Post-Game Talk: Pens @ Caps, 7PM

[twabby]

I second this. Willy and Kuzy have shown some offensive chemistry in the past and Wilson adds defensive ability. Plus, even though Ovie doesn’t hit like the old days, a line with 8 and 43 on the wings is heavy and intimidating and could make life tough for D men.

That said, I’ve been impressed with DSP this season. He has not done anything to earn a demotion.

I don’t think a move needs to be made immediately since they are scoring but I’m not really sold on 8-92-25 being a very good line over the long run. Their possession numbers are putrid and will eventually catch up with them.

I like DSP’s energy but I think in the long run he might be best acclimated in a 4th line role.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

DSP has been a pleasant surprise to me.

 

[Corby78]

DSP has been a pleasant surprise to me.

I agree, I didn't expect him to contribute at all, but he has played hard and even put up a couple points.

 

[maacoshark]

There are decisions to be made. You have Walker, Graovac, Connolly and Chiasson. You can only keep two.
It's not an easy decision, but there's a case to be made to keep Walker. His tenacity and speed on the forecheck is valuable.

Walker has some speed but his forechecking hasn't impressed me. He doesn't appear to be strong on the boards either.

 

[maacoshark]

People wanna see the undersized Aussie underdog succeed.

I want to see him succeed but I'd rather see our best players in the lineup. When we get guys back from injury I don't think Walker should stay with the big club unless we move someone.

 

[Raikkonen]

Ovechkin-92/19-Wilson
Bura/Vrana-19/92-Oshie
Vrana/Bura-Eller-Connolly
Stephenson-Beagle-DSP
Chiasson

 

[Ridley Simon]

A line consisting of Kuzy, Ovi and Bura could be a disaster in the defensive zone.

Worse than 8-92-13? Or 8-92-25?

 

[Ridley Simon]

Ovechkin-92/19-Wilson
Bura/Vrana-19/92-Oshie
Vrana/Bura-Eller-Connolly
Stephenson-Beagle-DSP
Chiasson

Ugh Connolly. Stephenson has done so much more in his 8 games than Connolly did in his.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I don’t think a move needs to be made immediately since they are scoring but I’m not really sold on 8-92-25 being a very good line over the long run. Their possession numbers are putrid and will eventually catch up with them.

I like DSP’s energy but I think in the long run he might be best acclimated in a 4th line role.

I would like to see them settle on Chiasson/Walker - Beagle - DSP once Burakovsky comes back.

 

[maacoshark]

Worse than 8-92-13? Or 8-92-25?

Worse than 8- 92- 25. Probably no worse than Vrana.