Post-Game Talk: Pens vs Holtbyism's laptop - 12:30 EST

[Melkor]

Not arguing the Jensen piece — at all — but the Caps won their only Cup when their bottom 6 outplayed the other teams bottom 6’s. So YES, Leipsic is an issue.

I want an upgrade. Like, NOW

I don't mind that trade if they address the defense first. Jensen first, then whatever...they can go upgrade a top-6 F group for all I care

 

[RVACapsFan]

Going to be fun next year when Leipsic is processed, Hagelin moves down to the 4th line and McMichael slots in at LW on the third line.

 

[troyerlaw]

Whatever else happens down the stretch, at least I can play that Wilson hit on Letang on loop in my head. That was pleasant to watch.

 

[Sam Spade]

I attempt to watch all games with a certain objectivity and so when I hit the Pens GDT and see a ton of complaints about how "dirty" the Caps are I really do have to think, am I missing something?

I don't see anything but physical play, is that what they mean? I saw Letang horsecollar tackle down a Caps player at the end, I saw Crosby grab Oshie's stick from the bench (good catch by the ref), I see Hornqvist conveniently "land" hard on a goalie every game a few times. That stuff seems dirty to me, not squaring up to a guy then hitting him.

Anyway maybe I am just more old school and new fans don't like hitting anymore or maybe I am just being naive and the Caps are a dirty team.

p.s. Maybe Ovechkin is on steroids.

 

[Melkor]

I attempt to watch all games with a certain objectivity and so when I hit the Pens GDT and see a ton of complaints about how "dirty" the Caps are I really do have to think, am I missing something?

I don't see anything but physical play, is that what they mean? I saw Letang horsecollar tackle down a Caps player at the end, I saw Crosby grab Oshie's stick from the bench (good catch by the ref), I see Hornqvist conveniently "land" hard on a goalie every game a few times. That stuff seems dirty to me, not squaring up to a guy then hitting him.

Anyway maybe I am just more old school and new fans don't like hitting anymore or maybe I am just being naive and the Caps are a dirty team.

p.s. Maybe Ovechkin is on steroids.

Or maybe most fans are super biased and dumb in general so who cares?

 

[Vegeta]

Love Pens-Caps games. It's the best hockey the league has.

Can't wait to see the great 8 climb even higher in the all time goal standings!

 

[LOGiK]

Or maybe most fans are super biased and dumb in general so who cares?

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[philip]

I attempt to watch all games with a certain objectivity and so when I hit the Pens GDT and see a ton of complaints about how "dirty" the Caps are I really do have to think, am I missing something?

I don't see anything but physical play, is that what they mean? I saw Letang horsecollar tackle down a Caps player at the end, I saw Crosby grab Oshie's stick from the bench (good catch by the ref), I see Hornqvist conveniently "land" hard on a goalie every game a few times. That stuff seems dirty to me, not squaring up to a guy then hitting him.

Anyway maybe I am just more old school and new fans don't like hitting anymore or maybe I am just being naive and the Caps are a dirty team.

p.s. Maybe Ovechkin is on steroids.

Pens fans never see this sort of stuff, conveniently. They are about the most snidey nasty, dirty little move here and there teams around

 

[Ridley Simon]

I don’t care about the Pens fans. They see what they want to see. We all do.

That said — I DO find it funny how all of the sudden — we are now in their heads. They for years claimed we weren’t rivals. And maybe we weren’t. But we sure as F are now.

we need Ovy/Sid playoffs #5. It’s our turn again. We just need to ensure we get there and don’t lose to some schmed team like Carolina before hand

 

[max21]

The caps don’t play dirty, obviously Wilson has some dirty hits over his head especially on ZAR 2 years ago. Penguin fans especially hate the Capitals now since Ovi passed Mario. We play physical and tough, they don’t like it. I’m glad we have 3 more games against them

 

[895]

Really happy for Nicky on a personal level but on a team level that 5x9.2m contract is going to be a hindrance.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Dude. Beat it.

How about you wander that brain of yours right back to the Pens board? Don’t need some smug BS over here after you win the game.

Such bad form. Typical though

 

[YippieKaey]

Typical Pens/Caps:

2 deflected cheesy goals for Pens? Check

2 hit posts AND 2 missed open nets for Caps? Check

and Caps lose by 1.

won’t even get into the refs. Not relevant.

I hope they win Metro, and we start on the road. Nothing about this game tells me we won’t beat them again in the Loffs.

lap it up Pens

Don´t forget that the Pens 2nd goal was preceded by a pretty obvious icing. So.....the stars weren´t aligned today i guess....

 

[Calicaps]

Really happy for Nicky on a personal level but on a team level that 5x9.2m contract is going to be a hindrance.

Predictable as the dawn.

 

[Calicaps]

The numbers five on five are insane in this game.

#nomoralvictories
#ireallyhaterefs

I have literally no idea how to interpret this post.

 

[Portable Mink]

I like the loss in that it’s going to ensure that we keep spending a LOT of time on trying to fix the PP.

it’s the worst I’ve seen it since pre-Ovi

 

[RVACapsFan]

I attempt to watch all games with a certain objectivity and so when I hit the Pens GDT and see a ton of complaints about how "dirty" the Caps are I really do have to think, am I missing something?

I don't see anything but physical play, is that what they mean? I saw Letang horsecollar tackle down a Caps player at the end, I saw Crosby grab Oshie's stick from the bench (good catch by the ref), I see Hornqvist conveniently "land" hard on a goalie every game a few times. That stuff seems dirty to me, not squaring up to a guy then hitting him.

Anyway maybe I am just more old school and new fans don't like hitting anymore or maybe I am just being naive and the Caps are a dirty team.

p.s. Maybe Ovechkin is on steroids.

Only thing I saw in the game from the Caps that was in the dirty category was the Eller hit on Hornqvist.

 

[Calicaps]

I'm conflicted on the decision to not have 20 out at the end. That 6 on 5 unit has been highly effective this season, so it's not a terrible idea to try it again, but yeah, Eller played awesome all game.

 

[Melkor]

Predictable as the dawn.

The contract isn't really good though.

 

[txpd]

Predictable as the dawn.

Ov's contract too. Doom. Oshie, Carlson, Backstrom, Ov. Doom

 

[txpd]

The contract isn't really good though.

Its not bad unless you think he is a 50pt player for half or more of it. They could have let him walk. Better asset management

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

I attempt to watch all games with a certain objectivity and so when I hit the Pens GDT and see a ton of complaints about how "dirty" the Caps are I really do have to think, am I missing something?

I don't see anything but physical play, is that what they mean? I saw Letang horsecollar tackle down a Caps player at the end, I saw Crosby grab Oshie's stick from the bench (good catch by the ref), I see Hornqvist conveniently "land" hard on a goalie every game a few times. That stuff seems dirty to me, not squaring up to a guy then hitting him.

Anyway maybe I am just more old school and new fans don't like hitting anymore or maybe I am just being naive and the Caps are a dirty team.

p.s. Maybe Ovechkin is on steroids.

Obviously, the Caps have a significant advantage physically.

So, of course it is going to be the party line from the Pens and their fans that the Caps are dirty, cheap shot artists, etc.

Prepare for it to be ramped up to 11, for the playoffs, should they meet.

 

[txpd]

I'm conflicted on the decision to not have 20 out at the end. That 6 on 5 unit has been highly effective this season, so it's not a terrible idea to try it again, but yeah, Eller played awesome all game.

The Caps have a 6 on 5 unit. They practice it like they do the other special teams. Eller isn't on the unit. He doesn't practice it. I don't understand why this is an issue.

 

[Melkor]

Its not bad unless you think he is a 50pt player for half or more of it. They could have let him walk. Better asset management

Nothing crazy about thinking he's gonna be a 50 pt player at the age of 36-37-38.

 

[Calicaps]

The Caps have a 6 on 5 unit. They practice it like they do the other special teams. Eller isn't on the unit. He doesn't practice it. I don't understand why this is an issue.

I doubt Eller never practices it and he was the hot hand today, but yeah, that was basically my point.