be back. Mojo is another faster player he could play with on the 3rd line.
Welcome to the misery
I think Chimmer got a QO so I assume he possibly will be back. Mojo is another faster player he could play with on the 3rd line.
QO's are for RFA's only. Right?
Chimmer is a UFA. There are no qualifying offers for UFA. Chimera will be not be in DC next year.
First of all, we need our own Evgeny Kuznetsov and Andre Burakovsky not to disappear in playoffs.I don't get it, seemed to me that the Capitals had enough players like Lars Eller, what they needed was more players like Evgeny Kuznetsov, TJ Oshie, & Andre Burakovski.
First of all, we need our own Evgeny Kuznetsov and Andre Burakovsky not to disappear in playoffs.
Second, our bottom 6 turned out to be pretty awful.
I think the key to fixing that is to add speed, not someone like Lars Eller, but I'll admit that I've been proven wrong before.
Compared to Mike Richards most everyone is a speedster.I think the key to fixing that is to add speed, not someone like Lars Eller, but I'll admit that I've been proven wrong before.