Post-Game Talk: Stanley Cup Champion Tom Wilson vs the New York Islanders

[CapitalsCupReality]

Earlier in the year when we were losing games 5-4 a lot of people were happy with the no defence style. They have tightened up defensively and the offensive hasn't really been affected. This is the way I wanted our team to play. I dont understand what some had against playing defensively responsible. Its got them on a 6 game winning streak.

COUGH (Bullshit) COUGH

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I'm not really surprised. Orpik almost doesnt matter anymore. The only place he might help us is on the pk.
I think we are also better defensively when Kuzy and Ovi aren't in the ice at the same time. When everyone is healthy I'm hoping Backstrom stays on a line with Ovi and Wilson. I wouldnt even mind if Wilson stays on the first pp unit.
Whenever Orpik gets in the lineup I hope they scratch Djoos instead of Bowey.

Vrana Kuzy and Oshie could be fun

No point in breaking the 1st line now

I would rest Orpik as much to get his playing legs ready, he's just needed for postseason.

 

[Midnight Judges]

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Holtby's last 7 games - pretty awesome

Holtby doing Holtby things.

Somebody put him in a cryogenic chamber until April.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

My candidates for nacho duty when Kuzy and Osh are back are Boyd and Stephenson.

 

[maacoshark]

That's some revisionist history there. No one was "happy" that we were struggling on defense, but many people expressed a lack of concern because it was early, in October and no time to panic yet. Some people prefer a 4-3 or 5-4 game in October/November vs a 2-1 game, but thats not the real issue. The issue is you suggesting the Caps defense was poor because of system changes by TR, and that people were happy with how they were playing defense, neither of which were true. The team defense is improved because A) the turnovers stopped happening so often, B) the forwards started playing 200 feet, and C) Holtby and Copley tightened up on the softies. We're all happy about those three things happening. Lets just enjoy the results.

There were some people that loved the run and gun style. They loved the goals. Even when we were losing those games. They defensive hockey was boring. They even thought we should stick to pushing offensively when protecting a lead late in games. We did that and it backfired on us.
Right now we are playing hockey the way it is meant to be played.

 

[maacoshark]

Holtby doing Holtby things.

Somebody put him in a cryogenic chamber until April.

Its not just Holtby. The team is playing better in front of him too.

 

[maacoshark]

My candidates for nacho duty when Kuzy and Osh are back are Boyd and Stephenson.

DSP left the game and I dont think he returned. He might end up missing games. I'm hoping Burakovsky gets scratched but I doubt it.

 

[Empty Goal Net]

Backstrom will get at least 1000+ points and I think he gets a hall of fame nod

There will be some who write off his achievement and attribute the points, at least, to having Ovie to feed. Not saying they'd be right - plus his game has so many other positives that aren't due to Ovie.

That's some revisionist history there. No one was "happy" that we were struggling on defense, but many people expressed a lack of concern because it was early, in October and no time to panic yet. Some people prefer a 4-3 or 5-4 game in October/November vs a 2-1 game, but thats not the real issue. The issue is you suggesting the Caps defense was poor because of system changes by TR, and that people were happy with how they were playing defense, neither of which were true. The team defense is improved because A) the turnovers stopped happening so often, B) the forwards started playing 200 feet, and C) Holtby and Copley tightened up on the softies. We're all happy about those three things happening. Lets just enjoy the results.

I'd add D) (related to A) the younger guys - particularly Bowey, but also Djoos, and Siegs when he's in - are playing with more poise. They (almost) look like they belong.

 

[artilector]

Can’t believe they won again with Eller and Nisky getting sweaters. Looks like Kuz is overrated we should trade him while his stock is still up.

We can lend out Kuz for the regular season (until the deadline). Some team scores a bunch of PP goals and makes playoffs, Caps get a 2nd round pick. Easy.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

We can lend out Kuz for the regular season (until the deadline). Some team scores a bunch of PP goals and makes playoffs, Caps get a 2nd round pick. Easy.

No? You want to trade our best player for a 2nd lol

 

[artilector]

No? You want to trade our best player for a 2nd lol

Lend, my eager friend, lend. Team X gives Caps a 2nd to use Kuz in the regular season, then gives him back at the deadline for a pickle.

I'm talking about plotting and maybe even scheming here.

 

[Sam Spade]

The isles board is hilarious whenever Wilson scores.

Apoplectic works as well.

 

[maacoshark]

Ovie's #625 tonight ties him with Iginla and Sakic for 15th all time.

It took Iginla 527 more games and Sakic 351 more games to hit the 625 goal mark.

And they played in an era when scoring was up.

 

[maacoshark]

COUGH (Bull****) COUGH

No it isnt.

 

[TRASHCAT]

No it isnt.

Do find posts where people wanted the caps to be scored on more

 

[traparatus]

Can people stop overtaking Ovi in goals scored? You don't check stats for one day and BAM! Five new players have moved into goal scoring lead.

Have they no respect for the elderly?

 

[maacoshark]

COUGH (Bull****) COUGH

I see you have a selective memory. Several people argued with me when I suggested that I preferred lower scoring games. How many times did I have to ask members here what their problem with defensive hockey was? It was a lot. Most fans here care about offense. I'm the opposite. I believe in playing a defensively responsible game. With the skill on our team the offence will take care if itself. We dont need to run and gun.

 

[maacoshark]

Can people stop overtaking Ovi in goals scored? You don't check stats for one day and BAM! Five new players have moved into goal scoring lead.

Have they no respect for the elderly?

The thing about Ovi is that he is scoring on a consistent basis. Always has. Look at Laine this season. Had a slow start but is putting them in the net in bunches now. He will slow down again.

 

[RandyHolt]

Bowey was our best dman tonight. His game has progressed nicely.

I am surprised so many were down on him this summer.... he's still just a kid at 23. On a cup winning team, there just aren't many development slots available. The key to his little breakout may have been getting away from Barry. Or, Orpik. Not all D pairs are matches made in heaven.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Can people stop overtaking Ovi in goals scored? You don't check stats for one day and BAM! Five new players have moved into goal scoring lead.

Have they no respect for the elderly?

Doesn't matter he will out last them all again

 

[Sam Spade]

Did not expect a win, I should stop forgetting just how much talent the Caps have on the team, even without their most talented player.

Saw the coaches get their rings and got choked up. Korn's speech was incredible.

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

I am surprised so many were down on him this summer.... he's still just a kid at 23. On a cup winning team, there just aren't many development slots available. The key to his little breakout may have been getting away from Barry. Or, Orpik. Not all D pairs are matches made in heaven.

Bowey was also returning from major injury

 

[895]

in my view Backstrom is a first ballot hall of famer

He might make it but not on the first ballot.

He has 0 major awards. Not a single all star either.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I see you have a selective memory. Several people argued with me when I suggested that I preferred lower scoring games. How many times did I have to ask members here what their problem with defensive hockey was? It was a lot. Most fans here care about offense. I'm the opposite. I believe in playing a defensively responsible game. With the skill on our team the offence will take care if itself. We dont need to run and gun.

Sorry sharkbait, nobody was happy with no defense, or rather, poor defensive performances.

Most just weren't sweating it, 20 mins into the season.

 

[Devil Dancer]

What a difference a summer makes, or maybe a coaching change. Wilson and Bowey are massively improved.

Is Ovie just going to be this good forever? Is that the plan? I know he declined in the late Boudreau/Hunter/early Oates era, but he has plateaued so beautifully for the last several years, and he still doesn't show signs of slowing. It's amazing.