GDT: Stars @ Caps - 4/1/2014 - April Caps Fan Day.

[BrooklynCapsFan]

Well the thing is that individually the Caps have more than enough talent to overcome this awful display of "coaching"

I wouldn't write them off just yet.

That's really not true anymore. And when it was true, they weren't talented enough to overcome their flaws.

 

[BobRouse]

That's really not true anymore. And when it was true, they weren't talented enough to overcome their flaws.

I guess we'll see these last few games of the season if it is or not.

 

[Bure]

That lineup is something straight up out of nhl14 gm mode

 

[leova]

“I feel like we’re trying to change our identity every night.†Troy Brouwer said.

versus

“I don’t see the guys not trying,†Coach Adam Oates said. “We’re trying to do the same thing every night.â€

now maybe they weren't exactly talking about the same thing, but the team and the coaching staff is clearly NOT on the same page

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Those quotes say all that needs to be said about Oates. He's like that super smart teacher you had that couldn't understand why people didn't understand stuff. Just can't relate. Two seasons in with 7 games left to play in a play-off hunt and you have guys saying they're not sure how they're supposed to play. Unbelievable.

 

[BobRouse]

Those quotes say all that needs to be said about Oates. He's like that super smart teacher you had that couldn't understand why people didn't understand stuff. Just can't relate. Two seasons in with 7 games left to play in a play-off hunt and you have guys saying they're not sure how they're supposed to play. Unbelievable.

And thats not just any player. Thats Troy Brouwer who is one of the leaders and one of Oates' most beloved players.

I also agree that at this point Beagle with Ovie is punishment just like it was last year with Crabb and co.

Green not on the PP despite more PP points than Carlson? Punishment.

Brouwer and Laich sucking at even strength? No problem.

 

[Darkproducer]

Lines are

Grabovski-Beagle-Ovi
Johansson-Backstrom-Brouwer
Chimera-Fehr-Ward
Penner-Kuznetsov-Wilson


#oates

still waiting for the april fools from joke from oates about these lines......

 

[txpd]

Lines are

Grabovski-Beagle-Ovi
Johansson-Backstrom-Brouwer
Chimera-Fehr-Ward
Penner-Kuznetsov-Wilson


#oates

if assume that the beagle line is the 4th line with ov effectively being benched and the kuz line the 2nd line.....I can see it.

grabo yapped at oates after playing on the 4th in the last game. ov has not wanted to follow oates coaching on something. boom.

those lines are probably a typo but....maybe ov is scratched next

 

[BTCG]

My .02

The Caps have 7 games left: 4 on the road.

Their road record: 14-16-7 (they're 20-12-6 @ home)

A win in regulation (along with a loss in reg by the CBJ) is critical.

Lose in reg tonight and a win by CBJ and I think it's over.

 

[Dr Pepper]

Good luck tonight, guys, here's to a good game with two teams desperate for the W.

 

[malyk]

My take on the brouwer comment is that they are trying to match their opponents weaknesses every game and that they really don't have an identity as a team.

Sunday - Oates: Tonight we're playing X. They get caught low when on the attack. So for tonight we're going to try and make quick outlet passes to our forwards in stride so they can have an odd man break and get some goals on the rush.

Tuesday - Oates: This team is good defensively, but played last night, lets put the pucks in the corners and make them work hard.

Friday - Oates: Today, if we're going to beat team Y we're going to have to draw a lot of penalties because they suck on the pk

Sunday/tuesday/friday - Players: What does he want me to do today? Is mojo going to be trying to stretch the d if I win a battle in the corner or is he going to be stuck on the half boards? Is Greenie allowed to rush the puck today? I don't know what's going on!!!

 

[Langway]

I don't know. I don't really see that level of execution from game-to-game to suggest it's tactical variance from the coaching staff that's the issue rather than lack of discipline from the players (and, of course, a horribly bland system at that). Brouwer tends to loathe finesse players so he's probably tired of seeing some of the forwards float along and not paying any price. I don't see them attempting to become a transition-based team at all because they remain utter trash through the neutral zone so for him I guess it's just shorthand for not playing North/South enough. Shrug. He's going down with the ship so...whatever.

Can they spell desperation? Tough one.

 

[amjay13]

Really disappointing. I know there are flaws on defense but the forward/goalie groups on this squad are good enough to be a playoff team. Instead we have a coach who is clearly in over his head.

 

[ChibiPooky]

My take on the Brouwer comment is what the **** are you ****ing serious? 1.5 seasons in and nobody has any idea what's going on?

 

[NeilYoung]

Brouwers right honestly my Beer League team has more of an identity right now

 

[malyk]

Brouwers right honestly my Beer League team has more of an identity right now

And my beer league team is more like the caps. :/

Many of the guys have no idea what they are doing and we squeak into the playoffs every year and are lucky to win the first "round"...always lose in the second.

And I'm the GM!

Oh no, I should fire myself!!!!

 

[itsjustsurvival]

Good luck tonight, guys, here's to a good game with two teams desperate for the W.

Really want to see both teams make it in.

 

[troyerlaw]

Grabo suggested that playing at wing tonite was related to conditioning and not being fit enough yet for the extra skating and D responsibilities of center position.

Plus, originally Beagle was put with Ovie as response to injuries of 21 and 84, and to the miraculous plummeting +/- of Gr8.

But yes, personally i'm over the Beagle-8 era. For god's sake, let's put Grabo in between Ovie and either Kuz or Penner. Ovie might actually get an ES goal again.

 

[Vladiator16*]

Lines are

Grabovski-Beagle-Ovi
Johansson-Backstrom-Brouwer
Chimera-Fehr-Ward
Penner-Kuznetsov-Wilson


#oates

Just saw theses lines...
Caps team identity:

 

[Capitlols]

What a mess.

 

[g00n]

Grabovski-Beagle-Ovi
Johansson-Backstrom-Brouwer
Chimera-Fehr-Ward
Penner-Kuznetsov-Wilson

This makes me want to pull my hair out. One at a time.

4-1 Stars. We will be "sleepy".

 

[ChibiPooky]

Grabo suggested that playing at wing tonite was related to conditioning and not being fit enough yet for the extra skating and D responsibilities of center position.

Heh.

Sky Kerstein ‏@SkyKerstein 6h
#Caps Grabo says conditioning is why he is playing on left wing, Oates says "I thought he looked good"

Once again, everybody on the same page.

 

[strungout]

To all you mother****ers who wanted this guy and/or were fine with this guy as the coach....

Thanks!!

Jackasses.

 

[ChibiPooky]

To all you mother****ers who wanted this guy and/or were fine with this guy as the coach....

Thanks!!

Jackasses.

I remember thinking during the offseason "well, he revived Ovechkin, finally got his system in place and clicking, and Grabovski will add to the 2C position... gonna be a good year!"

 

[SimplySensational]

One of these days, these pansy beat writers are going to actually ask a question.