Series Discussion: (M1) Washington Capitals vs (WC1) Carolina Hurricanes, Category 1

[txpd]

ssdd

 

[JohnCarlsaurus]

DSP

 

[Sam Spade]

Actually, you would face the same situation with the Isles.

The Isles defense isn't as a big a part of their offense as it is with the Hurricanes.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

No salary cap in the post season. Not sure there is even an LTIR now.

There is a max number of roster spots or we would have kept 3 goalies

 

[Sam Spade]

Having DSP back will be a morale boost for sure (very popular member of the family), I can't see it having much affect on the ice though.

Again, would love to be wrong.

 

[JohnCarlsaurus]

I know Isles fans fans are bored but I'm not arrogant enough to concern myself with their team while we are still engaged in a series with Carolina

 

[Jacoby4HOF66]

 

[trick9]

I hope they ramp up the physical play in Game 5.

 

[895]

6g, 14p in 20g in the AHL.

Not bad but not "too good for the AHL" either.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

6g, 14p in 20g in the AHL.

Not bad but not "too good for the AHL" either.

And a lot of his points came with he was 1st sent Down

He probably won’t see more then 10 min of ice time but if he scores one it’s worth it

 

[chilimac]

So why only 1 goal in 2 games?

throw out Eller's empty netter...and only the following
Caps have scored in this series...

Nick
Ovi
Oshi
Wilson
Orpik(defender had no stick)

So yeah,,,there's an issue or three at play.

 

[Devil Dancer]

Whatever. The problem with this team aint a 4th liner.

The problem in this series is zero production from lines 3 and 4.

 

[illpucks]

throw out Eller's empty netter...and only the following
Caps have scored in this series...

Nick
Ovi
Oshi
Wilson
Orpik(defender had no stick)

So yeah,,,there's an issue or three at play.

With Carolina rolling a speed game players like Hagelin, Vrana, Burakovsky should be effective. Wonder when they will show up.

 

[Lindemann]

I would love to eat a crow but the amount of “DSP is going to save us” talk is absolutely hilarious

 

[Calicaps]

I see we've learned nothing from last year.

It isn't the magical insertion of a player that wins championships. It's a mentality coupled with sound strategy. This team does not have that same mental edge that last year's team rode to the Cup. They do not have the same swagger, or the same drive.

They'd better find it fast because the Canes DO have it.

Well, they need to add bodies so might as well call up a guy who was part of that mindset last year. And he's well-liked so might give them a boost just being back.

But more than all that, the swagger came in how they responded to being down 0-2. We will see if this adversity can help them find it. Obviously the loss of Kempny and now Oshie is huge, but they fought through a lot of injuries last year too.

I thought they played much better defensively last night. They limited the Canes chances well and weren't consistently hemmed in as they had been. But it was on the O side where they still got beat. Not enough sustained pressure, shots, or second chances. Lines 3 and 4 were possession beasts last year and DSP was a part of their strong cycle game. We need more of that, plus more shots at Mrazek.

Siggy helped improve the breakouts and showed he can hang in the loffs. Stabilize the D pairs, give 65 a shot on in a scoring role, slot in 25, and make it work.

FWIW, I'd still like to see Barber up. He plays a TJ-style game and youthful exuberance was a big part of the run last year too.

 

[BobRouse]

About time they recalled DSP

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

About time they recalled DSP

Got a feeling he is going to be a spark plug.

 

[StrikingDistance]

I would love to eat a crow but the amount of “DSP is going to save us” talk is absolutely hilarious

I don't see any of that, but something needs to change right? The biggest obstacle for the Caps seems to be motivation. Maybe he brings a spark, maybe not? Plus, it's better than all the doomsday crybaby quitter posts when the series is tied.

 

[Capsman]

A spark plug isn’t the issue. Better execution, faster puck movement, and guys crowding the net is the issue. Better breakouts is the issue.

This has a very different feel from our comebacks against Columbus and Tampa. We were generating chances, was simply a finishing issue. This series is lost barring a significant change in approach and some chance taking in the offensive end.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Doesn't matter if they dress Bellows, Bondra and Hunter, this team is doomed with Todd as the coach. laugh

 

[RandyHolt]

Got a feeling he is going to be a spark plug.

I love seeing the jump in a guys step, in his first shift.

You don't see it often from vets, but predict we will from him on his first forecheck - assuming he gets a sweater. You can also see it when guys come out from the locker room.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

I love seeing the jump in a guys step, in his first shift.

You don't see it often from vets, but predict we will from him on his first forecheck - assuming he gets a sweater. You can also see it when guys come out from the locker room.

I think he will get a sweater for one he is a veteran and for what he shown last years playoffs.

 

[Bananas]

It’s about showing some life and some legs out on the ice. DSP helps with the former, not with the latter.

Play crisp, move the puck with purpose, get superior goaltending, and pot a goal or two more than the opposition. Rinse. Repeat.

That’s how you go on a run.

The Caps could pull it together in time but there are more signs that they won’t than signs that they will.

But guess what? That’s why they play the games.

 

[Linnie The Pooh]

It’s about showing some life and some legs out on the ice. DSP helps with the former, not with the latter.

Play crisp, move the puck with purpose, get superior goaltending, and pot a goal or two more than the opposition. Rinse. Repeat.

That’s how you go on a run.

The Caps could pull it together in time but there are more signs that they won’t than signs that they will.

But guess what? That’s why they play the games.

This was certainly not what occurred in last nights contest other than getting superior goaltending. I hope someone in the Caps front office reads your posts and they work on that by tomorrow.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Time for DSP to kick some ass...