GDT: Out of town thread-NHL Part VI

[Emerz]

Ovechkin with 27 goals in his past 30 games.

Wonder how many he finishes with this year.

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

NO talk if the Wild up 2-1? We needed that...

Go Leafs!

 

[missingchicklet]

Ovechkin with 27 goals in his past 30 games.

Wonder how many he finishes with this year.

Really good shot at 50+. Funny how just a couple years ago many people on the main board were writing the guy off. I've enjoyed watching the Caps games this year and one thing that has stood out to me is how much better Ovi's defensive game has been. Trotz has done wonders for Ovi's development as a more complete player. Caps could definitely do some damage in the playoffs.

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

Ugh Ottawa tied it.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Really good shot at 50+. Funny how just a couple years ago many people on the main board were writing the guy off. I've enjoyed watching the Caps games this year and one thing that has stood out to me is how much better Ovi's defensive game has been. Trotz has done wonders for Ovi's development as a more complete player. Caps could definitely do some damage in the playoffs.

I dig watching Ovi more than Crosby.

Not going to get into the whole who is better thing as I do think Crosby is the more complete player all around but I like Ovi's grit more.

 

[Blitzkrug]

Really good shot at 50+. Funny how just a couple years ago many people on the main board were writing the guy off. I've enjoyed watching the Caps games this year and one thing that has stood out to me is how much better Ovi's defensive game has been. Trotz has done wonders for Ovi's development as a more complete player. Caps could definitely do some damage in the playoffs.

Agreed.

For years, the knock on Barry Trotz was the fact his teams were always built with little to no regard for offensive talent.

Well, he goes to Washington who have one of the best pure goal scorers of my generation (if not all time), Backstrom and a slew of guys that fit the Trotz system (Ward, Brouwer, etc.)

I think the most impressive thing is how well he installed his system without hurting the big guns. It also helps Washington is going to be going in as a darkhorse instead of the favorite.

I would not be at all surprised if they're raising the cup at the end of the season.

 

[Shaun]

there were people here who said they wouldn't take him on the bruins

 

[AlpineLager]

Ovechkin with 27 goals in his past 30 games.

Wonder how many he finishes with this year.

Not sure about anyone else but it really erks me seeing him score from the same ****ing spot time after time. Especially on the pp anchored on the top of the circle

 

[Fenway]

I dig watching Ovi more than Crosby.

Not going to get into the whole who is better thing as I do think Crosby is the more complete player all around but I like Ovi's grit more.

A Washington/Nashville final would be fascinating with the Barry Trotz factor.

Ovie is listening to Barry apparently.

 

[missingchicklet]

Agreed.

For years, the knock on Barry Trotz was the fact his teams were always built with little to no regard for offensive talent.

Well, he goes to Washington who have one of the best pure goal scorers of my generation (if not all time), Backstrom and a slew of guys that fit the Trotz system (Ward, Brouwer, etc.)

I think the most impressive thing is how well he installed his system without hurting the big guns. It also helps Washington is going to be going in as a darkhorse instead of the favorite.

I would not be at all surprised if they're raising the cup at the end of the season.

When Trotz had offensive talent in Nashville his teams had no trouble scoring. Problem was he usually didn't have the guns he needed. His system is a two-way system that actually can allow for a good amount of scoring. I think he got unfairly labeled as a defense-centric coach due more to personnel than his system. Washington being 8th in the NHL in goals per game and 6th best in goals allowed this year is showing how effective his two-way system can be.

 

[LouJersey]

Remember when the Bruins used to play tough and together like the Capitals ?

 

[TMac21]

Philly gets a point, Panthers and Sens may also get points tonight..........big weekend for the Bruins.

 

[mHlnGXt9Xlnn1Qes3Vtn]

Panthers SOL as Luongo and Montoya are both out of the game.

 

[Fenway]

Florida has a goalie problem.

 

[Lockheed]

Isn't Tallas the goalie coach for Florida?

 

[BadBruins]

Looks like skater might suit up? Mckenzie?

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Panthers SOL as Luongo and Montoya are both out of the game.

Florida has a goalie problem.

So that's the handshake agreement Chia made.........

 

[Shaun]

i''ve wanted this to happen my entire life

 

[TMac21]

This is going to be a crazy 3rd in Florida.

 

[Lockheed]

Looks like Montoya is back out. Oh well.

 

[What The Puck]

Feels weird to be cheering for Toronto tonight.

 

[mHlnGXt9Xlnn1Qes3Vtn]

Looks like Montoya is back out. Oh well.

Hope he doesn't get hurt any worse by trying to gut this out.

 

[What The Puck]

They are talking about putting in the goalie coach, Tallas.

 

[Fenway]

Now what?

 

[PrisonMike]

waiting for league approval to have Tallas back up montoya . You could see tallon talking to the coach in the runway