Post-Game Talk: Philly @ The Washington Anthony Manthanys | 7p ET | NBCSW

[CapitalsCupReality]

If Larkin is better offensively than Backstrom than Mantha is ridiculous because he’s only 1 point behind Larkin for the team lead and has 3 more ES points.

right?!?

 

[txpd]

Seems like hes very happy. Wonder if its because he's joining the Caps or because he left Detroit

I think he went from having to do something to wanting to do something. That said, he is a very low key man

 

[twabby]

prime what exactly? Of his life, sure. What about his entire offensive stat line says better than Backstrom today?

It's more that Larkin's impact now is greater than Backstrom's impact now in my opinion. Larkin can't help that his team's roster is full of nobodies, and the fact that his team is full of nobodies is going to impact his stat line.

If Larkin is better offensively than Backstrom than Mantha is ridiculous because he’s only 1 point behind Larkin for the team lead and has 3 more ES points.

1. Points aren't everything!
2. Mantha is really good! I think it's probably a good trade for Washington!

 

[txpd]

I think Larkin is a slight upgrade over Backstrom as Vrana's center.

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Jesus. Just hit me in the head with a hammer.

 

[g00n]

Welcome, AntMan

Or is it Plant Man

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

Larkin is really, really good. Just stuck on a poor team. No need to trash him.

If a straight up trade was offered, I'd have to at least think about it. Save some cap space and get someone comparable.

That being said, I am happy with Backstrom. Him and Ovie are best buds and chemistry is important. I hope Backstrom remains a lifelong Cap.

 

[Calicaps]

I think Mantha is probably a better player than Vrana! I actually think the trade is pretty good!

Well that's good. I was sharing to point out the comment regarding his centermen in Detroit vs. DC.

 

[Chokingdogs]

Welcome, AntMan

Or is it Plant Man

wtf is that? Lol.

looks like Ice T circa body count days....sounds like the femmes....as catchy as that badger or whatever the hell that was repeating video from back when aol ruled the internets.

 

[twabby]

Larkin is really, really good. Just stuck on a poor team. No need to trash him.

If a straight up trade was offered, I'd have to at least think about it. Save some cap space and get someone comparable.

That being said, I am happy with Backstrom. Him and Ovie are best buds and chemistry is important. I hope Backstrom remains a lifelong Cap.

Exactly this. The fact that Backstrom at 33 is so close to Larkin at 24 speaks to how good Backstrom is as a player and why IMO he's going to get into the Hall of Fame. Another Cup will make him a lock!

 

[Calicaps]

Larkin is really, really good. Just stuck on a poor team. No need to trash him.

If a straight up trade was offered, I'd have to at least think about it. Save some cap space and get someone comparable.

That being said, I am happy with Backstrom. Him and Ovie are best buds and chemistry is important. I hope Backstrom remains a lifelong Cap.

No one is trashing him, but I would 100% not make that trade. Like ever.

 

[Fallschirmyager]

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Jesus. Just hit me in the head with a hammer.

<Insert Niklas joke here>

 

[g00n]

wtf is that? Lol.

looks like Ice T circa body count days....sounds like the femmes....as catchy as that badger or whatever the hell that was repeating video from back when aol ruled the internets.

Now that you've heard it you can't unhear it, right?

I've been living with this since the mid-90s.

 

[ALLCAPSALLTHETIME]

No one is trashing him, but I would 100% not make that trade. Like ever.

I wouldn't because of team chemistry. Ovie and Backstrom should be lifelong Caps, IMHO.

However, from a strictly cold hearted, bean counting view, you'd save a lot of cap space (His is 6.1 million compared to Backstrom's 9.2 million) and get a very good player who is considerably younger and in his prime.

If Backstrom is the better player is he 3.1 million better?

 

[Raikkonen]

I hate that. I'm not saying it won't work but it irritates me how often the Capitals seem to acquire career wingers and then immediately say "let's try you on the other side" and wonder why their acquisitions suddenly suck.

He said he's comfortable on both sides. Just today.

 

[txpd]

<Insert Niklas joke here>

Niklas was the goalie

 

[ovikovy817]

Already 4 pages It's seems like we're mid April... I mean mid April in a normal season

 

[txpd]

I wouldn't because of team chemistry. Ovie and Backstrom should be lifelong Caps, IMHO.

I wouldnt because Dylan Larkin can't do stuff like this.

 

[Liam Smith]

Let’s go baby Mantha SZN

 

[Carlzner]

I wouldnt because Dylan Larkin can't do stuff like this.

A low-key great part of this play is Backstrom's interception of the pass, followed by his stick handling and positioning through 4 Bruins.

Hockey IQ insanely off the charts, Larkin is not even close

There is no fancy stat that can account for a hockey brain like that.

 

[Raikkonen]

Anybody else notice how excited the guy was in his first Caps interview?

He was smiling all the way until someone asked him about Red Wings.

 

[kicksavedave]

Approaching 3 pages 2.5 hours before puck drop. Haven't been this excited for a game since????? Game 5? Game 1, 2018?

 

[Neil Racki]

Feels like a Friday the way im clock watching at work ..

lets go Caps

 

[txpd]

A low-key great part of this play is Backstrom's interception of the pass, followed by his stick handling and positioning through 4 Bruins.

Hockey IQ insanely off the charts, Larkin is not even close

There is no fancy stat that can account for a hockey brain like that.

I was just looking at Nick's passes from the half wall to Oshie on the PP. So understated but his little movements open up the passing lane
He doesnt look like he puts any effort into it at all.

 

[Ezekial]

I hate that. I'm not saying it won't work but it irritates me how often the Capitals seem to acquire career wingers and then immediately say "let's try you on the other side" and wonder why their acquisitions suddenly suck.

Mantha plays both sides.

 

[Skrudland2Lomakin]

Was thinking today, is Hagelin even still fast or have I just been telling myself that for two years?